By Bryce John

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW PROJECT

ACTION SPORTS INDUSTRY

SHELTER PRINTING

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

Bryce JohnAction Sports Industry

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