The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Jason Levinthal has been a visionary in the ski industry for over 20 years.  He's know for brand building genius, blue-collar work ethic and keeping his finger on the pulse of tomorrow.  He started the revolutionary ski company, Line Skis, out of his parent’s garage and eventually was forced to sell his baby (while still managing it and other brands) to The Jarden Corporation.  Jason’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for timely innovation led him to leave the comfort of his corporate check and start again from scratch with J Skis.  Jason Levinthal, Owner, J Skis Jason Levinthal Show Notes :31:  What is Jason up to these days? 1:19: Typical work week for Jason 3:30:  What group did Jason fit into in High School? 5:26:  Jason talks college 7:17:  The foundation of Line Skis 8:39:  Why the name Line? 11:10:  Did anyone believe in Jason Levinthal in the early days? 12:29:  At Ski Magazine tests Jason is asked why is he there and told to “throw his skis down the stairs.” 13:55:  Sacrificing life for the brand 1