Happy Paddlin' Podcast

Ethan and Dan wrap up "Boater Week" in Bend and share some of the secret spots they paddled in all types of kayaks and canoes. What's the point of building an audience and sharing these videos, posts and experiences we have been having? Is portability the ultimate motivator for today's paddler? The thrill of progression as the ultimate battery charger in anything we do. What type of material construction holds up best to hitting pavement at 65mph?

Dan and Seth crash Ethan's house for the week in their pursuit to capture the perfect weather and water that has finally arrived in Bend. Seth's discusses the current elegance in whitewater paddling and how being behind the lens has impacted his boating. Can a whitewater paddler be a kayak fishing enthusiast too? The crew has hit every type of watercraft this week and only have the Metaverse left to explore!

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In this episode #5 we talk tales from the road, best and worst of the demo, what to do with your store right now, paddling with dogs and the direct to consumer model.

Hitting all the Notes/Recipe for Shop/Hobby Success:

A Always on the water

B Be in Stock

C Community

D Diversify

E Education

F Follow Up

G Give Back

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Dan and Ethan return to share industry news, gossip and passion for paddling. 2022 paddlesports state of the industry. What kind of events work? Can paddling fix a "Dad Bod"

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Dan and Ethan catch up once again in the midst of a very busy spring. Ethan had just returned from a very busy Northwest Paddle Festival and Dan had been hanging out with Ethan's employee, Nick Wittman. We talk paddling with the kids, event highlights, rep life and the type of equipment required to keep us going down the road.

Dan and Ethan catch up on a phone call in the midst of the busiest time of our season. We talk about the new Hobie Passport and their well timed release. Dan shares his Paddlefest experience and then we run through some other happenings and trends this spring.

This episode of the Happy Paddlin' Podcast was recorded late night Saturday on April 6, 2019 at the sales counter of Headwaters Adventure Company in Redding CA. Bryan, Dan and Ethan cover a lot of subjects and start laying the groundwork for their ambitious goals of sharing a broad inside look of the paddlesports industry. Interviews with industry legends will look into the evolution of design, innovation, trends and what's in store for the future.