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Send us a Text Message.For two decades, SylvanSport has been at the forefront of transforming outdoor adventures, redefining what it means to camp and explore the great outdoors. Founded by visionary Tom Dempsey, SylvanSport has combined innovation with a deep passion for nature, creating versatile and sustainable outdoor gear that has revolutionized the way we camp. As we celebrate 20 years of SylvanSport, we look back on the journey that brought this pioneering company to where it is today, and how Tom Dempsey's vision has forever changed the camping experience.Tom takes us on a journey from his Appalachian Trail roots to his industrial design education at Auburn University and his pivotal roles at Coleman,  Perception Kayaks, and Liquid Logic. Hear first-hand how his experiences have shaped Sylvan Sport's revolutionary designs, making camping accessible and enjoyable for everyone, even with small vehicles. This episode is a tribute to innovation, community, and the lasting impact of outdoor adventures. Don't miss this celebration of Sylvan Sport's journey and its unwavering commitment to making outdoor experiences unforgettable.Mike AndressHost, Exploration Local828-551-9065mike@explorationlocal.comPodcast WebsiteFacebookInstagram: explorationlocal

Join us as we explore the importance of outdoor recreation in North Carolina and beyond. Today our guest is Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of Skyterra neighbor SylvanSport, to discuss the impactful formation of the North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Coalition. This coalition supports the state's Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, which was established to enhance North Carolina's reputation and foster bipartisan support for outdoor recreation. We delve into the four pillars of outdoor recreation and discover how this initiative not only boosts the state's image but also brings significant benefits to its residents, from increased funding for conservation to improved access to outdoor activities. Learn how you can play a part in maintaining and expanding our public outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain a vital part of our community's infrastructure.

Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 426 with Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of SylvanSport and a highly regarded national leader in the outdoor industry for several decades. SylvanSport designs and manufactures innovative recreation vehicles and outdoor gear. In addition to SylvanSport, Dempsey has founded and led several other companies in the outdoor recreation industry and is the founding chairperson of the North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Coalition, a non-profit group that directs and supports the state's Outdoor Recreation Industry Office. Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Show Notes Questions we Discussed Tell us about your first outdoor experience? How many times do you get out to camp, hike, etc, these days? Where does your love for industrial design come from? And what was your job at Coleman? It was your first outdoor job, right? You got into the kayak space when it was still relatively new. Are you a kayaker? What was it about adventure sports that inspired SlyvanSport? Tell us about the early days of Sylvan, is your first product still in the line? How do you find time to run the company and maintain the role of chief product designer? Sylvan also has a great company culture, can you share some of the things you do to maintain that? What is the Sylvan distribution network like, how many RV dealers are you in? Mountain Bridge Wilderness Are all your products sold in the US or are there any international distributors? Do you have a favorite place camp? How about a spot to get away for an hour or so and get some outdoor time during the week? Do you have any suggestions and/or advice for folks with a product idea to get it into production? What is your favorite outdoor gear purchase under $100? Sylvan Sport WayLight How about some of your favorite books? Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara And Tom has a special offer for our listeners . . . 20% off on gear (excludes their trailers). The code is:  outdoorbiz20 Is there anything else you want to say or ask of our listeners? Where can people find you if they'd like to follow up (email, Twitter, Instagram, etc)? tom@sylvansport.com   Learn More To learn more about Tom and SylvanSport, visit their website at: https://www.sylvansport.com/ You can also visit SylvanSport on these social sites: Instagram YouTube Facebook Pinterest X Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. Keywords #camping, #outdoor activities, #industrial designer, #product production, #outdoor gear, #simplicity, #Sylvan Sport, #mountain bridge wilderness,  #trade show, #Boy Scouts, #paddling. #product designer, #Auburn University, #RV industry, e3ntry-level RV, #company culture, #leadership Podcast produced using Descript Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.

