268: Straight Talk from KUIU Founder Jason Hairston

Jay Scott and Jason Hairston discuss the following topics:  Public Lands, KUIU staff, Toray, Fabrics, Primeflex, DWR's, Affordability, Retail Model Restrictions, Direct to Consumer, transparency, Future products, problem solving, gear testing, issues while in the mountains that create solutions, development team, testing your mind, body and soul, Why Sheep Hunting in Necessary for KUIU to be successful, Homegrown talent, overachieving staff, importance of each and every customer, brand buiding, slow build, competition, no pro staff, outsourcing credibility, word of mouth, KUIU World Tour, cuffs for taller guys, wholesale pricing, quality control standards, the best is yet to come, sewing lines, overseas production, Zinke, conservation, Synthetics vs. Merino Wool, Nuyarn technology, creating lightweight performance, workout gear line, youth line, Invetory levels, Business lessons learned, New color choices, Verde 2.0 and much more. www.JayScottOutdoors.com Instagram @JayScottOutdoors http://gouldsturkeyhunt.com/ http://www.colburnandscottoutfitters.com/ For more on KUIU http://www.kuiu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kuiu_official/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonmhairston/ Sponsors of the JSO Podcast goHUNT.com/Insider Get $50 KUIU gift Card when signing up by using "jayscott" promo code  www.goHunt.com/jayscott http://www.kuiu.com/  http://www.phoneskope.com/ Use "jayscott16" promo code to get 10% off all products  http://outdoorsmans.com/ Use "jayscott" promo code to get 10% off all Outdoorsmans Products