Episode 129: Aric Geesaman, Founder of Ash Blaeds

Show Description:

Aric Geesaman is the founder of Ash Blaeds (@ashblaeds), a business dedicated to designing and building beautiful handcrafted knives for the kitchen and the field. Not only is Ash Blades committed to creating quality products, but it is focused on sustainability and bringing the community closer together through long-lasting tools.

In this interview, Aric explains the motivation to start his business and how he transitioned from a corporate job to an entrepreneur. He also explains the intriguing process of building and shaping a knife, discussing the critical elements of design, materials, and processes.

You can learn more about Aric and his business at [ashblaeds.com](ashblaeds.com)

Show Highlights:

4:00-18:30: Aric explains his background in biology, how he developed a passion for knife making and his thought process in transitioning from a corporate environment to the entrepreneur world.
18:30-30:00: Aric highlights how he formed his business and how he determined the need for his services in the community.
30:00-38:20: We ask Aric how he succeeds in running his business while pushing through ADD.
38:20-52:30: Aric talks about the functionality and art behind knifemaking, the main components in the knife making formula, and his favorite types of materials and steels that he likes working with the best.
52:30-1:04:00: Aric discusses the essential skills from his biological research background that has allowed him to excel in running his own business.
1:04:00-1:21:00: Aric talks about the learning process of becoming an entrepreneur, investing in himself, and the main parts of entrepreneurship that most people don't see from the outside.
1:21:00-1:30:30: Aric explains his favorite personal uses of knives and offers advice for people who are purchasing a knife.
1:30:30: Aric offers his final advice to the community and talks about how he wants to be remembered.