So, what do you get when a talented photographer who creates one of a kind visual content for companies like Patagonia, Land Rover, Our State, and numerous Tourism Authorities - partners with an award-winning creative director who develops designs and messages for organizations like Explore Brevard, Biltmore Estate, Earth Fare and a broad range of tourism, outdoor adventure nonprofits and cultural heritage clients? Answer: A pretty RAD company making its mark in WNC's outdoor community. That company is The Uproar Concept.In this episode I sit down with Derek DiLuzio and Nathan Jordan from Uproar to talk about their shared vision to create, reimagine how creative content is crafted, celebrate the great outdoors, build authentic connections, and develop a more sustainable future.From companies like SylvanSport, Headwaters Outfitters Outdoor Adventures, Beech Mountain, and G5 Collective, to venues like Nantahala Outdoor Center, to events like Outdoors For All - Old Fort, the Uproar Concept has made its mark creating quality, attention-commanding work, while being active and impactful participants in WNC's outdoor community.We talk about their shared vision to provide exceptional creative deliverables capable of elevating any brand, and their belief in working collaboratively with their clients to create disturbances in the market that command attention and achieve results.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBeech MountainLeave No TraceMADE X MTNSVisit NCHeadwaters OutfittersGorges State ParkG5 CollectiveExplore BrevardOur StateMike AndressHost, Exploration Local828-551-9065mike@explorationlocal.comPodcast WebsiteFacebookInstagram: explorationlocal

Earl B. Hunter, Jr is an experienced business leader across multiple industries. He has been widely recognized for his ebullient personality, hard work ethic and non-traditional approach to building relationships and closing deals. Mr. Hunter is driven by success and he always plays to win at whatever challenge is presented to him. Mr. Hunter is the Founder and President of Black Folks Camp Too — a marketing-driven business whose mission is to increase diversity in the out-door industry by making it easier, more interesting and more fun for Black folks to go camping. Black Folks Camp Too is a business that combines all of Mr. Hunter's previous sales leadership roles, but especially his most recent position as Vice President of Sales at Sylvansport. While at Sylvansport, Mr. Hunter grew the business from $1 million to $17.5 million in sales in 4 years, primarily by going on the road to build a network of over 100 RV dealers locations. In doing so, he put over 400,000 miles on the road across North America to work personally with dealership owners and sales teams at their outdoor/ RV events to “drive the business.” Mr. Hunter also developed a national sales relationship with Gander Outdoors/Camping World that helped establish a significant retail presence for the brand. The idea for Black Folks Camp Too began when Mr. Hunter was introduced to camping for the first time in 2015 while serving as Vice President of Sales for Sylvansport, one of the world's most innovative outdoor industry companies. The idea didn't fully form, however, until Mr. Hunter and his son, Dillon, went on an epic camping road trip across the USA and Canada. They traveled for 3 months visiting 49 campgrounds in 20 states/provinces and saw precisely ONE other Black family camping. At that moment, Mr. Hunter was on a mission. He began sharing stories of camping ad-ventures across his network of friends, family and followers — quickly becoming a top influencer for Black folks looking to give camping a try. KOA Campgrounds was so in-spired by the Hunters' trip, they invited Mr. Hunter and his son to the KOA headquarters in Billings, MT and wrote an article called A BUCKET LIST FATHER-SON ROAD TRIP which was posted on the KOA website. Mr. Hunter was also featured in a recent Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) article as an outdoor leader who is “Shaking Up the RV Industry” — highlighting Mr. Hunter's ideas for expanding marketing efforts to be more inclusive of the African-American community.Find our more information, and get involved, by visiting https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/

As VP of Small Business Development and Business Retention, Josh Hallingse will be overseeing the attraction, retention, and expansion of small businesses in our community alongside our economic development partners focused on entrepreneurial development and recruitment.  Prior to joining the Wilmington Chamber, Hallingse served as the Executive Director for the Transylvania Economic Alliance, where he led the Alliance's economic development program since 2015. Recent wins include a major expansion of Raybow USA, a $15.8M/74 job biotech project, development, and several small business expansions/relocations. Hallingse was also part of the team to develop the Sylvan Valley Industrial Center, the community's first shell building, which is now home to outdoor gear builder SylvanSport and CanArchy Craft Brewing Collective.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I'm Fred Fishkin.     When it comes to outdoor tech innovation, SylvanSport is never standing still.  It has won fans far and wide for the SylvanSport Go camping trailer…compact and full of innovation  and has an all electric motorhome in the works...

