What happens when a brand doesn’t just make beehives, but builds a sense of belonging with them?

In this episode of Forms of Recreation, we take a closer look at Flow Hive, which uses a Product-as-Access model to welcome backyard beekeepers into a global community.

Listen to Andre (your host) wherever you get your podcasts.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

You’ve probably heard of Harley-Davidson, the renowned motorcycle manufacturer founded in the United States in 1903.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of its founders, William Harley and Arthur Davidson, who turned their passion into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including a club (Harley Owners Group), locations (Harley-Davidson Museum), and activities.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

You’ve probably heard of LEGO, the renowned toy manufacturer founded in Denmark in 1932.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of its founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen, who turned his passion into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including a club (LEGO User Groups), locations (LEGO House), and activities.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

You’ve probably heard of Swarovski, the renowned crystal brand founded in Austria in 1895.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of its founder, Daniel Swarovski, who turned his passion into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including a club (Swarovski Crystal Society) and locations (Swarovski Crystal Worlds).

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For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

You’ve probably heard of Leica, the renowned photography equipment brand founded in Germany in 1925.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of its founder, Ernst Leitz, who turned his passion into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including a club (Leica Society International), locations (Leica Akademie), and activities.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

You’ve probably heard of Titleist, the renowned golf equipment brand founded in the United States in 1932.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of its founder, Phillip Young, who turned his passion into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including a club (Team Titleist), locations (Titleist Ball Plant 3), and activities.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

You’ve probably heard of Tracksmith, the renowned running apparel brand founded in the United States in 2014.

Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of its founder, Matt Taylor, who turned his passion into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including a club (Hare A.C.), locations (Trackhouses), and activities.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.

For more handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

Discover Audubon, the iconic editorial magazine brand founded in the United States in 1905.

In this episode, host André Brathwaite dives into the inspiring backstory of co-founder Harriett Hemenway, who turned her passion into a thriving brand that extends beyond selling products: National Audubon Society as a hobby-driven experience.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

Discover Unistellar, the iconic smart telescope manufacturer founded in France in 2015.

In this episode, host André Brathwaite dives into the inspiring backstory of co-founder, Laurent Marfisi, who turned his passion into a thriving brand that extends beyond selling products: Unistellar Citizen Science as a hobby-driven experience.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

Discover Rapha, the iconic cycling apparel brand founded in England in 2004.

In this episode, host André Brathwaite dives into the inspiring backstory of founders Simon Mottram and Luke Scheybeler, who turned their passion into a thriving brand that extends beyond selling products: Rapha Cycling Club.

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Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you

For handpicked spaces, visit:
formsofrecreation.com

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The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.