The Fishing Business Podcast from Fishing Tackle Retailer is where the fishing industry talks business. Each episode features candid conversations with brand executives, industry leaders, and the retailers running shops on the front lines. From what’s moving at retail to what’s coming out of ICAST, this is the show built for the people who sell fishing for a living.
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Unlock the future of fishing with insider insights you won't hear anywhere else. Discover how the fishing industry's annual trade show, ICAST, is shaping innovation, fostering relationships, and fueling growth—all while connecting retailers, manufacturers, media, and passionate anglers. If you’re serious about staying ahead in the fishing industry — whether you're a seasoned retailer or a…
Imagine transforming a tiny 24-square-inch space into a $30,000 revenue powerhouse—without the fishing industry background, just pure grit and brilliant product innovation. Tim Mossberg, founder of Fish Monkey Gloves, shares the remarkable story of how he built a retail category that didn’t exist before, turning a side project into a global success with distribution in over 3,000 stores across 23…
Most fishing innovators are still operating under assumptions, but one breakthrough at ICAST could change everything. Angie Thompson sits down with Toby Lapinski, editor of Fishing Tackle Retaler and Bobby Thompson, editor of The Fishing Wire, to talk about trends shaping the industry— from AI-driven marketing to game-changing new gear — and share the secret sauce behind the year's most surprising…
I got a chance to talk to Trevor McKinney at the G Loomis media event at the Bassmaster Classic in Ft Worth on the night before the tournament started. Trevor won the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series in November of 2020 which qualified him for a berth in the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic. Trevor is sponsored by G Loomis and Shimano and other A+ brands such as Rapala.…
At the 2021 Bassmaster Classic in Ft Worth, I was invited to a G Loomis event where I had the chance to sit down with Elite pro Jeff "Gussy" Gufstafson, who was fishing the biggest event in fishing but still took the time to talk. We talked about how to keep your game face and avoid the distractions of the hype of the Classic and how to take advantage of the event from a business standpoint. Gussy…
This week my friend Dena Vick joins me to talk about what to do when things go wrong. Dena is a Public Relations executive who owns an agency called King Eider Communications and works with some of the top fishing brands in the country on their Public Relations. We talk about quite a few things today such as: - What to do when you've publicly made a mistake - Why we might want to avoid talking…
Rick Horrow is an expert of Sports Law, and in fact he pioneered the field. He also blazed a trail for public/private partnerships to fund development of stadiums, arenas, performing arts venues and other infrastructure. Then to top that off he developed the framework for selling naming rights to those structures. He's done over 100 deals worth more than $20 billion in branding concepts that have…
Gary Morgenstern is an expert on content and how to figure out what kind of content your audience wants to consume. He has worked in television programming for the entirety of his decades long career. I worked with him when he was director of programming for ESPN Outdoors and his current role is Senior Vice President of Programming for SportsNet New York. In many ways our social media is like our…
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Renaissance Man is a term used to describe someone who is good at many things, and defines the notion that humans should embrace all knowledge and develop themselves as fully as possible. A Renaissance Man is usually multi-talented, well-rounded, self-taught, and a gentleman. Ty Southerland is a modern Renaissance man. He’s a successful visual artist, a working musical artist and a singular talent…