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What does it take to go from Minnesota high school hockey to becoming a Stanley Cup Champion? Former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ben Clymer joins Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey on Backchecking the Bolts for an exclusive interview about his remarkable hockey journey, winning the 2004 Stanley Cup, and building a successful career after the NHL. Growing up in Bloomington, Minnesota, Clymer developed his love for hockey in one of America's most passionate hockey communities. From winning a Minnesota high school state championship to reaching the NHL, Ben shares the experiences, challenges, and memories that shaped his career. We look back at his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the unforgettable 2004 Stanley Cup championship season, his years playing under John Tortorella, and his eventual move to the Washington Capitals. But Ben's story doesn't end when he hangs up his skates! Today, Clymer is the Managing Partner at Abbey Street in the Twin Cities, where he has transitioned from professional hockey into financial and wealth management. We discuss what attracted him to the financial industry, the lessons he carried from the NHL into the business world, and his perspective on life after professional sports. In this episode: Growing up in Bloomington, Minnesota, and discovering hockey Winning a Minnesota high school hockey state championship The journey from Minnesota to the NHL Playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning Memories of John Tortorella and the 2004 Stanley Cup championship His time with the Washington Capitals Transitioning from professional hockey to financial management His role as Managing Partner at Abbey Street Life after hockey and the lessons learned along the way Plus, Ben steps into the penalty box for our rapid-fire segment, Two Minutes in the Box! Whether you're a longtime Tampa Bay Lightning fan, a Minnesota hockey enthusiast, or simply interested in what professional athletes do after their playing careers, this conversation offers a fascinating look at life on and off the ice. Subscribe to Backchecking the Bolts for more Tampa Bay Lightning news, analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the NHL. Hosted by Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of Raw Charge. Follow Backchecking the Bolts: YouTube: Backchecking the Bolts X: @Tampa_Bolts_Pod Email: backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. #TampaBayLightning #BenClymer #StanleyCup #NHL #TBLightning #MinnesotaHockey #TBL

Not a lot of hockey news lately, folks. But Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson found plenty to talk about, including Canada's dominant finish at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Viggo Bjorck's potential to make the Jets and Ville Koivunen's shocking contract. Then Ben Clymer comes by to talk about winning a Cup in Tampa, Alex Ovechkin's first training camp and how he went back to college to become a financial planner. Finally, the guys share their summer movie picks and review the recent NHL.com position rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Brandon chat with Ben Clymer, the head coach of the elite Faith Christian Academy. Coach Clymer has built a high school empire, creating D1 wrestlers left and right. His belief in building wrestlers will surprise many, as he cares more about character and faith than talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Clymer won a PA state title for Northwestern Lehigh in 2008. He qualified for the NCAA tournament 3 times representing Hofstra University, but failed to ultimately reach his goals. That failure has fueled his success as a coach, turning Faith Christian Academy into one of the best high school teams in the nation. Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Have you ever felt overwhelming by the lack of money in your bank accounts? Do words such as debt fill you with anxiety? Do you feel defeated in not having a plan or even knowing where to start? If so, I am glad you found this episode as we spend time with my friend and financial advisor, Ben Clymer. In our discussion with Ben, we will cover: His journey from playing in the NHL to becoming a financial advisior. Moments when Ben had to adapt and pivot to be successful. The realization Ben had once he moved on from a coach who made him miserable while playing for him. The lesson Ben learned while setting a course record at one of America's most notable new courses. What Ben feels everyone needs to start doing today to discover financial prosperity. A quote Ben heard from a notable celebrity and how the little things we do on a daily basis add up to big wins over the course of a year. The question Ben feels everyone needs to ask themselves to create multiple lines of revenue. Ben's advice to our audience as it relates not only to finances, but discovering the best version of ourselves. To connect more with Chandler: Send him a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram @chandlerwithington Send him a direct email: podcast@archive22.com Music Credits: Opening: 'Money For Nothing' by Dire Straits. Interlude: 'Old Friends' Instrumental by Ben Rector Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

