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Ep 33: Andrew Gibbs-Dabney | More with Less| LIVSN Desig‪n‬

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If you've ever felt like the world has to much stuff then you're not alone. Andrew is the founder of LIVSN Designs and feels the exact same way. Which is why he created a pair of pants that are as comfortable on the trail as they are sitting at a brewery. In his mind, if you're going to make a product that has an environmental impact - you might as well make something that will last and is functional.

In this episode, Andrew shares how his passion for the outdoors and sustainability influences their product design but also influences how they choose to market.

From the Episode:

"Less stuff, better stuff."

"We're trying to market on social media without using cliches and without "losing our soul". We want to remain honest and objective as much as we can."

"We try a variety of value propositions in our marketing in an effort to stay objective in our advertising. I.E "High Quality" rather than "Best""

"We want to build a new product that deserves to exist. Make it worth the environmental impact it leaves behind."

"If your business only relies on social media, you're going to go broke. You need a good product."

Want to support LIVSN? Check out their Kickstarter in February featuring their new EcoTrek pants.

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Follow LIVSN:
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@livsndesigns

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Episode Sponsored By:
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Darby Communications
https://www.darbycommunications.com/
@darbycomm

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Produced by:
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Port Side Productions
@backcountrymarketing
@portsideproductions
@coleheilborn

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Ep 32: John Holdmeier | The Shakedown | UST Gea‪r‬

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John Holdmeier
Brand Manager, UST
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In 2020, Port Side launched the Backcountry Marketing Podcast to answer a question we were wrestling with ourselves: What makes video work actually work?

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What began as a pursuit to make better video content has evolved into a much bigger exploration of how outdoor brands grow, earn attention, and build meaningful relationships with their audiences.

Through more than 200 conversations with some of the brightest minds in outdoor marketing, we've challenged conventional thinking, explored what makes brands distinctive, and uncovered the strategies behind creative work that drives real business results.

Along the way, those conversations have fundamentally shaped how we approach our own work at Port Side, evolving us from a production company into a creative studio helping outdoor brands build relevance through strategy, creativity, and audience-first content.

Today, the Backcountry Marketing Podcast is a guidebook to producing creative work that works. We go behind the scenes with the people shaping the outdoor industry to explore the ideas, strategies, successes, and failures that can help all of us become better marketers.

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