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Sunday, April 14th, 2013
This constant movement is nothing new to Bamboo Skateboards. Since its conception, this skateboard company has found a way to constantly be “buzzing”. Whether it’s in various social medias, written publications, radio waves, or television this has been a brand that is in constant motion. After thinking about it, it seems as though my busy life has not even held a candle to what this company and its employees have done. Consistent updating is what is needed when running a successful business, and many of these updates come in a very short period of time.
Recently, Bamboo skateboards warehouse was moved to another location in Oceanside. During this move, there were not much more than just a handful of people helping. It is absolutely amazing how in less than 2 weeks there was such a transformation for the company. It was humbling to find with a little bit of help, some great will power, determination and eagerness from a small pool of talented individuals, this transformation was nothing more than a healthy heartbeat for the company. there was not any one moment that I had heard comments of how this may affect the company or even the individuals lives in a negative way, but rather a feeling of fresh air. This change had happened to become something better, something that the company was ready for.
Because of demonstrations like this, it has become apparent to me that no matter how pre-determined or busy my life may seem, it absolutely needs to be open to changes. Just as the company had done with a little bit of help, some great will power, determination and eagerness to become something better, I will become something better. Thanks to Bamboos core capabilities to acclimate I have seen to become something better, you must be enthusiastic to change.
Tags: #Bambooskateboards, action sports, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, eco, facebook, interns, longboarding, mark olson, marketing, oceanside, office, public relations, San Diego, sk8, skate, skateboarding, skateboards, sustainability, twitter, warehouse
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Sunday, April 7th, 2013
With summer approaching quickly, more and more I find myself near the water and in less clothing. But before days are spent in board shorts and flip flops there are some much needed skateboard trips! Last weekend’s event stirred a new desire to be on the road scouting skate spots and parks. I was fortunate enough to find myself amongst some very inspiring talented skateboarders and enthusiastic spectators. Last Saturday the Carmel Valley skate park hosted the “I ride, I recycle” skateboard contest. Let me begin by stating there was much more to see than just a few power slides and wheelies. I was not only impressed by the caliber of riding, but the diversity of athletes. Not only were competitors of many ability levels, but they were of different sexes, age groups, and skateboarding styles. There was a little bit of everything at this event; it seemed as though even skateboarders that were not in the sanctioned competition were having fun skating in their own competitive contest. At any given time I would look around and see others not only having a great time, but having support from others doing it. It makes me remember weekends when mom would take me to the skate park. Ma didn’t know anything about skateboarding, so I never listened to her tips, you know stupid comments like “keep your head up, or “make sure to keep my feet above the metal thingy’s” it never failed that in less than 10 minutes an older skater would roll up and say “Keep your head up dude”, or “Yo bro, keep your feet over the trucks!”. Somehow it sunk more when he said it; he was a peer and was understanding. this skateboard event reminded me of All the things that I long for…skate trips to rad parks, skateboarding with a diverse group of athletes, the inspiration from complete strangers that know what they are talking about and a little bit of summer to top it off.
JEB
Tags: #Bambooskateboards, action sports, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, carmel valley, contest, del mar, eco, eco-friendly, events, facebook, fun, green, Hookit, i recycle, i ride, intern, interns, internship, marketing, pr, public relations, sales, San Diego, sk8, skate, skateboard, skateboarding, skateboards, Sunny, sustainability
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
So this last weekend I got to represent Bamboo Skateboards at “Greenfest” which was presented by SDSU’s Associated Students and SDSU’s Enviro-Business Society. It was a weeklong schedule of events which encourage, celebrate, and advocate sustainability and diversity. The purpose of GreenFest was to engage the campus community through social and interactive programs in an effort to educate them on the important of living a sustainable lifestyle and to promote sustainable practices.
Engaging with the students and staff alike, it was evident that SDSU is a campus that is at the forefront of living sustainably. Every vendor that was present was making steps towards revealing ways to improve lifestyle while doing a part of preserving the future. It was not only a great event, but a great venue. For anyone that has not been to the SDSU campus I would recommend visiting for the simple fact of viewing great architecture in a stunning setting. Awesome art, design, and scenery coupled along with great weather and many like-minded students, sets the tone for becoming educated in both general studies and sustainability at a SDSU a synch. It is no wonder this is a preferred University amongst many students living in Southern California.
