Featured Zibbeter - BungleBands
A hot new product from a dynamic craftsman has landed in Zibbet recently. We are really excited about both his products and his enthusiasm.
Vito Selvaggio is the creator of Bungle Bands. Although he’s a brand new seller on Zibbet, he has jumped into the forums in a most helpful way, by starting threads like this one, to assist his fellow shopkeepers.
Vito is just 19 years old but exhibits an incredible amount of professionalism that shows he will be successful. We are quite pleased to have him with us. (Vito is the second person on the left in the photo.)
Please enjoy Vito’s interview, leave him a comment, and then use the share tool so others can enjoy his interview, too. Spread the Zibbet love, please.
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Tell us a bit about yourself?
Hello Zibbeters! (I love saying that.) My name is Vito Selvaggio - yes Italian - and I am from the Chicago area. I am currently going to school to be a high school math teacher. I invented a new concept called “Bungle Bands,” which are rubber band bracelets that can be worn on the wrist, on the ankle, and in the hair. In 2007, I was riding up to our Wisconsin trailer with my mom, and she saw that I was making large ropes with my rubber bands. She told me to make her a bracelet, and four years later I have been selling these at flea markets, to schools for fundraisers, and by word of mouth to friends and family. Now, I especially love providing to schools, teams, and organizations for fundraisers and seeing how much money they can provide for certain causes. -
Apart from being ‘creative’ what do you do?
Well, I love my family. When I’m not too wound up in school and my on-the-side work, I love to be with the family. (I’m the cameraman at all of our “get-togethers.”) If I’m not with family, then you will probably see me at home watching TV or on the computer, Zibbetting it up! -
What inspires you to do the kind of work you do?
Honestly, since I am going to be a teacher, the children do. I can’t stand to sit around while our education keeps getting worse. I made a promise that if Bungle Bands ever did get big, I would definitely make huge contributions to the education system.
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Do you look up to anyone? Who? Why?
I look up to my parents a lot. They’ve gone through a lot in their lives, and by watching them, I know what mistakes to avoid when I get older. I love you, Mom and Dad! -
What other passions do you have in your life?
Secretly, I’ve always wanted to be a nude model. Just kidding! I don’t really have any other passions in my life, since I am so young (I am only 19). I guess my goals in life are to grow up, finish college, have a wife and kids, and live happily ever after. One step at a time, of course. College comes first right now.
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What do you like most about Zibbet?
The COMMUNITY HUB! I absolutely love the idea of making a community where buyers and sellers of all kinds can meet and talk about everything and anything.
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What ‘new’ things would you like to see added to Zibbet?
I just want to see ‘new’ faces! Seeing Zibbet grow is the first priority on my list. Once Zibbet is huge, then we can have fun by adding other cool features.
One thing I always thought would be cool, though, is contests. I think it would be fun to add different contests where people vote on who creates the best “Community Hub” banner (just for an example). -
How do you promote your work?
I don’t do enough, really. I post my products and ideas on different groups on Facebook, and I just started a fan page on there. I mostly promote by word of mouth and, for the fall, e-mailing different schools and groups who might be interested in a fundraiser idea. I also leave business cards in bizarre places like bathroom stalls, changing rooms, and shopping carts - I promise that I don’t mean to litter!
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How would you recommend other Zibbeters make the most of Zibbet.com?
Get involved! Go and roam the forums and just be active. If someone has a question, and you know the answer, go answer it!
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In the future I’d like to be…
a successful teacher. As said before, my one and ultimate pride is that I am going to be a high school math teacher, and before I die, I want to be recognized for the hard work I plan to do as a teacher.
Tags: Bungle Bands, Featured Zibbeters
Fantastic! Thank you so much Zibbet’s CEO, Mr. John Peacock, for allowing me to have this opportunity. This started off as a great week in other ways, but this is definitely the icing on the cake.
Also, I would like to thank Judy for her recommendations and support.
You guys are the greatest!
Sincerely,
Vito
So Nice to meet you Vito! Love your attitude and your creations! Wishing you much success….now off to your shop to check out those Bungle Bands!
Norma
Texas Eagle Gallery
Great feature BungleBands. Congrats.
AWESOME interview - AWESOME young man! When I read this interview and feel your enthusiasm, Vito, I am filled with great expectations for our future generation(s)….you WILL be a meaningful Teacher and touch many lives. Apart from that, your creativity and use of color has been instrumental in putting together a product that is fun and in the “wanna buy/gotta have” category.
Wishing you much success,
Grandmother Carolyn
i really enjoyed reading this and learning more about the person behind this awesome idea!! See you in zibbet chat!
What a great read & fantastic Bungle Bands - they look great! I love how Vito wants to improve the education of youngsters instead of just moaning about how bad it’s getting! Best of luck with everything you do - you are far more savvy than I was at his age!
