Yeah, not a sound business choice, sounds like this guy didn’t do a single shred of research about our shop😕sad for the legacy of the shop, it’s soul and magic are gone. Drained in two weeks of every bit of fun that shop had. now it’s a place to be fearful of management because they’re watching you, threatening to “fire anyone in a second”. Nobody trusts them at all, texts are flying between all of us how much we hate this guy’s guts, and don’t trust them.. all the comradeship and team spirit is totally gone and it’s sucks so bad, not for me, not for my job..but everything. It’s no longer a team fighting together to succeed, we no longer have a boss that we love,and want to support. just.. feared and hated. I’ll move on,but that place was built from the hard work and dedication of all of that crew..they deserve respect and dignity at work. I feel very,very sad for my colleagues and for the legacy of that shop which is now..fake, plastic and turned to shit. It makes me want to cry at times,knowing that place is being destroyed and dissolved so callously. They lie to us, saying “be yourselves! We love that!” “ We LOVE your website! I need to learn from you!” and then shut the office door and plot who to humiliate next. My family will be okay, but a lot of those kids work check to check, they’re stuck there,with no other choices.. and it’s gotten very ugly there in the last two weeks, so ugly and disgusting that i don’t even want to visit there anymore to say,”hi,” it’s just scary, foreign, cold and so, so ugly and fake now.. The boss. Closes his door and asks not to be spoken to,” I want to be invisible” he says.. When our for,er store manager,Jose greeted him with a cheery,”good morning” he IGNORED him and just walked passed him.. That’s a gentleman in his 60’s that’s managed our shop for 25 years. He is not a some subordinate at boot camp! Just take a half second and smile back..how hard is that? To show these workers an ounce of respect by treating them like a human being, he’s a a loyal worker, a hard worker, an honest worker.. who keeps your shitty store running so you can make your shitty paycheck.. give him the human decency of smiling, or a little nod…even a fake smile. That is NOT RIGHT. Maybe that kind of atmosphere is acceptable for a 16 year old kid working at the yogurt stand in a mall, maybe they’d put up with that..maybe. But not to this gentleman,he’s an elder,and he commands respect. Even a small, descent amount of dignity. My little shitty paycheck is not worth waking up to that every day.. Half the crew are depressed, on anti depressants , (at least 4 I know of, including myself) and struggling to pay their rent. Im the only employee with a young child,and they know my wife is battling cancer this year too. But they don’t care at all.. they don’t care. my thirty years of honest,dedication and integrity means nothing..There is no more integrity, or any sort of moral obligation to the crew at all. these are not people, they are robots, they are evil and if they don’t want me or respect me..they can go find a couple of more untrained teenagers to hire for minimum wage. Meanwhile, I’ll take 40-60% of their clientele with me to the next shop I represent…not exactly a sound business choice. I’m sure the actual owners were very happy when they heard that the idiot they hired tossed out their top earning salesman , on purpose! OMG talk about bad choices. My wife predicted this is going to be the beginning of the end for them. Retail is tough, running a hat shop is harder..when you know NOTHING about it,the odds are against you. If they think these minimum wage, teen mall workers are going to easily convince people to buy $300-500 hats, they’re inhaling too much hat stiffener, or maybe they just have bratwurst between the ears!🤣 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☮️love ya, thanks for your kind note. Kev

@@quadrogong1111 I agree with you Kevin. Sorry to hear about your wife's health. Wishing you and your family all the best. Brad

@@quadrogong1111 When you kick out or belittle those are the heart of your business, you lose your business. By word of mouth or the fact, those cut will take the clients with them. With the word out that JJ's is not just a dead shell of what it was, and you are not even there, who would want to go there? This is no way to run a business that was working. Firing some of how much they are paid is petty and a lie. You did videos from the shop, and they drew people in to see you and the shop. NYC is costly, I can see many wanting to leave the job but can't. Now that see what happen and why you start making hats. With how you are going, you could even end up buy the shop when go under from being idiots. Firing key people and terrorizing the rest is no way to do business. Just keep being you, love your hats, love the channel.

Let's go! I'll be the first customer, my dad's hats can be restored; we've seen your magic. LET'S GET THAT EXPOSURE YOU NEED!

