Surf Goggles Chronicles – The Podcast
Concept to market A-Z | Patents | Trademarks | Manufacturing | Sales | eCommerce | Marketing
Do you have the next big idea, but not sure how to launch it? Or do you have a small business and want to take it to the next level? Welcome to the Surf Goggles Chronicles – a bipolar business roller coaster. From concept to market, through horror and success learn how Kurtis and Jon launched Kurtis Eyewear from their garage to 65 countries worldwide. From a prototype of tin foil and rubber bands, learn how these 2 guys navigated patents, trademarks, sourcing, manufacturing, e-commerce and worldwide sales. Plus learn from their interviews with entrepreneurs, business owners, best selling authors and brand creators so you can avoid the horror and achieve success by learning from their adventures.
The Reasons You’ll Love Us
Guest Appearances
Our guests tell all and don't hold back! You will learn from failures and successes covering all a wide range of topics and strategiesReal Business Stories
Our guests tell all and don’t hold back! You will learn from failures and successes covering all a wide range of topics and strategies
Weekly Podcast Episodes
Our Weekly podcast contains the latest and most up to date information for startups or seasoned business looking for an edgeEasyily Stay Informed
Our Weekly podcast contains the latest and most up to date information for startups or seasoned business looking for an edge
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Meet The Hosts

Jon Berezay
Built his first computer in 1994, fell in love with html and programming in his early twenties and in 2001 decided to attend a impacted 8 week web programming and database management certification program in silicon valley which kicked off his professional career. Over the last 15 years Jon has worked professionally in many capacities ranging from eCommerce consultant to eCommerce/project manager for startups to $300+ million companies.

Kurtis Shipcott
Surfer, Inventor, Founder & horrible actor. Kurtis found his way into entrepreneurship scratching his own itch after frying his own eyes while surfing. The Duke Surf Goggles took him from his garage to worldwide sales & distribution in over 65 countries.. From his first prototype of tin foil and rubber bands, through patents, trademarks, sourcing, mold making, manufacturing and distribution, he has proven it’s all possible. He loves to teach based on his failures and successes so others can achieve their goals faster.
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