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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2018 · 35 MIN

47) From eco surfboard startup into global industry authority with Firewire’s CEO Mark Price

from Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration · host Kaméa Chayne

What did it take for our guest today to help an eco surfboard startup become an industry authority and leader? What do we need to inspire a collective shift to valuing our needs over our desires? Mark Price, CEO of Firewire surfboards and former executive at Reef and RipCurl, shares his wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS:[7:40] Mark walks through the process of manufacturing conventional surfboards versus Firewire's eco-conscious surfboards.[11:49] Mark's greatest personal challenge in growing Firewire from a startup.[16:08] How Mark balances longterm vision with current goals.[20:32] What Mark believes has been key to Firewire going from startup to becoming a global authority.[21:49] Kaméa: "What do you see as a common struggle that eco entrepreneurs face today?"[22:16] Mark: "If you're looking to start a company with an eco component, that cannot be the only point of difference."[25:57] Mark: "You have to be optimistic and fight the good fight." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in! 

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What did it take for our guest today to help an eco surfboard startup become an industry authority and leader? What do we need to inspire a collective shift to valuing our needs over our desires? Mark Price, CEO of Firewire surfboards and former executive at Reef and RipCurl, shares his wisdom with you. HIGHLIGHTS:[7:40] Mark walks through the process of manufacturing conventional surfboards versus Firewire's eco-conscious surfboards.[11:49] Mark's greatest personal challenge in growing Firewire from a startup.[16:08] How Mark balances longterm vision with current goals.[20:32] What Mark believes has been key to Firewire going from startup to becoming a global authority.[21:49] Kaméa: "What do you see as a common struggle that eco entrepreneurs face today?"[22:16] Mark: "If you're looking to start a company with an eco component, that cannot be the only point of difference."[25:57] Mark: "You have to be optimistic and fight the good fight." Thanks for bringing your light! Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

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