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#180 Onli Travel - One Bag Travel. One Bag for Your Life. Co-Founder David Logan Sharing His Story Jan 07, 2020

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Josh sits down with Onli Travel co-founder David Logan. Onli Travel makes travel bags and systems designed to help you travel lighter and easier. Logan, has always been a huge travel at starting at a fairly young age, backpacking throughout Europe, and became no stranger to living briefly out of a suitcase. During his travels he realized technology evolved to make traveling light much easier. Despite all that, no one was putting out a bag that was perfect for adventure travelers, business travelers, and vacations. Of course, this realization lead him to an idea. If no one was really creating that perfect bag that could fulfill the needs for all these different travelers, why couldn’t he? It turns out he can, and he absolutely did. Tune in as we take a closer look Logan went through to turn his idea in a dynamite product.

#179 UnTapped - All Natural Athletic Fuel. Co-Founder Ted King Sharing His Story Dec 31, 2019

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This podcast episode was originally recorded on February 19, 2019. Since Untapped is a part of our current giveaway we wanted to bring this episode back from the archives. We've cleaned up the audio a bit and hope that you enjoy the episode with co-founder Ted King talking about his journey in building Untapped.

Josh sits down with UnTapped co-founder Ted King. UnTapped makes maple-based energy products. Though you might not think it, that sweet succulent syrup is actually packed with nutrition containing amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants, as well as being low glycemic source of energy. But why maple syrup? Before King became the maple guru he is now, he was (and still very much is) a professional bike racer, having ridden in just about every race you can think of. Being the only athlete from New England competing in these races, he would often get greeted to new places with quarts of maple syrup by fans to feed his maple obsession. After being fed up for far too long with the rough effects of energy products on the market, Ted resorted to downing maple syrup and in turn discovering the perfect alternative for the processed products he was used to. Since then, UnTapped has blown up and we’re lucky enough to get a front-row seat to the story behind the syrup.

#178 California Cowboy - Incredibly Stylish Threads That Celebrates Being Outdoors. Founder Drew Clark Sharing His Story Dec 24, 2019

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Josh sits down with California Cowboy founder Drew Clark. California Cowboy makes Innovative versions of short sleeve button downs and apres ski shirts. They exist to help you celebrate the togetherness of being outside and have even built some handy functions into the designs of their apparel that seriously capture that spirit. Clark grew up surfing and skiing quite a bit but, was a lot better at socializing and that’s partially where he originally got the inspiration to launch a brand like California Cowboy. He loved the aesthetic and style of vintage surf and ski, wanted to create a brand and product line that focused on bringing people together to focus on the outdoors. With over 15 years in the apparel industry, it’s no surprise that California Cowboy is already starting to become a household name.

#177 Caliper Foods - Water Soluble CBD Powder. Co-Founder Jeremy Goldstein Sharing His Story. Dec 17, 2019

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Josh sits down with Caliper Foods co-founder Jeremy Goldstein. Caliper Foods makes an odorless and tasteless cannabinoid powder supplement that can be added to your beverages and meal. Caliper got its start in NYC in 2014 by Jeremy and his co founder Justin Singer. Justin’s Grandmother asked him to get her some type of cannabis product to help her with specific ailments (not exactly your typical origin story). Take a listen, as we dive down how grandmas salvation turned into a monumentally game-changing CBD product.

#176 MountainFLOW - Plant-Based, Eco-Friendly Ski & Snowboard Wax. Founder Peter Arlein Sharing His Story. Dec 10, 2019

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Josh sits down with MountainFLOW founder Peter Arlein. Though it may not be something you think about frequently, the wax on your skis and snowboards doesn’t last forever and commonly ends up in snowpack, and eventually rivers and lakes. MountainFLOW makes plant-based 100% biodegradable ski and snowboard wax with the aim at creating a less impactful wax. They first launched with an anti-stick backcountry spray to keep snow from caking on your skis but, their eco-wax quickly followed suit. When Arlein got into the ski wax game he knew he wanted to take a sustainable approach but, he wasn’t quite sure what that looked like. In this episode we dive a little deeper into how Peter fine-tuned plant-based wax as an environmentally conscious option and what actually goes into the wax your ironing onto your skis.

