Martin Dingman, Founder & Creative Director at Martin Dingman, Episode 245
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Martin and his wife, Gay, started Martin Dingman in 1990 to build a company on the foundation of quality, integrity, and the "Refined Country Life." They have created World Class Leathergoods for the stylish man and enjoyed the honor of being recognized by nationally known publications, including the Robb Report as "America's Best Of The Best, and Forbes magazine as one of "America's 50 Best Companies.”
Martin and his son and Sales Manager, Avery Dingman, join us on The Wow Factor podcast to discuss the importance of kindness, quality, and faith in business. We dig into the challenges of running a family business, including blurred boundaries and how the Dingman family is planning for the future of the business. Martin also shares why they never remove the inspirational Scripture tags from their belts before shipment, no matter who asks them.
“We put people before profits.” - Martin Dingman
“If you can help somebody, then it's all worth it.” - Martin Dingman
“Keep growing and learning every single day.” - Avery Dingman
This Week on The Wow Factor:
Martin reflects on his career, including mentorship from CEO Fred Wilson, and the importance of quality and integrity in business
Why Martin decided to create a unique, high-quality clothing line for aspirational men
Martin and Avery discuss their brand's unique approach to product development, emphasizing individuality and avoiding conformity
Martin emphasizes the importance of integrity and honoring God in business, even if it means sacrificing profits
Why they never remove inspirational tags from their belts before shipment, highlighting the company's commitment to integrity
The potential challenges of working with family members and how Martin Dingman blends family and business
Martin shares a story of a Wisconsin state senator who preferred Martin Dingman belts over other brands because of their high quality and longevity
Why they use Proverbs without scripture references
The challenges of producing high-quality goods in the US due to cost and availability of skilled labor
Martin Dingman’s Words of Wisdom:
I have three mission steps for my business. My first goal is to shine a light on Jesus Christ, who is the reason for everything. My second is to reward our employees as best we can because, in reality, they're the ones who are making it happen. The third is to make a profit so we can care for our people.
Avery Dingman’s Words of Wisdom:
Try to learn and soak up other people's words of wisdom rather than being the guy who acts like he knows everything. Keep learning and growing every single day.
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