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Rob Coughlin

The Outdoor Biz Podcast

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Roy Notowitz

Amy Roberts

Ray Lewis

Mark Koep

Bob Woodward

Kevin Brown

Peter Williams

Bryan Martin

Sam Roberts

Jim Miller

Jason Garcia

Jim Herrington

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Rob Coughlin is on a mission -- to get more diversity into the outdoors. “If the outdoor industry doesn’t get more people that don’t look like the four of us out there...we’re going to be missing out.”    Rob is the General Manager of Granite Gear. A rock-solid midwestern company that produces bags for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors. In this episode, we take a 3,000-foot overview of the outdoor business and how Granite Gear is positioning itself for the future.    We cover:    ✅Empathy for the customer and the barriers preventing some groups from getting out into nature. ✅Why the outdoor industry needs to focus more on diversity and inclusion and what Granite Gear is doing to walk the talk.  ✅How to get people to not just try the brand -- but believe in the brand.  ✅And Rob’s insights on the future of the outdoor market.    Buckle up and enjoy the show. And when you’re done...please hit SUBSCRIBE.      Connect with Rob at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-coughlin-he-him-89177a7/ Connect with Brian at: BrianM@celticinc.com Connect with Kurt at: Kurtl@celticinc.com Connect with Pat at: pmcgovern@ascedia.com   Rob’s Pint: Jameson Irish Whiskey Kurt’s Pint:  3 Sheeps Brewing – Cashmere-Hammer Nitro Stout Brian’s Pint:  3 Sheeps Brewing – Cashmere-Hammer Nitro Stout Pat’s Pint:  Cream City Brix from Enlightened Brewing Company

Rob Coughlin is on a mission -- to get more diversity into the outdoors. “If the outdoor industry doesn’t get more people that don’t look like the four of us out there...we’re going to be missing out.”  Rob is the General Manager of Granite Gear. A rock-solid midwestern company that produces bags for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors. In this episode, we take a 3,000-foot overview of the outdoor business and how Granite Gear is positioning itself for the future.  We cover:  ✅Empathy for the customer and the barriers preventing some groups from getting out into nature. ✅Why the outdoor industry needs to focus more on diversity and inclusion and what Granite Gear is doing to walk the talk.  ✅How to get people to not just try the brand -- but believe in the brand.  ✅And Rob’s insights on the future of the outdoor market.  Buckle up and enjoy the show. And when you’re done...please hit SUBSCRIBE.  Connect with Rob at: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-coughlin-he-him-89177a7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-coughlin-he-him-89177a7/</a> Connect with Brian at: BrianM@celticinc.com Connect with Kurt at: <a href="mailto:Kurtl@celticinc.com">Kurtl@celticinc.com</a> Connect with Pat at: <a href="mailto:pmcgovern@ascedia.com">pmcgovern@ascedia.com</a> Rob’s Pint: <a href="https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-US/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jameson Irish Whiskey</a> Kurt’s Pint: <a href="https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/beer/view/cashmere-hammer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 3 Sheeps Brewing – Cashmere-Hammer Nitro Stout</a> Brian’s Pint: <a href="https://www.3sheepsbrewing.com/beer/view/cashmere-hammer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 3 Sheeps Brewing – Cashmere-Hammer Nitro Stout</a> Pat’s Pint: <a href="https://untappd.com/b/enlightened-brewing-company-cream-city-brix/1742745" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cream City Brix from Enlightened Brewing Company</a>

Episode 13: Rob Coughlin From Granite Gear

I jumped on a call with Rob Coughlin from Granite Gear the other day. We talked about his transition from Luggage and bags to the Outdoor Biz and tremendous success Granite Gear has had recently.   Facebook Twitter InstagramThe Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HEREShow Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors My career is little different from a lot of people out there. I actually didn't even go to college. I started working at a luggage company at a very early age. I started working in the repair center, so I got to know the ins and outs of putting together luggage, which is  maybe, a bit more intense in some cases than outdoor packs because there's a lot more hardware involved. But I really just learned the nitty gritty of operations. So as far as bags not only hard sided but soft sided bags too. So I worked in operations most of my youth. Things we talked about Granite Gear Crown2 60 TravelPro High Sierra Samsonite Biscayne National Park Everglades National Park Bass Pro Shops Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness REI 40 under 40 Warrior Expeditions Episode Sponsor Tribe Alpha Advice Don't let anybody out work you, do everything that is within your power to the be the best at your job. Over prepare for every meeting, be prepared. And be patient. People come in to the industry and right away they want to be director of design. It just doesn't work that way. You've got to put in the time, you've got to show that work ethic. Other Outdoor Activities Fishing Favorite Books/Podcasts Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose Neruda Paddling To Winter by Julie Buckles City of Thieves by David Benioff Favorite Piece of Gear under $100 Zip Ditty Connect with Rob LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube

I jumped on a call with Rob Coughlin from Granite Gear the other day. We talked about his transition from Luggage and bags to the Outdoor Biz and tremendous success Granite Gear has had recently.   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theoutdoorbizpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rick_saez" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theoutdoorbizpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theoutdoorbizpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="http://www.theoutdoorbizpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Outdoor Biz Podcast</a>   Please give us a rating and review <a href="http://bit.ly/2t572XN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors My career is little different from a lot of people out there. I actually didn't even go to college. I started working at a luggage company at a very early age. I started working in the repair center, so I got to know the ins and outs of putting together luggage, which is  maybe, a bit more intense in some cases than outdoor packs because there's a lot more hardware involved. But I really just learned the nitty gritty of operations. So as far as bags not only hard sided but soft sided bags too. So I worked in operations most of my youth. Things we talked about <a href="https://www.granitegear.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Granite Gear</a> <a href="https://www.granitegear.com/crown2-60-pack-2647.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Crown2 60</a> <a href="https://travelpro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TravelPro</a> <a href="http://highsierra.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">High Sierra</a> <a href="https://shop.samsonite.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Samsonite</a> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bisc/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Biscayne National Park</a> <a href="https://www.nps.gov/ever/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Everglades National Park</a> <a href="https://www.basspro.com/shop/en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bass Pro Shops</a> <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5202169" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness</a> <a href="https://www.rei.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">REI</a> <a href="https://outdoorindustry.org/press-release/high-sierras-robert-coughlin-honoree-at-the-annual-sgb-40-under-40-awards/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">40 under 40</a> <a href="https://warriorexpeditions.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Warrior Expeditions</a> Episode Sponsor <a href="https://tribealpha.com/offer/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tribe Alpha</a> Advice Don't let anybody out work you, do everything that is within your power to the be the best at your job. Over prepare for every meeting, be prepared. And be patient. People come in to the industry and right away they want to be director of design. It just doesn't work that way. You've got to put in the time, you've got to show that work ethic. Other Outdoor Activities Fishing Favorite Books/Podcasts <a href="https://amzn.to/2KFR7dm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Undaunted Courage</a> by Stephen Ambrose <a href="https://amzn.to/2Z8lT2N" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Neruda</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/31L4OgS" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paddling To Winter</a> by Julie Buckles <a href="https://amzn.to/2TGD3TR" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">City of Thieves</a> by David Benioff Favorite Piece of Gear under $100 <a href="https://www.granitegear.com/outdoor/packing-systems/zippered-stuffsacks/air-zippditty.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Zip Ditty</a> Connect with Rob <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-coughlin-89177a7/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GraniteGearHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/granitegear/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/granitegearhq" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/granitegear/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>

175: Granite Gear- Bags, Boundary Waters and more with Rob Coughlin from Granite Gear