We connected with BroCone at this year’s ASD Market Week in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Where does one begin when embarking on a worldwide search for brand collaboration?
Sometimes you have to start at the root of the matter. When we launched Hustle Boss some years ago, we knew that it would be a platform that could be taken in several different directions. And after some amazing years showcasing so many aspects of the sporting world, especially boxing, we know it is now time to fully branch out and pursue a passion we have curated:
Brand collaboration.
We are in search of brands that are innovative, active, and in pursuit of organic connections. These collaborations can come in various forms, and across several different media platforms.
We will be sharing more on our quest for brand collaboration in future articles, but for now it’s important to get this movement jump-started. And to do that, we decided to focus on one specific category with the world of vape.
Vaping has risen in popularity in recent years, whether it be for users focusing on e-cigarettes, CBD vape pens, or vape that is infused with THC. And whether you are a fan or not of vape, you can’t deny the creative approach that is coming from a lot of the emerging and established vape brands in the world.
During the most recent ASD Convention in Las Vegas, we made sure to connect with several quality vape brands that caught our attention. Billed as “the most comprehensive trade show for consumer merchandise in the United States”, ASD never disappoints when it comes to showcasing the latest consumer products from categories such as fashion and apparel, souvenir and novelty, home décor, beauty and fragrance, health & wellness, home appliances, smoking accessories, and more.
And while networking within a legitimate convention can be a daunting task at times, we were still able to come away with a lot of brands who we really connected with during our time inside of the expo.
Check below for a closer look and stay tuned for some possible collaborations from this excellent list.
Love the simple logo of Aroma King. This brand has many colorful designs to choose from and they appear to be based out of Spain. They were very welcoming when we discussed their brand, and we would love to collaborate with them.
This brand immediately caught our attention due to the beauty of their custom candles. They also appear to have custom grinders, DePipers, wraps, and rolling papers. Love the quality and design.
“We are passionate to build a healthier community. And joy brings us all together as one.”
Belo Vape, powered by Lykcan, offers some unique and colorful designs, as well as 6K Puffs per device. This was a brand that definitely caught our eye and curious to see what they have in store.
“At Boulder, we engineer best-in-class vape pens, e-liquid and accessories here in the USA. We’re obsessively committed to ease of use, superior components, elegant style and your satisfaction.”
US-based Boulder International is a manufacturer of e-cigarette and vapor products, as of 2014. Boulder Vape uses USP Grade ingredients and premium flavorings imported from Switzerland and Italy.
Established in 2014, the Colorado CBD Company manufactures CBD grown right in Colorado. The company’s objective from day one has been to push for purity in its ingredients and do so by growing and processing commercially grown industrial hemp in-house.
Doming USA Inc. is a wholesale only business located in the City of Los Angeles California. They have been in business for over 10 years and are growing rapidly each year. They also claim to have an inventory that is 99% in stock, and custom grinders appear to be one of their specialties.
Earthly Body is skin care & hair care brands that are sustainably manufactured with solar energy. The brad is also vegan, and cruelty-free.
Elf Bar is a disposable vape brand that has been around since 2018. The brand has over 30 flavors, including Strawberry Mango, Blueberry Razz Ice, Strawberry Kiwi, Watermelon Ice, and Mango Peach.
We remember Empire Hookah from previous ASD shows. Looks as if their website is going through a renovation, so we will be checking back with them in mid-November for some updates.
We have actually sampled some Esco Bars in the past and were excited to see them at the convention. The brand has different categories to choose from, and several flavors. And even a mystery box to purchase if you want to try something different.
Delta-8 is definitely growing in popularity, and that appears to be one of their main focuses of Extrax. The brand also carries HHC, THC-0, live resin, and much more. Interested to learn more.
Happy to have really connected with the team at GEEK BAR and looking forward to trying more of their products. GEEK BAR comes in many flavors, “great tasting, convenient, easy-to-use”. They are a brand that is open to collaboration and we hope to feature them more often.
Green Planet Products seems to have a great operation running, and I’m curious to learn more. Green Planet was established in 1997 and they are located in Southern California. They specialize in their own proprietary brand products such as BLINK™ Torches, Lighter & Butane, SPRIG™ Air Freshener Products, CHAMP™ Detox Drinks, Brix™ & Reché™ Pocket Colognes and Perfumes, MALHI™ Squeegees and Scrapers, and other general merchandise.
The founder of Happy Time High wanted to create a natural way to relax and get happy. The brand claims to have created an innovative formula that utilizes THC as a way to bring great relaxation. Would love to find out more.
Heighten your mind and body.
That is what one sees when visiting Hemplitude’s website, and they are another brand that appears to have really gotten into the Delta-8 craze. Worth checking out.
Describing themselves as “a team with profound industry understanding and technologies know-how”, Hi5 Vape has been in the vape industry since 2010. They focus on disposables and have some amazing designs.
Hookafina is a company from Glendale, CA. They offer several Hookah accessories, as well as 26 flavors that are derived from the finest French Tobacco. They also offer free shipping on orders over $95 in the US.
At JustCBD, they claim to “strive to improve people’s daily lives with the most convenient and effective CBD products all over the world”. This is a brand we were familiar with before connecting with them at ASD, so we hope to feature them in the future.
