Our guest this week has been a powerhouse in the industry for 3 Decades. He has held impressive job positions and titles amongst some of the best brands.  From Sunglasses to Watches, from Tequila to Towels, and everything in between, he has helped shape and grow brands through creative marketing, design, and operations. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Birdwell and we are stoked to hear about his journey and insight into what is happening in business today. We welcome Mr. Eric “CRANO“ Crane to the show!

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Our guest this week is a surfer, snowboarder, and outdoor enthusiast.  After graduating from Chapman University with a Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship degree, he has worked at Oakley, DC Shoes, and then Quiksilver in their Marketing Depts.  At some point, he realized that there was a need to re-event the beach/camp chair, and Parkit Movement was born in 2018.  Since then, he has been revising and updating what looks like a Classic Retro Outdoor Chair, but with modern components, accessories, and functionality.  We are super pumped to hear all about his journey and how he created “Parkit”. We welcome to the show Steve Wilcox. 

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Our guest this week is a Surfer, Shaper, Golfer, and all-around epic Human!  He was the Newport Beach poster child for Quiksliver who was getting tons of coverage in the magazines and traveling the world at an early age.  He started shaping in 1990 and quickly rose to success. Most likely, because he rips so hard and people noticed the board under his feet had his own name, or maybe because Japan’s Surf Economy was going bananas, or maybe because he had some of the world’s best surfers getting boards from him?  I am guessing all three. But, either way, he is a gifted Surfer and Shaper and we congratulate him on almost 35yrs of board-building success.  We welcome the one and only, only go left, Mr. Cordell “CORDY” Miller

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We were fortunate enough to be invited to an investor night with Great Frontier Holdings. These gentlemen have made a career in the Surf Industry and parlayed their knowledge and experience into the alcohol and spirits business. They are longtime friends, work colleagues, and surf buddies that are part of a group of like minded investors. There is nothing better than having a cool refreshing tasty adult beverage after a Surf Session. These gentlemen exemplify the art of "MIXING WITH PLEASURE". We are stoked to have Josh Landan, Wes Van Der Vort, Brandy Faber and Mike Mechling of Great Frontier Holdings.

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This week we have a badass group of Punk Rock Surfers that has been on a tear lately. They recently played at Stance HQ for the premiere of “House Party” a film by Kolohe Andino and 2% Union. This summer they will be busy traveling up and down the coast for the new tour premier of Hi-Jinx.  They are playing at a sick lineup of Summer Series Events and will be hosting their 1st Annual Airshow Event on June 15th in Huntington Beach. We welcome to the show “I Forget”.

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Our guest this week is a Christian Pastor, Incredible Surfer, and Photographer.  He likes to charge Big Waves, like the Wedge, Pipe, or some mysto reef in Indo.  He is one of few photographers on the planet that can capitalize on “being on both ends of the lens”.  He has no problem putting himself in critical situations or in harm’s way when it comes to getting the water shot.  He is known to be on biggest bomb or best wave, as well as capturing the best shot, all on the same day!  He is humble and underground when it comes to surfing or being in the spotlight and lets his surfing and photography speak for themselves.  We welcome this super stud, ultra-talented, physically gifted, and one genuine great human Mike “REVEREND” Harris.

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 Our guest this week is a ripper from Florida who has made a name for himself with his high energy, good looks, work ethic, and surfing ability!   Combining those attributes will get you noticed, by sponsors, fans, or the casting director for “The Ultimate Surfer” reality show.  He works hard, puts out good vibes, great attitude, and is an incredible Surf Coach at “ABC Surf Mentorship” and as a sales rep for Algorithm Surf Boards. He just competed for his home team “Jacksonville Boardriders Club” at the U.S. Boardriders Club Championships and we are stoked to sit down with Mr. Austin Clouse. 

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Our guest this week is a Surfer, snowboarder, and Automotive/Off-Road enthusiast.  Back in 1997, He and his partner Jason Campbell started an engineering-manufacturing company with the focus on off-road suspension.  In the last 25 years, the company has been the leader in off-road components and suspension for racing and production model trucks.  From Toyota Tacomas, Ford Raptors, to Trophy Trucks, their continuous innovation in designs and investing in technology has opened new markets and numerous Championship Wins!  He is a sales and marketing guru, who built an incredible company, and he continue on as VP of Operations. We welcome Mr. Jerry Zaiden of Camburg Engineering. 

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Our guest this week is a friend, former Pro Surfer, and industry rep.  Spending time living between Bali, Hawaii, and California, along with other worldly adventures with his wife Angela they decided to start importing hand-made bags, jewelry, and clothing. In 2007 they began selling at a local Farmer’s Market in Maui where they were blown away on the response/support from the community. Selling out of goods and seeing the demand they knew they were onto something big and “Cleo Bella” was born. Fast forward to today the company has grown tremendously and expanded into more categories including, swim, high-end fashion, and home goods. He and his wife are still at the helm of their family-owned business and the future look brighter than ever!  We welcome Mr. Jim “ “OBI 1“ O’Brien. 

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We sat down with some amazing people doing various kinds of business that contribute to Surf Industry and Culture.

Cory Higgins co-founder of Jetty Life, Jerry Lehman of US Pro Surf Tour, and Roy Turner of Surf Expo.

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