Chris Pew's guest appearances

Chris Pew

Built on Passion

New Age Nomad Podcast

The Outdoor Biz Podcast

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Nicole Bassett

Paul Jarvis

Matt Wilson

Mark Wallace

Alex Ross

Justin Brown

Dan Abrams

Chris Cage

David Logan

Emily Schromm

Stephan Ango

James Collie

Matt Segal

Gilad Nachmani

Caleb Simpson

OwlTail

Most big brands start with a big idea. But when you’re establishing your business, thinking too big holds you back and turns into procrastination.  Your business success could start as simply as an idea for better ski gear and a factory in some guy’s garage.  At least that’s how it was for Chris Pew of TREW Gear. Chris is here to tell you the story of how to build your business from an idea to a successful brand.  In this episode you'll discover how to build a lucrative business from scratch with nothing but a simple idea and some courage.  Listen now!  Show highlights include:  The “Frankenstein's monster” method that lets you design a killer product without any experience (5:21)  How to find your first production factory, even if you think everybody will knock you back because you are too small (7:10)  Why the fastest way to develop a high-selling product is to drive across country for weeks on end (9:31)  The “hot, medium, mild” strategy that will have retailers begging to put your apparel line in their store window (11:23)  Create a cult following around your brand by pivoting into a 21st century retail model (12:18)  Sell to your online store’s “on the fence” customers by telling them about the “living room dressing room” (20:57) 

Most big brands start with a big idea. But when you’re establishing your business, thinking too big holds you back and turns into procrastination.  Your business success could start as simply as an idea for better ski gear and a factory in some guy’s garage.  At least that’s how it was for Chris Pew of TREW Gear. Chris is here to tell you the story of how to build your business from an idea to a successful brand.  In this episode you'll discover how to build a lucrative business from scratch with nothing but a simple idea and some courage.  Listen now!  Show highlights include: <ul> <li>The “Frankenstein's monster” method that lets you design a killer product without any experience (5:21) </li> <li>How to find your first production factory, even if you think everybody will knock you back because you are too small (7:10) </li> <li>Why the fastest way to develop a high-selling product is to drive across country for weeks on end (9:31) </li> <li>The “hot, medium, mild” strategy that will have retailers begging to put your apparel line in their store window (11:23) </li> <li>Create a cult following around your brand by pivoting into a 21st century retail model (12:18) </li> <li>Sell to your online store’s “on the fence” customers by telling them about the “living room dressing room” (20:57)</li> </ul>

Top 5 - Chris Pew of TREW Gear

Josh sits down with TREW co-founder Chris Pew. TREW GEAR makes Direct to consumer, high end backcountry apparel for skiers and snowboards. Over the years TREW has become a household name for the snow industry industry but, originally started around one product, the TREWth Bib, with the business and brand growing around that pioneering piece of outerwear. TREW, the TREWth Bib, all of it was started by Chris Pew, his brother John and, their childhood friend Tripp Frey before they had even left high school. TREW has become quite a recognizable brand, churning out high quality unique outerwear with some of the best breathability on the market. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes TREW tick, how they took their resort/backcountry approach with their products, and their impressive past as well as their bright future.

Josh sits down with TREW co-founder Chris Pew. TREW GEAR makes Direct to consumer, high end backcountry apparel for skiers and snowboards. Over the years TREW has become a household name for the snow industry industry but, originally started around one product, the TREWth Bib, with the business and brand growing around that pioneering piece of outerwear. TREW, the TREWth Bib, all of it was started by Chris Pew, his brother John and, their childhood friend Tripp Frey before they had even left high school. TREW has become quite a recognizable brand, churning out high quality unique outerwear with some of the best breathability on the market. Join us as we take a closer look at what makes TREW tick, how they took their resort/backcountry approach with their products, and their impressive past as well as their bright future.

#123 TREW Gear - Incredibly Lightweight, Waterproof and Breathable Ski & Snowboard Gear. Co-Founder Chris Pew Sharing His Story.

Chris Pew is the co-founder and designer at TREW. Founded in 2008 in Hood River, OR, TREW designs and manufactures functional and creative apparel for the modern outdoor enthusiast. With eight years experiencing the battles and successes characteristic to start-ups TREW is chasing their vision of creating the next generation of outdoor apparel (and Chris has learned a ton of sh*t). Through his experience Chris has a unique perspective on creativity, commerce, technology, design, and how this delicate mix relates to the outdoor industry.  Topics of this chat include:  Starting a business Acting as a collective The hustle Overcoming obstacles Direct to consumer Branding vs. sales Product lifecycle Adapting to grow more efficiently Quality control issues Fostering business relationships No more “me-too” Understanding the market Grading and sizing challenges Building a tribe Nerding out on color Everyone is an artist

Chris Pew is the co-founder and designer at TREW. Founded in 2008 in Hood River, OR, TREW designs and manufactures functional and creative apparel for the modern outdoor enthusiast. With eight years experiencing the battles and successes characteristic to start-ups TREW is chasing their vision of creating the next generation of outdoor apparel (and Chris has learned a ton of sh*t). Through his experience Chris has a unique perspective on creativity, commerce, technology, design, and how this delicate mix relates to the outdoor industry.  Topics of this chat include: <ul> <li>Starting a business</li> <li>Acting as a collective</li> <li>The hustle</li> <li>Overcoming obstacles</li> <li>Direct to consumer</li> <li>Branding vs. sales</li> <li>Product lifecycle</li> <li>Adapting to grow more efficiently</li> <li>Quality control issues</li> <li>Fostering business relationships</li> <li>No more “me-too”</li> <li>Understanding the market</li> <li>Grading and sizing challenges</li> <li>Building a tribe</li> <li>Nerding out on color</li> <li>Everyone is an artist</li></ul>

Trip 10 | Staying True with Chris Pew of TREW