While working this event, I informed others about business practices that will not only generate business for Bamboo skateboards, but healthier consumer decisions on what products leave less of an impact on future generations. Overall, I would say that this was a great success for Bamboo Skateboards and other products/services that promote sustainability!
JEB
Tags: #Bambooskateboards, action sports, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, eco, eco-friendly, events, facebook, fun, green, Hookit, intern, interns, internship, jeb, longboarding, longboards, marketing, pr, public relations, sales, San Diego, sdsu, sdsu greenfest, sk8, skate, skateboard, skateboarding, skateboards, sustainability
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Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Just wanted to say huge shout out to my friends that are on tour!
The band is called Minor birds and they are on a 2-3 month tour with another great artist named Kat Jones. Thanks to Mark in the marketing and sales department, they are riding new Bamboo Skateboards in somewhere around 30 states of the United States of good ‘ol America! After the bands tour had a stop in the San Diego area, Bamboo skateboards had the pleasure of hosting them to a few hours at the warehouse, showing them what it’s like to run a great skateboard company while they showed us what it’s like to run some great instruments! Please follow them on their journey across the great states, and make sure to support their valiant effort to support Bamboo skateboards and methods of sustainability through great music and art in any way that you can!
Thanks so much Joel, Chelsea, and Kat Jones for making the stop to see an old friend. Love you guys and your wonderful musical capabilities!!
Keep reppin the BOO and make us proud out there!
Jeb
Tags: @minor_birds, #Bambooskateboards, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, eco-friendly, events, facebook, green movement, Hookit, intern, Kat jones, longboarding, longboards, marketing, public relations, San Diego, skate, skateboard, skateboarding, skateboards, sustainability, twitter
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Friday, March 15th, 2013
While it seems it’s been a lifetime, this internship has only been around 9 weeks since the commencement. What is most important for me is to understand I am past the halfway threshold. As we are coming towards the end of the internship, time will begin to slip through my hands and it will all be over before I know it. After taking the midterm, it seems as though all other work seems much simpler. It was not material that I have reviewed often, but it was very important information for anyone looking to understand and advance as a business owner.
Equidistant through the internship marks a good point to begin a new approach. From this point onward, I am dedicated to learn as much as possible from this internship using every aspect of running a action sports business. By asking many questions from all angles, this company will become more and more transparent in how it functions and operates. It is important to keep a focus on exactly what is expected from my position as an intern, but inquiring about other facets of the company can do nothing more than benefit myself, and ultimately the company in a healthier way.
I welcome the second half of this internship with open arms, and cannot wait for the opportunity to show what I have learned thus far about how to make a business thrive in such a saturated and difficult market. By using a very fine tuned set of tools, there is a way to compete with the ever evolving market of progressive brands out there. It is merely figuring out what tool is appropriate for the job at hand. This is my opportunity to show that my sets of tools are ready to be used! ]
Jeb
Tags: action sports, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, events, facebook, instgram, intern, interns, internship, marketing, oceanside, pinterest, public relations, sales, San Diego, sk8, skate, skateboard, skateboarding, skateboards, sustainability, twitter
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Friday, March 8th, 2013
Have you even been stuck on rocky embankment, and the only way to get to safety was to climb through thorn bushes? Have you even been caught unexpectedly in a snowstorm without a jacket and had to walk 2 miles to warmth? There are times in life that you just have to sack up and provide results.
For me, this week’s schedule felt like one of those moments. Having only a very limited number of hours in a day makes it difficult to find even time to sleep. While I used to plan out my days in hours, planning now comes in durations of minutes and seconds. Time management is possibly the most important thing that this internship has taught me. By sacking up and waking up every weekday at 5am and moving nonstop until approximately around 11pm.
At times similar to that of being caught in a snowstorm or stranded on a ledge embankment, autopilot takes over and you do what is only absolutely necessary at the time. While this is a skill I have recently acquired, it is one that should have been practiced many times before. One can say that my situation is much like being stuck on a ledge outcropping without a rope or in a snowstorm without a jacket. The morale of the story is to do whatever it takes to get through the situation and make sure to be better prepared next time.
Tags: #Bambooskateboards, action sports, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, contest, eco-friendly, events, facebook, green, Hookit, intern, interns, internship, marketing, midterm, San Diego, sk8, skate, skateboarding, skateboards, sustainability, twitter
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
Alright, here we are at week 10 and for some reason I am still churning my wheels just to keep up. I knew that this internship would be challenging, but I surely did not think it would be like this. Every little shortcoming is consistently addressed and it can start to feel a bit frustrating. But, I know that this experience will make me a much more efficient and detail-oriented professional as I continue to grow.
In my last blog I left off talking about how we were prepping for the Cardiff Surf Classic. Well we made it down there first thing in the morning, we got all set up and it was into the flow from there. We had a tarp wave shacking little groms from all over, we had a skate obstacle course with a drop in ramp and a sweet little lounge for attendees to relax and enjoy the cool breeze by the beach. As soon as that tarp wave got all set up, it was a non-stop ride all day. Kids just couldn’t get enough. Even the panda had to get in on the action. We also helped out with a board swap, which allowed attendees to bring their boards, and either try to straight swap them for another board, or sell them to any interested buyers.
Near the end of the event we hosted a raffle, which stoked out families with some fresh new gear, including shirts, grip tape, stickers and a deck. Overall, the event was a great success. Everyone was pumped just to be a part of such a forward thinking movement. My prediction is that the Cardiff Surf Classic will continue to grow and inspire the minds of people all over San Diego.
Just last Friday we were shooting a video for a fundraiser that we will be hosting. It was a really cool day, everyone had their interviews, some of the team riders were skating around the warehouse, and of course boo was causing a little mischief on scene. We can’t wait to see how this video turns out. So far it is looking pretty sick if I must say so myself.
Talk to you soon!
Tags: action sports, bamboo, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, Cardiff, challenge, classic, contest, facebook, footage, fun, fundraiser, High Ollie Contest, internship, interview, kickstarter, raffle, skate, skateboarding, Surf, tarp, video
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Thursday, October 25th, 2012
Hello world! It seems like every week is so packed with stuff to do it is insane. We just finished up our Midterm and I think we are all super stoked on how we did. It was a lot of prep work, but it all paid off. Last week we put in a bunch of hours trying to work as a team and come to consensus on our answers. Of course, we strayed a bit off track the first try, but we were able to stay focused and eventually came to consensus with our methods and our answers. I feel like this Midterm was set up really cool. It really helps you understand the financial and numbers side of the business. I’ve taken a couple accounting classes before, but they had little translation to this project. I like how there were two different factories with two different sets of variables that we had to calculate and compare. I felt like I was making real life business decisions and forecasts.
Just yesterday Mark, Thane and I went down to San Diego’s CW 6 for their San Diego Living segment. We joined a couple of other companies who will be attending the Cardiff Surf Classic this Saturday. Before we went on I asked the group if I could put on the Panda suit and get in their shot, and they were all about it! I was super stoked because I got to give the reporter a big panda hug. Then we did our segment, and Mark killed it. He pitched all of the cool stuff we have going on with iRide, Eqo Optics, the trophies and everything. Then, I asked the producer if we could get the Panda in the studio, and they were all about it! The woman reporter couldn’t stop laughing when as she posed like she was having a serious interview. It was great. Overall, the event was a tremendous success.
Now, we are getting all set up for our event at the Cardiff Surf Classic this Saturday. We have our kicker ramp all spray painted up, we have our obstacle course planned out, and Sean is finishing up spray painting the tarp wave that we are bringing down. It has been quite an eventful week and I look forward to the event this weekend!
Tags: action sports, bamboo, Bamboo Buddy, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, Cardiff Surf Classic, eco-friendly, fun, halloween, living, malakye, marketing, midterm, news, public relations, pumpkins, race, sales, San Diego, showbiz, skate, skateboard, Surf, tarp
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Friday, March 2nd, 2012
WHOOOOOA….WERE HALFWAY THERE!!!…….(Sing it with me) WooooooOOHH…..LIVIN ON A PRAYER!!!
All I can say about this week is that it has been BANANAS! ( Is it bad that I hear Gwen Stefani in my head every time I spell that word?) We have all been in study mode getting ready to take the midterm which I must say was brutal!
Just a side note for the interns after us….STUDY STUDY STUDY and help each other out as much as you can! It taught me a lot cash flow statements, shipping, revenue and all things accounting. While I’ll be the first one to admit that I am sorta of a information junkie (or nerd whichever you prefer) who wants to learn everything, I’m glad I was introduced to it all and glad the midterm is OVER!! Whew!
I got to spend a week at home in San Diego with my mom and family which was pretty awesome and I totally needed a break from the cold weather in Illinois. I, also, got the chance to stop by the BambooSK8 office in Oceanside and meet my Oside fam! Jessi ( who btw is the internet queen of the world and freaking hilarious) and Jamie (who is equally as funny and has been a huge help to me ) were there hanging out in the intern cave/dungeon/ coldest place on earth. It was really cool to get a chance to meet them outside of Skype calls. P.S. Geoff C is one of the busiest people ever and he has media gadgets galore. He keeps saying hes going to make a sweet “Rambo Media BELT” to accommodate for his “iArensal.” I was expecting to see if when I got there but sadly, there was no belt and I think I cried a little. 
While I am on the topic, can I just say that ALISSA,GAVIN, GABE,DAVID, MICHELLE, JESSI and JAMIE are on top of their game! I am proud to be apart of a team that is so well rounded, creative and determined. Everyone brings something different to the table and I appreciate all of you! Keep up the good work guys!!
So whats next? Well, Ive been doing a ton of PR work…talking to event coordinators, booking bands for events, creating events for BambooSK8 and Bamboo Buddy to attend and getting our name into as many publications as I can. I must say I DIG it! I love everything about what I am doing right now! I’m looking to continue doing public relations within the action sports industry. (Wink Wink)
I am pretty stoked about what I have learned so far in this internship and how much it applies to every aspect of life. We are currently working out the details of hosting a fundraiser event that will be held during Earth Week! There’s talk of a Panda Suit….at some point during the night….I will probably be in it!!! LOL
Also, I will be attending my first event for BambooSK8 in Milwaukee at the end of March! Alissa and I will be ‘boo swaggin” it out at the Ride the Beat tour hosted by Bam Margera! If your in the area, we’d love to meet you!
Now that I’m back in cold Midwest, I guess I’ll bundle up…..IN MY ONEZIE PAJAMAS!!
or just hangout in the dryer and watch some tv
Catcha later,
T
Tags: action sports, bamboo, bamboo skateboards, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, eco-friendly, geoff c, geoff koboldt, green, intern, longboards, malakye, public relations, skateboards
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Hello Hello!!
It is week 4 of this internship and it is flying by. There have been a lot of things to do but it’s totally worth it! I can’t get over how much I have learned so far! I’m still pretty stoked about being an intern! Over the past couple of weeks, I have been doing a lot of PR work for BambooSK8! We are given goals or commitments to reach per week and let me tell ya, it’s an eye opener! I’m learning to manage my time better and that “the devil is in the details.” Yet in still, it’s awesome! I love that I get to spread the word about these products to everyone I see, call and email. Lately, I’ve been contacting different festivals, eco events and magazines that BambooSK8 can be a part of. Time to represent!!
Oh! how could I forget the Greenwashed Music Ritual? Curious huh? Well…
The Green Washed Ritual II digital music compilation features 10 amazing artists from around the world who have kindly donated one song each to promote sustainability. For every purchase on the BambooSK8 website, you will receive via email an access code for all 10 songs upon completion of the shopping cart purchase. As a bonus, you will also get the 20 songs from the first GWR compilation. Pretty stellar, right?!?! I mean, who doesn’t like music?
Show some love for these awesome bands by letting your friends know who you are listening to and purchase the bands music!!
With everything going on, I did steal some time to skate a bit….
to do some luging? 
and sing “With or Without You” by U2 to a lady at work….note the pen microphone! LOL
She was diggin it!!!
I think overall all of us interns are developing strategies to meet our goals and represent for BambooSK8 in the way should! And we will!! It’ll be really cool to see what the next couple of weeks will bring and what I will learn from this company, my mentors and from the other interns! I’m expecting the best in every situation.
By the way, you want to do your good deed for the day?
“Like” us on FB: www.facebook.com/BambooSk8
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/BambooSK8
Check out the Greenwashed music Ritual: www.bamboosk8.com/misc/music.php
And last but certainly not least, buy a bamboo board! Save a tree. Skate green!
Thanks in Advance!!
