Post on 25-Dec-2015
Matthew Barker Director of Manufacturing, Planning & Special Surf Projects Hurley International
Garrett Turk Director of Sales Stance Socks
Justin Tarkeshian Owner Shelter Printing
INTERVIEWEES
MATTHEW BARKER
Hurley International - Costa Mesa, CA Hurley brand started in 1999 Sold to Nike in 2002
Director of Manufacturing, Planning & Special Surf Projects Plans production against sales Product available when sales ships
Plumber to Clark Foam – 20+ years Bob Hurley – loyal customer Put together functional interview Offered job by Bob Hurley in 2004 “It was a miracle from God”
Success – Remain relevant to the consumer It takes personal values,
innovation, and creativity
“Have the courage to take what you have and ask for more” Pursue what you have a
passion for
“When someone off ers you a job you like and are good at, you take it” – Bob Hurley
“ANY GIVEN DAY REQUIRES ALL MY EXPERIENCE”
Shelter Printing Company – Aliso Viejo, CA Started 3 months ago
Co-Founder Jimmy Quintana
Clothing Company – Avidya Collective “Cut out the middle man” – Expenses
Experience: 8 years in Retail Saw businesses succeed and fail due to
repeated issues
JUSTIN TARKESHIAN
Success – take over the industry
It’s a challenge Gaining trust of others
Set goals and push until we reach and exceed them
“Its my business and I want to see my business do well”
“I cant point my finger anywhere else but myself if this were to fail. With that said, I wont let it fail.”
“I WANT TO BE THE PRINTING BUSINESS”
Stance Socks – San Clemente, CA Started in 2010
Director of Sales Experience in retail business Managing sales representatives who
search for new clients Setting sales targets and goals
Started at Transworld Surf USD - B.A. Business Administration
Soccer with CEO of Stance 2 months later working for Stance
Every employee gains equity in the company
GARRETT TURK
Success – keeping the customer stoked Keeping the company alive and positive
Best part = people and culture of the company
Good relationships, ethics, and performance are key
Personally important “Do people like working with you?”
“I LOVE COMING TO WORK EVERYDAY”
Matthew Barker – Hurley International Take what is given to you and make something with it God has a plan for everyone and he will lead you to where you
need to be Would I work at this company? Defi nitely a possibility
Justin Tarkeshian – Shelter Printing Pursue what you love and find a way to make it happen Passion, Commitment, and Creativity
Would I work at this company? It pushes me to strive to start my own company someday
Garret Turk – Stance Socks Love what you do Create strong relationships
Would I work at this company? In a heartbeat
WHAT I LEARNED
This project taught me to pursue a career in something you love to do.
Take risks when going after what you believe in.
Find the right fit for you because it is out there.
CONCLUSION