{"id":48155,"title":"Chatting Kit: Kitlocker.com MD Mike Kent","description":"Welcome to Chatting Kit. The Podcast where we chat to athletes, content creators & leading lights of the teamwear industry. First up is our MD, Mike Kent.","content":"

So we\u2019re starting a podcast\u2026 because why not?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

At Kitlocker we\u2019re in the fortunate position to be able to work with some incredibly talented people on a daily basis. Whether that\u2019s content creators, professional athletes or even some of our own staff and customers.<\/span><\/p>

We\u2019ve decided that it was about time that you got to know them as well as we do. Everyone has a story to tell and we guarantee that you will learn something interesting from each free podcast. If not, you can have your money back\u2026<\/span><\/p>

Introducing\u2026 Mike Kent<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

For our first step towards becoming a globe conquering media outlet, we\u2019re keeping it close to home (literally), with <\/span>Kitlocker.com<\/span><\/a> Managing Director Mike Kent. The man who, alongside his fellow MD Tom Ward, started Kitlocker out of their volleyball coach\u2019s spare room 14 years ago.<\/span><\/p>

He\u2019s also the man with the silkiest voice in teamwear. So if you\u2019re feeling stressed and need to unwind then it\u2019s definitely worth a listen.<\/span><\/p>

We discuss the early days of the business, as well as the present and the future of <\/span>Kitlocker.com<\/span><\/a>. We also talk about what being an entrepreneur means (Mike says that he isn\u2019t one), \u201cpenny drop\u201d moments, advice to the next generation of Mike Kent\u2019s and much, much more.<\/span><\/p>

Have a listen via Spotify below. Or if you fancy some visuals, watch out for the YouTube video coming soon. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>

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Up Next<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

P.S. You might be wondering who we\u2019ve got lined up for the next episodes of the podcast. We\u2019ll be chatting kit with Sheffield United skipper Billy Sharp fresh off the back of scoring his first Premier League goal for his boyhood club.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s another great listen, covering topics such as THAT goal, all things Sheff Utd, digging out teammates and where he does his big shop (you might be surprised). So keep your eyes peeled<\/span><\/p>

That\u2019ll be followed by a chat with up and coming shirt designer Niran Yesufu, founder of <\/span>The Concept Club.<\/u><\/span><\/a> Niran gives us some fascinating insights into the wonderful world of football shirt design and the ups and downs of starting your own brand.<\/span><\/p>","urlTitle":"mike-kent-podcast","url":"\/blog\/mike-kent-podcast\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/mike-kent-podcast\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/kitlocker.com\/blog\/mike-kent-podcast\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":false,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1743759244,"updatedAt":1749656109,"publishedAt":1749656108,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":356097,"name":"Kitlocker"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ophpo3m3l6znqu8kiovuzfgkzwdml54kfoz4lzjeklxcz9cn.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ophpo3m3l6znqu8kiovuzfgkzwdml54kfoz4lzjeklxcz9cn.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ophpo3m3l6znqu8kiovuzfgkzwdml54kfoz4lzjeklxcz9cn.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Chatting Kit: Kitlocker.com MD Mike Kent","metaDescription":"Welcome to Chatting Kit. The Podcast where we chat to athletes, content creators & leading lights of the teamwear industry. First up is our MD, Mike Kent.","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":48100,"title":"Nike Team Football 2021: Academy 21","url":"\/blog\/nike-academy-21\/","urlTitle":"nike-academy-21","division":356097,"description":"Welcome to your team's new training kit. Check out Nike Academy 21 training gear. Read all about it and elevate your trainingwear today.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/r8unsxqkypc2oebsawqdtvn2quqlrv4hlf5fg58oexyt1ej1.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/r8unsxqkypc2oebsawqdtvn2quqlrv4hlf5fg58oexyt1ej1.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":48053,"title":"Kitlocker.com Kits of the Year 2021","url":"\/blog\/kits-of-the-year-2021\/","urlTitle":"kits-of-the-year-2021","division":356097,"description":"Kits of the Year 2021: 365 days of making amazing kits. We're ending 2021 by showcasing our favourites. Featuring Grenfell Athletic and Newcastle Blue Star.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/9vpzjkff8xeiklvbi5fbllaegglyost3d9gh54o8o5gxo0zz.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/9vpzjkff8xeiklvbi5fbllaegglyost3d9gh54o8o5gxo0zz.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":49733,"title":"#PowerUp 2.0: Ready-To-Go Designs","url":"\/blog\/powerup-ready-to-go-designs\/","urlTitle":"powerup-ready-to-go-designs","division":356097,"description":"So you\u2019ve read our \u201cWhy PowerUp?\u201d article and you\u2019re thinking \u201cok, what\u2019s next?\u201d Well, if you have a vision of your team\u2019s dream kit already. Hit us up and we\u2019ll make it a reality. But maybe you\u2019re not that creative and you need a helping hTo give you some #PowerUp inspiration, we\u2019ve picked out some of our favourites of the Ready-To-Go designs. Supercharge any Nike, adidas or Puma kit.and in building the best kit in your league","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ziiw8l7dtysqrmmflkpvsioon8tqklm4kmm1la2zxmjflkja.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ziiw8l7dtysqrmmflkpvsioon8tqklm4kmm1la2zxmjflkja.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}