Manly Bands is a direct-to-consumer seller of men’s rings. The company launched in 2016 after John Ruggiero, the co-founder with his wife Michelle, couldn’t find a suitable wedding band.<\/p>\n
This is Ruggiero’s second appearance on the podcast. In April 2021, we discussed<\/a> the company’s founding, unique ring materials, and more. Since then, Manly Bands has acquired its manufacturer. The making of rings from, say, Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrels or Fender guitar strings creates compelling video, says Ruggiero, perfect for storytelling on social media and elsewhere.<\/p>\n The entire audio of our conversation is embedded below. The transcript is edited for length and clarity.<\/p>\n