Ric Johnson

Founder of and

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

Twinkies!

[SavyD @SavageSavyD]

Before and after.

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

Good morning you BEAUTIFUL person

[Rafka @Xsmom15]

Good morning you beautiful humans.

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

I hear ya.

Sometimes it takes multiple tries. Sometimes it takes help. Sometimes it just does not work.

[DADBOB ♟️ @DadBobIII]

@jsON I tried to come back. I even took accountability for where I may have went wrong. It’s just not for me I guess.

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

We all make mistakes.

We are here for you

[KOWSKY.eth @KOWSKY_]

I’m working through some shit emotionally.

Going through a bit of a recalibration with myself.

I’ve noticed some patterns in my own behavior lately, and I genuinely appreciate the people who have been willing to give me honest feedback about them.

When I reorganize my house, first I make a big mess and take everything out of where it is.

Then I examine everything in that mess and start mentally considering how to rearrange it optimally given my current options.

I’m reorganizing my house right now.

It’s messy while I’m doing it, and it will be better when I’m done.

I don’t know how long it will take exactly.

I’m doing my best, and I feel confident I’m making progress.

When I quit smoking cigarettes, I did it by chain-smoking packs until I got physically sick.

Then I used that memory of sickness and the feeling to deter myself from smoking again.

Sometimes, right before I let go of something, it increases dramatically before suddenly stopping.

I’d like to believe I’m almost there.

But I’m certainly working my way towards cleaning up my energy, letting go of what’s causing me negativity, and shifting into a brighter version of myself.

The problem is that 99%, if not all, of what’s negative for me right now is tied to @veefriends in some way, shape, or form.

How do you readjust a core support beam of a structure once the structure is already built on top of it?

This is not me lashing out at @garyvee or the brand.

This is me figuring out how to take accountability for letting VF-related things become the main source of negativity in my life.

How to connect to VF only in the positive ways that bring me joy, and disconnect from everything that’s been hurting me related to VF, without having to let go of VF entirely.

I genuinely appreciate the people who have been willing to talk to me like a person and offer honest feedback.

Ideally, this explanation provides a layer of depth and understanding to the patterns people may be accurately seeing on the surface.

I’m not making excuses for the mess.

I’m explaining why the house looks the way it does while I’m working on it.

[KOWSKY.eth @KOWSKY_]

I’m having a space at 3PM EST today.

You can tell me any issue you have with me directly to my face and we can talk about it like people.

If you’d rather post about me and gossip about me and lie about me in a way where I can’t share my side then you’ve already exposed yourself to the people who’s opinions I care about.

Also we’ve been having a great time in these spaces lol we can also talk about whatever.

Community and collectibles and philosophy and life and whatever you want.

If you’re in pain you can share what’s hurting here too.

Super open to whatever.

Pull up.

⬇️ 👇

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

@KOWSKY_ I am not quite sure what is going on.

We have met a few times at @veefriends events.

Is there anything I can do to help?

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

@SavageSavyD I hope you have a great day today

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

I am so sorry you feel this way.

If you come back to the community, I would love to get to know you more.

[DADBOB ♟️ @DadBobIII]

I love veefriends, but the community is so fake and toxic that I’m just done with it all. It was a cool journey, but those are some of the fakest people I’ve ever interacted with in my life. If I met you from Veefriends, just block me ❤️

[SavyD @SavageSavyD]

I needed this. Maybe you do too. 🫶🏼💜

[Sberms (Stuart Bermann) @Sberms91]

These ladies are always killing it on the @veefriends lives!! Huge shout out to Kristen, Julia and @breakwithjess for making the streams so positive and fun! ❤️

[David Yusuf @DavidYusuf1]

Show or post your biggest VVVVL Black Cat 🐈‍⬛ Flex here. @veefriends @VeeFriendsCards @garyvee

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

We all make mistakes- Gary has been public in trying to fix his.

@veefriends has grown bigger than @garyvee

There are some great people in the community- it is now up to US.

[SavyD @SavageSavyD]

One of the hardest things I have had to do... https://t.co/MAjI44Rwsy

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

When should I come over?

[SavyD @SavageSavyD]

Not canning them. Garlic roasted tonight but made me think of you @djcoffman

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

Thank you

[Rafka @Xsmom15]

@jsON This is iconic

[Rafka @Xsmom15]

Commitment! ✔️🐈‍⬛

Are you @veefriends for life. For this one here. Lifer!

[Rafka @Xsmom15]

Where are my friends rocking out with their tattoos out?

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

@ZZDuckFamily @RedKatLife @StuffKeithBuys @Starbucks @veefriends @garyvee @uthmatardis @SavageSavyD @Saveall09 @Hudaman01 @hothandshobby @thekoalacowboy @VG30_S12VF Looks yummy

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

This is just so awesome

[Hot Hands Hobby @hothandshobby]

🎃🔥 COMICS, CARDS & CANDY! 🍭👻

Halloween was a BOO-tiful success! 🎃

We handed out 50 Jolly Jack-o comic books to 50 amazing families, plus VeeFriends trading cards and candy for the little trick-or-treaters! 🧡🔥

The best part? Seeing how excited families were to take their comics home and dive into a brand-new adventure tonight! 🧡🔥

We can’t wait for these families to discover the fun, creativity, and kindness that make the world of VeeFriends so special!

A little candy, a little cardboard, a LOT of Halloween magic. 🧡

Thanks for making our Halloween one to remember!

From our family to yours, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃🔥

#HotHandsHobby #VeeFriends #JollyJacko #ComicsCardsAndCandy #Halloween

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

My trick is that ALL can win - it is up to the owner.

Imagine a scratch off lottery ticket with 3 spots - at least one of the spots is guaranteed to always be a winner. I have a patent on this that VeeFriends can use for free.

[Jeremiah Richardson @flamefighter71]

@jsON Yes. I remember them doing that with Spec Stickers and they do it with chrome.

[Ric Johnson @jsON]

I hope you had a great Halloween

[SavyD @SavageSavyD]

I didn’t think it could be cooler than full size candy bars…