For the final episode of Season 1, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh welcome Ben Clymer, founder and returning president of Hodinkee , the trailblazing platform that reshaped the way the world talks, and shops, for watches. Once hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “the closest thing the watch industry has to a celebrity,” Ben opens up about why he’s back at the helm after a four-year hiatus and what’s next for both Hodinkee and the watch world. From Rolex realities and secondary market inflation to luxury media's evolving role, Ben’s candid insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in horology, branding or building a legacy. Also in this episode: On the Download returns with Benedicte Soteras, unpacking the GLOW Index, DLG’s new metric for tracking how effectively luxury brands leverage newness in China. And Max Peiro of Re-Hub, a DLG (Digital Luxury Group) Company takes us through China's shopping festival fatigue—and how luxury brands must now rethink their calendar playbooks. Brought to you by https://digitalluxurygroup.com/ Follow us @digitalluxurygroup & @robin_swithinbank on Instagram Produced by Juliet Fallowfield, 2025 www.fallowfieldmason.com Send us Fan Mail

In this powerhouse episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Ben Clymer—2024 Bucks County Coach of the Year and the visionary behind Faith Christian Academy’s rise to the No. 1-ranked high school wrestling team in the nation. From launching the program on a hillside without mats to producing state champions and D1 commits, Coach Clymer shares his journey through faith, family, and building a dynasty.We dive deep into: Pennsylvania vs. Jersey wrestling culture The public vs. private school debate in PA Launching a team from nothing to national power Coaching as ministry and mentorship The importance of family and brotherhood in wrestling Faith Christian’s culture, community, and continued dominance 🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms. 🙏 Subscribe, rate, and share to help us grow grassroots wrestling content. 📋 Show Notes + Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro, Jersey boys go live 1:55 – Why we do this: wrestling + cross country foundation 2:14 – Coach Clymer’s coaching accolades & background 7:02 – Origin story: growing up in PA wrestling 10:48 – The academic hiccup that lit the fire 13:02 – Family of 9, sibling dynamics in sport 17:03 – Early desire to coach and be a role model 20:00 – Leaving teaching to grow Faith Christian 24:32 – Starting Faith Christian’s wrestling program from scratch 29:48 – The first "bad news bears" season 32:38 – When the floodgates opened: The Kale Widman domino 36:01 – From public school roots to leading a private powerhouse 40:00 – Debate: one-class vs two-class state structure 43:06 – What makes Hershey State Championships so special 46:44 – Celebrating state champs: Arugas + Mr. Softee 50:06 – Inside Faith Christian Academy’s school and wrestling structure 54:50 – Competing with Bishop McCort & building culture 59:03 – Social media, NIL & being present 1:07:27 – Daily rituals: Proverbs & 8-before-8 1:08:09 – Final 4 Qs: Coffee, music, guilty pleasures 1:12:10 – Ice cream, M&Ms, and beach days in Ocean City 1:20:00 – Outro + Faith Christian banner for the ABR wall 📲 Socials (Add These in Description + IG Post): 📸 @faithchristianwrestling 📸 @benjimr 🎙 @aireybrosradio 📺 YouTube: Airey Bros Radio

Today marks the 50th episode of the Hairspring podcast, for which Erik & Max are extremely honored to be joined by Ben Clymer, founder of Hodinkee. In a very candid and wide-ranging chat, we cover the arc of Hodinkee so far, Ben as a collector today, and his dream unlimited-budget 3 watch collection—amongst much else. This includes thoughts on what’s wrong with influencers, views on condition, and just how handsome Rexhep actually is. This was both a privilege and a real joy to record. 50 episodes ago, we couldn’t have imagined how great a time we’d have both making this and hearing how you all interface with our meandering nonsense. Fifty more absurd debates and Only Wrists coming at you shortly, thank you for the ride and a special thanks to Ben here for taking the time. Enjoy. Links Mentioned: Daytona: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-new-rolex-daytona ‘Blackout’ 14270 Read: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=926666 2526: https://hairspring.com/finds/2526-patek-philippe-calatrava-white-gold/ 6240: https://hairspring.com/finds/small-floating-dial-6240-rolex-daytona/ 2915 Guide: https://speedmaster101.com/2915-2/ True Confessions of a Watch Geek: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/20/confessions-of-a-watch-geek Simon Brette in Pink Gold: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hands-on-simon-brette-chronometre-aristans-rose Most Complicated VC: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/video-vacheron-constantin-berkley-grand-comp Hodinkee MB&F: https://hairspring.com/exclusives/mbf/lm101-for-hodinkee-steel/ Hodinkee VC CdV: https://www.phillips.com/detail/vacheron-constantin/NY080118/72 3 Questions: Googling Recently: https://hairspring.com/finds/5004a-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar-split-seconds/ https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/important-watches/reference-1436-a-rare-pink-gold-split-seconds <a href="https://www.phillips.com/detail/p

Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather’s swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy student, he began to gain self-confidence in high-school and a need to differentiate in college. In 2008 he started a tiny blog, HODINKEE, a passion-project about watches that gained traction and sent him on a mission to get a Master’s in Journalism. Since then, HODINKEE has led to creative collaborations with the most prestigious watch brands and famous rockstars, and grown into a multi-channel platform that has transformed the world of luxury watches. Images & Links from Ben + a transcript HERE SUBSCRIBE - listen to Clever on any podcast app! SIGN UP - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alerts VISIT - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and 200+ more episodes SAY HI! - on Instagram & LinkedIn @cleverpodcast @amydevers Please complete our Listen Survey, it really helps us out! cleverpodcast.com/survey If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review , making a donation, becoming a sponsor , or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you! Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers , with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks a special day as we had the privilege of interviewing Ben Clymer, the founder of Hodinkee. Ben and Hodinkee have always been our guiding light; his vision and passion have inspired all of us and driven us to create Perpetual Passion. Meeting Ben in Geneva, we discussed the latest trends from Watches & Wonders, analyzed the industry's evolution over the past 15 years, and shared conversations as only two true enthusiasts can. We are incredibly proud and excited to have hosted Ben Clymer in our Watch Talks today.

Ben Clymer writes an article about the future of Hodinkee where he wants to harness what the “old Hodinkee” was for the watch community. Omega releases a new watch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The latest MoonSwatch inspired by the Blue Moon phenomena. You can find us on our Website , YouTube , Instagram , X , and Facebook Check out Life on the Wrist Merch!

Get access to the full episode on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/ben-clymer Aarron fell down a rabbit hole when the Apple Watch came out. He knew nothing about watches, their design history and the immense investment of human effort it’s taken to engineer accurate timepieces until he bought an Apple Watch. He loves wearing a watch, but notifications and tracking caused him to abandon it for something simpler and mechanical. Anyone curious about watches will inevitably end up at Hodinkee.com, the premier publication about watches and the rich culture around them. Hodinkee was founded by Ben Clymer, who found his way into watches when his grandfather gave him the Omega watch right off his wrist. It sparked not only a deep passion for watches, but a company that has built a community of enthusiasts around the world. You might be thinking, watches are a strange topic for Design Better to cover. But they represent a beautiful intersection of design and technology that has been pursued for centuries. They’re also one of the few trans-generational objects in our lives that connect us with the people we love, as Ben Clymer shared with us in our conversation. We spoke with Ben about consulting with Jony Ive on Apple’s watch design, Jony’s deep dive into horology, how Ben went about creating such a compelling content brand, and his journey from being a founder and CEO back to being an individual contributor to the company he started. Bio Benjamin Clymer is widely considered to be a leading voice in the wristwatch industry. He is regularly quoted in major publications including The New York Times, Reuters, Forbes, Departures, GQ, and the Financial Times, and was dubbed “The High Priest of Horology” by The New York Times in 2013. Benjamin has acted as a consultant and guest speaker for Apple, and was named to “The Hypebeast Hundred” as one of the 100 most important influencers in global culture in both 2013 and 2014. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This is a premium episode on Design Better ( learn more in the announcement here ). We’ll be releasing two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. Premium subscribers also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests , ad-free episodes, and our new enhanced newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. Upgraid to paid *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds 🤓. We have our very own Design Better roast at Methodical, grab some here to fuel your creativity: https://methodicalcoffee.com/products/design-better-coffee Crashplan: You may have heard horror stories of people being locked out of their Apple or Google accounts, and losing decades worth of precious files like family photos. That’s why we’ve been using Crashplan for a decade and a half now to back up all of our important files. Visit Crashplan.com/DESIGNBETTER for 50% off your first year of CrashPlan. Greenlight: Years ago, Aarron and Eli set up their kids with Greenlight, a debit card and money app made for families. Their allowance is automatically deposited into their account and is divided into three buckets: spending, saving, and giving. With Greenlight’s investing tools, we’ve helped our kids learn how to invest in stocks and mutual funds

