04. Family, Trademarks, and 23andMe: Exploring the Unexpected with Mark Simpson
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Yes, prioritizing your family and career at the same time is possible!
Today, Erika is joined by her business mentor and brother-in-law, Mark Simpson! Mark shares his journey in the surf industry starting in the corporate sales world of Hurley to co-founding IPD Surf. You'll hear about his determination to become a present father, plus some wacky and endearing adventures along the way.
So grab a shot of whiskey and get ready to be inspired and entertained!
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In this episode, we cover the following:
- Get to know Mark and the first time he and Erika met
- Business advice for no matter where you are on the corporate ladder
- Launching IPD
- Managing the work-life balance
- His adoption story and discovering his half-brother
- How he met his wife, Cherie
- Airport mishaps
- Raising his children
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Guest info:
To learn more about IPD Surf and to shop their products, visit their website, IPDSurf.com.
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