Rob Bossen @RobBossen
SMB owner serving outdoor specialty retailers in the upper midwest. Trying to make my MBA worth something. greyduckoutdoor.com Minneapolis, MN Joined March 2014-
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The sad part is that we have no idea how many conversations like this have been had, and how many jobs cease to exist because land use / zoning constraints have killed business development or expansions before they ever had a chance to start.
The sad part is that we have no idea how many conversations like this have been had, and how many jobs cease to exist because land use / zoning constraints have killed business development or expansions before they ever had a chance to start.
Congrats @Schornack !
"When you're looking at the job outlook in manufacturing, what's factoring into whether you hire or not, whether you lay off or not?" @contessabrewer asks Grey Duck Outdoor founder @RobBossen ahead of the May jobs report
We are using the latest in resin-infusion technology to build amazing canoes hulls. Then we’re trimming them out in wood in new+innovative ways as well. The result is an heirloom quality product built to hand down to your grandchildren…
If you’re sourcing from China and have plans to ship after CNY, time to get serious on contingency plans. Supply chain disruptions will continue as COVID rips through the country.
What potential is there for innovation in a niche market? @RobBossen, CEO of Grey Duck, shares his ideas for innovation in yoga and fishing within the paddleboard niche. Tune in to learn more about the potential for electric modifications on paddleboards. youtu.be/iUWqJf-GJtQ
How do companies recognize trends that could benefit them? @RobBossen of Grey Duck, suggests that there are many ways to innovate in niche markets & looking for trends can pave the way to success. Learn how to find trends that can optimize your products. bit.ly/3TdzzGy
Really enjoyed this conversation. Thanks for having me on the show!
Unbelievable amount of forward progress and accomplishments that individually would be impressive, but combined are second to none - congrats to @joshuamschultz and @RegZeller for the amazing year. 👊
Unbelievable amount of forward progress and accomplishments that individually would be impressive, but combined are second to none - congrats to @joshuamschultz and @RegZeller for the amazing year. 👊
My grandfather had this mortgage amortization handbook in his desk. Copyright 1992. Amortization schedules incrementing by .25% starting at 5% and ending at 23.75%. No need to lose our minds over 7% rates - could be worse!
Starting to see some major adjustments to consumer products pricing. Large inventory + strong dollar coupled with reduced ocean freight will lead to prices approaching pre-pandemic levels. Likely will show up as promo-pricing rather than drop in MSRP.
I wrote an article outlining our attempt at US Production of canoes. Interested in hearing of others experience in getting a small production shop off the ground….
I wrote an article outlining our attempt at US Production of canoes. Interested in hearing of others experience in getting a small production shop off the ground….
Canoe #3 is turning out stunning. Here is the progress - Basalt/Basalt Innegra layup w Sage/white gel coat hull, Ash+Black Walnut trim and lots of love. Seats are coming :) Now we just need to make two of them the same to prove we’re moving from R&D to production.
We use a build process that allows us to layup cloth/core dry in the canoe before we put the boat under vacuum and infuse with resin. It gives us time to make sure everything is the way we like it!

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