Driven By with Sam Coates

My guest this week is Andy Heck. Andy is the Co-owner and President of Alpin Haus, an outdoor recreation powerhouse out of Amsterdam, New York. Alpin Haus has 300 employees and does 100 Million in revenue It is a third-generation private family business that started like many other great American companies with entrepreneurs and a dream. The outdoor recreation space has exploded, and this family business has endured many ups and downs over the last 59 years. This is a great episode that covers: How Generation 2 took things to a whole new level after building off the foundation their Dad started Why 2008 was a bloodbath and the hard lessons they learned that put them in a strong position when the Covid pandemic first started When the rest of the country is struggling with recruiting, why are they thriving, and how do their small-town values drive connection and engagement The deeper meaning behind what they do- why their RV’s, boats, snowmobiles, ski equipment, and more drive experiences and meaning to the families they serve Plus much more Please enjoy this week’s episode with Alpin Haus, President Andy Heck! Links:https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellebruton/2023/02/28/outdoor-recreation-industry-sees-significant-growth-with-changes-in-consumer-behavior-sparked-by-covid-19/?sh=53bedfc01c1b--

Show Notes

My guest this week is Andy Heck. Andy is the Co-owner and President of Alpin Haus, an outdoor recreation powerhouse out of Amsterdam, New York. Alpin Haus has 300 employees and does 100 Million in revenue It is a third-generation private family business that started like many other great American companies with entrepreneurs and a dream. The outdoor recreation space has exploded, and this family business has endured many ups and downs over the last 59 years. This is a great episode that covers:

  • How Generation 2 took things to a whole new level after building off the foundation their Dad started
  • Why 2008 was a bloodbath and the hard lessons they learned that put them in a strong position when the Covid pandemic first started
  • When the rest of the country is struggling with recruiting, why are they thriving, and how do their small-town values drive connection and engagement
  • The deeper meaning behind what they do- why their RV’s, boats, snowmobiles, ski equipment, and more drive experiences and meaning to the families they serve
  • Plus much more

Please enjoy this week’s episode with Alpin Haus, President Andy Heck! Links:https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellebruton/2023/02/28/outdoor-recreation-industry-sees-significant-growth-with-changes-in-consumer-behavior-sparked-by-covid-19/?sh=53bedfc01c1b--

What is Driven By with Sam Coates?

Sharing experiences, insights, and the drivers behind why my guests have built what they have built and how this applies to what drives you.