In today’s show North Shore icon Eric Arakawa shares insights from 51 years of surfboard shaping, explains the invention of the Nose Guard, why it’s essential to use money and love people but most people do the opposite, how to leverage burnout to fuel inspiration, recounts the chance encounter with one enigmatic shaper that changed both their lives, and explains the succession plan for Arakawa Surfboards that will allow him to utilize the next decade to invest in people. Enjoy!
Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf
Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com
Presented by: Surfrider.org
Presented by: REALWatersports.com
Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor
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Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf
Presented by: Surfrider.org
Presented by: REALWatersports.com
Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor
Host, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales
Intro Music: Jonsi, Go Do
Outro Music: Rev. Milton Brunson, It’s Gonna Rain