C-Spot: Cotopaxi founder Davis Smith
Smith discusses why Cotopaxi is so focused on poverty reduction, why the brand still uses Kickstarter, and where he wants Cotopaxi to be in 10 years.
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The C-Spot | Smartwool’s new president, Travis Campbell
Smartwool's president, Travis Campbell, talks about the big industry challenges, Smartwool's commitment to New Zealand-sourced wool, gender balance at the company, supporting specialty retail, and what his company can do better.
The C-Spot | CEO Ted Manning talks about Ibex's new Elite Dealer Program
Ibex CEO Ted Manning talks about balancing wholesale with direct-to-consumer business, having awkward conversations, and joining hands at what he feels is a “tipping point of tectonic change” within the outdoor industry. He also explains his company's decision to lean in at Outdoor Retailer and fight for public lands.
The C-Spot | Chris McCullough, VP of Marketing at Croakies
Interview with Chris McCullough of Croakies
The C-Spot | Arc’teryx’s Jon Hoerauf on the brand’s endurance
Originally on track for medical school, Jon Hoerauf puts his love of physiology to use as GM of Arc'teryx.
The C-Spot | ATTA President Shannon Stowell
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The C-Spot | Mark DeYoung, CEO of Vista Outdoor
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The C-Spot | Industrial Revolution’s Graeme Esarey embarks on unique retailer outreach program
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The C-Spot | Todd Jones, CEO of Teton Gravity Research, on captivating Millennials
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The C-Spot | Smartwool's Mark Satkiewicz explains why gender diversity is critical to success
Mark Satkiewicz has been at the helm of Smartwool for just over 10 years now and has developed a company culture that is legendary not just for its gender balance (Smartwool has what is likely the highest percentage of women in executive and upper management positions in our industry), but for it’s overall employee satisfaction. Developing that culture didn’t happen overnight, but it has been ingrained in Smartwool’s DNA from the start. We spoke with Satkiewicz about how he did it, and how other companies can follow suit.