Marketeers Clubhouse

In this episode of Marketeers Clubhouse, Jamie Calon sits down with longtime friend, brand builder, and marketing executive Pierre Martin.Pierre has spent his career helping shape some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Oakley, Speedo, Fisher & Paykel, DCS, and Malbon Golf. From leading marketing teams to building wholesale distribution strategies across North America, he has developed a unique perspective on what actually drives growth inside modern brands.Together, Jamie and Pierre dive deep into the often invisible world behind great marketing. They explore the challenges of wholesale, the relationship between sales and marketing, why retail is making a comeback, how AI is changing creative work, and why process, accountability, and people remain the foundation of every successful business.The conversation also revisits their early days together at Oakley, the evolution of trade marketing, and the realities of building brands in a world where consumers only see the finished product while thousands of moving parts work behind the scenes.

What happens when your drive to perform outpaces your biology?In this episode of Marketeers Clubhouse, host Jamie Calon sits down with Dr. Jeoff Drobot, one of North America’s leading experts in regenerative and longevity medicine, for a brutally honest conversation about the modern human machine.They talk about peptides, hormones, nervous system burnout, and how overstimulation, tech addiction, and textbook medicine are breaking our biology. Jamie opens up about his own high-performance collapse after a lifetime in elite cycling and entrepreneurship, and how Dr. Drobot’s science-backed approach helped him rebuild from the inside out.If you’ve ever chased peak performance, burned yourself out, or wondered how to reverse the damage of modern life, this one is for you.🔥 Topics: • Why “normal” is broken in modern medicine • The rise of longevity as a billion dollar business • Peptides, hormones and the truth about performance medicine • Nervous system overload and how to reset it • How to build biology back into your body • Why technology is both the problem and the cure🎙️ About the Guest:Dr. Jeoff Drobot is the founder of Biomed Center Scottsdale. His clinic merges European biological therapies with advanced diagnostics to help high performers recover, rebuild, and stay human.🎧 Hosted by Jamie Calon, CEO, athlete.

In this episode, I sit down with someone who fundamentally changed the trajectory of my career: Josée Perreault - former Oakley executive and now CMO of BRP.Josée’s story is nothing short of legendary. From helping Oakley explode from a $9M subsidiary to a global cultural phenomenon, to navigating the Luxottica acquisition, to leading international divisions in Europe, and now driving brand and market expansion at BRP, she’s done it all.We dive into:✅ What it was like to rise as a woman leader in an industry dominated by men✅ Behind-the-scenes stories of Oakley’s explosive growth and culture✅ The art of leading with grace, power, and authenticity (without playing the stereotypes)✅ How BRP is opening new markets and reshaping its audience through diversity✅ Hard truths about brand identity, retail execution, and the “last three yards” of marketing that make or break salesJosée’s leadership style shaped my own journey, and in this episode, she shares wisdom that every marketer, entrepreneur, and aspiring leader needs to hear.If you’ve ever wondered how iconic brands scale, survive acquisitions, and stay relevant in changing markets — this one’s for you.

Rocky Mountain Bikes just got a second life — and we’ve got the inside scoop. We sat down with Wade Simmons, freeride godfather and walking piece of MTB history, and Pat St-Denis, the fast-talking sales ninja who just bought Rocky Mountain (yes, the actual company).

🎙️ In this episode:

• Wade spills on the wild history of Rocky, the slow death, and the resurrection

• Pat explains how he went from repping Oakley to owning a bike brand with 45 years of baggage

• We talk e-bike mistakes, brand heartbeats, and why mountain biking needs a f**king soul

• Plus: bad management, good doormats, and emotional damage (healed through stoke)

🔥 It’s raw. It’s funny. It’s Canadian as hell. And it might just be the comeback story mountain biking didn’t know it needed.

If you love bikes, brands, or just a good reinvention story — this one hits.

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🎙️ George Stroumboulopoulos x Marketeers Clubhouse: Canada's Media Maverick 🚀

Join host Jamie Calon and global PR powerhouse Shana Frahm, co-founder of Spokeswoman Says and Communications Director for The Sanders Institute. With a 30-year career spanning action sports, politics, fashion, and more, Shana shares expert insights on PR’s role in balancing brand storytelling, managing crises, and navigating the ever-shifting media landscape.

In episode 18 of the Marketeers Clubhouse, we had the honour of hosting the esteemed Canadian radio broadcaster Alan Cross, known for hosting shows like "The Ongoing History of New Music" and "The Secret History of Rock.” In this enlightening episode, Alan delves into the intricacies of the modern music industry, highlighting the difficulty of making it in today’s competitive environment, and offers some insights on how to stand out in such a saturated market. He also discusses technology's pivotal role in reshaping the industry, spotlighting the impact of streaming platforms and the potential influence of Artificial Intelligence on the future of music. Alan intertwines such topics throughout the episode with riveting snippets from modern music history. Whether you're a music lover, a marketing professional, or just curious about the deep ties between music and marketing, this episode promises to be a captivating listen. Don't miss out!

This week on the Marketeers Clubhouse podcast, we welcome Joe Prebich, a seasoned retail-driven marketer with a wealth of experience in the outdoor space. In this episode, he shares his brand relationship expertise, touching on his experience building brand reputation and commitment to delivering exceptional consumer experiences. Joe also walks us through his vibrant career journey from his humble beginnings as a contributor at Snowboarder Magazine to his time managing Shaun White at Redbull, to more recent roles with brands such as Mammut, Fjällräven, and his current position as VP at Benchmade. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about Joe’s jam-packed career and how he leverages his experience to develop meaningful consumer brand relationships.

Ted Li is an experienced executive management professional with over 20 years of U.S. and international experience in general management, operations, product, sales, and marketing. He has a proven track record of success in expanding global businesses through P&L management, strategic leadership, disciplined execution, and cross-functional team building. Ted is an authentic team leader who can effectively drive change while protecting brand and culture.

In this electrifying episode of Marketeers Clubhouse, host Jamie Calon sits down with Vince Bannon, a music industry powerhouse with a career spanning from the Detroit club scene to global tech innovation. Vince has worked with everyone from The Police to Nick Cave and even helped shape Coachella's legendary rise. Now, he’s revolutionizing how we experience music with his platform, SO.CO.