The Arcanaut Records

Anders Brandt
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Hosted by Anders Brandt, James Thompson and Rob Nudds of Arcanaut, a small independent watch brand based out of Copenhagen Denmark. The podcast is not just a circlejerk about watchmaking, but a look behind the scenes of how it is to build a new independent brand from scratch. Check out our watches here: www.arcanaut.watch

  1. 04/20/2024

    Tape 16 — Call Me, Maybe? The Magic Of Contacts In Watchmaking.

    What do you need to be successful in the watch industry? Sure, cash helps. Creativity is a must. But a lot of the time, it isn't what you know (or don't), but rather WHO you know and how they can help you. Anders, James, and Rob talk about the importance of establishing a trusted network of collaborators and supporters on the road to running a successful company.

    50 min

  2. 03/15/2024

    Tape 15 — Creativity is Everything. How to harness the power of design.

    This episode of the Arcanaut Records sees Anders, James, and Rob lay out their personal and professional perspectives on creativity, and what it takes to blaze a trail in the watchmaking industry.

    51 min

  3. 02/25/2024

    Tape 14 — Creating Luxury Out Of Nothing

    Anders, James, and Rob discuss the importance of "alchemy" in the brand building process, building a luxury product and reputation out of sometimes nothing, and sometimes something thought to be even less than that...

    1h 10m

  4. 02/04/2024

    Tape 13 — Establishing Community Trust In A Watch Brand

    Anders, James, and Rob sit down and continue their brand-building discussion, taking fans of Arcanaut behind the scenes and shining a light on the thought processes that go into establishing a trusted entity in the watch world.

    44 min
  5. Tape 12 - The 3 C's of Watch Making

    01/20/2024

    Tape 12 - The 3 C's of Watch Making

    In the season premiere of "The Arcanaut Records" season 2, join us at the behind the scenes look at the pan-scandinavian independent watch brand Arcanaut. This episode brings together the heads of Arcanaut Watches Anders Brandt (Design), James Thompson (Materials Development) and Rob Nudds (Brand Development), recorded from the heart of the Badger Den in Gothenburg. In this episode we discuss the 3 C's that you need to start a watch brand today – Creativity, Capital, and Contacts. Listen in as we discuss the challenges of starting a watch brand, the evolution/pros and cons of crowdfunding, and the relentless pursuit of innovation in a post-Kickstarter, post-AI world. We discuss and share insights on maintaining authenticity and navigating the delicate balance of creative expression versus commercial viability. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to the Badger Den: Intros and Insights 01:00 - The challenges of starting a watch company 03:00 - Funding Creativity: The Impact of Capital on Innovation 05:00 - The Kickstarter After Effects: A New Era for Watch Entrepreneurs 07:00 - The role of realness in the age of Artificial Intelligence 09:00 - Creativity under constraints Watch the episode on Youtube www.arcanaut.watch

    37 min

  6. 04/11/2023

    Tape 11 — Badger Bonuses And The Power Of Collaboration And Cross-Pollinating Clients

    The trio (Anders, James, and Rob) sit down to discuss the diverse array of side-projects they have and are still pursuing and how each can play a valuable role in the growth of the Arcanaut brand over time.

    55 min
  7. Tape 10 — A Day In the Life Of Anders Brandt (And What Matters Most To Him When Building A Brand)

    02/06/2023

    Tape 10 — A Day In the Life Of Anders Brandt (And What Matters Most To Him When Building A Brand)

    Anders explains to Rob how building a sustainable culture for Arcanaut is more important to him that making a quick buck. The boys discuss the daily processes involved in running a brand around one's day job, and what kind of roles Arcanaut needs to bring on board next to facilitate operations behind the scenes.

    50 min
  8. Tape 9 — Jimmy And Rob Discuss The Importance Of Time And How Best To Spend It When Building A Brand

    01/23/2023

    Tape 9 — Jimmy And Rob Discuss The Importance Of Time And How Best To Spend It When Building A Brand

    How do the Arcanauteers juggle their personal and professional (and other professional) lives? Is it possible to impose a process of creativity? What should our new brand T-shirts say? All this and more in Episode 9 of the Arcanaut Records.

    58 min
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Hosted by Anders Brandt, James Thompson and Rob Nudds of Arcanaut, a small independent watch brand based out of Copenhagen Denmark. The podcast is not just a circlejerk about watchmaking, but a look behind the scenes of how it is to build a new independent brand from scratch. Check out our watches here: www.arcanaut.watch

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  • Creator
    Anders Brandt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anders Brandt
  • Show Website
    The Arcanaut Records