Yes, prioritizing your family and career at the same time is possible!

Today, Erika is joined by her business mentor and brother-in-law, Mark Simpson! Mark shares his journey in the surf industry starting in the corporate sales world of Hurley to co-founding IPD Surf. You'll hear about his determination to become a present father, plus some wacky and endearing adventures along the way.

So grab a shot of whiskey and get ready to be inspired and entertained!

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In this episode, we cover the following:

• Get to know Mark and the first time he and Erika met
• Business advice for no matter where you are on the corporate ladder
• Launching IPD
• Managing the work-life balance
• His adoption story and discovering his half-brother
• How he met his wife, Cherie
• Airport mishaps
• Raising his children

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Guest info:

To learn more about IPD Surf and to shop their products, visit their website, IPDSurf.com.

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