Heys Kevin, so sorry about that place. Forget it’s name. Love your vids amigo. I’m in the process of making some decisions on Stetson Open Roads. Love the 6x & have been getting conflicting messaging on whether it’s possible, or advisable, to flatten the brim. I found the Cavalry II & love the brim style. Not sure if it’s weird to wear the Cavalry II w/ open eyelets as I do 5 p,an on using the straps. I love the idea of a hard wearing hat & that’s why the western felt appealed to me. Also, is it safe to assume the 5x fur felt as it’s billed is comparable in sturdiness to the 6x? Or wrong assumption? Wouldn’t mind connecting. Either, thanks amigo. You’ll land on your feet. Joe

you Rock, thanks Marc, I’m definitely setting up a mail order service where you guys can still send me your dad’s hats and stuff! When I start up, you won’t have to wait in line, dad’s hat is first!❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love Stetson, they’re the coolest hats on the planet.. but the Open Road is not a rugged hat, it’s a little bit prone to brim curling when it gets wet. That said, it’s not really because it’s inferior or anything like that.. it’s just they’re basically fedoras..dress hats, with a western style. The brim can be flattened.. it has a very flat flange and is fairly flat already. Stetson 6X western hats are infinitely more rugged than an open road, no comparison.. The Skyline,Carson, Shasta, Rancher.. those real westerns are bullet proof.. but the crossover hats like open road, stratoliner and the Dune are meant to be lightweight and for everyday wear.. they’re not rain hats. If you want a Hat to take rain get a 6x western. If you want something that looks good, and you can avoid heavy rain, the 6x open road is super cool.

Thank you Kevin

Thanks, good point! great advice

That’s a cool story, thanks for taking the time to tell me that.. I’ll be around buddy, and I’ll keep everyone posted. Now that I’m not representing a company I can be even more candid and more honest about stuff…and you know I will! 😊

Sorry for Jj hat center that they loose you . An icon, influencer and a true hat lover .

I appreciate that! 😊 I’m sticking with ya too, Baby! You got that right!.. you’re not getting rid of me that easily!

Speak for yourself! I was here for the Jimmy Johns! Nothing left for me now.

Thanks Charlie. Everyone is shaking their heads..apparently, this suit who has been watching us from the catwalks..(this fellow the Germans hired to watch over us) decided that he didn’t like me. Either our manager is too spineless to stand up to him, or she’s just too stupid herself to realize that a huge percentage of our mail orders are generated by my video promos. Either way, the atmosphere there is completely evil and soulless,and everyone is frightened and nervous. The shop was running itself! All they needed to do is bring in high end merchandise, and that’s it.. gonna go “high end” by firing the quirky guy with the long hair. With business decisions like that, They’ll last a season or two until the money runs out.

Love ya Spaz-zilla. Thanks for the heartfelt note. I’m still feeling a little wiggly and nervous from this experience, but you’ve always been a really cool loyal viewer,man.. it’s an honor just having you tune in ☮️❤️

Thanks,D.. you know I will! I’m actually more motivated than ever! Lots of videos coming up! Love from NYC all the way dowwwwwwn to Australia ! 🐨 🦘 ❤

Yeah, along w my slightly higher salary….I bring thousands of dollars of business. Some people are just too stupid to be in positions of authority. They’ve just hired two inexperienced people already..so I guess they’re going with mall caliber employees now that they’ve gone corporate. It was probably gonna drive me nuts anyway working somewhere where I’m not wanted or respected.. no way I was gonna last there a month 😊at least this way I can get unemployment being layed off

You’re so sweet, everyone is so nice😊 THIS is why I love this channel so much.. guys like you. Thank you sincerely for that. ❤

Me too Sal❤ Kev

Thanks you, I try to be honest, which is an oxymoron when talking about sales..early on, I found that folks don’t buy BS very easily, the first time you get caught,you’re done. It’s stressful, and exhausting when you have to stretch the truth to make sales. if I tell folks the good and the bad,they actually trust me..same thing with my video persona. Being myself is easier, if I put in this bubbly DJ persona, it would be way more stress, like acting.. I speak to customers the way I’d speak to my friend.. it’s natural and easy, and it may not seem polished to work without a script, but it works for me.

I appreciate that so much, you’re so kind. I would have liked that! 😊 either way, I am ALWAYS here to help with anything you need, advice..questions.. anything ☮️

I know, I never had time to take it seriously I could potentially make some serious money if I tried

thanks for following me! And your support, I appreciate the kind works I’ll keep you posted. You can also stay close in the hats and guitars Facebook group.

