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Evolution of Burton Snowboards and the Rise of Snowboarding Culture
TLDR Jake Carpenter transformed snowboarding into a multi-billion dollar industry through Burton Snowboards, facing rejection and isolation in the early years but eventually gaining momentum by sponsoring talented riders. Despite challenges, Burton Snowboards grew in popularity, leading to Jake and Donna Carpenter focusing on improving company culture and diversity in leadership positions.
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Jake Carpenter transformed snowboarding into a multi-billion dollar industry and popularized the sport through Burton snowboards, building a culture around snowboarding.
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Jake Carpenter's childhood was marked by tragedy, but he turned his life around by starting a small landscaping business and eventually founding Burton Snowboards.
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Jake Carpenter experimented with various prototypes of snowboards, facing skepticism and isolation, until he found the design that convinced him he had a winning product.
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Jake Carpenter faced rejection and isolation while selling snowboards in the early years, but managed to double sales from 300 to 700 boards through word of mouth, marketing efforts, and a low-cost alternative to skiing.
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Snowboarding grew steadily in popularity despite initial resistance from ski resorts due to liability concerns, with Burton Snowboards gaining momentum by sponsoring talented riders like Craig Kelly, who helped make the sport and the brand cool, while ski companies initially failed to recognize the potential of snowboarding as a market.
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Jake Carpenter faced challenges in the early days of building Burton Snowboards and the sport of snowboarding, but as the sport gained popularity, big ski companies started to take notice, although initially resistant to the success of snowboarding.
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Jake Carpenter felt pressure to take care of his team after a competing snowboarding company went public and faced unrealistic expectations on Wall Street, ultimately realizing the advantages of working for a privately held company.
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Donna Carpenter became CEO of Burton Snowboards after working in various roles within the company, and together with Jake Carpenter, they focused on improving the company culture and increasing diversity in leadership positions.
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Jake Carpenter reflects on his health struggles and near-death experiences, emphasizing a newfound appreciation for life and family over material wealth and success.
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Jake Burton Carpenter reflects on the unexpected growth and success of Burton Snowboards, attributing it to the athletes and the sport of snowboarding itself.
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