#175 Gilson Snow - The Pioneers & Masters Of Soft Edge Technology Part 2. Co-Founder Nicholas Gilson Sharing His Story. Dec 03, 2019

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Josh sits down with Gilson Snow co-founder Nicholas Gilson. Gilson Snow is a brand that by now you’re likely familiar with. They’ve recently hit their sixth year. That’s six years of growth, building, and a whole lotta shredding (not to mention bringing their soft edge tech to the ski-verse). We’re thrilled to have watched Gilson grow and are honored to have Nick Gilson back on the show for a catch up and a bit of a reflection since we last had a chance to chat!

#174 Gilson Snow - The Fastest growing Snowboard Company & Creators of Soft Edge Technology. Co-founder Nick Gilson Sharing His Story Nov 26, 2019

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This podcast episode was originally recorded on Sept 29, 2017. Since Gilson Snow is a part of our current Ski + Snowboard giveaway we wanted to bring this episode back from the archives. We've cleaned up the audio a bit and hope that you enjoy the episode with Founder Nick Gilson talking about his journey in building Gilson Snow.

Josh sits down with Gilson Snow co-founder Nick Gilson. Nick Gilson came up with his first prototype snowboard when he was 14-years-old but, it wouldn’t be until about a decade later, in Nashville of all places, that his journey to creating the fastest growing snowboard company would truly begin. Gilson has grown from it’s humble beginnings of being ran out of a functional donkey stable and offering snowboards to creating arguably one of the most revolutionary shapes for skis and snowboards of recent years. In this episode of the ReddyYeti Podcast Nick, walks us through the ups, down, and all-arounds of what he and his team have gone through to build this huge up-and-coming company.

#173 NEVERQUIT Apparel - Padded Sock Socks Designed to Help Keep You Feet. Founder Leo Chen Sharing His Story. Nov 19, 2019

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Josh sits down with Neverquit Apparel founder Leo Chen. Neverquit Apparel are the makers of the most comfortable socks that are designed to last. In a lot of ways Leo didn’t find the sock business, the sock business found him. Neverquit was born out of necessity when Chen found himself searching for the most comfortable socks to remedy having to put up with horrible uncomfortable shoes. It’s safe to say, his search wasn’t exactly fruitful, and with that he took up the prerogative to fill that gap in the sock world and create the perfect sock.

#172 Standard Luggage - Travel Backpacks & Gear That Keep You Moving. Founder Ryan Chong Sharing His Story. Nov 12, 2019

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Josh sits down with Standard Luggage founder Ryan Chong. Standard Luggage is a travel gear brand that makes ultimate travel gear designed to answer all your typical travel issues (aka no more exploding packs and luggage) In 2014 Ryan spent a good bit of time traveling throughout Asia. Only armed with a hiking backpack, he made due with lugging his belongings from hostel to hostel but had to deal with his pack constantly feeling like it was bursting at the seams. If he needs something from his pack, he essentially had to unpack everything and repack it up just to find the item he was looking for-- a bit of a rough experience logistics wise. Fast forward two years later, Canada starts charging checked bag fees. That was the final straw. He needed something that he could use as a sufficient carry-on and he needed it NOW. His solution?... A backpack specifically designed for air travel, to bypass checked bag fees and keep all of your belongings easily accessible. Now you can save your cash for souvenirs (or, I don’t know, maybe another couple cocktails on the plane).

#171 Allett Wallets - Creators Of The Original Ultra Thin Wallet. Co-Owner Adam Muscat Sharing His Story. Nov 05, 2019

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Josh sits down with Allett Wallets co-owner Adam Muscat. Allett makes Ultra Thin Wallets and leather accessories. You may have heard of them already as they happen be the pioneers of the ultra thin wallet trend, which they introduced in 1995. Surprisingly enough, Adam and his co-owner and sister, Bridget Muscat got their entrepreneurial spirit from being involved in their parents pasta manufacturing business. They grew up helping out out making organic noodles, going to trade shows, and sitting in on business meetings helping spark their passion for business. So, how does one go from pasta to wallets? It wouldn't be until a fateful plane ride that Adam and his father would find themselves sitting next to the original founders of Allett Wallets. One thing led to another and three months later they bought Allett and have building it since to the leather carry good titan it’s slowly rising to be.

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