Thanks Kim. Aww,sorry I missed you. I would have liked to meet you too! I think I’ll be around for a good while longer.. if anything my lectures will be longer now that I’m not rushed at work,filming between customers

Thanks! Kev

That’s so nice of you ❤ thank you so very much I still love that place, despite the foreign investors and the tonic environment. That building has a soul and the good people who are there are the heart. I hope and pray that it doesn’t die and fade away like a bad chain store at the mall

I love you too!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚😜🫵you guys are so supportive and warm, like 14,000 friends. Your love and support uplifts me and makes me strong! I’m so glad you enjoy my content, I’m trying to improve it now that I have some real time to travel and meet folks..

Stay with a reputable company, these foreign investors care about bottom line and that’s it. Give your hard earned cash to someone a nice, family owned shop like Village hat shop, Delmonico hatters, Bencraft Hatters, Levin hats,

H & H bagels!! I really remember you! If you want to show me the photo I have a hats & guitars Facebook group now to keep us all united until my next store. Maybe I’ll open an online shop!

I appreciate that! I remember every single hat you bought! and thank you so much for that. I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. The European firm that purchased it is not making things very pleasant for everyone there. It was a matter of time before I left, the new style of management is not a good fit for me.

Thanks for the eloquence and kindness! 😊 I appreciate it. I really do. Have a restful and peaceful night Kev

Thank you, I’ve run a shop myself before for three years. I could probably do that! Thank you 😊 As for me, right now?I’ll be concentrating on KZfaq and making more $ that way

Wow! I love your note. Thanks!!! lots of love ❤❤❤❤❤❤……the king of steam!

Thanks so much, I appreciate this so much. ❤️Kev

That’s nuts, no notice,nothing. Just ..give us the keys,they wanted me to sign some shitty agreement, too.. the gall. They knew my wife was battling cancer too,and I’m raising a young boy..I wouldn’t step foot in there ever again. I was so dedicated to all those customers, I don’t know how those people sleep at night.

Yea, it’s not a good place anymore, I’ll be severing all ties with them, they’re owned by these Germans now,they are bringing in kids w zero experience, & they know zero about running a hat shop, it’s just a disaster

That’s very kind.thank you. You rock. I appreciate it. I don’t think I’ll be spending any cash there either 😂

Hey Joe, thank you. I’ll be making tons of videos, you’ll be seeing me, and I’ll be visiting other shops and reviewing them, interviewing them, going to factories to see how hats are made.. it’s going to be fun!

Thank you, yes. I, directing clients to Delmonico hatters for Stetson etc, Borsalino has their own shop in Brooklyn and Bencraft if you’re only shipping in NYC , they’re all reputable places

What a gorgeous album, I miss George Thanks for the sweet note. You people are why I live this business.. not the hats, certainly not the money.. it’s people like you that make me feel great. Knowing I’ve inspired someone, or passed my knowledge along to them is a good feeling. To be honest, I didn’t know I was loved by so many people.. it’s a surprise to me. I knew you guys were always there, but the support,gratitude and love I’m getting since this thing happened has just shocked me. I’m a very private person, I’m super close to my wife and son…and I don’t really socialize much. I’ve never gotten very close to any of my coworkers.. I’m sort of a private person. Buy through this channel I’ve learned to share my feelings more, and to let myself get closer to folks. I’ve learned that there are people that I’ve never met.. hundreds of them.. that are showing actual love for me.. support,compassion.. one viewer is helping me make a pro logo for Hats & Guitars, which might even become a hat brand done day! So many folks are offering words of encouragement, and donating services to me, giving gifts.. I have so many pages of comments, for the first time I can’t get to them all! I’m reading them round the clock ! Thanks everyone

I know..doesn’t make sense. I was bringing in a substantial portion of our mail orders. I wasn’t “high end” or Euro enough for them.. I guess he decided he didn’t like me. they hired two inexperienced kids who stand around looking confused..doing absolutely nothing, While their top salesman gets layed off.. I get the feeling this is the beginning of the end for them. Everyone is so unhappy there, if any of us opened a shop, the whole crew would be delighted to leave. I suppose it wouldn’t be a real Foreign investor without draining all of the charm and magic out of the shop.

