Author Topic: Turf Skateboards - Mike York (Read 26121 times)

skatebored · « **Reply #30 on:** October 11, 2007, 07:50:25 AM »

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i see any new company having a real hard time making it right now.
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skate mental, slave.

2 perfect examples of sick companies that should be doing great...but im still skeptical of how well kids will pick up on it. i hope out of all new companies those 2 make it.

Peter Gibbons · « **Reply #31 on:** October 11, 2007, 09:08:39 AM »

Quote from: Asylum on October 10, 2007, 05:41:39 PM

I posted this because kelch is the man, york is the man and i support what they're doing. Thats it, no agenda.

No sweat man. You know this dry interweb world, every other comment seems like a half hearted attempt at a swipe at someone.

remEMBer · « **Reply #32 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:17:13 PM »

I support Turf. The shit is good period.

Young Jeezy · « **Reply #33 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:18:59 PM »

Quote from: skatebored on October 11, 2007, 07:50:25 AM

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Quote from: skatebored on October 10, 2007, 09:24:29 PM
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i see any new company having a real hard time making it right now.
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skate mental, slave.
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2 perfect examples of sick companies that should be doing great...but im still skeptical of how well kids will pick up on it. i hope out of all new companies those 2 make it.

i dont touch anything blackbox

TURF · « **Reply #34 on:** October 11, 2007, 04:37:14 PM »

THANKS FOR THE LOVE AND HATE

Math Professor · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2007, 04:43:58 PM »

Quote from: remEMBer on October 11, 2007, 02:17:13 PM

I support Turf. The shit is good period.

Which deck are you riding? The Some Dude or the Kelch?

It would be sick to gave like a mini EMB guest series... similar to what FTC did awhile back with Kelch, Drake, etc. Hey remEMBer... you going down to be a T Dog on the Embarco wave for the downtown showdown?

Asylum · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2007, 05:45:56 PM »

Quote from: TURF on October 11, 2007, 04:37:14 PM

THANKS FOR THE LOVE AND HATE

Hit us up when the decks come in! I'll try to get our buyer to get a few.

TURF · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2007, 05:52:01 PM »

I ALREADY TALKED TO YOUR BUYER, HE GAVE ME THE BUYER GUY "WELL SEE" THING .
YA TURF IS LURKIN NOW SO FEEL FREE TO SHOW LOVE OR HATE..

"YOUR FAVORITE SKATERS FAVORITE COMPANY"

PS. YA WE HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL CAPS!!!

Bipsmound · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2007, 05:54:58 PM »

Quote from: skatebored on October 11, 2007, 07:50:25 AM

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Quote from: skatebored on October 10, 2007, 09:24:29 PM
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i see any new company having a real hard time making it right now.
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skate mental, slave.
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2 perfect examples of sick companies that should be doing great...but im still skeptical of how well kids will pick up on it. i hope out of all new companies those 2 make it.

Unless there's some veiled sarcasm going on here, you gotta be shittin me. Skate Mental and Slave both have it made. Both those camps are money trees. They could end up like Seek, but they don't have anywhere near the same kinda rough road as hopps or turf or what have you.

TURF · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2007, 05:59:25 PM »

DO YOU WORK AT OUR BANK?

94 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:02:20 PM »

Im feeling turf. Fuck yo couch. Ill try and get some Turf going in the UK.my friends got a shop and I dont wanna see him selling baker there,I wanna the turf.

Bipsmound · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:07:34 PM »

Yes Turf, I work at your bank. And we gotta repo your bicycle.

All I'm sayin is you guys have your work cut out for you... not hating. Something like Slave already has a built in crowd to sell to.

Duffy · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:09:29 PM »

Whatup Yorkatron?

TURF · « **Reply #43 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:17:03 PM »

IM JUST FUCKIN AROUND BIPSMOUND. YOU ARE RIGHT ITS HARD WORK EVEN IF YOU HAVE A MONEY TREE. WE ARE JUST ABOUT HAVIN FUN AND SKATIN , A LOTA PEOPLE SAY THAT BUT...YOU KNOW .
SOME FOLKS SAY THEY DONT HAVE RULES EITHER BUT...YOU KNOW.
FUCK RULES AND BUYERS WHO DONT BUY..THE VIDEO IS COMMIN SOON.

