Bret Marumoto. World Class Surfboard Shaper & Making His Incredible Dream Come True
I’ve known Bret Marumoto since we were little kids. When most of us were thinking of college, Bret had a vision for taking his passion for making surfboards to the “proving ground” in Hawaii. Twelve days after we graduated high school, he moved to the North Shore of Oahu… and he has never looked back.
For the last thirty years, Bret has been making boards for some of the best surfers in the world; who are also some of his closest friends and peers. Bret tells the story of how he took a passion, became a master craftsman, and has become one of the best in the business.
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His Start
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Connection
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Shaping Success
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Authentic Brand
0:00 – Bret’s remarkable journey is a story of success.
10:03 – Lessons learned from team sports shaped personal interests.
13:53 – Discovering a deep passion for surfing with friends.
20:47 – Middle school experiences led to lifelong friendships.
24:49 – Father encourages son to pursue surfboard shaping.
31:09 – Surfer’s determination leads to board shaping success.
34:29 – Father emphasizes the need for a job and good grades.
39:05 – Dreamed of shaping surfboards and riding waves.
45:27 – Transitioned from retail work to shaping surfboards.
53:02 – Persistence and opportunity led to Bret’s dream job.
1:00:23 – Ventured into business, established his own label.
1:08:05 – Enjoyed shaping and collaborating with various brands.
1:11:56 – Learned from a top airbrusher, developed a unique style.
1:15:08 – Emphasizing authenticity and quality over mass production.
1:23:04 – Expressing gratitude and dedication to pursuing lifelong passions.