Episode 7: Rob Woelkers - Adventure Plus Ambition: The Business of Skateboarding
Our friend Carl Johnson – from our very first episode – takes a turn to host this 7th episode of the Guest Friends podcast where he welcomes friend and fellow small business owner: Rob Woelkers. Rob is the founder, owner, and operator of PLUSkateboarding shop in downtown Farmington, Michigan. He’s had the joy of opening the door to his business for 16 years, and is a legendary figure in his community – especially as an ambassador for the sport of skateboarding through efforts like spearheading the Riley Skate Park project. Carl met up with Rob at his skate shop on a bustling Spring day to discuss the culture and the business of skateboarding. Amongst other insights, Rob shares some skateboarder wisdom of how to reduce the chance of serious injury: “If you can’t jump up it [on foot], you shouldn’t jump down it [on a skateboard]”; the story behind a “big fake check” that lead to a massive return on investment for the community ($$$); and what his answer to the age-old question “Have you met Tony Hawk?” is.
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