PS. WE HAVE A BUILT IN CROWD TOO...SKATERS

Prison Wallet · « **Reply #44 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:41:28 PM »

As long as they stay away from the chrome foil they'll be alright... Never feeling the Seek graphics but was a fan when they turned Flo M and Alex C. pro... I would have liked to have seen them absorbed into Alien or Habitat but whatever.

Maybe I'm the last to know but who's distributing Turf?

shutupbitch · « **Reply #45 on:** October 11, 2007, 09:36:27 PM »

My company aint blowing but every dime I put into it has returned. If York gets all his money back than it's a success, but I guess that depends on who you're asking.
All I wanted and expected was to send a message, stand my ground, and not take a loss. The shit's pretty fun when I actually have the time to fuck with it.
That said, if York can except not being the biggest company or make the most then he'll be fine and it can be a very positive experience for him. To be honest, I don't really like catering my shit to every stupid trend that comes along with skating, and that's what most companies do in one way or another. I can see York on his own shit too. It's what makes us unique as individuals. When you're doing your own thing you really see who's down for you and who's just moving their lips.

daboss · « **Reply #46 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:22:21 PM »

Quote from: TURF on October 11, 2007, 05:52:01 PM

I ALREADY TALKED TO YOUR BUYER, HE GAVE ME THE BUYER GUY "WELL SEE" THING .
YA TURF IS LURKIN NOW SO FEEL FREE TO SHOW LOVE OR HATE..

"YOUR FAVORITE SKATERS FAVORITE COMPANY"

PS. YA WE HAVE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL CAPS!!!

Well, thats lame. I'm down for ya though. Maybe i'll order some myself .

shutupbitch · « **Reply #47 on:** October 11, 2007, 11:23:30 PM »

When's my guest board coming out York? Don't have me go looking fo yo ass!

Silent Bob. · « **Reply #48 on:** October 12, 2007, 03:38:44 AM »

Good luck to Turf; sounds like a good "real" company

joto · « **Reply #49 on:** October 12, 2007, 03:48:54 AM »

Quote from: TURF on October 11, 2007, 06:17:03 PM

IM JUST FUCKIN AROUND BIPSMOUND. YOU ARE RIGHT ITS HARD WORK EVEN IF YOU HAVE A MONEY TREE. WE ARE JUST ABOUT HAVIN FUN AND SKATIN , A LOTA PEOPLE SAY THAT BUT...YOU KNOW .
SOME FOLKS SAY THEY DONT HAVE RULES EITHER BUT...YOU KNOW.
FUCK RULES AND BUYERS WHO DONT BUY..THE VIDEO IS COMMIN SOON.

PS. WE HAVE A BUILT IN CROWD TOO...SKATERS

I heard you guys are doing another new board co. soon. Is that rumors or the truth?

Jackers · « **Reply #50 on:** October 12, 2007, 03:49:09 AM »

Yeah York when is the Sanchez board coming out? and don't say he's Some Dude.

fahque · « **Reply #51 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:38:35 AM »

already been said but, get SANCHEZ on there.......sanchez kills.. bout time kids recognize.

shutupbitch · « **Reply #52 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:43:03 AM »

I don't skate. I don't deserve a board and there are plenty of dudes out there throwing down all the time, but I know I'd deserve a guest one.

TotallyAwesome · « **Reply #53 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:44:07 AM »

Quote from: shutupbitch on October 11, 2007, 09:36:27 PM

My company aint blowing but every dime I put into it has returned. If York gets all his money back than it's a success, but I guess that depends on who you're asking.
All I wanted and expected was to send a message, stand my ground, and not take a loss. The shit's pretty fun when I actually have the time to fuck with it.
That said, if York can except not being the biggest company or make the most then he'll be fine and it can be a very positive experience for him. To be honest, I don't really like catering my shit to every stupid trend that comes along with skating, and that's what most companies do in one way or another. I can see York on his own shit too. It's what makes us unique as individuals. When you're doing your own thing you really see who's down for you and who's just moving their lips.

