Cooltown is an American West Coast DJ, Producer & Artist known for his love of video games, the color yellow & progressive funky beats. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he has become a staple in the Pacific Northwest nightlife scene. Signed records on Plasmapool, G-Mafia, Glitchworld & more. Born in LA and raised in Portland, Cooltown began playing flute, guitar, and drums at a young age. He quickly developed a passion for Techno, Electronica & Trance and began raving & sp ...
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Inside the Outdoors explores the most pressing questions in the outdoor and bicycle industries with experts from across the US. Hosts Kelly Davis (Outdoor Industry Association, OIA) and Patrick Hogan (PeopleForBikes, PFB) provide insights to support companies in the outdoor recreation related industries to grow their businesses.
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Are you a small business entrepreneur confronting obstacles based on your race or the size of your business? Dermatologist Dr. Milton D. Moore, founder & CEO of Moore Unique Skin Care, shares how he perseveres through struggles with systemic racism, inequity, and bias in the business world. His journey is more than skin deep -- it's Black Skin Deep.
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Welcome Cooltown Citizens and Happy Sunday! You are listening to PFB Radio, Number 208! On this weeks episode, I feature new music from Gai Barone, Soul Of Zoo, A new Cooltown original and many others! My 🔑 Cooltown Key To The City 🔑 this week, goes out to Mayro with their beautiful remix of JFR, Morning Feelings! In Team Yellow News, this next wee…
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Happy Sunday Citizens and welcome back to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio number 207! On this weeks episode, I start things off slow with a couple of new downtempo records then move straight into my 🔑 Key To The City 🔑 for this week, a beautiful remix of U2's Ordinary Love by Soulmac & Grance! We party the rest of the episode with music from El…
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Tracklist:1. Jerro - Fever (feat. Running Touch)2. Liva (IL) - Its Boomdrum3. Birdy And Rhodes - Let It All Go (Alejo Fochi Remix)4. AVÖ, Guapo, Cheb Rayan – Dana Dana (Ft. Rima)5. Dowden & Andreas Bühler - Nixie🔑 6. Nino Tores, Tal Tobi - Strange (Original Mix) 🔑7. Seth Schwarz, Lydgen, ARTEMIDES - Who we are (Gabriel Ananda Remix)8. Space Motion …
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Listen Here --> djcooltown.com/podcastHappy Sunday Citizens of Cooltown & Happy Father's Day!!! On this weeks episode of PFB Radio I feature new music from Nox Vahn, Arqade, Initial Eyes and many others! My Cooltown 🔑 Key To The City, goes out to Iman Hanzo with his remix of Hanz Zimmer's Quiet Storms as featured in the cinematic masterpiece Dune. …
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PFB Radio #204 (Cooltown Live @ Trap.Wave Portland 5.31.24)
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PFB Radio #204 (Cooltown Live @ Trap/Wave Portland 5.31.24)Welcome Citizens! Incredible thank you for all you turning up this last Friday! We had a blast and I got to spin a debut Trap set live which was awesome. It's a genre I hold close to my heart and seeing all you dancing out there has inspired me even further. With that, here is my live set u…
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The Final Episode: Participation and Positivity with Jose Maldonado
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For the final bonus episode Kelly and Tobie interview Jose Maldonado, the Chief Marketing Officer at PeopleForBikes. They discuss the most recent participation data on the outdoors and cycling. What do these numbers mean for suppliers and retailers, and what opportunities are there for the future?By People for Bikes and the Outdoor Industry Association
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Happy Sunday Citizens of Cooltown and welcome back to PFB Radio, Number 203! On this weeks episode, I feature new music from Alex O'Rion, BT, Shingo Nakamura and many others! My Cooltown Key To The City this week, goes out to Hicky & Kalo's Beyond Spacetime. In Team Yellow news we've got an exciting annoucement so stay tuned on socials for more inf…
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Glimmers of Hope with Circana’s Matthew Tucker
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Join Kelly and Tobie for the penultimate bonus episode of Inside the Outdoors, where they chat with Matthew Tucker, Director of Client Development in Sports Equipment at Circana, the premier source for retail and participation data in the outdoor industry. We’ll chat through the early indicators of positive changes unfolding in 2024 and explore the…
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PFB Radio #202 (Cooltown Live w/ BYNX 5.3.24)
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What's good Citizens! Welcome back to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio number 202, Cooltown Live w/ BYNX in Portland at our home base Opaline. All of us at Team Yellow & Vivid Presents had such a blast hosting and Patrick is truly an awesome person and DJ. Thank you to all you Citizens for dancing with us and enjoy another episode of PFB Radio!P…
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PFB Radio #201 (Cooltown Live @ Hard Dance Portland 4.26.24)
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Tracklist:1. Project One - Life Beyond Earth (Eternate Edit)2. ATHYN, Garonzos, Medusa - One In A Million3. Subshock & Evangelos - Deus Ex Makina4. Markus Schulz - Destiny (Hardfunction Remix)5. More & More (Hixxy's VIP Extended Remix)6. Craig Connelly & HALIENE - Other Side of the World (Hixxy Extended Remix)7. Darren Styles - Save Me 2022 (DS VIP…
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Kelly and Tobie continue their conversation with Ryan Birkicht, Director of Communications at PeopleForBikes. They delve deeper into how the Outdoor Industry Association and PeopleForBikes are evolving as trade associations, making it easier for their members, non-members and bike-curious parties to access and utilize data to grow their business. S…
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Anjunabeats Worldwide Tour 11 (Cooltown Live Set @ Opaline, Portland)
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Tracklist:1. Still Corners - The Trip (Mass Digital Remix)2. Michel Cleis feat. Totó La Momposina - La Mezcla (Shai T Remix)3. Cooltown & Surge Kush - Lockbox (Cooltown Deep Vocal Edit)4. LAR, Nu-La - Erase (Extended Mix)5. Elliot Moriarty - By My Side6. Dougall Sorcha & Cooltown - New Worlds7. Nils Hoffman - Higher Power8. Pierre Locher - Cannibal…
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The Bicycle Leadership Conference '24 with Ryan Birkicht
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For the next two episodes we are joined by Ryan Birkicht, Director of Communications at PeopleForBikes. In this episode we'll be talking about the Bicycle Leadership Conference, recently held by PeopleForBikes in Tucson, Arizona. We'll chat through some of the behind the scenes action that goes into planning a conference, the value these gatherings…
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200 Episodes Citizens. I started this journey years back at a time in my life when I had lost everything. Music was all I had and it has never left, gave me purpose and made this life of mine worth living. I'd like to dedicate this episode to all you Cooltown Citizens for your consistant belief, shares passion and for never giving up on me. I'll co…
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All Things E-Bike with Dr. Ash Lovell, Part Two
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In this special bonus episode, Kelly and special guest host Tobie DePauw will be joined by Dr. Ash Lovell, Electric Bicycle Policy & Campaign Director for PeopleForBikes, to delve into the leading perspective on e-bike policy. Tune in to discover how PeopleForBikes is spearheading efforts in policy, education, and safety nationwide. Learn about the…
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All Things E-Bike with Dr. Ash Lovell, Part One
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In this special bonus episode, Kelly and special guest host Tobie DePauw will be joined by Dr. Ash Lovell, Electric Bicycle Policy & Campaign Director for PeopleForBikes, to delve into the leading perspective on e-bike policy. Tune in to discover how PeopleForBikes is spearheading efforts in policy, education, and safety nationwide. Learn about the…
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PFB Radio #199 (It's A TRAP! Vol. 5)
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Boom and we are live! Welcome Cooltown Citizens to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio, Number 199! It's A TRAP! Vol. 5! I know last week was volume four, but I has so much music saved up we are rolling straight into volume five. This one is extremely vocal, hard and wonky with new music from AHEE, Lookas, Levity and many others! My 🔑 Cooltown Key …
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Kelly and Patrick wrap up Season 1 of Inside the Outdoors with a recap of the discussions and guests featured on the series this season.By People for Bikes and the Outdoor Industry Association
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PFB Radio #198 (It's A TRAP! Vol. 4)
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Greetings Citizens of Cooltown and welcome to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio number 178, It's A TRAP! Vol. 4. On this weeks episode, I feature my favorite Trap & Bass Music from the likes of NGHTMRE, BRAINWAVEZ, Paused Pilot and many others! My Cooltown Key To The City, goes out to 🔑13. Dabow - TRAPBELL🔑Tracklist:1. Leaf Leaf - Blazen2. Maddy …
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Kelly and Patrick review recent macroeconomic indicators and relate overall market conditions to expectations for outdoor market recovery. What might a ‘new normal’ look like for the outdoor markets? How could a large participant base support the market in the near future and in the long run? How can consumer research inform our expectations for fu…
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Welcome Citizens and happy Sunday! You are tuned in to PFB Radio, Number 197! On this weeks episode, we go deep with new music from Nils Hoffmann, BLR, Mass Digital and many others! My Cooltown Key To The City, goes out to NILU with Foraar.Cooltown - PFB Radio 197Tracklist:1. Corsini - Golem (Original Mix)2. Movee On - Definition (LAEHY & MOVEE ON)…
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Kelly and Patrick review recent research which measured bicycle industry experts’ market sentiment. How did bicycle industry experts think the overall market and their specific organization fared over the past year? What do they think will happen over the next year? What are the biggest threats and opportunities for the bicycle industry over the ne…
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Kelly and Patrick review recent research related to cross country skiers’ predictions for the upcoming season. How might environmental and macroeconomic conditions affect their expectations for season quality? How might expectations actually influence participation? How can these findings be used to better understand other outdoor recreation activi…
