175: Granite Gear- Outdoor Bags, Boundary Waters and more with Rob Coughlin from Granite Gear

I jumped on a call with Rob Coughlin from Granite Gear the other day. We talked about his transition from Luggage and bags to the Outdoor Biz and tremendous success Granite Gear has had recently.   Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors My career is little different from a lot of people out there. I actually didn't even go to college. I started working at a luggage company at a very early age. I started working in the repair center, so I got to know the ins and outs of putting together luggage, which is  maybe, a bit more intense in some cases than outdoor packs because there's a lot more hardware involved. But I really just learned the nitty gritty of operations. So as far as bags not only hard sided but soft sided bags too. So I worked in operations most of my youth. Things we talked about Granite Gear Crown2 60 TravelPro High Sierra Samsonite Biscayne National Park Everglades National Park Bass Pro Shops Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness REI 40 under 40 Warrior Expeditions Episode Sponsor Tribe Alpha Advice Don't let anybody out work you, do everything that is within your power to the be the best at your job. Over prepare for every meeting, be prepared. And be patient. People come in to the industry and right away they want to be director of design. It just doesn't work that way. You've got to put in the time, you've got to show that work ethic. Other Outdoor Activities Fishing Favorite Books/Podcasts Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose Neruda Paddling To Winter by Julie Buckles City of Thieves by David Benioff Favorite Piece of Gear under $100 Zip Ditty Connect with Rob LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.