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Ashla Taylor Meets the Entrepreneur Who Reinvented the Wedding Ring

September 9, 2026

In this episode of *Crafted*, Ashla Taylor sits down with Ted Baker, CEO of Drop Band, in Franklin, Tennessee. Ted shares how a personal need inspired him to help create the QALO ring, turning a $20,000 investment into a $100 million business.
Now, he’s channeling that same entrepreneurial spirit into Drop Band, a wearable designed to help kids make purchases, access important information and stay connected while giving parents added peace of mind.
From building a business around commitment to creating technology inspired by his daughter, Ted explains why his most successful ideas have always started with something personal.

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