Thank you, God bless you and your family as well. Time for sleep now, answering these all night, Thanks you for your blessings and support. I’m gonna be around! You’re not getting rid of me that easily 😊

Thank you so much, you’re wonderful. I’m so glad you enjoyed my service, and I’m honored. Your prayers are appreciated ! hello all the way from sunny New York City! 😝👍

Really? That’s so nice, I hope we can connect again soon. Yeah, a lot of folks are complaining to them..they’re hiring minimum wage kids and just don’t seem to care

I’m going to say what happened and that’s it. In the age of social media you cannot survive without being above board and forthcoming

Next door that opens is Yours! Glad that the Channel is not bound to the store. So that we can watch you anyway and enjoy our hats

Thanks! I do have a tax ID number, I can start a business.maybe one of the hat brands or hat shops can help me

Awesome! Thank you! That is wonderful. And it makes me happy and strong! Wales! A Welshman! I’m honored!

Aw, you bet, Daze.. it’s only gonna get better, maybe a little more punk, and candid,now that Im not representing a company. Love you..always.❤️❤️❤️

Thank you kindly, I’m always ,always available for hat questions and advice..nothing will change there!❤☮️

Same. Was definitely on my list to go find Kevin next time I'm there.

Yeah, pretty nuts. please stay in touch..

Yeah, that just got scratched from the itinerary. Visiting JJ was part of the excuse for making the trip. We still might make it but I will be visiting the many other hat shops, not JJ. I don't wish to support the new owners.

thanks John, I’m sorry..😢 I would’ve like that too, I was thinking of getting a job at a hat company, not a shop.. but if I resurface at another hat shop, you’ll be the first to know. There is the Borsalino shop in Brooklyn and Bencraft hatters in Brooklyn. Both are very reputable places. Hell,maybe I’ll give ‘em a call ☎️

Thank you Terry. That was a very heartfelt and sweet note. I really loved that. ❤ the good Lord has blessed me in so,so many ways… I have the most perfect, beautiful loving wife and son..and great friends and the gift of music.Too many things to list, I’m a very grateful and lucky man. I’m also truly blessed to have so many people like you in my life.. folks I have never met, from all over the globe are sending my notes and prayers all night. I would say that’s pretty amazing !☮️❤️

Thanks that means a lot, I appreciate that

Thanks so much !! ❤️

Thanks for that,Mate! I seem to have dozens of friends from your country! I didn’t know!! I’m a friend for life too, thanks for showing your support and love. ❤️❤️❤️☮️☮️😀Kevin (the king o’ Steam)

Thank you for your prayers, I sent a mini one back to you too!☮️❤️🤠👍Kevin

Thank you. Bless you and yours too! I appreciate it..I’ll be around 😃

thanks for following me! And your support, I appreciate the kind works I’ll keep you posted. You can also stay close in the hats and guitars Facebook group.

Thank you,Reverend ! Wow, thank you, I love hearing about all of you..knowing where you’re from. What you do.. it’s fascinating to me,meeting so many kind and interesting people though this channel. Thank you for your blessings too❤wishing only peace and joy for you and your family as well. so glad you like my channel, and hey Amazon hats are not bad. I don’t have a problem with cheap hats. You know, I only wear felt fedoras at work! When I’m wearing a hat on my day off, it’s usually a cheap,cotton bucket hat.. those are my favorites to actually wear. I love my green hat, but I usually wear headphones when I’m running around the city, and fedoras and headphones don’t mix. Cheap hats are cool! I love cheap guitars too. Just because something is expensive, it doesn’t make it right for you. I like cool hats, comfortable hats, elegant hats, fun hats.. as long as you love your hat, it’s sacred , despite the cost. Sometimes I like them better that way.. 😊 I only have a problem when cheap hats are sold at high, high prices.

@@quadrogong1111 thanks Kevin! I appreciate the opinion about inexpensive hats! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. By the way, I am also a musician. I started out on the guitar as a kid (mostly rhythm) but now mainly play the piano or keyboard. I have played in church practically all my life. Just gospel music but some of what we do is contemporary and some is more like southern gospel. Kind of a blended sound. Anyway, you have a great talent on the guitar as well friend. Keep your head up, I expect good things will happen in your future.

