In this episode, we talk with Mason, the creative director and designer who helped bring TEN Hair Care to life. From early concepts and packaging prototypes to the final identity system, Mason walks us through what it’s like to build a brand from the ground up. This conversation dives into the art of creative direction, the realities of small business design, and the mindset required to make products that not only look good but feel right.

On this month’s episode of DAILYdEPOSITS, David and Troy sit down with Nick Shaffer — longtime friend, barber, and the man who introduced David to jiu jitsu. From their early days cutting hair at Grey Matter to early-morning training sessions in Santa Monica, this conversation dives deep into discipline, purpose, and the unseen weight barbers carry behind the chair.

Nick shares how martial arts and barbering overlap — through humility, service, and showing up even when it’s hard. Now based in Bozeman, Montana, he’s learning to slow down, reconnect with nature, and carry the same focus he once had in the shop into a more grounded lifestyle.

In this episode of DAILYdEPOSITS, we sit down with 10th Planet black belt Patrick Donabedian, creator of the 6:30 a.m. Day Slayer program, to talk about winning the micro battles in life.

Patrick shares how jiu jitsu taught him the importance of stacking small wins, taking losses as lessons, and bringing the discipline from the mats into everyday life. Whether you’ve trained before or not, you’ll take away something from this conversation.