In this week’s episode I sit down with Dave Allee, Founder of Almond Surfboards — one of the most respected surf brands in the market. Dave started Almond back in 2009 with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and timeless design, and over the past 15+ years he’s grown it into a brand that customers genuinely trust.

We talk through what it actually takes to build durable, meaningful products in a category that isn’t always forgiving, how Almond has cultivated such a loyal community, and why discipline and restraint have been central to the company’s longevity. We also dig into the story behind the R Series, the recyclable, mold-injected surfboard line that became a major turning point for the business.

Dave is one of the most thoughtful, disciplined founders I’ve come across and I learned so much during our conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.