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530 - Dick Metz: Part Seven
Episode 530
Today Dick Metz details his friendship with Rabbit Kekai, explains how his real estate empire was built from one vacant lot in Aspen, why buying back the Hobie stores (four times) was more profitable…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
529 - Dick Metz: Part Six
Episode 529
Metz is back! Today he tells us about selling his surf shop to Gerry Lopez to launch the Hobie Cat, venturing into the surf wear biz where the female customer unlocks an empire, and he learns valuabl…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
528 - Professor Mencel's Surfboards
Episode 528
English professor/shaper Charles Mencel joins us to edify on the Jersey beach badge, help illuminate the Shore’s deep history beyond the stereotypes, herald their music culture’s influence on surfing…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
527 - Jason Baffa: Confluence
Episode 527
In today’s show filmmaker Jason Baffa explains the unexpected perils of getting your dream job, the importance of finding your niche within a niche, how collaboration is a pathway to success, and why…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
526 - Jon Roseman
Episode 526
Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman's stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfers alike. Today he shares stories from 30 years of…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
525 - Dave "Nelly" Nelson
Episode 525
In today’s show Dave Nelson reflects on the gift that was skating while growing up in the epicenter of tech, how one early gift from mom would dictate his life’s passion, the magic of living on Reuni…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
524 - Mark "Papa Sau" Sausen
Episode 524
In today’s show Californian Mark Sausen explains how he landed on Kauai in 1970, why humility is a gateway to universal acceptance, the biggest concerns with the tech autocrat invasion on island, why…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
523 - Anastasia Ashley
Episode 523
In today’s show Anastasia Ashley recounts lessons learned as a haole grom on the North Shore, winning a Pipe event at age 23, embracing surf’s sex appeal to build a business, turning down a six-figur…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
522 - Chris Christenson
Episode 522
In today’s show Chris Christenson recounts the time Tiger Woods got him disqualified from a golf tournament, why Dick Brewer invested in him, how Clark Foam’s closure was the best thing that ever hap…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
521 - Nainoa Speier: Part Two
Episode 521
Nainoa is back to explain why having a focused leader is the secret to building magic boards, how learning history enriches both work and play, why it’s a bad idea to fake it until you make it, and w…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago