The Bomb Hole Donna Carpenter | The Bomb Hole Episode 172
Oct 25, 2023
Guest Donna Carpenter, Owner and Chair of the Board for Burton, dives into the history of Burton, their biggest challenges, and the importance of creating and supporting the snowboarding culture. She discusses building a family culture within the company, embracing failure and learning from mistakes, breaking barriers in the industry, and the significance of sustainability and giving back. They also touch on the Chill Foundation, masculine and feminine leadership styles, the concept of the four agreements, snowboard setups, and the future of the sport.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Finding a Sense of Place and Belonging
02:21 • 18min
Exciting News from Capital Snowboards and Creating a Snowboarding Family
20:13 • 2min
Building a Family Culture
22:06 • 23min
Growth, Events, and Sponsor Feature
45:01 • 4min
Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes
49:21 • 20min
Breaking Barriers in the Snowboarding Industry
01:09:25 • 9min
Favorite Product: The Sustainable Snowboard
01:18:29 • 30min
Sponsoring and Defining Moments
01:48:49 • 6min
Snowboarding Industry Leading Brand's Influence and Challenges
01:54:51 • 12min
Language Course Finals and Unconventional Approaches
02:07:07 • 2min
The Chill Foundation: Changing Lives through Board Sports
02:09:32 • 23min
Exploring Masculine and Feminine Leadership Styles
02:32:16 • 3min
The Four Agreements and Applying Them to Personal and Business Life
02:34:59 • 20min
Discussion on Pub Beer Crapshoot, Impersonations, and Step On Bindings
02:54:39 • 4min
Snowboard setup and future of the sport
02:58:12 • 5min
Embracing the Concept of Giving Back and Focusing on Strengths
03:03:33 • 3min