Techstination interview: SylvanSport innovates with CloudLayer sleep system and all electric RV

We speak with SylvanSport's Tom Dempsey about what it takes to design and engineer some of the most unique RVs and RVing products available including a forthcoming all-electric motorhome. Whether you look at what the company is building today or has plans for tomorrow SylvanSport is one of the most unique companies out there. Then we head to Las Vegas and look at some of the strange and weird things off the strip.  You can find show notes, discounts, details and more on this show's web page here. 

Welcome to episode 290 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast with Black Folks Camp Too founder Earl B. Hunter Jr. Earl and I talk about his career with Sylvan, how he got into the Outdoor Biz, and their mission to increase diversity in the outdoor industry by making it easier, more interesting, more familiar and more fun for black folks to go camping. Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes   Black Folks Camp Too   International Procurement & Distribution, Inc   Sylvansport   Outdoor Economy Conference   Unity Blaze   Digital Education Initiative   Leave No Trace   South Carolina State Parks   North Carolina State Parks   Oboz   RVIA: RV Industry Association   RVDA: The National RV Dealers Association   Connect with Earl   Linkedin   Twitter   Instagram   Facebook   Snippets 01:54 - 02:21 Earl's First Sales Experience 04:37 - 05:05 Earl's Unique Connection to Sylvansport [EP 290] 33:55 - 34:25 Earl's advice for those looking to get into the Outdoor Business.

The idea for Black Folks Camp Too began when Mr. Hunter was introduced to camping for the first time in 2015 while serving as Vice President of Sales for Sylvansport, one of the world's most innovative outdoor industry companies. The idea didn't fully form, however, until Mr. Hunter and his son, Dillon, went on an epic camping road trip across the USA and Canada. They traveled for 3 months visiting 49 campgrounds in 20 states/provinces and saw precisely ONE other Black family camping. At that moment, Mr. Hunter was on a mission. He began sharing stories of camping ad-ventures across his network of friends, family and followers — quickly becoming a top influencer for Black folks looking to give camping a try.To connect with Black Folks Camp Too visit them on the web at https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/

Matt sits down with SylvanSport founder Tom Dempsey. SylvanSport makes camping gear designed to make your time spent outdoors way more enjoyable.  Their SylvanSport Go, the crown jewel of their products, is a redesign of a pop-up camper from the perspective of a kayaker, skier, mountain biker. Tom dreamed and built it from the ground up himself, with the goal to develop a product that could transport gear and be towed for any vehicle. What makes this so interesting is that he hated trailers. This gave him the foresight to build something that anyone can get behind. Tom's knack for product design has helped him create a company that is pushing boundaries from a technology standpoint but, it's his passion for the outdoors that keeps him pushing forward and more importantly creating a company that can be a force of good for the outdoor industry. In this episode of ReddyYeti | Built On Passion Tom Dempsey shares his perspective on building a company that is extremely product-driven, how he stays hungry to keep creating, and the importance of community and the people SylvanSport serves.

SylvanSport was founded in 2004 for one reason: to make outdoor adventure accessible. What started as an idea to create an innovative pop-up camper has evolved into a line of award-winning adventure trailers, outdoor gear, and camping accessories.For more information:PHONE: 828.393.4927 Customer Service is available weekdays from 9am to 5pm Eastern. EMAIL: info@sylvansport.com Email us anytime. You can expect a response in 1-2 business days for all emails. WEB: www.sylvansport.comLOCATION: 21 Welcome Street Brevard, NC 28712 – Operating hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Covid 19 Update – They are currently open to the public by appointment only. If you would like to see the GO camping trailer or any of their other products at the Brevard location, please contact them to schedule a date/time to visit and a team member will be ready to meet you. SylvanSport is following current CDC protocols, so face masks are required for all guests and employees while inside.

Inspired by their deep roots and heritage in outdoor equipment manufacturing, SylvanSport designs products that make playing in the outdoors easy, fun, and accessible. In 2004, SylvanSport set out to make the most innovative pop-up camper and has evolved into a line of some of the most uniquely designed and durable camping and gear trailers ever made. We sit down with Katlyn Mobley, SylvanSport Digital Content Specialist, A.T. Thru-Hiker, and Adventure Guide to discuss the company's playful personality, purposeful culture, and never-ending commitment to innovative product design.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of Brevard-based SylvanSport. Dempsey discusses SylvanSport's 16-year history, its pivot to manufacture PPE during the pandemic, and new products coming to market.