Thank you, your message and your prayers mean a lot to me, really. Every one of you guys are so sweet and supportive! I feel like I have a huge family!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Yeah ! I’m excited too.. who knows what’s next for old Kevvy boy?.. I guess we’ll see !

Thank you Richard, sound advice..posting this video was pretty drastic, I suppose… but you guys deserve the truth.

Yeah, thank you..although if they were to ask me back, I’m not sure it’s a good fit for me anymore

Always! I still got my guitar!😊

Thanks! Yeah! They really fell off, I thought the Germans were supposed to be savvy businessmen, and they dissolved and destroyed the company in the first month..🙄

I’m ok, a little bit sore from being lied to and disrespected so callously. I really would have liked that too! Aw nuts! 🙁it will happen again! I will be around..let’s see what I choose to do. I might take a little time on unemployment insurance and KZfaq checks.. so I can decide slowly and carefully, not rush into a job and stay there another 30 years.. I need to explore things,I have a loyal customer base who want to buy hats and send me hats for repair, I need to make a good deal,not rush into the first sales job

I don’t really get it, if some idiot the owners hired thought I was a hippie, or on drugs..or whatever turned him off..they would’ve spoken to me,and warned me. If it was my salary, like they said..it’s Pennies..I work three days a week!! Compared to the mail order customers I bring in? about 500 people in this comment section all commented and said they came to Jjs because of me, and they won’t spend another Penny there. That is going to totally dry up their mail order dept and knock their books way out of balance. I was like the model employee, never late,teaching everyone else the skills..and by far the top performing salesman there. Thats the crazy thing! I was doing a perfect job! Top earner,opening and closing on time, ….and the new manager knew my wife is battling cancer,and that we’re raising a child. No notice, no warning, no severance, no negotiation, no,”maybe we can re-hire you at Xmas” just “we gotta let you go, we need the keys, bye” But they did remember to to ask me to sign some kind of waver, you believe that? the arrogance. I don’t know how that cold hearted POS sleeps at night

Sooooo many people said they purchased because of me. It’s very flattering thx. I hope we do get to meet, I’m sorry this happened.. a lot if good people are heartbroken I’m so, so sorry this happened

That’s the 69th person to say that, I’ve been counting. You are a gentlemen, thanks so much. I always answer every comment from you guys, and always walk away feeling great afterwards. I hope you have a wonderful evening, and thank you. Kev

Much appreciated, that means a lot to me. (not just saying that)😊

Thanks Jeffrey, sorry I didn’t get to meet you, I would have like that maybe another day! Thanks Kev

Thanks!! I’m starting a jiffy steaming live stream thing soon Lots of jiffy steaming lessons coming

You and me both! I’m thinking of staying home and promoting various hat shops, hat brands with my reviews..and charge a flat rate per video,$100 or something.. I’m getting old and I like staying home with my wonderful family.. if I work at a shop, it might be three days a week tops. I need to build this channel up into a real adventure for you guys.. tours of hat factories and interviews, trips,and more in depth lectures, a better na and lighting.. I’m gonna be my own boss and use the site to really spread the word about many shops, brands.. I’ll approach them all, and promote for any shop or hat brand I can connect with. It’ll be better for you guys,and me. Btw, Kevvy Boy loves ya, don’t chya forget it!

Hug received! Thank you so much, I appreciate your kindness and your nice note. I would love to jam! I have no idea why a company would shoot themselves in the foot like this, but to be honest..it was getting so bag, The disrespect and humiliation was getting more shocking that week..there’s no way I could function in that toxic atmosphere, it was inevitable. It’s sad because bit was all set up to make millions.. now everyone wants to boycott,they’re sending letters and calling the old shop.. I didn’t want any of this, I just wanted to do my job and keep it cool. Now? I wouldn’t want to give that kind of person my money

Thanks so much, I’ll keep you posted!❤ kevvy Kev

Thanks Andy, thank you for taking this time out of your day to make me feel better. Sometimes, not all the time.. but occasionally, when I’m feeling a certain way, I can really, truly feel the love pouring from these comments..and it’s a very soothing,warm feeling. Thanks again.. 😊

That’s a great idea. You rock

Thanks . I appreciate that. I really do😊

Aww, thanks so much for that, my son just started making Frank videos again, he took a long time off. It’s pretty cool , my son is starting middle school and he’s got a cool KZfaq channel of his own. It’s nice hearing that you liked the Frank Behringer videos! 😂 love that!!

