In this episode, we dive deep into an underlying problem in American culture as well as the outdoor industry.
Patrick Tullos is the Sr. Manager of Brand Communications and Sports Marketing at Adidas Outdoor. Struggling with anxiety his entire life, he reached the tipping point after overworking himself for a year. Sitting on his couch with his bags packed ready to fly overseas for yet another work trip, Patrick was unable to move and realized something needed to change.
Since then he's decided that nothing ever good happens while sitting at a desk and has allowed himself to enjoy the outdoors. The impact on himself and his work has been incredible.
From the episode:
"For a long time I would say, ok I need to stop drinking caffeine, then I need to stop drinking alcohol, I need to exercise more, and it just wouldn't go away. Ultimately all of those lifestyle changes are good but they're like putting a band-aid on a shotgun wound."
"I always felt indebted because I feel so thankful to be in this industry. I was like, I always need to be working so hard for this industry and the brands I work for."
"We as a culture and we as an industry have to find a middle ground to say it's ok to get outdoors and enjoy it and work hard."
Follow Patrick and Adidas:
@patrick2los
@five_tenoffocial
@adidasterrex
Episode Sponsored By:
Darby Communications
https://www.darbycommunications.com/
@darbycomm
Produced by:
Port Side Productions
@backcountrymarketing
@portsideproductions
@coleheilborn
We believe that great marketing is built on great storytelling, but those stories must be crafted with intention and purpose. This podcast was born from our mission to close the gap between marketing strategy and production execution, because it’s in the confluence of these two elements that brands are elevated, become culturally relevant, and establish a lasting legacy.
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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