What started out as an idea to create the most innovative pop-up camper has evolved into a line of some of the best designed camping and gear trailers ever made. Tom Dempsey is the founder of SylvanSport and he takes great pride in both his team and the award-winning products they innovate and roll out into this world. Tom and his team embody the adventurous, kind, and fun-loving spirit that characterizes many outdoor lovers and they approach their work with a driven, but perfectly balanced playful attitude. A great company with great products and great people.

GUESTS: Angie Robinson of Darby Communication & Kyle Mundt of SylvanSport - Part II

A NC camping gear manufacturer is looking to create cutting edge camping supplies for 21st century campers.At SylvanSport, “originality” is the name of the game. National Geographic Adventure dubbed their Go Camping Trailer the “Coolest.Camper. Ever.” Founded in 2004, SylvanSport wanted to make outdoor adventure accessible to everyone. They have reinvented the pop-up camper and that product has become one of the best constructed camping and gear trailers on the market.Through the years, SylvanSport has been awarded the #1 RV for Outdoor Adventure; Men’s Journal Gear of the Year; Internal Aluminium Design Extrusion Grand Prize; AdvantageWest Lone Eagle Award and has been an Edison Award Finalist.While their headquarters is in Brevard, North Carolina, SylvanSport is represented by more than 50 distributors around the US. They also host camping, outdoor and RV-related events throughout the year, across the country.On this episode of Clocking In, I sit down with Patrick Kennedy Vice President of Operations at SylvanSport and chat with Patrick about the kind of work SylvanSport does, Patrick’s professional journey in working with SylvanSport, the origins of SylvanSport and more. LINKSNCMEPIESSylvanSport ABOUTPhil MintzPhil Mintz is the Executive Director of NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). At NCMEP, Phil drives outreach to NC manufacturers, builds relationships with federal and state leaders and coordinates efforts to drive profitable manufacturing growth in the state.Patrick Kennedy Patrick Kennedy has been the Vice President of Operations at SylvanSport since 2012. He develops, optimizes, and maintains manufacturing and business processes for a forward-thinking company that strives to help make people's outdoor experiences easier and more comfortable. Patrick graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BSME in Engineering and went on to earn an MBA from James Madison University.

Matt sits down with the Founder of Sylvan Sport, Tom Dempsey, for an in-depth and meaningful conversation about motivations, drive, purpose and insights into why the outdoors and the outdoor economy are so important. From SylvanSport: "[We were] founded in 2004 in Brevard, NC, for one reason: to make outdoor adventure accessible. What started as an idea to create the most innovative pop-up camper has evolved into a line of the best designed camping and gear trailers ever made. Our personality is playful. Seriously playful. We design products that make playing in the outdoors easy and fun, while maintaining the highest standards for quality, production, and accountability–to our customers and team members. We are homegrown innovators, lucky to do what we love in the heart of Brevard, NC, the outdoor hub of the Southeast. When it comes down to it, SylvanSport is about freedom, creativity, and excellence."

We look at the growing Outdoor Recreation Industry in the Carolinas which rivals Colorado by the numbers in terms of economic impact. It offers a unique bipartisan opportunity and has some surprising factors driving the growth. Todd King, Vice President Marketing and Product, Confluence Outdoors. Thomas Dempsey, Founder, SylvanSport, Dr. Lee King, President, Lees-McRae College, Paul McCormack, Director, SC State Park Service, SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.        Smart designs for the great outdoors.    The folks at SylvanSport have been busy creating gadgets big and small.   The Waylight is a walking stick with a built in LED knob on top….that you can poke into the ground to illuminate...

Techstination interview: SylvanSport blends design and tech into growing camper line: CEO Tom Dempsey

On this weeks podcast you can hear Kyle Mundt, director of marketing and new product development for Sylvansport discuss the Coolest. Camper. Ever. The “Go!” trailer by Sylvansport is a new age version of the age old pop up trailer.   View the video of Sylvansports pop up camper! Sisters Get Their Kicks on Route […] The post Sylvansport’s Coolest. Camper. Ever. appeared first on Girl Camper.