Built to Last

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The opinions shared by guests are based on their personal experiences and perspectives.Timestamps & Chapters(0:17) – Introduction & Welcome (1:38) – Mark's Entrepreneurial Roots (3:03) – How Vibe Kayaks Was Born (4:07) – Running Multiple Companies (5:58) – Going International: U.S. to Canada & Beyond (8:01) – Passion vs. Systems & Processes (9:38) – The Reality of Growth & Scaling (11:18) – Finance Systems & When to Build Them (12:32) – Advice for Young Founders: Building a Real Brand (15:20) – Rapid Fire Round (17:40) – Closing ThoughtsIn today’s episode of Built to Last, we sit down with Marc Pelland, Founder of Vibe Kayaks — the company that disrupted the fishing kayak market by building high-quality, affordable kayaks under $1,000.Hosted by Siddhartha Havelia, Co-founder of Mercurius Advisory Services Ltd., Built to Last explores the journeys of entrepreneurs who’ve built enduring businesses, navigated difficult decisions, and scaled through real-world challenges.Marc shares how he identified a gap in the market, built a globally recognized brand without outside investors, and focused on sustainable growth instead of hype-driven scaling.In this episode, we discuss:• How Vibe Kayaks started • The realities of scaling a product business • Expanding from the U.S. into Canada and international markets • Why systems matter more than motivation • Building a long-term brand instead of chasing trends • Key lessons for young founders and entrepreneursIf you want practical insights on building a business that lasts, this episode delivers real-world lessons from a founder who’s done it firsthand.Subscribe to Built to Last for more conversations with founders, operators, and business leaders.Follow Marc Pelland Here:Instagram: @vibekayaks https://rb.gy/6sqwsbLinkedIn: Marc Pelland https://shorturl.at/WD5J0Follow Siddhartha Havelia:Instagram: @s_havelia https://shorturl.at/empp0Facebook: ht