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EP: 178 Breaking Barriers: What Can the Outdoor Industry Learn from Mainstream Sports?

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In this conversation, Cole and Drew Pautler, Founder and Creative Director of Good Fortune Collective, discuss a thought-provoking topic: what can the outdoor industry learn from mainstream sports?

In this episode, Drew and Cole dive deep into the nuances of cultural participation, community building and newsworthy headlines. They explore how mainstream sports like football, basketball, and tennis have managed to captivate massive audiences and create passionate fanbases. Drew shares insights on the importance of making outdoor sports more inclusive and accessible, shedding light on the potential of community-driven strategies to grow the industry.

Topics:
  • The psychological and emotional connections that sports fans have with their favorite teams and players.
  • The success stories of brands like Nike and Lululemon in integrating into mainstream culture.
  • The impact of media and storytelling, with examples like the "Free Solo" documentary and the "Drive to Survive" series.
  • Practical steps the outdoor industry can take to attract more participants and fans.
  • The significance of innovation and accessibility in fostering a larger, more diverse community.

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EP: 174 Tectonic Forces are Changing the Industry - Will We Listen?

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Your Guidebook to Outdoor Industry Marketing

As a marketer in the outdoor industry, the odds are stacked against you. Does this sound familiar?

You’re part of a small, talented, yet overworked team with a limited budget facing hundreds of ways to grow your brand and stand out in a sea of sameness. Some days you feel like quitting and getting a corporate job that pays more but then you realize, I get to work in an industry that some people only dream of working in. Sure the challenges are real, but this is better than a cubicle right?” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone.

Consider this podcast your guidebook to navigating the ever-changing world of marketing. This podcast is produced by Port Side Productions, a video production company that works with outdoor + athletic brands to help them stand out, launch products, build brand equity, and grow their business.

Storytellers by day, podcasters by night. While our day job keeps us busy creating films, we started this podcast because it's these types of deep, fundamental questions that keep us up at night.

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