EPISODE · May 22, 2021 · 50 MIN
This is Native Summit with John James
from This is Oklahoma · host This is Oklahoma
On this episode I chatted with Native Summit owner John James. John has loved the outdoors ever since he was a kid. He went to school for it and ticks literally every outdoor lovers box. However, opening a store was not top of mind. A friend asked him to help with some market research and then decided not to open one. So after John had done all the research and saw the opportunity, he took it one step further and found himself a location. The same location they are still in today 13 years later. Listen in as John talks about his journey through life and how it has led him to where he is today. The store strives to be better daily, bringing the best products, lessons and insights to you the customer. The pandemic increased peoples desire to explore and get outside. Oklahoma is blessed with many ecosystems and skateparks for you to start you adventure. John as his team are ready to help with all your needs, from your first camping or hiking trip to your latest solo climb in the mountains. Native Summit in Edmond Oklahoma is here for you. For more information go to www.thenativesummit.com Huge shout out to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and www.instagram.com/oklahomahof RCB Bank. Get rates as low as 1.79% APR on new, used and refinanced cars, boats, campers and ATVs. Visit www.RCBbank.com or come into any of our 40 locations across Oklahoma to learn more. Until August 31st. Rate and financing with approved credit. Restrictions Apply. #thisisoklahoma
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On this episode I chatted with Native Summit owner John James. John has loved the outdoors ever since he was a kid. He went to school for it and ticks literally every outdoor lovers box. However, opening a store was not top of mind. A friend asked him to help with some market research and then decided not to open one. So after John had done all the research and saw the opportunity, he took it one step further and found himself a location. The same location they are still in today 13 years later. Listen in as John talks about his journey through life and how it has led him to where he is today. The store strives to be better daily, bringing the best products, lessons and insights to you the customer. The pandemic increased peoples desire to explore and get outside. Oklahoma is blessed with many ecosystems and skateparks for you to start you adventure. John as his team are ready to help with all your needs, from your first camping or hiking trip to your latest solo climb in the mountains. Native Summit in Edmond Oklahoma is here for you. For more information go to www.thenativesummit.com Huge shout out to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and www.instagram.com/oklahomahof RCB Bank. Get rates as low as 1.79% APR on new, used and refinanced cars, boats, campers and ATVs. Visit www.RCBbank.com or come into any of our 40 locations across Oklahoma to learn more. Until August 31st. Rate and financing with approved credit. Restrictions Apply. #thisisoklahoma
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