Episode 55: Charlie King ( Founder of Hive Skateshop ) - ALL I NEED SKATE PODCAST

In this episode of The Shetler Show, Anthony Shetler and Hive Skate Shop owner, Charlie King, kick it at the New London, Connecticut shop for the podcast. Charlie King works to make Hive Skate Shop a home that can be liveable forever. 

They begin by talking about the shop evolving from another board/brand to hosting a 5-foot mini. Charlie King worked hard to open the shop. They go into how working various jobs teaches a broad skill set, from efficient marketing to building with your own hands. 

Charlie King talks about living for the quality of life and the path he’s taken to follow his passion. Anthony Shetler feels that the relationship between a skater and the shop is paramount. They discuss attending trade shows, including finding more than the local support for shops through networking. Anthony Shetler was first noticed through his local shop’s network by showing shop-made video parts. 

They get into the benefits of supporting your local shop. Charlie and Anthony bond about Deluxe, Spitfire and the mindset that supporting the shop will in turn support you. 

Anthony speaks about his reasoning for supporting the New England AM Contest. Charlie King goes into explaining the relevance of having a skatepark and shop for the skate rats. They delve into discussing the sense of community that comes out of establishing respect within a skate shop and park. 


Host: Anthony Shetler

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Guest: Charlie King

Website:http://www.hiveskateshop.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHiveSkateShop 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hiveskateshop/ 


Shoutouts: 
Charlie’s Dad
Jim Thebeau
Brad at Deluxe
The Gonz
Tommy Guerrero
Austyn Gillette
Kevin Phelps
The entire New England Am Team for the Hive Skate Shop