Josh Hotz and Zach LaBoube’s relationship began as adversaries on the basketball court where they competed against one another in the small midwestern town of Washington, Missouri. Their friendship is now a life-long staple.

With prudence, Dr. Zach left his chiropractic practice in Singapore for his villa in Bali on March 18th 2020. Little did he know, the brewing pandemic would leave him stuck there for the remainder of the year. Via zoom calls with friends and family in the states, he was always questioned about the one-of-a-kind Balinese furniture that adorned his villa. With over 10 years of eCommerce experience following the publication of his book and development of his vitamin line, Dr. Zach saw an opportunity.

His first call was to Josh – and his vast experience in global logistics and corporate sales. With Zach’s flip-flops on the ground, relationships were being built throughout the Indonesian Islands. Combined with Josh’s logistical expertise, Bali Teak Collective was born. The first of its kind direct-to-consumer exotic furniture business.

Following Covid, Zach returned to the states. While awaiting his first container to arrive at the Port of Long Beach, Zach settled in the South Bay near his brother’s Sam’s golf studio called MNML on the corner of x and y. It didn’t take long for him to fall in love with the area, comparing it to the small-town community he grew up in – but with a beach, palm trees and year round beautiful weather.