Ben Clymer grew up in a New York suburb, raised by middle-class public school teachers and enamored by his grandfather’s swagger and style. An Omega Speedmaster, a gift from said grandfather, is the piece that captured his heart and sets his story in motion. A painstakingly shy student, he began to gain self-confidence in high-school and a need to differentiate in college. In 2008 he started a tiny blog, HODINKEE, a passion-project about watches that gained traction and sent him on a mission to get a Master’s in Journalism. Since then, HODINKEE has led to creative collaborations with the most prestigious watch brands and famous rockstars, and grown into a multi-channel platform that has transformed the world of luxury watches. Head to cleverpodcast.com for a transcript (with links!) of this episode, images, and more! SUBSCRIBE - listen to Clever on any podcast app! SIGN UP - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alerts VISIT - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and 200+ more episodes SAY HI! - on Instagram & LinkedIn @cleverpodcast @amydevers Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers , with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven . If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review , making a donation, becoming a sponsor , or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you! Please complete our Listen Survey, it really helps us out! cleverpodcast.com/survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Clymer, the founder and executive chairman of Hodinkee, the site for watch aficionados, was my guest on Sunday April 21. (For the occasion, he was wearing a G-Shock that he designed.) I sat next to Ben at a dinner in Geneva on the eve of the Watches & Wonders fair. He had a packed week coming up but was nonetheless very relaxed, fun and witty. I invited him to the show and am very happy that he agreed to participate. We spoke about how he started blogging back in 2008, built a community and nailed the mix editorial content/community/retail.

Ben Clymer , the founder of Hodinkee and Fairgame Golf , hops aboard the Train to unpack the crazy connection between watches and golf, identifies golf brands that are just like certain watch brands, what brings Ben confidence on the course like a watch does in every day life, and how Ben's mindset of "Just happy to be here" is the key to everything. If you're a watch nerd that loves golf, welcome aboard maybe the greatest podcast ever recorded. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applies in your cart!). As always, thanks for hopping aboard! #EnjoyTheRIde ★ Support this podcast ★

For the final episode of the year the guys sit down with the man himself, Mr. Ben Clymer, The Founder of Hodinkee. Tune in as the WCP crew navigate through Ben's story, the figures who've played a major role in his career, his return to Switzerland to serve as a judge for GPHG, and the future of Hodinkee. This is one you don't want to miss. Wishing you all a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Today’s guest is none other than Ben Clymer, Chairman & Founder of Hodinkee. As someone whose background and company need no introduction, I figured we could dive right into all things collecting, both watches and cars. See, Ben’s been around the block a few times and it’s easy to not get jaded. So what’s keeping Ben interested these days is what I really wanted to know. We talk about the grail Talking Watches guests and why it’s not just about being a collector, but having the passion to do so. Of course we dive into his passion for car collecting and his elusive, one of only nine, Porsche Zagato 356’s. We also talk about the coachbuilder themselves and why they are so sought after and important. A recent father of two, Ben’s collecting looks a tad bit different these days. Still chasing the same things for himself, but two little ones as well, all in good taste. Alright, let’s get to it. This is Ben Clymer, for Collectors Gene Radio. Hodinkee - https://www.hodinkee.com/ Fair Game Golf - https://www.fairgamegolf.com/ Ben's Porsche 356 Zagato - https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-a-brand-new-porsche-from-1959-11580828549 Ben's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benclymer/?hl=en Talking Watches - https://www.hodinkee.com/packages/talking-watches

In this episode, Ben Clymer, Founder of Hodinkee, shares the journey to becoming the top destination for all things horology: making watches and information about them accessible to all. Ben shares his timeless story of how a simple blog (in 2008) evolved into a thriving watch business with a strong sustainability mission, proving luxury and eco-friendly aren’t mutually exclusive, and founding the content-to-commerce business path along the way. From pioneering sustainable packaging to partnering with brands using Fairmined gold and recycled materials, sustainability is woven into Hodinkee's products and experiences. Join us for a good time, as we unravel the fascinating world of watches and a progressive view on sustainability–where thoughtfulness and curiosity lead to more efficient operations, improved customer experiences, and a smaller environmental footprint. This podcast is powered by GreenPlaces. For help in reaching your company's sustainability goals, visit www.greenplaces.com .

To celebrate another miraculous Earth Month, we're sharing this compilation of conversations between Alex and GreenPlaces' partners as they discuss how they're making small changes in their industries that are leading to big differences. He'll be talking with Ben Clymer from Hodinkee, Neal Booker from Yext, Tina Bessias from Durham Academy and Jeffrey Kamis from PDQ. We hope this bonus episode inspires you to treat every day like Earth Day! This podcast is powered by GreenPlaces. For help in reaching your company's sustainability goals, visit www.greenplaces.com .

