Matro For Men™

Tuesday holidays make a mess of everything. Are we off Friday? If yes, do we also take Monday off? Is Wednesday up for grabs? The answer is a matter of how generous your company is.

Let’s be honest, office attendance should not be mandatory today. It’s Fourth of July weekend for crying out loud – a time for family, fun, and festive food! Well, since you’re already there, you may as well maximize your time at the office.

Step 1: Skip the Scrolling

We understand that you are not the type of person to spend 80% of work hours online and the remaining 20% on actual work, but we know others who do. On the off chance your boss allows you to leave early today, hit the ground running and knock out those projects so you can celebrate duty-free tomorrow. A little bit of discipline and a cup of Joe will save you from playing catch up on Wednesday.

Step 2: Avoid Checking the Time

Unless you have meetings to attend. In which case, don’t be late. Watching the clock won’t make the time pass faster, so focus on the tasks at hand and allow time to fly by.

Step 3: Spread the Love and Delegate

Whether you’re ready or not, Independence Day will be here tomorrow. Phone a friend or loved one who has the day off to help complete your checklist. We have found that food bribes provide extra incentive for people to run your errands.

Step 4: Don’t Get Pulled Over

The Norfolk Premium Outlets opened this past Thursday, June 29 and it’s been busy ever since. Now we know it’s the weekend, so you may be tempted to spend all of your summer money at this new shopping site, but we’re here to help. Read on to learn the five ways you can save yourself from overspending.

Charley’s Philly Steaks, Jamba Juice, Auntie Anne’s, and Starbucks might seem harmless in the moment but a quick snack before you head out will save you at least $10 in impulse buys. 

You’ll see some familiar stores at the outlets, like Calvin Klein, GAP, and Osh Kosh B’gosh - don’t get caught up in the sale appeal. It’s a holiday weekend and there’s still plenty of summer left. Think about upcoming events, birthdays, and the fact that #winteriscoming then shop according to your calendar.

Bring a witness, whoops, we meant friend. Having that accountability partner - whether it’s your spouse, sibling, acquaintance, or parent - will hopefully decrease your chances of buying things you’ll later regret. *cough cough like the RompHim*

BBQs, cookouts, and parties in general cost money: food, decorations, catering, cleaning, etc. Unless you plan on serving bread sandwiches and ramen at your 4th of July celebration, we recommend you avoid buying one in every color (at least until the family leaves). 

You can’t spend what you don’t have. Leave the cards at home and do not opt for the store credit card. The outlets just got here and, like Waterside, they aren’t going anywhere. 

The making of greatness

NORFOLK, VA – Matro for Men is taking names and building a coalition of like-minded men as the lifestyle brand prepares to launch its first line of products. The company is known to support local organizations, like Kam Cares Foundation, Men for Hope, and ARMS Foundation, who help reach the Hampton Roads community through physical activity and mentorship.

CEO Matt Harrell (left), Marketing Director Krissy Olberding (middle), and Fashion Director Ron Cooke (right) represent the line where sophistication meets strength at Kam Chancellor’s VIP Reception & Awards Gala on Friday, May 26, 2017. (Matro for Men Photo)

Kam Chancellor’s VIP Reception & Awards Gala

Members of the executive leadership attended the VIP reception and awards gala hosted by Kam Chancellor from the Seattle Seahawks at The Main Hotel in downtown Norfolk during Memorial Day weekend. Local celebrities and national athletes attended this premiere reception awarding local philanthropists for their service to the community.

Matt Harrell, the chief executive officer and founder of Matro for Men stated, “Kam is a great athlete, but he’s also a great guy! I love the way he gives back to his community and uses his background to motivate him to greatness. He’s a true definition of a ‘Matro’ man.”

Matro™ represents the best of two worlds - the strength, pride, and charisma of the Latino ‘machismo‘ combined with the expression, originality, and attention-to-detail of the cosmopolitan ‘metro’. 

The Matro™ Man is the line where sophistication meets strength. He defines his own success and controls his destiny - because he can. Striving for excellence in every aspect of his life, this kind of man values the discipline behind physical fitness. 

Why choose #MFM? Because You Can.