Bob Rief's guest appearances

Bob Rief

Sport Lifestyle Podcast

What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw

The Savage Leader Podcast

Brian Williams

Joe De Sena

Richard Harris

Brendan Walsh

Anne Mahlum

David Taylor

Mark Tercek

Dan Sullivan

Michael Schaeffer

George Foreman III

Joey Pointer

Shawn Parr

Bill Springer

Michael Serazio

Luke Rowe

OwlTail

REEF

For just about any outdoor sports or active lifestyle brand that you like, own, or want, there’s a good chance that Bob Rief has been involved.  He was behind Merrell Footwear, Reef Sandals, and Sanuk, and as head of Nike Golf, he signed a college kid called Tiger Woods. Bob was also part of Callaway Golf, K2, Nordica, and Raichle-Molitor. A lifelong waterman, Bob knows the sense of authenticity and community inherent in the culture and he’s built it into every brand. He’s a held many titles: board member, CEO, founder, GM, marketing director, president, and sales manager. And he started as a gold miner. Bob’s rare talent is maybe only matched by his commitment to help emerging entrepreneurs build their dreams. These days, he serves as executive director of San Diego Sports Innovators, a nonprofit that supports healthy living companies by fostering innovation, providing business mentorship, and building communities. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin &amp; Simon Daw, Bob talks about creating a brand, building a business, and the power of community. #merrellfootwear #nike #nikegolf #sanuk #reefsandals #callawaygolf #k2 #raichle

For just about any outdoor sports or active lifestyle brand that you like, own, or want, there’s a good chance that Bob Rief has been involved.  He was behind Merrell Footwear, Reef Sandals, and Sanuk, and as head of Nike Golf, he signed a college kid called Tiger Woods. Bob was also part of Callaway Golf, K2, Nordica, and Raichle-Molitor. A lifelong waterman, Bob knows the sense of authenticity and community inherent in the culture and he’s built it into every brand. He’s a held many titles: board member, CEO, founder, GM, marketing director, president, and sales manager. And he started as a gold miner. Bob’s rare talent is maybe only matched by his commitment to help emerging entrepreneurs build their dreams. These days, he serves as executive director of San Diego Sports Innovators, a nonprofit that supports healthy living companies by fostering innovation, providing business mentorship, and building communities. In this episode of <a href="https://www.whatiwishiknewshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin &amp; Simon Daw</a>, Bob talks about creating a brand, building a business, and the power of community. #merrellfootwear #nike #nikegolf #sanuk #reefsandals #callawaygolf #k2 #raichle

Building Brands & Creating Community with Former Merrell Footwear, Nike Golf, Reef, and Sanuk CEO Bob Rief

On this episode, we speak to Bob Rief, the Executive Director of San Diego Sport Innovators, one of the top accelerator programs in the country. The program has graduated 86 companies, created nearly 550 jobs, and raised nearly $80 million in capital. Having run brands like Nike Golf, Merrell Footwear, Callaway, and Reef Sandals and many more, Bob and his network have quite a few experiences to pass on to younger generations.In this podcast, Bob speaks about a new short film San Diego Rising launched by the San Diego Sport Innovators community and JIVA VR that sends a positive message of enjoying the outdoors with social responsibility. NBA legend Bill Walton, surf legend Rob Machado, and golf pro Tiffany Joh are featured in the film.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sport-lifestyle-podcast/donations

On this episode, we speak to Bob Rief, the Executive Director of San Diego Sport Innovators, one of the top accelerator programs in the country. The program has graduated 86 companies, created nearly 550 jobs, and raised nearly $80 million in capital. Having run brands like Nike Golf, Merrell Footwear, Callaway, and Reef Sandals and many more, Bob and his network have quite a few experiences to pass on to younger generations. In this podcast, Bob speaks about a new short film San Diego Rising launched by the San Diego Sport Innovators community and JIVA VR that sends a positive message of enjoying the outdoors with social responsibility. NBA legend Bill Walton, surf legend Rob Machado, and golf pro Tiffany Joh are featured in the film. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/sport-lifestyle-podcast/donations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/sport-lifestyle-podcast/donations</a>

Bob Rief, Executive Director of San Diego Sport Innovators

Very few can count Tiger Woods, Phil Knight, and Bill Walton as onetime colleagues and friends, so meet the man who does, Bob Rief. Listen now to his interview with the Sport Lifestyle Podcast. Bob was CEO OTZ footwear and Sanuk sandals. Was President of Reef footwear, Nike Golf, and Merrel footwear.  Today Bob leads the San Diego Sport Innovators.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sport-lifestyle-podcast/donations

Very few can count Tiger Woods, Phil Knight, and Bill Walton as onetime colleagues and friends, so meet the man who does, Bob Rief. Listen now to his interview with the Sport Lifestyle Podcast. Bob was CEO OTZ footwear and Sanuk sandals. Was President of Reef footwear, Nike Golf, and Merrel footwear. Today Bob leads the San Diego Sport Innovators. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/sport-lifestyle-podcast/donations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/sport-lifestyle-podcast/donations</a>

Bob Rief from San Diego Sport Innovators