The most famous skateboarder ever shares the business secrets to
his success!
He’s the man who put skateboarding on the map. He’s the first to
land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He’s also among the
richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that’s especially
youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still
connects with his audience by staying true to who he is.
Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently
runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing
line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1
billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game
franchise in game history. He has secured endorsement deals with
major brands such as Mc Donalds, Intel, T-Mobile and Kohl’s; started
the Boom Boom Huck Jam action sports tour; and achieved worldwide
acclaim from the ESPN X Games.
Filled with Tony’s typical modesty and humor, How Did I Get
Here? tells the amazing story behind Tony Hawk’s unprecedented
success from skateboarder to CEO, and the secrets behind his
lasting appeal. You’ll find out how authenticity has served him
well in all his achievements. You’ll also understand how his story
has shaped many of his fundamental values, including his huge
desire to win and his strong sense of realism.
Get the inside story of Tony Hawk beyond the skateboard as he
answers the question: How Did I Get Here?
his success!
He’s the man who put skateboarding on the map. He’s the first to
land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He’s also among the
richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that’s especially
youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still
connects with his audience by staying true to who he is.
Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently
runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing
line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1
billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game
franchise in game history. He has secured endorsement deals with
major brands such as Mc Donalds, Intel, T-Mobile and Kohl’s; started
the Boom Boom Huck Jam action sports tour; and achieved worldwide
acclaim from the ESPN X Games.
Filled with Tony’s typical modesty and humor, How Did I Get
Here? tells the amazing story behind Tony Hawk’s unprecedented
success from skateboarder to CEO, and the secrets behind his
lasting appeal. You’ll find out how authenticity has served him
well in all his achievements. You’ll also understand how his story
has shaped many of his fundamental values, including his huge
desire to win and his strong sense of realism.
Get the inside story of Tony Hawk beyond the skateboard as he
answers the question: How Did I Get Here?
Cuprins
Preface ixCredits xv
Chapter 1 Toucan Sam Teaches Me a Lesson 1
The day I knew it was time to take control
Chapter 2 Building a Better Birdhouse 9
The birth and near-death of our first business
Chapter 3 Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Hoodie? 21
Risking our homes to make T-shirts and hats
Chapter 4 ‘Is Tony Hawk a Real Person?’ 33
From motion capture to gaming franchise
Chapter 5 What the Hell is a Huck Jam? 45
Innovation and improvisation on a million-dollar ramp
Chapter 6 ‘Extreme’ is a Four-Letter Word 63
‘This is how we do it in our world’
Chapter 7 The Denim Debacle 75
Some business ideas that didn’t quite fly
Chapter 8 Final Cut 83
The key to image control: get your own editing bay
Chapter 9 Hashtag is Not a Death-Metal Band 97
Reaching out through tweets, apps, and satrad
Chapter 10 How to Never Get a Movie Made 113
Hollywood will break your heart, or at least piss you off
Chapter 11 Stinky Diapers in First Class 123
How to balance travel and family: bring ‘em
Chapter 12 Giving Back 153
Family, friends, Regis, and a very smart fifth-grader help me build a charity
Acknowledgments 165
Index 175
Despre autor
TONY HAWK is the most famous and influential skateboarder of all time. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was instrumental in skateboarding’s transformation from fringe pursuit to respected sport. He is the founder, President, and CEO of Tony Hawk, Inc., which he continues to develop and grow. He is also the founder of the Tony Hawk Foundation, which works to create skateparks and empower youth in low-income communities.PAT HAWK is Tony’s older sister; she began working with him in 1995 at Birdhouse Skateboards. In 1997, they created Tony Hawk, Inc. Pat has been Vice President and COO of Tony Hawk, Inc. since then and continues to manage its day-to-day operations. Pat is on the Board of Directors of the Tony Hawk Foundation.
Limba Engleză ● Format PDF ● Pagini 208 ● ISBN 9780470930199 ● Mărime fișier 79.4 MB ● Editura John Wiley & Sons ● Publicat 2010 ● Ediție 1 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 2326325 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM
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