You bet! Im not going anywhere,bud! Thank you ❤

Thanks for taking all that time to write this note…I can see how much you do care..and that’s amazing. To be loved and appreciated by folks like you, that I haven’t even met..is beyond overwhelming to me. Thanks so much for the solid advice.. your note was great. Thank you. ..Nuts are hurting a little, but still bouncy!

Thank you Sterling. Everyone is pretty stunned.. Im getting texts and calls from all my coworkers all night. Thank you for what you said.. and I am also always here for you anytime you need any advice or questions..etc

Thanks! Im starting to realize that! Wow. Thank you so much, I haven’t read so many nice things about myself in one evening. Really, thank you. You’re very kind.

Well said! Yessir!

Thanks Tim, I was there only there 3 days a week, I’ll be ok. ❤❤

Thanks ❤good having you in my corner Jesse Much love Kevin ❤

Yes! Thank you! My chin is pretty good today! I was nervous and pissed yesterday but today I’ve gotten a couple of interesting offers that really made me think about utilizing this channel for ALL the shops, let them all rent time with me. Im sort of the best at what I do, so maybe I’ll just let everyone send me hats, Stetson, delmonico, Resistol, any shop or brand who wants time on my channel! Better idea, I think..and I’ll get a lot more viewership if it’s linked to all their sites, BAM baby!☺️👌

I appreciate that. I might open an online shop or have hat shops rent time from me and do hat reviews , lot of ideas

Thank you, yes. That place is no longer the same, I’d rather not be associated with it any longer anyway,thanks so much for your input

Ya think? 😂omg, talk about shooting you self in the foot, ahh, it’s good. I was stuck there being lazy and complacent. now I can really make some serious money and get down with this channel. I’ve never had the time to take it seriously, Now I do. ☺️👍

many people said they purchased because of me. It’s an honor, thx. I really do hope we do get to meet, I’m sorry this happened.. a lot if good people are heartbroken I’m sorry this happened. Delmonico is very nice and reputable and bencraft if you are in nyc, they’re good too!

Thank you, perhaps at so,e point, I could help all the small hat makers out there ..I could become a source to find all the hat makers in one place. Stay in touch and thank you, I was in the dusty desert, I’d be the first one to start sewing sweatbands or whatever you neededL 😉🫵stay in touch, Kev

The content will only get better, I’ll be working harder on it, thank you

Thanks! Yes! You rock, that’s so nice of you. I’d stick with family owned,successful places like delmonicohatter.com

Thank you for your kind note, it means a lot that you guys are listening and learning..that’s the best thing of all,it makes me feel happy and satisfied with my work. Keep watching the channel and we have a H&Guitars FB group too now! Thanks again, Kev

We’ll be okay, Im sure I can find a few jobs in the area, but I might want to think about other things, maybe step up the KZfaq channel and try to get some hat brands to buy ad time..do hat reviews directly from the hat brand for a fee.. before I rush into another sales job, I want to think about my options.. if I took this channel really seriously, I could make some really big checks from it instead of a few hundred a month

I think that Karma is a real thing. No idea how it works, but it always seems to come around.. thanks for sharing your story, happy endings are always great

You're the best! Thanks for the uplifting and encouraging message. It’s very, very nice to be loved by hundreds of people I’ve never met. That is just overwhelmingly beautiful and very special to me. I’m still trying to get my mind around this, why it happened.. but knowing that most of Jjs clientele is leaving them to stay with me, wherever I go, is overwhelming. I’m honored and beyond grateful. Thank you so much for taking the time to think of me, to cheer me up. That’s really sweet of you ❤️☮️❤️❤️❤️Kev

Thank you! You too bud ❤

@quadrogong1111 I haven't heard you mention Benji and other's in a long time. Are they still there?

Yeah, things are a little..”different” there now.. Everyone is being watched from the catwalk,and everyone on the floor is so nervous and bunched up from it that every last bit of joy has been drained from that wonderful shop in two weeks. It’s sad that Aida spent so long building that wonderful, legendary shop that we love.. and in two weeks everything is just completely shattered. This isn’t what she wanted. I just hope Townsend, Jose, Charlton and everyone isn’t too miserable there.. the last few days have been shocking, some of the things that were said by management were so disrespectful and disgusting that I’m too embarrassed to even tell you.

Love ya Fran..we gonna jam!

