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Owner & Creative Director at Streaker Sports

Thanks to Lee Hyde for inviting us on to tell our story. What I loved about this conversation was Lee's encouragement to discuss the daily challenges of running a start-up - especially one that has chosen to operate in the ultra-competitive space of licensed sports apparel. Brands typically use these platforms (LinkedIn included) to talk about all of their wins. And while we certainly do discuss our wins, what I hope really resonates - especially with our fellow small businesses - is being able to voice and be transparent about just how hard it is to operate and scale a small business in this industry. Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. It's an absolute grind every single day (weekends included). Cash is always tight. You constantly feel that you are two missteps away from failure. Finding the right people is difficult. But all of that being true, there's no other way that I would rather spend my professional life. It's been an absolute blast and privilege to grow Streaker Sports with my childhood best friend Cory Fahey. As we discuss in the episode, we lived for the backyard sports and team sports we played as kids in central New York - and it's that exact feeling of nostalgia that we've built our business on. I'm so proud of what we've accomplished with Streaker to date - parlaying small, niche licenses into much bigger ones and taking a brand which we have bootstrapped with a tiny team and making a name for ourselves in a pool of VC and private equity-backed companies with 10x our headcount. Much more to come from us!

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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 S2 E3 | Standing Out In A Crowded Space - Pete Lucchesi & Cory Fahey, Streaker Sports Listen now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eYW8ZxAY 🎙️ In Episode 3 of Season 2, we chat to Pete Lucchesi & Cory Fahey - Creative Director & Co-Owners of Streaker Sports. Streaker Sports are a young start-up with some serious USP's, operating in a very crowded space within US-sports apparel supply and manufacture. Dedicated to telling the unique stories of sports culture, with their own unique vintage style, they're starting to find some great traction in a number of US markets. 👂 We hear how the first years have been for Streaker, and how staying true to themselves is a core part of allowing them to stand out from the crowd. 🗣️ We discuss the unique appeal of their vintage collections, as well as their focus on a number of key niche licensing opportunities. 🎧 Hear how the brand have tapped into licensed partnerships with USA Hockey, USA Lacrosse & MLW Wiffle Ball, LLC. We dive deeper into their chase for the licensed IP of Peanuts® Snoopy and what it took to get a response to their long-game approach. Recently the brand have had major success with a vast number of college licenses. We find out how these opportunities come about and what it takes in order to bring their unique style to these iconic educational brands. You won't believe the access Streaker Sports get to the archive vaults! We also discuss one of their more obscure licenses - Zamboni Company and how the brand are hooked by the cultural impact the Zamboni has had on the beloved game of hockey. Their passion runs deep with every license they operate ❤️ Purveyors of Sports Culture is a very apt tagline to this brand. 😍 You'll truly love their story. In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 15% off site-wide Listen to S2 E3 now at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYW8ZxAY #sport #sports #merch #merchandise #podcast #podcastshow #podcastepisode #podcasting #sportspod #sportspodcast #interview #episode #content #audio #retail #licensing #brand #collab #vintage #culture #niche #education #defunct #b2c #b2b #sportslicensing #licensed #hockey #wiffleball #lacrosse #zamboni #peanuts Lee Hyde Matt Hudson

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Lee Hyde

Consultant | Founder & Director - That Sports Consultancy | Founder & Host - That Sports Merch Podcast | Experienced Retail Director, Business Leader & Business Development Consultant (Professional Sports Sector)

9mo

Love this Pete. What you and Cory are building is inspirational. It was a pleasure to share time with you to discuss Streaker Sports and the values you operate by. Sharing the challenges and losses is just as important to recognise as celebrating the big wins. Lets hope there’s plenty more W’s for you guys as you continue your journey.

Thanks so much for giving up time in your crazy schedules to share your story with us, Pete! You and Cory are welcome anytime.

Cory Fahey

Owner at Streaker Sports

9mo

🙌🏻

Emily Blue

Accomplished higher education marketing communications professional dedicated to elevating the Michigan State University brand through strategic licensing opportunities

8mo

Why am I just learning about this podcast!? I just subscribed and so far it's great... plus the hosts' awesome accents don't hurt!

Stephanie Mociun Petulla

Director of Licensing and Visual Identity

9mo

Can’t wait to listen! We love our partnership with Streaker Sports!

SASIKUMAR LOGANATHAN

Apparel Knit/Woven | CEO | Business head | Global Sourcing | Supply chain | Manufacturing | Board of Member BOS Textile and Apparel , Anna university , Chennai

9mo

Love it

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