Ben Clymer grew up in Bloomington and ended up playing on a state championship team as a sophomore for Jefferson High School in 1994. Clymer ended up playing for Team USA in two IIHF World Junior Championships and played in the NCAA Division I tournament for the University of Minnesota in 1997. He was taken in the second round of the 1997 NHL Draft, ended up having shoulder surgery and missing the 1997-98 season. He left college and played one season in the WHL for the Seattle Thunderbirds before signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played for the Lightning from 1999-2004. From 2007-10, he finished his playing career overseas, including one season for Dynamo Minsk in the KHL in Russia. Clymber is now an analyst for Minnesota Wild and the Univeristy of Minnesota hockey games on Bally Sports North, the Big Ten Network and ESPN. He is also a squirt youth hockey coach. Clymer talks about the many roads he's traveled because of hockey on The Rink Live podcast with Jess Myers and Mick Hatten.

When you win a Stanley Cup, like my next guest Ben Clymer, you get a little extra at times, because of earning that rare achievement. Like what we got going on here today. Most of my guests get one episode to tell their journey, but not for this guy. He for sure gets 2 episodes, and who knows how today goes, we may need a 3rd one in order to git-r-all-In! We'll pick up where we left off last episode, where it's 2am, Mr. Clymer and the Tampa Bay Lightning just won the Stanley Cup and he's celebrating with his two 80 year old Grandmothers, all with gin and tonics in hand. He'll continue telling his hockey player journey that saw him leave the sunshine state for Europe for a season, then the Washington Capitals, Chocolate Town USA and some exciting times playing in Russia. His retirement led him back to the University of Minnesota and was admitted to the Carlson School of Management, earning a degree in Finance and eventually starting his own company - Abbey Street - Learn More - https://abbeystreet.com/ Mr. Clymer will tie up all the loose ends by revealing the story of how he's become one of my favorite hockey broadcastor's working today. If you want to hear the continued story of striving for excellence in all segments of one's life, you'll want to settle in for this episode. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy part 2 of Ben Clymer's Hockey Journey :)

Ben Clymer is my next guest, and he definitely had a hockey journey that included State Championships, World Junior Tournaments, a D1 Scholarship, a year in the WHL, winning the Stanley Cup, and finishing his player journey over in Europe. He accomplished all of the above and more while picking up the sport at the age of 8 years old. Just a great human being, you're going to love his story! Thanks for stopping in and have an awesome day!

Ben Clymer talks about his award-winning online watch magazine "Hodinkee" and his collection of classic cars, and provides insights into this luxury, celebrity scene. He tells us why watches and cars have been a perfect match ever since, why European and American cars are so different and why he prefers classic cars unrestored. Ben Clymer on Instagram: @benclymer Visit Hodinkee on Instagram or on their website www.hodinkee.com BMW Group Classic on Instagram: @bmwclassic JP Rathgen & Classic Driver on Instagram: @jprathgen @classicdriver

Ben Clymer, Founder and Executive Chairman of Hodinkee, joins Suzy Founder and CEO, Matt Britton on the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast to discuss the current market and future trends of the watch industry. Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBiz Subscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform. And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Clymer is the founder and executive chairman of Hodinkee, a luxury watch and lifestyle website. He is an authority and influencer in the world of watches and was dubbed “The High Priest of Horology” by the New York Times in 2013. He recently also launched the Fairgame Golf app, golf’s first digital clubhouse. We sat down with Ben at The Beverly Hills Hotel to learn all about his upbringing, why he started Hodinkee, how he grew the brand, his vision for the future of the watch industry, his favorite timepieces, and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER & STAY UPDATED > http://bit.ly/tfh-newsletter FOLLOW TFH ON INSTAGRAM > http://www.instagram.com/thefounderhour FOLLOW TFH ON TWITTER > http://www.twitter.com/thefounderhour INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR? EMAIL US > partnerships@thefounderhour.com *** Follow The Founder Hour on: Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhour Twitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhour LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhour YouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Today, we’re breaking down one of the strongest brands in the world - Rolex. Founded in the UK in 1905 under the name Wilsdorf & Davis, Rolex has become the leading name in luxury watches. But, while the company’s products are iconic, the business itself is highly secretive. Owned by a Foundation and run as a non-profit entity, little is known about Rolex. To unlock the secrets, we are delighted to be joined by Ben Clymer , founder of HODINKEE, and an expert on all things luxury watches. Ben has had rare access to Rolex and the people behind the manufacturer, making him the perfect person to dissect this business with us. Please enjoy this excellent Breakdown of Rolex. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here . ----- Business Breakdowns is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Business Breakdowns, visit joincolossus.com/episodes . Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here . Follow us on Twitter: @JoinColossus | @patrick_oshag | @jspujji | @zbfuss Show Notes [00:03:01] - [First question] - Ben's favorite Rolex watch ever; Ben's Inside Rolex piece [00:04:24] - What makes the Rolex Daytona such a special watch [00:07:19] - The job-to-be-done for high-end watches beyond just telling them the time [00:12:18] - The strategy behind marketing luxury products; The Luxury Strategy [00:14:34] - An overview of Rolex's business [00:19:38] - The history of Rolex [00:38:45] - Their genius in marketing and distribution [00:41:55] - How they make decisions and what others can learn from them [00:47:14] - The financials of Rolex and other luxury watch brands [00:49:02} - Most important business lessons others can learn from Rolex [00:52:54] - Other luxury brands worth studying [00:57:26] - What Rolex hasn't gotten right

