INSIDE THE BOX - CEO Newsletter | Issue #1

INSIDE THE BOX - CEO Newsletter | Issue #1

Dylan Ervin
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THIS PAST WEEK AT STOPBOX..

EVENTS, CONTENT, 9,618 STOPBOXES BUILT + MORE SHIPPED!

September 15th, 2025

SALES POWER TEAM 💪

Sandi and Kyle continue to crush it with our Dealer Program. Below is some of the recent feedback they've received from our Dealers.

“Are you guys even from this planet? I wish every company treated their dealers the way you do.

“It’s clear you genuinely care about your dealers. You’re not just trying to oversell us—you’re building a partnership.” — Orion’s Gun Shop

“StopBox is now the only lockbox line we’ll carry in our store.”

“Thank you for working with us as a smaller shop. With most companies, there’s endless red tape, but you make it easy.”

9/11 MEMORIAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Inland NW Heroes Foundation

On September 11th, the Inland NW Heroes Foundation hosted its annual 9/11 Memorial Classic Golf Tournament at Coeur d’Alene Public Golf Club. The event brought together community members, sponsors, and supporters to honor local first responders, veterans, and active-duty service members. Funds raised will directly fuel programs that provide financial aid, mental health resources, housing support, and youth athletic opportunities.

  • StopBox’s Role in the Event

    StopBox USA was proud to participate as both a Driving Range Sponsor and a Golf Team Sponsor, covering a foursome of servicemen from Fairchild Air Force Base. Each team member received a StopBox Pro Full-Size and a black StopBox shirt as a token of appreciation. We also donated five StopBox Pro units for the live auction and raffle, three paired with handguns and two awarded randomly to participants.

  • The Human Connection

    One of the most powerful moments came from our sponsored team. Matt, a Fairchild AFB serviceman, happens to be the best friend of Kyle Wagner, the Foundation’s Director of Events. They served together during deployment, and Kyle shared how the Foundation’s support helped save Matt’s life. His gratitude for StopBox’s contributions was deeply moving, showing the very real impact our involvement had on individuals and the broader mission.

  • Impact and Next Steps

    Through this event, StopBox reinforced its mission of responsible gun ownership and community support, while aligning with the Foundation’s values of service, protection, and resilience. Our presence not only raised awareness of our products but also strengthened ties with first responders and veterans. Looking ahead, we’re excited to explore future opportunities with the Inland NW Heroes Foundation, including the potential of an upcoming fundraising gala.

🗣️ SHOUT OUT

Big shoutout to Claire for crushing it behind the scenes, she made sure we had all the marketing materials, shirts, and details lined up for the 9/11 Memorial Classic. 🙌 Also huge thanks to Ricky and Sandi for their participation at the event and repping StopBox so well! 💪

NEW MILESTONE REACHED!

This week we officially passed 500,000 customers through our website, a huge milestone for StopBox! That’s half a million people who chose our products to keep what matters most secure. It’s a testament to the hard work across every department, from production to marketing to customer support. Thank you all for making this possible, here’s to the next half million! 🚀

9,618 STOPBOXES BUILT THIS WEEK.

Huge shoutout to the entire production crew for keeping quality high while pushing these kind of numbers. 💪

And shoutout to our 📦 shipping team for getting 5,726 orders shipped this week! Seriously, way-to-go team. Your hard work makes a direct impact every single day.

▶️ NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL TRAILER

The Creative Team produced a new Channel Trailer for our StopBox YouTube Channel. Check it out!

INSTAGRAM STUDIOS

Vitaliy, Riley, and I were invited to Instagram Studios for the Annual Meta Marketing Summit in Los Angeles.

  • INSTAGRAM STUDIOS BUILDING

    Located in Playa Vista Los Angeles, California.

  • GIVING FEEDBACK

    We were one of about 50 other brands and agencies that were invited to give user feedback on their recent products.

  • THE STUDIOS

    They had some cool virtual sets that used Unreal Engine to generate realtime sets for fast setups. They said Lindsey Lohan was just in the studio filming some promos for Freakier Friday.

CEO'S CORNER

When I started StopBox, the vision wasn’t just to make another product, it was to set a new standard for how people store and secure firearms. What struck me this week is how much that vision depends not on me, but on all of you.

Every StopBox that leaves our facility carries someone’s craftsmanship, someone’s marketing creative, someone’s customer call, someone’s sales pitch. That’s how a company becomes more than the sum of its parts.

So here’s my ask: keep pushing, but also keep noticing. Notice the details, the people, the effort behind the wins. That’s how we build not just products, but a company we should be proud of.

- DYLAN ERVIN, FOUNDER & CEO