Element E-liquid is a brand that allows you to manufacture your own disposable vape brand. They also have released their own Klik Klak vape pen, which we were happy to have noticed. Some unique things coming from this brand, will keep an eye out.
Krave Botanicals imports kratom directly from Indonesia that is also lab tested by third party labs in the US. Their kratom has a high alkaloid concentration and is free of any harmful contaminants. Their orders ship within just one business day from their South Florida headquarters.
Küribl is a premium oil hemp extract product company that has partnered with local farms to ensure delivering the highest quality, phytocannabinoid-rich hemp products to their customers. Their partnership with farmers allows them to source the very best and unique hemp genetics in order to provide customers with products high in CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBC. Kuribl is headquartered in Hastings, Minnesota, with locations throughout the United States.
Kush Kollectiv appears to be another brand focusing on Delta-8. They create their products for individuals seeking socially conscious and accessible Delta-8 products. They deliver lab-tested terpene enhanced Delta-8 to provide a rich and refined experience. Kush Kollectiv sources raw materials, terpenes, and distillate from industry vetted suppliers.
Lafi Vape offers some amazing designs with their disposable vapes. Some of their flavors include Grape Apple Berry, Apple Kiwi Mint, Banana Ice Cream, and Peach Mango Watermelon, Cosmic Peach Strawberry, and several others. Interested to learn more.
Love Bears is your number one source for all things bedroom performance. They boast of having “revolutionary gummies designed to end the stigma in the industry of sexual enhancement”. Their gummies include nitrates, nitric oxide, all natural aphrodisiacs, and PDE5 inhibitors.
Maven Torch founded its roots in Los Angeles in 1989. They offer many custom torches, all of them sleek in design. Maven believes that traditional lighters “deserve a modern refresh with styles that match their versatility and individuality.
“Bienvenido a Miami, where the weather is hot, the people are beautiful, and the Delta 8 is always high.”
Miami High is a brand with a style that pays tribute to their name. They offer pure hemp-derived cannabinoids made with natural terpenes in the form of Delta-8 gummies, vape cartridges, and disposables.
Miracle Nutritional Products is a company that focuses heavily on CBD. They offer CBD in the form of tincture oils, cream, gummies, and melatonin. They also offer wholesale deals for anyone looking to invest in bulk.
Mr. Fog was founded in 2015 with the goal of providing a safer alternative for adult smokers in the US. The founders of Mr. Fog broke into the industry by creating premium quality e-liquids and devices. The brand is also into educating their user base on all things vape. Give them a visit.
“The World’s Finest and Most Accurate Drug Detection Kit™”.
Narc Alert catered to the everyday person simply looking for a certain type of testing kit at a reasonable price. They knew that in order to bring this type of testing kit to the public it needed to be easy to use, easy to buy, and inexpensive. Definitely need to know more.
Pure Hemp’s rolling papers were created by the company for those with a desire to have a tree-free rolling paper alternative for smoking. Pure Hemp’s manufacturers, Miquel Y Costas, have over 300 years of experience. This is definitely a serious operation worth checking out!
“Quality Wins” is the tagline from Qawins Vape and they definitely have a unique style.
Their team boasts extensive knowledge and experience of the global e-cigarette market, and their vapes are designed to fit with a busy and active lifestyle.
“Let’s Play”
Quizz Vape definitely has high ambitions within the vape industry. They offer a wide range of flavors, as well as next day delivery and online support. Their research and development team are always looking for the next innovation, so stay tuned to these guys!
Raw is a universally recognized brand that we instantly spotted at ASD. RAW has been on a mission to be the leader of the pack in the rolling paper industry for some years now. The brand continues to revolutionize the smoking world by creating products that are naturally ingeniously designed to enhance the smoking experience. Would love to connect.
TAAT was created to find a suitable alternative to tobacco material that had similar properties to tobacco. TAAT found that hemp would work best, but they also knew that traditional smokers wouldn’t find the taste and smell of hemp appealing, so, they developed their own unique patent-pending process that ensures a smooth smoking experience. They are American innovators who make their TAATs from their own plant material grown by farmers.
Techno Torch lighters come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colorful designs. Definitely need to know more about this interesting operation taking place.
ThinVitamins is another unique brand based out of Vineyard, UT, creating dissolvable vitamin strips that are easily consumable. ThinVitamins uses patent pending FlashRelease™ technology which dramatically decreases the time it takes your body to start benefiting from the active ingredients. Because of this technology, their oral strips have a much higher bioavailability then traditional method.
Tre House had a very impressive set up at ASD and we instantly wanted to learn more. This brand focuses on Delta-8, Delta-9, Delta-10, HHC, and THC-0, in the form of gummies, TCH cartridges, and vape pens. Hope to showcase more.
Uplift CBD is a brand we recognize not only for their sleek design, but also their graciousness when we approached them to learn more. Their brand sells Delta-8, HHC, THC-P, and of course, CBD. These come in the form of gummies, vapes, sublinguals, and topicals. Uplift CBD is based out of Tampa, FL, and we would love to collaborate with them.
Whiff Vape comes courtesy of popular music produce Scott Storch. Whiff is committed to reducing cigarette smoking, fighting nicotine addiction and preventing underage vaping. They carry a lineup of sophisticated devices that offer a decreasing content of nicotine starting with the Oversized and Magnum at 5%, stepping down to the Trio at 3% and ending in our Whiff Zero that is nicotine free.
Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com