Brian Garofalow - The Systems Skullcandy’s CEO Uses (That Entrepreneurs Don’t)

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In this episode, I sit down with Brian Garofalow, CEO of Skullcandy, to unpack his leadership philosophy, product strategy, and how he's repositioning the brand for explosive growth in a crowded consumer electronics market.We dive into:Brian’s “People, Process, Product” framework for scaling innovationSkullcandy’s four-bucket system for managing product life cycleHow a bold partnership with Bose redefined product perceptionA behind-the-scenes look at how Skullcandy balances hard sales data with cultural insight to find market white spaceBrian’s playbook for international expansion, avoiding opportunity-cost traps, and focusing where it countsWhether you're building a brand, leading a team, or thinking about product strategy at scale—this conversation is packed with insight from someone operating at the highest level of consumer growth. Enjoy!