Mark Bollman IV, Founder & CEO, Ball and Buck | The Jeff Crilley Show
On this episode of The Jeff Crilley Show, Jeff sits down with Mark Bollman IV, Founder and CEO of Ball and Buck, to talk about building a brand around one idea: make it better than it used to be. Mark shares how he launched the company from his fraternity
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Show Notes
Most of us have bought clothing that looked great online—only to have it fall apart a few months later. What if your wardrobe was built to last decades… and even be passed down?
On this episode of The Jeff Crilley Show, Jeff sits down with Mark Bollman IV, Founder and CEO of Ball and Buck. Mark started the company in his fraternity house at Babson College in 2008 after getting tired of low-quality products that didn’t hold up. Inspired by years of hunting and time in the field with his father and grandfather, he built a brand focused on durability, craftsmanship, and American manufacturing.
In this conversation, they discuss:
- Why Ball and Buck tests products in harsh outdoor conditions before they ever reach the store
- The “farm-to-table” approach to sourcing fabrics, leather, thread, and hardware
- Partnering with Horween Leather and other heritage makers
- Building clothing designed to improve with age and be passed down
- Expanding from pop-ups to flagship retail stores across the country
Mark also explains why they refuse to chase trends or release “filler” products—every item has to be the best in its category before it makes the cut.
Learn more at: https://ballandbuck.com
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