AF Fireside

Greetings from Rockford, Illinois! Lucas spent some time IRL with the team from Thirdmark Supply House at their home base and physical brick and mortar store an hour or so West of Illinois - this conversation recaps some big discussion topics, from consumer ethics to fall pieces arriving in-store to look forward to. More retail details on deck here - listen up!

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Let's wrap up our mini-est of mini series to date with a good ol' review episode! Lessons learned from our Outdoor brands are as vast as the outdoors themselves - so let's zoom in and focus on the product development and design strategies of these four brands.

In today's episode, Lucas reviews some of the most memorable highlights and most valuable takeaways from the brands featured in our mini-series with sustainability-focused brands in the AF network - Topo Designs, Faherty, Duluth Pack, and Ball and Buck. Check out the recap and fresh insights, and then make sure to listen to the full interviews, too!

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Today's ep hits close to home for us - Mark Bollman is an avid outdoorsman, product designer, and founder of American Field. Here we're talking about his first love, Ball and Buck, the outdoor lifestyle company he started in college. (Note - this is a great listen for budding entrepreneurs looking for a crash course in product development. Don't sleep!)

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We've talked to some old brands on the podcast so far - this one holds the record to date. Duluth Pack was founded in (wait for it) 1882 - and as a brand, has survived a lot of history. Tom Sega is at the helm today - we sat down to speak about the brand's history, strategy, and deep respect for the outdoors.

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We're keeping it outdoors this week with Faherty Brand - in a season where no one is motivated to get out in style, Faherty has offered solutions against the current. What are the secrets to the perfect summer apparel? Lucas sits down with co-founder Alex Faherty to talk shorts, surf, and even a little telepathy.

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Welcome to summer. This next round of brands we have coming up on the podcast all have a hand, foot, board, or bike in the world of the outdoors - and we're kicking off with a pace-setting brand that we're always excited to have with us at an AF event. Lucas talks with Jedd Rose, co-founder of Colorado-based Topo Designs and gets a high-level view into the Topo ethos. Join us!

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Sustainability. Where do we start? Are you sick of hearing it yet? Well, it seems like it's just the beginning - and we have a long way go. The goal here is to take the word apart, break down the concept, and get a grasp on what it takes for a brand to be "sustainable" in 2021.

In today's episode, Lucas reviews some of the most memorable highlights and most valuable takeaways from the brands featured in our mini-series with sustainability-focused brands in the AF network - CMBD, Wanderwide, HFA Goods, Apolis, Taylor Stitch, and Norton Point. Check out the recap and fresh insights, and then make sure to listen to the full interviews, too!

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We're rounding out our interview series on sustainability close to home - in Massachusetts, that is. Norton Point, and it's parent company, Oceanworks, utilize recycled ocean plastics for their house products, but also supply to other manufacturers looking to take a sustainable angle. Today, Lucas talks to Rob Ianelli, founder of both brands (as well as a few words with his sweet little two-month-old).

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The textile industry, human resources, and sustainability are words that belong together, but in a delicate balance. How do you make it work? Raan Parton, co-founder of Apolis, is our resident expert. Apolis is a certified B-Corp, with a rich history in manufacturing apparel and textiles and a mission to do it responsibly. (Bonus content - an inside look at Lucas' fear of mispronouncing something.)

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