Dapper Notes

To support the Kickstarter visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enon/dapper-notes-10th-anniversary-notebooks-and-workshops?ref=2z2s3f Enon Avital joins Mark Brickey of Adventures in Design for a detailed, behind-the-scenes conversation about launching a Kickstarter the right way without overpromising, or overproducing. Fresh off a fully funded campaign celebrating ten years of Dapper Notes, Enon breaks down how he structured pricing tiers, capped quantities, and resisted the temptation to swing for the fences. He explains why modest goals, limited inventory, and realistic fulfillment matter more than headline numbers, and how many Kickstarter failures come from chasing profit instead of sustainability.

I am joined by Marcie Alvis Walker, an educator and writer who runs Black Coffee with White Friends, alongside Mockingbird History Lessons for Adults, and the Cream & Sugar book club. We discuss the importance of choosing to dedicate time towards doing good, making sure that we vote for leaders who aren't cowards, and Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler whose work is pertinent now more than ever. Links: The Leaders Dapper Notes edition (a collaboration with BCwWF) dappernotes.com/leaders Black Coffee with White Friends www.blackcoffeewithwhitefriends.com instagram.com/blackcoffeewithwhitefriends Mockingbird History Lessons patreon.com/mockingbirdhistorylessonsforadults Cream & Sugar Book Club goodreads.com/group/show/1092853 Color of Change colorofchange.org Harry Potter and the Sacred Text harrypottersacredtext.com Simon Walker, font designer beastsofengland.co Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Talents_(novel)

Going back to June 2018 and the Sugar Shack edition https://shop.dappernotes.com/products/sugar-shack Also in this episode: Pencils and Pads https://shop.dappernotes.com/collections/stationery "Sugar Shack" by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHzjfGF6MiU

All about the brand new Bookhead Club subscription packaging, why I made it and what comes inside. https://dappernotes.com/subscription Plus: Dapper Notes masks. Why now, what went into making them, and unsolicited advice from yours truly https://dappernotes.com/masks

Today's episode is the very first time I have a conversation with the artist who collaborated with me on an edition. We have Kim Charlery of Bandbox who loves to live colourfully and inspires us with a fresh perspective, an infectious laugh, and lots of Soca music vibes. Follow Kim over at @thebandboxofficial , and online at thebandboxofficial.com Get the collaborative Caribbean Moscato edition at dappernotes.com/caribbean-moscato Listen to Teddyson John on Spotify Songs in this episode: I pray and Allez (both by Teddyson John)

Subscribe to the BTS newsletter https://dappernotes.com/journey The Hey, Mood edition https://shop.dappernotes.com/products/hey-mood Visit Nero's Notes https://www.nerosnotes.co.uk/collections/all-notebooks/brand_dapper

The Bark & Rye edition https://shop.dappernotes.com/products/bark-and-rye How Bark & Rye was made (a 44-second video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddFHktq2imc The original behind-the-scenes video from 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekWwTd0GTIw

One Eye Open at Notegeist https://notegeist.com/collections/dapper-notes/products/dapper-notes-limited-edition-pocket-notebook-one-eye-open

See all of the easily visible June releases: https://shop.dappernotes.com/collections/new-june-2020 For everything else, listen to this episode.

Donate to the Equal Justice Initiative https://eji.org/ Get the Bring Us Together edition https://shop.dappernotes.com/products/bring-us-together

The NY Rhapsody edition https://shop.dappernotes.com/products/new-york-rhapsody Watch the New York Rhapsody short film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNK8aswICSM

Visit Black Coffee with White Friends https://linktr.ee/blackcoffeewithwhitefriends

This is Dapper Notes' first-ever dialogue episode. I brought on Stuart Lennon of the 1857 Podcast and Nero's Notes fame to help me talk through what's happened to Dapper Notes and how I could possibly get back up and running again. After you've listened to this episode, kindly send in your feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/pv2AmzJDc2HPG4mk7 Thank you! Links and show notes: The 1857 Podcast www.1857.co.uk My interview on 1857 https://1857-01e824a9.simplecast.com/episodes/enon-avital-of-dapper-notes Nero's Notes https://www.nerosnotes.co.uk/ New York Rhapsody Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNK8aswICSM

The new Jaimes edition: https:// dappernotes.com/jaimes Find Gustavo Jaimes at: https://www.instagram.com/gusj714/ https://gusj.bigcartel.com/

Lots of personal life updates, but more importantly: there's a new branding for Dapper Notes and a brand new website! https://shop.dappernotes.com/ ---- Article from 2018: https://shop.dappernotes.com/blogs/enons-journal/2018-realignment ---- Since there was such a long pause, this episode is mark as #1 in season 2. Here's to a fresh start in 2020.

MASSIVE new collaboration, and lots of news. The Homestead collection is out, a collaboration with Gia Graham ( @iamgiagraham ). Plus: The biggest Dapper Notes sale, ever. With free U.S. and Canada shipping. Shop now through Dec 23rd at https://dappernotes.com/gifts

It's Black Friday / Analog Monday at Dapper Notes, and along with it comes the brand new, fuzzy, adorable, soft: Monster Ami edition. Available for pre-order 11/28/19 at noon through 12/3/12 at midnight https://dappernotes.com/monster-ami Also on this episode: 1857 Podcast Nero's Notes Wood & Graphite

On this episode, the spreadsheet for calculating how long it takes to make a Dapper Notes notebook. Plus, announcing the Start Today edition, with a cover design by Lisa Congdon .

The Nitro edition Mystery Packs A special video

I've been a little busy recently, and talk all about what's been going on. We have a lot of catch up to do, but I'm finally well rested after this short season of intensity, and getting back to all things Dapper Notes. The topic this week is: The J. Sugar Edition