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Sunday again dear citizens and boy do we have an episode for you! New music from BVRNOUT, Graymatter, ATRIP, Duke & Jones and many others! My Cooltown 🔑 To The City, goes out to Maor Livi's remixing my all time favorite song, In My Memory by Tiesto.Free Download: www.djcooltown.com/podcastCooltown - PFB Radio #196Tracklist:1. Marlon Sadler & Sam Su…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss research methods for studying the motivations of outdoor recreation participants, as well as ways to leverage that information into greater participation and sales. How can segmentation studies be crafted to gather this information? What level of detail about an individual’s motivations would be actionable? What lessons ca…
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Happy Sunday Citizens and welcome back to PFB Radio, Number 195! On this weeks episode, I feature some of my favorite Deep & Melodic house from the likes of Wassu, Spencer Brown, Martin Roth and many others! My Cooltown Key To The City, goes out to Hayyoo with Your Love.Cooltown - PFB Radio 195 (Your Love)Tracklist:1. Wassu & Ricardo Angeles - Beyo…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss where to find outdoor recreation participants when they’re not outside. What cross-participation activities are cyclists, runners, campers, and other outdoorspeople engaging in when the weather is too cold for many to be outside? How can our understanding of cross participation help support increased participation and impr…
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Happy Sunday Citizens! You are tuned in to PFB Radio and I'm your host, Cooltown! On this weeks episode I feature new music from Bendel & Mosh, BLR, Slow magic and many others! My Cooltown Key To The City this week, goes out to James Cole & Kevin McKay's remix of Somebody That I Used To Know feat Simon Ellis & Darcey.Cooltown - PFB Radio 194Trackli…
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Expectations for Participation and Sales in 2024
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Kelly and Patrick discuss their expectations for participation levels and market activity in 2024. How will new participants - those who started during COVID - engage with outdoor recreation this year? Will consumer demand for equipment be as cool in 2024 as it was in 2023? How will macro trends in the US economy affect these markets? What does the…
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Happy Sunday Citizens and welcome back to PFB Radio, Number 193! On this weeks episode, I feature new music from David Guetta, Mully & Shvman, Oliver Smith, Traveler, Blue Clair and many others! My Cooltown Key To The City this week, goes out to DYTONE with his remix of Smoke Filled Room.Cooltown - PFB Radio 193Tracklist:1. Ozuna, David Guetta - Vo…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss the importance of retail sales data as a way to measure the health of our outdoor recreation industry, identify market opportunities, and benchmark an organizations growth against the growth of a category. How can retail sales metrics inform our view of the market? Which sales are typically included and excluded in retail …
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PFB Radio #192 (Cooltown Live At Opaline, Portland | New Years Eve 12.31.23)
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Listen Here: soundcloud.com/cooltown/pfb192Happy New Year Citizens and welcome to PFB Radio, Number 192, Cooltown Live at Opaline Portland, New Years Eve 12.31.23! On this weeks episode I feature my Year End mix of 2023 with my favorite records playing them out to ring in 2024! It's been a wild ride of a year. 17 Singles, 11 Parties, 21 Radio episo…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss New Year’s resolutions, focusing on ways that the outdoor industry can capitalize on this time of transition to increase participation in recreation activities. Why are so many people committed to getting into shape at the beginning of the year? What opportunities might exist for the outdoor industry to favorably position …
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PFB Radio #191 (Cooltown Live At Ora Seattle w/ Myon 12.22.23)
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Happy New Year Citizens!!!! You are tuned in to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio number 191 (Cooltown Live at Ora Seattle w/ Myon 12.22.23) On this weeks episode, I am proud to showcase my live set joining Myon on his west coast tour with a stop at Ora Seattle! Known this guy a long time and it was an absolute blast seeing him and all my Seattle…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss where the outdoor recreation market is within the bullwhip effect. There was a surge in demand early in the pandemic that has affected the market for years now. Where are we in the recovery period? How will participation trends affect market stabilization? What can dealers and brands do during a period of low demand?…
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Preparing the next Outdoor Recreation Workforce with Geneviève Marchand and Jennifer DeBoer, Part 2
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Kelly and Patrick continue the conversation with Geneviève Marchand and Jennifer DeBoer from Western Colorado University’s Outdoor Industry MBA program. How can aspiring outdoor leaders set realistic expectations for their careers in the industry? What facets of higher education can best prepare someone for success in the outdoor industry? How impo…
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Listen Here --> soundcloud.com/cooltown/pfb190Happy Sunday Citizens and welcome back to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio number 190!!! On this weeks episode, I feature new deep sounds from the likes of El Mundo & Zazou, Spencer Brown & Luttrell, Double Touch & Wassu and 2 recent release from myself & the hommies Dougall Sorcha and Surge Kush! Bi…
