Go offline with the Player FM app!
Episode 13: Kitsbow puts ownership in employee hands
Manage episode 324033290 series 3004417
If you regularly ride knobby tires, you likely know the name Kitsbow. It has become synonymous with premium mountain bike clothing, and for good reason: Kitsbow's clothes offer plenty of function, but they are often so beautiful they border on show pieces.
David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow, knows the brand is known for premium products. But he also wants us all to know why: Kitsbow's clothing is made by hand, when you order it, by employees that own the company.
Kitsbow is indeed employee-owned, with each employee getting a stake in the business. It's unique within the bicycle industry, and while Kitsbow is still in the process of learning the employee-owned business model, it's clear that it comes with distinct advantages.
Billstrom chats with Slow Guy on the Fast Ride host Dan Cavallari about the business model as well as Kitsbow's approach to creating its clothing — and the environmental responsibilities that come with it.
Theme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik
Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories.
Dawn Patrol MTB
The Practical Still
Mental Healthlete
Theme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik
42 episodes
Manage episode 324033290 series 3004417
If you regularly ride knobby tires, you likely know the name Kitsbow. It has become synonymous with premium mountain bike clothing, and for good reason: Kitsbow's clothes offer plenty of function, but they are often so beautiful they border on show pieces.
David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow, knows the brand is known for premium products. But he also wants us all to know why: Kitsbow's clothing is made by hand, when you order it, by employees that own the company.
Kitsbow is indeed employee-owned, with each employee getting a stake in the business. It's unique within the bicycle industry, and while Kitsbow is still in the process of learning the employee-owned business model, it's clear that it comes with distinct advantages.
Billstrom chats with Slow Guy on the Fast Ride host Dan Cavallari about the business model as well as Kitsbow's approach to creating its clothing — and the environmental responsibilities that come with it.
Theme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik
Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories.
Dawn Patrol MTB
The Practical Still
Mental Healthlete
Theme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik
42 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.