DiscoverThe Discomfort ZoneEp #74 From Boat Builder to Industry OG: Joe Pulliam on Business, Paddling and Impact
Ep #74 From Boat Builder to Industry OG: Joe Pulliam on Business, Paddling and Impact

Ep #74 From Boat Builder to Industry OG: Joe Pulliam on Business, Paddling and Impact

Update: 2025-07-29
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What happens when a paddling pioneer shares decades of quiet wisdom on business, life, and the river? You lean in and listen.

This week I sit down with Joe Pulliam—whitewater legend, founder of Dagger Kayaks, and one of the most thoughtful minds in the paddlesports world. From building his first boats in the 1960s for friends, to helping shape some of the most respected brands in the industry, Joe's story is rooted in passion, purpose, and humility.

We explore:

🌊 The heart and grit behind building a brand that changed the sport
🛶 What's happening in the paddling industry today
🧠 Lessons from 50+ years on the river and in business
💬 Unexpected turns and timeless wisdom

If you're drawn to paddling metaphors for business and life, and want an inside look at the whitewater world from someone who helped build it—this one's a gem worth your full attention.

Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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Ep #74 From Boat Builder to Industry OG: Joe Pulliam on Business, Paddling and Impact

Ep #74 From Boat Builder to Industry OG: Joe Pulliam on Business, Paddling and Impact

Anna Levesque