#16: Spencer Wonder:Terra Firma Tackle, Great White Sharks, and Responsible Land-Based Shark Fishing

In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, I sit down with Spencer Wonder, founder of Terra Firma Tackle. We talk about Spencer’s path from marine science and teaching to building a tackle company, what it looks like to run a product business with a small team, and why reputation and quality control matter.We also get into great white sharks, how land-based shark fishing is changing fast, and why social media and drone fishing can create real risk for the future of the sport if the content reaches the wrong audience.00:00 Introduction to Spencer Wonder02:58 Spencer's Journey in Fishing and Education06:03 The Business of Tackle and Gear08:47 Adventures in Extreme Fishing12:01 Unique Fish Caught and Future Goals14:46 Business Aspirations and Future Plans18:01 Networking and Community in Fishing20:50 Great White Sharks and Conservation24:02 The Responsibility of Fishing in the Public Eye27:02 Misunderstandings in Land-Based Shark Fishing29:44 A Day in the Life of Spencer Wonder35:20 Navigating Challenges in Business39:48 Lessons from Pre-Orders and Customer Service41:05 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business Growth43:30 Leveraging Social Media for Success45:13 The Importance of Language and Culture in Travel48:48 Adventures in South America and Africa54:27 The Art of Fishing: Techniques and Experiences01:00:02 Rapid Fire Insights and Personal Favorites