Episode 64: John Merris

Firing Up Outdoor Brands

When it comes to putting smiles on faces, John Merris knows a thing or two about how to do that. Whether sitting around a campfire, kayaking on the lake or even wearing some crazy shorts, he builds a lifestyle brand that brings family and friends together. As CEO of Solo Brands, the company that went public in the fall of 2021, John Merris shares how he became CEO of Solo Stove, what it is like collaborating and acquiring three different brands, and how he is creating good through his products.

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• SoloStove
• Oru Kayak
• Isle Paddleboards
• Chubbies Shorts
• SoloBrands