I agree with you on all points.

I lost a decent amount of money on my company and still consider it a sucess. I'm proud of what we did (skating-wise, not business-wise) regardless of the outcome.

I hope that York and co. work hard cause that's the only way to get back what you put in.

shutupbitch · « **Reply #54 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:48:45 AM »

that's where I'm slipping. I don't have a guy in my corner that I can trust. A couple investors asked and sometimes I regret turning them away but they weren't what I was looking for.

Silent Bob. · « **Reply #55 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:55:24 AM »

Mate, feel free to ask if you ever need any advice; I'm working at the moment (and have done for quite a few years) going into companies and sorting them out - started out as an (urgh) accountant and went from there to general business advice, project management etc etc (don't get me wrong, I'm not into it but it pays the bills and lets me live how I want after work

Don't get me wrong, I won't always be right and you don't ever have to take my advice at all (and I'll happily do this as a favour, I'm not being mercanery here) - but if I can ever be of any help at all please don't hesitate

TotallyAwesome · « **Reply #56 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:56:20 AM »

Quote from: shutupbitch on October 12, 2007, 07:48:45 AM

that's where I'm slipping. I don't have a guy in my corner that I can trust. A couple investors asked and sometimes I regret turning them away but they weren't what I was looking for.

if you do end up getting backers/investors, make sure you have a written agreement as to what kind of financing they are providing. there's nothing worse than a backseat driver.

Young Jeezy · « **Reply #57 on:** October 12, 2007, 08:02:19 AM »

Quote from: TotallyAwesome on October 12, 2007, 07:44:07 AM

Quote from: shutupbitch on October 11, 2007, 09:36:27 PM
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My company aint blowing but every dime I put into it has returned. If York gets all his money back than it's a success, but I guess that depends on who you're asking.
All I wanted and expected was to send a message, stand my ground, and not take a loss. The shit's pretty fun when I actually have the time to fuck with it.
That said, if York can except not being the biggest company or make the most then he'll be fine and it can be a very positive experience for him. To be honest, I don't really like catering my shit to every stupid trend that comes along with skating, and that's what most companies do in one way or another. I can see York on his own shit too. It's what makes us unique as individuals. When you're doing your own thing you really see who's down for you and who's just moving their lips.
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I agree with you on all points.

I lost a decent amount of money on my company and still consider it a sucess. I'm proud of what we did (skating-wise, not business-wise) regardless of the outcome.

I hope that York and co. work hard cause that's the only way to get back what you put in.

what was your company?

Silent Bob. · « **Reply #58 on:** October 12, 2007, 08:06:33 AM »

There are several ways to get investment into a business. Investors are generally only there for what they can get out of it; the best are ones with business experience who will give advice etc and genuinely help make the business grow, other ones can be like leeches

The key question is "what do they want out of it"

If it is a stake in the company, then control is an issue - you don't want to give too much away. Investors are often only in for a limited time too, so you have to prepare for the time they will want out; if you don't prepare then you might have to sell the co to get the money to buy them back out (bearing in mind the company, and their stake, will have probably gone up in value)

If they are loaning the money, then that is more dodgy as unless you have a proper contract with the length and terms of the loan on it they can effectively pull that loan at any time, leaving you screwed; it's almost always better to go to the bank for investment money and take advantage of any grants going in this scenario as the bank will act less like a loan shark

The background of the investors will say a lot, and as TotallyAwesome says getting written agreements is absolutely key

Keeping proper records will be important if you get an investor on board, not just for taxes but because you are then playing with other peoples' money as well as your own, so your shit needs to be watertight. I've made an easy system that does all this for you incidentally - I've made it for people like plumbers etc etc who want to work for themselves but don't have the office skills - something like that could cut out a lot of the paperwork, which is everyones least favourite part of runnign a business (aside from paying taxes)

crailtap fakie · « **Reply #59 on:** October 12, 2007, 09:11:52 AM »

it's all the same product as the last season?