Shay: So tell us about yourself? Ben: Well I’m a 20-year-old part time student. I also work part time as well at Boards n’ Motion, and in my spare time, I enjoy snowboarding, eating pizza, candy and Mac and cheese, and occasionally hitting on girls? Can I say that? Shay: What snowboard shop do you [...]
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Industry Profile: Web Designer Brian Gonzales
July 16th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? Brian: My name is Brian Gonzales, friends call “da Gonz.” I am a professional web designer, web developer and Internet marketing specialist. I live, work and play in Gresham Oregon – ½ hour from Portland – ½ hour from Mt. Hood. I am a uberHyper hobby guy. I love [...]
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July 7th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? MC: I’m never good at this part… I’m 37, grew up in Annapolis, MD, went to college in PA, lived in CO for two years, then ended up back here in DC. I love traveling, dinner with friends, eating great food, dry-aged rib eye steaks, red wine, chocolate, skiing, [...]
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June 30th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? Dave: Dave Graves, 35. Born and raised in Rockaway New Jersey and currently residing in Denver, Colorado. Shay: What is your job title? Dave: Independent Sales Rep. Shay: What companies do you currently rep for? Dave: Capita Super Corporation, Union Binding Company, Coal Headwear, 686 Outerwear and Apparel and [...]
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June 25th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? Chris: I’m not that complex. I love my family. Snowboarding has a been force for good in my life for 15 years. I love learning new things. My mind is always searching for more clarity in all things but especially shred related issues. I love music and have learned [...]
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June 23rd, 2009Shay: Tell us about yourself Nico: Hi, my name is Nico! I am 31 years old already. I am French but since I have lived many years in Switzerland I also have a Swiss passport. I had the opportunity to travel quite a bit as a kid and then as a student, moving around every [...]
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June 18th, 2009Shay: What is your job title? Matt: Co- Owner of Bustin Boards Custom Longboards. Shay: Did your parents question your job choice? Matt: Very much so. I was an Airborne Linguist for 6 yrs in the USAF with 2 tours in Afghanistan so switching to civilian life, let alone skater life, was a whole new [...]
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June 16th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? Reid: I’m 26. I grew up on the East coast with some pretty cool parents who used our local hill as a babysitter when I was a kid. I moved to Colorado in 2001 to go to college at the University of Colorado and met some amazing people who [...]
Read More... | 4 CommentsIndustry Profile: Jibshop/Willi’s Ski & Snowboard Shop owner Greg Klein
June 11th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? Greg: What’s there to tell? I’m a pretty simple guy who loves the mountains. I believe in working hard and playing harder. I think far too many people take themselves too seriously and so far I’ve kept the promise to myself that that would never be me. Shay: What [...]
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June 9th, 2009Shay: So tell us about yourself? Mike: For starters I’m used to being on the other side of these questions. Other than that, I’m a Colorado native and hang my one-piece, neon suit in Boulder with my wife and son. I love to eat, drink coffee, and long moonlit walks through alleys. Shay: What is [...]
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