Meet Joey Wiz | Owner/Operator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Joey Wiz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joey, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Honestly, the company sort of fell into our lap. We were just out of college, working in the service industry and running events. We wanted to throw a huge party. Doing so, back then, meant you had to include swag. So, we created a t-shirt design I had been thinking about for a while. The shirts sold out. That’s when we knew we had something and launched the business.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Like other entrepreneurs, my career path is really multiple paths. I’ve done internships, sales, service industry, real estate development, landlord… the list goes on. I’ve always been excited to be my own boss and pave my own way. I thought that would be a “get rich quick” strategy. Turns out, it’s a “work your ass off and learn as you go” strategy. Luckily, I’ve had many mentors and trusted friends to help guide me, reassure me, and challenge me. They taught me to be humble, to listen, and to be adaptable. What’s important to know about United Skulls America is that it comes from plenty of work, pride, and a sense of belonging. There’s lots of metal/punk/skater kids and people out there that love where their from and they’re not alone.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I always tell everyone to visit the Museum of Death. It’s certainly not for everyone, but based on their response I’ll know where else to send them. I’m a huge baseball fan. So, I always tell folks to check out a Dodger game. I try not to take the water for granted. I always tell people to spend time at the beach no matter what time of year.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My friends. My friends have always been there for me, been understanding, been supportive – not only of me personally but of the brand and all my efforts. Along with my terrific family, my friends are included when I say “family.”

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