I have heard Will (actually read) make this statement before. Maybe it was a transcript of this interview, or maybe it was here on DFS.
I see it as an in kind sort of "humble brag". He is guiding his humble customers to purchase items from him, because its his job to research and develop shave soap and ASL/balms for our community. He is saying not to support the "soap hobbyist" because they are just googling their soap recipes and dont live on the cutting edge of scent and soap base development, like him, and do it for a living to feed their families. So when you dont buy from him, you are hurting the business, and not the hobbyist.
Will is unique in our community. He is really is a cutting edge soap and scent designer. Oh by the way, he is very intellectual in law and holds a J.D. (if memory serves) That said, he can be very persuasive in his arguments to sway your manner of thinking about your purchases. His ability to formulate soaps, and persuade shavers to stay brand loyal is far and above other artisans. Dont take him lightly. Also, dont put your blinders on because some artisans that are diversified in their incomes can be just as smart by not living hand to mouth and can survive on other means if their other business ventures to not stay viable.
I see it as an in kind sort of "humble brag". He is guiding his humble customers to purchase items from him, because its his job to research and develop shave soap and ASL/balms for our community. He is saying not to support the "soap hobbyist" because they are just googling their soap recipes and dont live on the cutting edge of scent and soap base development, like him, and do it for a living to feed their families. So when you dont buy from him, you are hurting the business, and not the hobbyist.
Will is unique in our community. He is really is a cutting edge soap and scent designer. Oh by the way, he is very intellectual in law and holds a J.D. (if memory serves) That said, he can be very persuasive in his arguments to sway your manner of thinking about your purchases. His ability to formulate soaps, and persuade shavers to stay brand loyal is far and above other artisans. Dont take him lightly. Also, dont put your blinders on because some artisans that are diversified in their incomes can be just as smart by not living hand to mouth and can survive on other means if their other business ventures to not stay viable.