~T
Tags: action sports, bamboo, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, eco-friendly, facebook, greenwashed music ritual, Illinois, intern, internship, longboarding, malakye, sk8, skateboarding, sole technology, U2, volcom
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011
First step will be to set up an appointment with Mark Olson for an interview. molson@bamboosk8.com
Next, you will need to sign a NDA (non-disclosure). We simply don’t share anything on the internship until after a NDA is signed as we need to protect our valuable internship documents. At the interview is where we are able to show you the inner workings of the internship in full detail. For now, you can read more about the internship through the intern blogs to gauge what they are experiencing.
Some of the basics… The internship is based on 400 points. These 400 points are made up of a midterm, final, 3 part higher level MPS system, communication with the team, weekly skype calls, 1 on 1 with mentor, blogs, communication with me, as well as fulfilling the weekly duties we require such as contacting the skateboard kids through one of our social networks at www.hookit.com We provide a lot of structure in the beginning – there is a syllabus with details of what is due each week. Each of the interns has a folder on our server where you keep all your documents and each class has its own folder broken down weekly with 16 weeks of material. We also have an intern bible, which gives a lot of information on past things we’ve done, resources for finding things, etc. On the flipside of all of this structure, is a significant amount of autonomy – it’s up to you to drive the results and find solutions to the problems we face. 50 points of the 400 is based on your ability to get the results, which leads to sales.
We provide a few key content areas that we like to focus on: sales, marketing and PR but leadership is a major focus throughout each. It’s best to align your strengths first, but we always strive to cross-train with other content areas to broaden you. Also, each month we rotate who your mentor will be, so you get use to different leadership styles.
The last month is devoted to interviewing skills and resume building. The entire internship is focused on networking!
We start the 1st week of May, for internship class 10.
Tags: bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, interviewing, leadership, marketing, nda, networking, pr, results, resume, sales, skills, strengths
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011
March 14, 2011
Dear Fellow Ambitious Bamboo-Loving Interns,
Welcome to the world of Action Sports and Bamboo! If you are reading this it means you have decided to join a great team and an awesome opportunity for your future career. Nothing can be more important these days then getting a step ahead, congrats to you for taking that step!
I guess I should start out by introducing myself. My name is Kelly Loft; I was part of the Second Class of Interns. After my graduation from the program (which you will all do J), I then went on to be hired on as Project Lead to help run the Third Class Program. After my fantastic time with BambooSK8 and Bamboo Buddy, I took a year off to finish school. I then received another internship at Sole Technology, just a little place you might have heard of. I enjoyed my time there and then moved back up to LA where I now do Media Planning for Infiniti Automotive. You can say I have been involved in a lot!
Okay, so I am sure you are wondering why I am writing this. Why do you care about me or my work history? The answer would be is, I have been in your shoes asking the same questions, wondering the same thing about the program and it’s potential. I wanted to reach out to you to shed some light on questions you may have been asking. Most importantly, how does this internship stack up to the others?
First and foremost you are lucky to work with some of the most amazing people in the industry. Learn all you can from them! This internship is special because you get hands on, everyday experience with people who know the industry well. My time at Sole Tech, although fun and exciting, was never a hands on experience like BambooSK8. Of course at Sole I saw the people that were the big decision makers of the company, but never had a chance to hear their side, their story and most of all work directly under and for them. By being in such a close proximity to the Wyatt, Geoff and Mark gives you great advantage. Secondly, take time to get as involved in you can. Try to touch at least one part of a project every day. When you’re working for a bigger well known company you do not get to do the sort of tasks that you do at Bamboo. I was a spreadsheet master at Sole Tech! I am sure that you will be spending some time working on those sorts of remedial tasks at Bamboo, but I mean that was my job at Sole, ALL DAY! At Bamboo I was doing the busy office work but, I was also planning ASR, going to trade shows, creating client relationships and becoming a solid brand ambassador. I learned much more with my time at Bamboo and so will you.
I was in your shoes, sometimes wondering if I was making the right decision by investing my time with the internship you have taken on. Now sitting here I can tell you, it was worth it. I made great lifelong friends, participated hands on with people who know how the industry works and was able to take many things away with me that have landed me in the job I am today. Be proud and don’t give up! Please feel free to reach out with any questions to me that you have! My door is always open for fellow Bamboo lovers. Have an awesome time!
Thank you,
Kelly Loft
Tags: action sports, bamboo, bamboobuddy, bamboosk8, career, intern, internship, kelly loft, media planning, sole technology
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