Between 2 Beards Podcast

In Episode 11, The Beards catch up after a few weeks of hustle as the summer business pace has set in. They welcome special guest, Bryant Baker (AKA: Cast Away) the river operations manger from ACE Adventure Resort, founder/owner of Rim to River Endurance Company, and B Baller at large. They discuss Bryant's efforts to organize the "Rim To River 100", West Virginia's first 100 mile ultra marathon and form the nonprofit Adventure Appalachia to take West Virginia youth on Adventure Experiences. 

Episode 10 - "the dime piece' feels like a milestone but let's not jinx it!! / The state of Covid-19 business isn't all bad but stay on your hustle!! / The Beards chat about each of their unique proposals to their wives.

Episode 9 - Out of town visitors ruffle the feathers of New River Gorge locals by traveling in from out of state during shelter in place orders, Outdoor industry manufacturers have started producing PPE, Vince fills us in on Disco Milk, and there is official B2Beards Merchandise being dropped to raise funds for the PPE effort! 

Episode 8 features Chris Hipgrave, Director of Sales from Pyranha Kayaks, sitting between The Beards to discuss the effects of the pandemic, Brexit, the state of the whitewater industry, and his fitness/work out regimen. The Beards also theorize a possible shave to show support for the front line health care workers who are wearing N-95 masks while battling Covid-19. Episode 8 might be the best conversation yet.....but just to be safe, wash your hands after listening! 

The beards address the quickly changing landscape of business and life as the COVID-19 Corona Virus begins to heavily impact our country and communities. What do these changes mean for their business in the short and long term...what can we do to be a part of the solution?

The Beards return from a brief break and are now both "Girl Dads"! They dive straight into conversation on a listener's comment regarding Retailing vs Selling and cruise into a discussion of NPD's recent "Sneakernomics" article. The Beards round out the show with a shout out to all the listeners...and impersonators. Enjoy Episode 6, it should pair well with your favorite bourbon or dark roast coffee!

A little follow up conversation was due on the quickly developing Apex Watercraft topic which leads to discussion on the influence from Dane Jackson's recent waterfall run. The Beards "pop the hood" and talk about their personal quivers of watercraft and get personal with discussions about their families and significant others. Followed up with a few shout outs to The Beard's followers...episode 5 is fresh!!!

The Beards finally weigh in on Jackson Kayak's new business model and the development of the new brand from Eric Jackson, Apex Watercraft.  Did you notice the fresh logo?... and peep the fresh outro!

Episode 3 is comprised of conversations from the earliest recordings of The Beards. Discussing the merger of Big Adventures and Bonafide, then diving into theories of how the Rotomolding Industry is really the driver of paddle sports brand development currently. Following the hot takes from episode 2, enjoy this quick chaser..... or palette cleanser, if you will.  

Episode 2 turns up the heat with deep thoughts on specialty retail, hot takes on Corran's "The Zine" article, and our first guest (Chase Tanner) fights to get a word in with The Beards. Rough around the edges but sharp enough to cut through the industry non-sense. Enjoy!

In this opening episode of Between Two Beards, The Beards (Brian Vincent and Brad Scott) introduce themselves, then dive into the latest paddle sports industry news revolving around the acquisition of Confluence Outdoor by Pelican International.