Ben Clymer is founder of the successful watch website, Hodinkee, a new father, and now a co-founder of golf media company, Fairgame. With two businesses and a family under his purview, Ben's schedule is chock-full. But he still manages to break away for early morning rounds by himself—to reconnect with the 12 year-old shy kid still in him. Ben is living proof that there's creativity and passion in all of us. In this session: WATCHES, gifts from Grandpa, breakfast burritos. As always, thanks for listening to Group Golf Therapy! Please subscribe, rate our podcast, and leave a review—we're always looking to deliver a great show to you. Hit 'em straight, and mind your golf. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take 10% off your first month of therapy using our link https://betterhelp.com/GGT Hit 'em straight, and mind your golf. Follow us: @groupgolftherapy Ben: @benclymer Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf Connor: @thebagbandit Drew: @everydaydrew --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/groupgolftherapy/support

Greetings, fellow Bastardo! This week on The Viva Bastardo Show we have Ben Clymer, CEO and Founder of the watch website, Hodinkee. Phil and Ben cover a variety of topics, including how Hodinkee came to be, some of the incredible cars that Ben has had the pleasure of collecting over the years (Ferrari 330 GTC, BMW M1, Alfa Rome SZ and more) and even, shockingly, golf! The Viva Bastardo Show is part of the Hagerty Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, Blake Buettner, Zach Weiss, and Blake Malin are joined by Hodinkee’s Ben Clymer for a wide ranging discussion reflecting on a long, shared history in the watch media landscape. Ben is the founder and Executive Chairman of Hodinkee, and in the thirteen years since he started the website, it’s grown into a leading resource for all things watches, a one-stop retail shop for new, vintage, and pre-owned watches, and a whole lot more. As Worn & Wound celebrates its tenth anniversary, it was a great time to sit down with Ben and talk about how the watch world has changed over the last decade, and how far both Worn & Wound and Hodinkee have come. This is a great conversation that you won’t want to miss if you’re a regular reader of either site. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast — now available on all major platforms including iTunes , Google Play , Stitcher , Soundcloud , Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here . And if you like what you hear, then don’t forget to leave us a review on iTunes . If there’s a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we’ll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Blake Malin’s wrist check: Zodiac x Worn & Wound Super Sea Wolf LE Zach’s wrist check: Seiko 6139-7010 Blake Buettner’s wrist check: Autodromo Group B Night Stage III Autodromo Ben on the Collectability podcast Affordable Vintage: Enicar Seapearl 600 Louis Erard and Alain Silberstein Reunite for a Three Watch Box Set Patek Philippe Ref. 3700 Hands-On Ruminations On The New AP Royal Oak Jumbo In Platinum, And Why Nobody Seems To Like It Introducing the Unimatic x Hodinkee H Series Limited Edition Collection Introducing + Hands-On With The Ming X Massena LAB 17.09 <a href="https://wornandwound.com/baltic-introduces-their-first-contribution-to-the-only-watch-auction-a-unique-chronograph-with-a-vintag

Over the past ten years, it would be hard to identify another person who has had as much influence over the the digital and social media evolution of the watch industry as Ben Clymer. In this Collectability Podcast, Ben speaks openly with John Reardon about how he created Hodinkee from his desire to learn as much as possible about watches, to his opinions on Patek Philippe and its position in the industry today.