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Preparing the next Outdoor Recreation Workforce with Geneviève Marchand and Jennifer DeBoer, Part 1
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Kelly and Patrick are joined by Geneviève Marchand and Jennifer DeBoer for a discussion about the next generation of leaders in the outdoor recreation world. How can programs like Western Colorado University’s Outdoor Industry MBA help students learn more about the outdoor recreation industry? What are some simple ways to gain an advantage in the l…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss expectations for the 2023 holiday shopping shopping season. How will consumer spending respond to downward market pressures? Could an increased participant base, low unemployment, and other positive economic indicators mean an increase in market activity? How can the industry position outdoor recreation activities as a soc…
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PFB Radio #189 (Cooltown Live at Ora Seattle w/ ATB 11.16.23)
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Greetings again citizens of Cooltown and welcome back to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio, Number 189, Cooltown Live at Ora Seattle w/ ATB!!! On this episode I'm super stoked to release my live set from a few weeks ago sharing the stage with ATB in Seattle! This was by far my favorite gig I've played. Seeing all you citizens showing up for me fi…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss the newly released report from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account of the Bureau of Economic Analysis which measures the contributions to US GDP made by outdoor recreation activities in 2022. What exactly is this report measuring? How do outdoor recreation activities support American jobs, generate federal and state t…
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Shared Micromobility with Kiran Herbert, Part 2
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Kelly and Patrick are joined again by Kiran Herbert, the Content Manager at PeopleForBikes, for the second installment of a 2 part discussion about shared micromobility. How has bikeshare utilization been affected by the electrification of bikes? How can shared micromobility become more equitable? What can be done to increase the use of shared micr…
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Listen & Free Download: www.djcooltown.com/podcastHappy Sunday yet again Citizens of Cooltown and you are tuned in to PFB Radio, Number 188! On this weeks episode I feature new music from Balto, Alex Now, Secret Menu and many others! My 🔑 COOLTOWN KEY TO THE CITY 🔑 goes out to Paolo Ortelli & Max Mylian with their bootleg of Better Off Alone! I had…
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Shared Micromobility with Kiran Herbert, Part 1
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Kelly and Patrick are joined by Kiran Herbert, the Content Manager at PeopleForBikes, for the first installment of a 2 part discussion about shared micromobility. How have bikeshare programs and other micromobility programs evolved to meet the needs of cities across America? How can the equitable growth of these programs be achieved? What are the g…
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Kelly and Patrick identify which pandemic-era trends have proven to be sticky, and which have not stuck around. How many Americans are still spending time outdoors in 2023? How have participants expanded their reach into multiple types of outdoor recreation activities? How has the marketplace adjusted to meet the needs of the 2023 consumer?…
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Another incredible fall week has gone by and that means more new music! You are tuned in to PFB Radio, Number 187! On this weeks episode, I feature fresh tunes from the likes of Lovecraft, Naza, Parasol Stars and many others! My 🔑 COOLTOWN KEY TO THE CITY 🔑 goes out to Pedro Borio with their remix of Something Just Like This by Coldplay! We are fas…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss the current state of the US economy and how current economic conditions might affect the outdoor industry. How might consumer debt be tied to GDP growth? How does the current unemployment rate and recent wage growth affect consumer spending? How does all of this affect the expectation for the 2023 holiday shopping season?…
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Happy Sunday Citizens amd welcome back to your favorite radio show, PFB Radio number 186! On this weeks episode I feature my favorite Deep, Progressive and Melodic tracks with new music from Edu Schwartz, Anton Ishutin, Enzo and many others! This smooth operator is one of my fav's and I'm proud to award him his second Cooltown Key To The City, Mred…
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Kelly and Patrick discuss the future of electric bicycles as Kelly reflects upon her experience at Graniteer, an outdoor lifestyle festival produced by Granite Outdoor Alliance. What opportunities exist for electric bicycle centric events? What can we learn from youth participation in electric bicycling? How can the industry prepare to service and …
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Kelly and Patrick review methods for setting efficient prices for products, features, and attributes. How can brands and dealers bundle products and features at an appropriate price to meet the needs of new and existing customers? Which product features are the most important to consider when creating a product? How can profit maximizing outdoor br…
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