085: Dave Mathias- Dave tells us about Centerstone Technologies B2B wholesale platform - a podcast by Rick Saez

Show Notes

First Exposure to the Outdoors

Yeah I'm from the Midwest originally and my family did a lot of camping when I was younger. I was also involved in the scouting program in my community, actually I went to college. We did quite a lot of outdoor activities so I've always always enjoyed the outdoors and I started skiing when I was 5 in Michigan.

Actually a funny story there. The last day we were skiing I went into the lodge and filled my pockets with little marshmallows from from the hot chocolate stand. Of they of course melted in the car on the way back to Chicago and my dad was not pleased to say the least. I was not happy and we were on the side of the road, I was in there in my tighty whiteys and my dad was angry. My mom and brother were laughing their heads off.

Things we talked about

Centerstone Technologies

Advice, tips

We all know the outdoor industry is a relationship focused industry and I certainly have made some of my best business relationships and friendships going back as far as the outdoor show being hosted in Reno Nevada. But I think if you're passionate about the outdoors my suggestion is just get involved in any way that you can.

Whether it's working for a brand or for a nonprofit, working at a retailer just get going in some capacity. And I think you'll find that you'll make great contacts and friendships in the industry.

Other Outdoor Activities

Yoga

Favorite Books

Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink

Best Gear Purchase under $100

Never Summer Longboard

Apps, Tools, Podcasts

Evernote

Salesforce

Connect with Dave

Linkedin

Centerstone on Twitter and Facebook