Listen "Building Bezel: From Google to Revolutionizing Watch Buying with Quaid Walker | Wrist Check Pod #115"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Wrist Check Pod, the guys sit down with Quaid Walker, co-founder and CEO of Bezel — the rapidly growing online watch marketplace that's changing the way people buy and sell timepieces. Quaid shares his journey from designing products at Google to launching Bezel with friends, tackling the challenge of making luxury watch buying online seamless and trustworthy. He opens up about the early days of fundraising, enlisting the support of celebrity investors like John Legend and Kevin Hart, and scaling the platform to nearly $1 billion in active listings. This one’s a deep dive into the intersection of tech, trust, and timepieces.Powered by @getbezel Shop 20,000+ watches at getbezel.com, and Download the Bezel app at download.getbezel.com
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Chapters00:00 - Intro01:48 - Wrist Check02:03 - Rashawn WC04:46 - Perri WC06:48 - Quaid WC12:30 - Google to Bezel14:55 - Chasing the Rolex Hulk18:33 - Building a team21:08 - Identifying the problem27:57 - Selling the idea of Bezel to investors31:27 - Brand Positioning35:55 - Concierge Service40:09 - Building trust with season collectors41:46 - Launching Auctions44:48 - Collecting and sharing industry data47:57 - The customer journey53:22 - Continue to innovate56:27 - Benefits of Anonymity01:00:36 - Company use01:02:49 - Bezel in 5 years01:05:15 - Outro
Powered by @getbezel Shop 20,000+ watches at getbezel.com, and Download the Bezel app at download.getbezel.com
SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Wrist Check Pod content
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Chapters00:00 - Intro01:48 - Wrist Check02:03 - Rashawn WC04:46 - Perri WC06:48 - Quaid WC12:30 - Google to Bezel14:55 - Chasing the Rolex Hulk18:33 - Building a team21:08 - Identifying the problem27:57 - Selling the idea of Bezel to investors31:27 - Brand Positioning35:55 - Concierge Service40:09 - Building trust with season collectors41:46 - Launching Auctions44:48 - Collecting and sharing industry data47:57 - The customer journey53:22 - Continue to innovate56:27 - Benefits of Anonymity01:00:36 - Company use01:02:49 - Bezel in 5 years01:05:15 - Outro
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