Origin of PD
I launched Pumped Ducks last year with my first drop in early 2023, convinced that selling 100 hoodies would be a breeze. But the reality hit hard when I woke up the next morning to just one order. Weeks passed before I sold even ten hoodies, and I honestly thought about giving up.
What came next was a series of humbling lessons, most of them through social media. I posted what felt like the most random content, hoping something would click, but nothing really did—at least not right away. I had to get used to the silence, the lack of engagement, and the moments where I wondered if I’d ever break through. Social media has a way of humbling you, especially when you think success will come quickly.
But through all the missed targets, failed posts, and moments of doubt, I learned something more valuable than any sale. I realized that success doesn’t come from doing what’s easy—it comes genuinely doing what you love and embracing the failures along the way. Each time I fell short, I figured out a new way to refine my vision and approach. And as frustrating as it was, those failures shaped not only how I viewed Pumped Ducks but also how I approached life.
I launched my next drop this past summer, still unsure of what direction I was taking with Pumped Ducks. I threw everything at the wall—workout challenges, videos I thought were funny—just trying to gain any traction. To anyone who came across the Pumped Ducks social media, it probably looked like a random mess of unrelated content. But, people believed in the brand and that night, I sold the same number of hoodies I had stressed about selling for weeks during my first drop—and for the first time, I truly saw the potential in this brand.
That was the momentum I had been chasing, and once I caught it, I ran with it. After that drop, I knew I wanted to do something bigger, something that would disrupt the typical gym scene and really make a name for Pumped Ducks. I realized then that I wasn’t just building a brand—I was breaking norms and creating something that would stand out in a sea of sameness.
As I write this, I'm gearing up to take the biggest leap Pumped Ducks has ever taken. With a massive amount of stock, new colors, fresh graphics, and a completely revamped style, I finally feel like I’ve discovered the true vision for this brand
There’s a gap in the fitness world—no brand truly speaks to the people who love the gym but also love life. I believe the gym should be just one part of a well-rounded, fulfilling life, enhancing every aspect of it. That’s the message I want Pumped Ducks to send. We're here to show that you can train hard, but still enjoy everything life has to offer—because at Pumped Ducks, we work hard, but we play harder.
From the bottom of my heart, whether you make a purchase or simply resonate with what this brand stands for, thank you for taking the time to recognize Pumped Ducks. Your support means everything.
