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6Skates Fingerboard PodcastAuthor: 6Skates
Dive into the world of fingerboarding with exclusive Q&A podcast featuring the makers behind the top products we stock at 6Skates. Each episode explores their craft, brand stories, and what makes their creations stand out. Whether you're learning about your favourite gear or discovering new essentials, this podcast keeps you connected to the pulse of the fingerboarding scene. Tune in and shred on! Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Fingerboard AMA: Brands, Shops, Content, Growth & the Future of the Scene | 6Skates Podcast
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Welcome back to the 6Skates Fingerboard Podcast 🎙️In this episode, we’re running a full AMA (Ask Me Anything) using real questions submitted by the fingerboard community. This one goes deep — covering the business side, creative side, and personal side of running a fingerboard shop and brand.No scripts, no filters — just honest answers and real experience.Questions & topics covered include: • What’s the process for getting your brand carried in a shop? • How important is a logo, and should you have a mission before starting? • Can a brand grow without social media content? • How many products should a new brand launch with? Is one product enough? • Should you do it solo or build a team? • What’s the biggest hurdle to fingerboarding industry growth? • How much does networking matter (locally and internationally)? • Favorite and least favorite parts of owning a fingerboard shop • Why we stopped making full-size boards • Why 29mm decks matter (and demand trends) • Tips for starting a content channel before selling products • Where creative inspiration comes from when designing deck graphics • Stress, burnout, and how to manage it while running a businessThis episode is especially useful if you’re: • Thinking about starting a fingerboard brand • Running a shop or planning to • Creating content in the fingerboard space • Curious about where the scene is headed📍 Hosted by 6Skates — Canada’s dedicated fingerboard shop 1936 Danforth ave in Toronto 🛹 Built by the community, for the community