Holly - HollysHobbies
As a retired teacher, hearing your enthusiasm about the kids is inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
It’s nice to read about such a positive attitude from one of Zibbet’s young, new sellers. What a great future ahead!! Thank you for sharing your story.
I wish you great success!
Vito
love the article…always awesome to chat with you but will be even better now we’ve gotten a sneak peek into what makes BungleBands. You rock 
Janie
Nice to meet you - good luck for the future (sounds like you’ll be making your own luck!)
Aww! Thank you all for such kind words! You don’t know how much it all means to me. You guys are really great, thank you!
Vito it is nice to know more about you! I love seeing one of the chatters featured and you definitely deserve it.
Hi Vito, and yes, it is so nice to meet you and your passion shines brilliantly here!
I am so glad to hear your enthusiasm for teaching. I come from a family of teachers, who ended up not liking the profession. I hope you keep that positive attitude and that your students learn that from you too.
~Rebecca
Great interview. And great concept for a deceptively simple product.
Hi Vito, it’s nice to meet you! I really enjoyed your interview. For someone so young you have an awesome attitude and a really cool product!
Nicole
I enjoyed reading this interview, it was upbeat and exciting. All the best in your endeavors. I know quite a number of people in the teaching profession, my mom included. I am aware of the self-sacrifice and challenges that come with this noble task, sounds like you’ll soon be the favorite of many students and parents.
Hannah
Vito, that was stellar!! What a grand goal you have, too! I’m sure you’ll far exceed your own expectations…you just watch!
really nice…good luck
Congrats on the feature! It was wonderful to read! Have a great day! Good things take time!
Fabulous!! Welcome to the World of Zibbet!! You are a real inspiration!
You guys are so wonderful. I love Zibbet and all of the people who share this home. Thank you all for your best wishes on my success and future endeavors. I am as confident as you all are that I will go far; I’ve got my mind set to it.
What truly amazing people you all are. I LOVE you guys!
Vito
Great to meet you. Great Idea on these. I know my kids would love them.
Lori
yay bungle bands great to hear about you. see ya in chat
Chris (kiwichris)
Vito, Congrats on a great interview. It’s nice to have you with use here on Zibbet and to get to know you better. Best wishes for both success on Zibbet and in your professional career as a teacher. As a former high school biology teacher, it’s wonderful to hear that you have a passion for improving education and the lives of young people in the process! Vicki
AWW Vito Congrats! You’re always so pleasant and enthusiastic whenever I’ve seen you around so it was a pleasure learning more about you! Congrats again!
Great interview, and may all your dreams come true;-)
How refreshing! Vito you are an inspiration and I’m glad to have met you! Thank you, Vito… for just being YOU!
Vito! How refreshing to see you featured! ;o)
I just found your FB Fan Page from this article and I am headed to share. I wish you the BEST and know that I haven’t stopped sharing your information since meeting you here on Zibbet.
Blessings to you and yours! ;o)
Vee
Great Interview Vito!! Great success to you!
Nice to meet you, Vito, and congratulations! I love your enthusiasm! Off to find you on Facebook.
Bravo Vito! What an inspiring and refreshing way to start my day. It made me want to channel that 19 year old full-of-life-spirit that I had 35 years ago!!! Your work is great. Keep it up and great success.
A nude model, indeed! Don’t ya just love this kid?
Vito, you are such a breathe of fresh air and I just ‘liked’ your FB page. I love what you are doing and wish you the very best.
I know you will live happily ever after for I know you won’t settle for less.
awesome interview
Way cool!
WOW VITO! You have quite of a fan club here! And I can certainly understand why! You have a great personality and a very clever product!
Very happy to have you here with us Zibbet. I tried on my daughter’s Bungle Band and I loved how it felt. Decided I must get one for myself. Just have to decide on a color. Maybe Zibbet Green.
You guys are continuing to make me blush, tear up, and laugh (BaubleBin, you crack me up!).
And Vee, you are just too nice. All of you are. I wish I could hire a couple people to find all of you and give you guys the biggest hug you’ve ever had.
Love you guys!
wow, great writing and cool bands! Your energy is literally jumping off the page.
I wish you lots of sales and hope you reach all your goals you have set yourself!
Thoroughly enjoyed meeting this young man by way of this interview! He certainly seems to have his act together at such a young age. Love his product, too! Best of luck in all you do, Vito! Valerie at Stimples & Strummels
You will be a great teacher Vito!
What a wonderful young man! Congratulations, Vito, on your shop and being the featured Zibbeter! You have your whole life ahead of you. Enjoy it one day at a time. Wishing you all the best. Anna.
wow, I’m Italian and so I say “Ciao Vito!”!!!
congrats Vito for your nice shop ^_^
How refreshing to hear from a 19 year old with such lofty goals. I wish you much success with both your teaching and your bracelets!!!!