The Ownership Saga of RM Williams: Does it Matter Who Owns the Iconic Australian Brand?

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024

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  • @keithad6485
    @keithad6485 Місяць тому +1

    RM Williams is doing something right. I was having a chat with one of their managers in late 2022, he advised they were making 500 leather belts per day. Just heard from an insider three days ago, that RM are currently making 1,300 belts per day. Nov 2024. From a saddlemaker Down Under.

  • @keithad6485
    @keithad6485 Місяць тому +1

    Anyone interested in the history of Reg Williams and the brand, RM himself wrote some books which are still available. Very interesting read. Beneath Whose Hand is one title.

  • @midway222
    @midway222 Рік тому +2

    Of course it matters who owns RM Williams. I remember when Doc Martins sold out, manufacturing was moved overseas and quality went down the gurgler.

    • @jessupsays
      @jessupsays  Рік тому

      Yes absolutely. What a sad time it is when that happens. Docs aren't the only example either

  • @KK1SS
    @KK1SS Рік тому +1

    excellent video about good old RM, i have seen/ felt quite a few which is as far as i could go😂😂

    • @jessupsays
      @jessupsays  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it helps in your overall decision 🤞 😃

  • @jjoersdsaunp230
    @jjoersdsaunp230 Рік тому +1

    Great vid!! Minato looking good too.

  • @angelamison2795
    @angelamison2795 9 місяців тому +1

    In 2001, I purchased RM Williams boot for £175.

    • @jessupsays
      @jessupsays  9 місяців тому

      Still have them? How do they look?

    • @keithad6485
      @keithad6485 Місяць тому

      Current price RM boots elastic sided is AUD$700 pair. Aussie Army now issue elastic sided RM Williams boots for general duties and parade boots! For at least 8 years this has been going on. When the soldier is issued the boots, he 'can have any colour he wants, so long as it is black!' I have a pair myself. From a saddlemaker Down Under.

  • @lennertsonshoes
    @lennertsonshoes Рік тому

    You're from NZ? I thought you were aussie 😁 Great video!

    • @jessupsays
      @jessupsays  Рік тому +1

      You guys are on here! Hahaha hello! Lovely to see you! And yes, though I do live in Australia and I often mention it.

    • @lennertsonshoes
      @lennertsonshoes Рік тому +1

      @@jessupsays riiiight, now that I know, I do think I hear the distinction in the accent actually 😁

    • @jessupsays
      @jessupsays  Рік тому

      Thank gosh! Hahaha 🤣 hope you guys are well

  • @Infrequent36
    @Infrequent36 10 місяців тому +1

    ken was my grandad

    • @jessupsays
      @jessupsays  10 місяців тому

      That's epic! Did you get to meet?

    • @Infrequent36
      @Infrequent36 10 місяців тому

      yeah i knew him we were not super close tho. he was a very kind man very sad to see him go@@jessupsays