This is all so sad. Aida, you, and the rest of the guys made that shop the best place in the country to purchase hats. I've been to a bunch of shops around the U.S. and you guys are the best people in the business. I hope Aida is ok, as well as everyone else. This is all really rough to hear, but you are the best in the hat world and I can't wait to hear where you end up working. Wherever it is, they will be extremely lucky to have you. Love ya brother and we definitely gonna jam soon! We can hit up my studio and rock out! Hope your family is well and to see ya soon!

She was told that they were going to keep most of the staff, but it’s okay.. the place has gotten so cold lately that nobody can relax for a second. the atmosphere is so toxic in there being watching from the catwalk,not speaking to us,or responding when we say,”good morning” That kind of atmosphere makes you not want to go to work in the morning. I doubt I could have endured that for another month. This way I don’t have to suffer going to that chamber of horrors anymore. 😂 😂 enjoy! Mazel tov! for me?..I’m a 57 year old man, not a kid working at a mall. I need a job where there’s a decent level or respect and where employees are treated with dignity.

All good, yes, Townsend is the soul of that place..he gives his entire self to it and truly loves and respects that shop. He is one of the most selfless people I’ve ever met,and I’ve met maybe 50-70 workers there since 1994, and I’ve never really befriended any of them. I’ve always made it a policy not to get too involved with coworkers, and it’s always worked for me. Townsend, however..is different. He’s the only person I’ve ever really gotten even slightly close to in 30 years there, He’s really funny, lighthearted, loyal,a great communicator, a brilliant pianist and just a pure, genuine,gentle person who would give his entire heart and soul for a hat shop,because he loves hats. I hope he’s not stuck there in an unhappy place, he really needs that job. ..I just hope things work out for him there. I want him to just be happy

Thanks! I lost count of how many people told me that, I’m just overwhelmed with positivity when I read them all, it’s darn nice to be appreciated Thank you for tuning in ❤️

Nothing no notice no negotiation it was a lie The creep they hired to overlook the transition didn’t like me or my casual style The creepiest part? The manager knew my wife is battling cancer and that I’m the only one raising a child. She’s a cancer survivor too and this piece of work has the gall to to do leave me without a job?? They have money. A lot. Is it anti semitism? Who knows? The only other Jewish worker was told he’s underperforming And he’s great. It’s ugly and they’re very shady and stay behind closed doors watching us from the catwalk Never a single compliment ever Only warnings and come to my office like the high school principal . Be a human being and tell me the truth and give me a weeks notice.

Your note was sweet, sorry if I sound a little angry I really loved it Thanks ❤Kev

​@@quadrogong1111 Kevin, very sorry to hear your wife is dealing with serious health troubles. I hope she is getting the best treatment and things go very well for her. Yeah, who knows what those people are thinking. I mean, its a hat store and they should go with the formula that was working. What do they think is going to happen there by being stiff and hard to work for? I have heard for a long time on here about how european people in businesses over there tend to be uptight and not very friendly. I mean that is what i hear europeans say about europe. Maybe that uptight attitude is being applied to the hat store. I hear europeans who come to america talk about being surprised at how friendly people who work in stores here are towards customers compared to how store workers and waiters are in europe. Ive had some crazy nasty bosses to work for. One boss i had thought the way to motivate people was to be an angry grouch at all times which only made people quit and go to other places. It could be prejudice against you, or they just dont understand that americans tend to have a different way of interaction. I would rather go in a shop and deal with you and your easy going way of doing things than deal with a over serious person who is scared the boss is watching them. These new owners will probly find out their formula for a hat shop will not work so well here. I wish you and your family all the best.

That’s so sweet, thank you, I felt the aloha! ❤❤❤❤❤ I’ll be around, don’t chya worry! Have a peaceful day and a restful night,☮️❤️.

I’m really glad you like them! I’ll be doing more I’m depth lectures now that I have more time. At the shop I was never given time to make videos, I always had to sneak them while selling hats. So now you guys can get the full story,not rushed..

A little scary at first, now it seems like an opportunity! ❤️❤️❤️☮️☮️☮️the king of steam ! …. Kevaroony

Good idea! Maybe I should make some hats.. not a terrible idea at all. I used to have fun with that. Seriously, thanks for that note, it really stood out, and hit home. Love, ❤…….The Kinga Steam !!