Tom Hobbs is a former actor turned sustainability entrepreneur. Marrying his passion for surfing and environmental impact to co-create Spooked Kooks, an eco-surf brand utilising recycled consumer plastics to produce quality surfboards. Since launching in 2017, Tom and his co-founder have contributed to removing over 9.3 tonnes of plastic waste from the environment.
In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Tom opens up about his journey from the glitzy world of acting to the gritty realities of construction and entrepreneurship. We cover off why it's important to be nimble and being a jack-of-all-trades isn't necessarily a bad thing; the mental shift from failure to growth; being open to new experiences and opportunities; and pursuing a passion that has a lasting impact.
If you want to learn more about Spooked Kooks and their sustainability processes, you can check them out here - https://www.spookedkooks.com
What is The Anti-Failure Podcast?
Successful CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs are unanimous on one thing - there is no success without failure. Failure is to be embraced as it teaches us much more than success ever can.
The Anti-Failure Podcast shares the stories of Australian small businesses and the people behind them, who have faced and embraced failure in order to succeed. Enduring not only despite failure, but because of it. We will unpack the tools, tactics and traits that helped them to emerge victorious, paving the way for other Aussie small businesses.