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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The opinions shared by guests are based on their personal experiences and perspectives. Timestamps & Chapters (0:17) – Introduction & Welcome (1:38) – Mark's Entrepreneurial Roots (3:03) – How Vibe Kayaks Was Born (4:07) – Running Multiple Companies (5:58) – Going International: U.S. to Canada & Beyond (8:01) – Passion vs. Systems & Processes (9:38) – The Reality of Growth & Scaling (11:18) – Finance Systems & When to Build Them (12:32) – Advice for Young Founders: Building a Real Brand (15:20) – Rapid Fire Round (17:40) – Closing Thoughts In today’s episode of Built to Last , we sit down with Marc Pelland, Founder of Vibe Kayaks — the company that disrupted the fishing kayak market by building high-quality, affordable kayaks under $1,000. Hosted by Siddhartha Havelia, Co-founder of Mercurius Advisory Services Ltd., Built to Last explores the journeys of entrepreneurs who’ve built enduring businesses, navigated difficult decisions, and scaled through real-world challenges. Marc shares how he identified a gap in the market, built a globally recognized brand without outside investors, and focused on sustainable growth instead of hype-driven scaling. In this episode, we discuss: • How Vibe Kayaks started • The realities of scaling a product business • Expanding from the U.S. into Canada and international markets • Why systems matter more than motivation • Building a long-term brand instead of chasing trends • Key lessons for young founders and entrepreneurs If you want practical insights on building a business that lasts, this episode delivers real-world lessons from a founder who’s done it firsthand. Subscribe to Built to Last for more conversations with founders, operators, and business leaders. Follow Marc Pelland Here: Instagram: @vibekayaks https://rb.gy/6sqwsb LinkedIn: Marc Pelland https://shorturl.at/WD5J0 Follow Siddhartha Havelia: Instagram: @s_havelia https://shorturl.at/empp0 Facebook: https://shorturl.at/waibv LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/aa6GM Visit Our Website: https://maspartner.com #BuiltToLastPodcast #EntrepreneurshipPodcast #StartupPodcast #BusinessPodcast #FounderJourney #BootstrappedBusiness #StartupFounder #BusinessLessons #BusinessGrowth #FounderStories #EntrepreneurLife #Podcast
Unknown Host hosts Built to Last, a general show with 1 episodes published.
About This Episode Marc Pelland, Founder of Vibe Kayaks “Welcome to Built to Last, the business podcast by Siddhartha Havelia ( Co-founder of Mercurius Advisory Services Ltd.) where we dive deep into the minds of entrepr
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