We asked experts from a broad range of industries to open up to us about things they know about their industry but that we probably don’t and we’ve shared some of those responses below.

Ruth Burnham | Hand spinner and Hand knitter of custom goods for people, pets, and homes.

I offer handspun, handknit items for people, pets, homes, whatever. Almost no one understands the amount of time/labor involved in hand spinning the yarn that goes into a project. MORE is involved if one starts with a raw fleece and prepares it all the way into yarn. MORE is involved if fiber is dyed. More is involved if different fibers are blended, like say cashmere and wool, or wool and silk. Many things I make are custom designed by me, so there is time and experimentation involved there. Read more>>

Matt Rogers | Founder/Recruiting Coach/Consultant at Significant Coaching & Recruiting

College athletics (specifically college recruiting) is an enigma wrapped in a puzzle for the average person because most of what we know about it is only what we see on TV. There’s over 2000 colleges and universities in the U.S. alone who offer competitive sports programs, but we only see and are aware of maybe 5% of those schools. Everyone wants to drive that shiny Lamborghini, but most people do not realize that the Fords and Chevys and Toyotas are just as great, if not often times better, for their child’s future…academically and athletically. Read more>>

Nick Rowe

I started in the industry at just 16, working at a local restaurant, and over the years, I worked my way up, connecting with chefs who inspired my passion for food. In college, I kept building my experience, spending six years at a local seafood restaurant and fish market owned by Chef Arthur Gonzalez before I was asked to join Chef in Colorado to build a catering business. One random day Chef and I drove around town and found the location for Tribe. The plan was to open an upscale but casual restaurant, and the minute we drove by the location we knew it was perfect and we could see the vision clearly. Read more>>

Raul Pinto

How much skateboarding impacts youth at its core to build confidence and allow kids to find a home where other sports don’t. As well as how much the local skate shop has a community impact on parks and facilities where kids can participate (‘in our case greenblock diy skatepark and free programming and events) Read more>>