1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking his skill and popularity in broadcasting the X Games in 1995 and then brought it to video games and making sure his sport stayed authentic. he also took it into a tour and made the best of his sport and fame. 2. Hawk is careful in which product he brands because as quoted in the article he wanted to "make sure the skating aspect is authentic" he wants to keep it how he sees it. he also only does things that are associated with his sport and wants it to stay that way.
1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by broadcasting in the X games in 1995 and creating his own video game " Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" which sold 20 million copies and earned him $6 million. Tony Hawk then launched his own tour and own brand of skateboards, clothes, shoes, video games and action figures
2. Tony Hawk is careful about which product he brands because out of everyone he would know most about skateboarding and he wants to make sure his products live up to the expectation he sees them at. And making his own brand of skateboard, clothes, video games etc were able to be created in his own interest and are very successful
-Alex Kaufman 1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by establishing his own skateboarding company, Birdhouse Projects (which led him to make a lot of money. When, ESPN broadcasted the X Games in 1995, skateboarding gained popularity and Hawk's name became famous. In addition, he worked with Activision in 1996 to develop his own videogame. 2. I know that Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he constantly worked with Activision to ensure that his game would turn out the way he intended it to. Hawk is wise in his financial decisions because the retail prices are approximately $300 million a year in retail sales!
1. tony hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur because he was very determined and would practice his skating up to 6 hours a day. he started his own skateboarding company called birdhouse projects which became successful.
2. tony hawk is careful about which products he brands because when he was in the middle of making his video game, he made sure that the moves that would be featured in the game were realistic. He also brands clothes and shoes, which all of his fans could wear. A lot of his products can be used by both boys and girls which makes them more successful.
Simone Lewis 1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by creating his own company. ESPN had broadcast the X games in 1995 which made him get recognize. 2. Hawk is careful about what he brands because he knows the style of skateboarding. he is all in the whole product thing for skateboards. he should know what to sell
1.Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by he took risk; he attracted people with his skateboarding and invested his money in his business and games. 2.Tony Hawk is careful about whish products he brands because he when he was making his video games he had met with the game developers weekly to make sure that the game is looked realistic.
1) Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop an entrepreneur by having his own skateboarding company, which helped him make money. He then was shown in the X games in 1995 which helped him gain his fame and make skateboarding more popular. 2) Hawk is careful about what he brands because he works consistently to make sure his products come out the way he wants. When it comes to his video games he make sure that the games are realistic when he talks to game developers.
1) Tony Hawk, one of the greatest skateboarders ever, used his skating career to later on become an entrepreneur. He owns the deck board company known as birdhouse, has his own sneaker line along with clothing line & his very famous video game franchise. The breaking point in Hawk's career was when he was showcased in the X Games in 1995 which is a contest for extreme sport athletes in different events and sports that are awarded medals. 2) Like any other successful entrepreneur, Tony Hawk had to and successfully has for most of the time been careful with what he brands himself in for the sake of making a profit. Most of his video games except for the last two have been successful in buys and he has been successful in most of hi video games due to the quality of not only the graphics or story, but the realism in the moves & how they are almost identical to the actual skaters that compete in the real world.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by having his own skateboarding video game. He wanted to make sure "that the skating aspect is authentic. 2) Hawk was careful about which products he brands because he wanted to show people how skateboarding can be in video games, and doing his own tours, by making $6 million a year.
1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur because since he loved the sport so much he decided to sell skateboards. 2. Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he stays on top of his products he sells and makes sure they are what he wants. He wants to keep the skating aspect "authentic."
1.Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop an entrepreneur by doing well in marketing his product in relation to his talent. He himself had been advertised in the 1995 X games, and after taking his talent to a brand name in Birdhouse, he managed to market off of his own skateboarding products, along with his merchandise, he had also managed to promote his own line of video games, making skateboarding, and specifically himself, a well known name in the skateboarding industry. 2).Tony Hawk is careful about the products he endorses or brands because he does not want to lose any fans or reputation for himself or his products. His intention is to remain genuine and authentic to his product and not give the impression of selling out and making cheap or poor products for just a quick buck, but to market quality items.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking something he loved and turning it into profit. His love of skateboarding led him to create a brand name line of skateboards, clothes, shoes, video games and action figures that brings in about $300 million a year in retail sales.
2) You can tell that Hawk is careful about which products he brands because when Activision approached him about creating his own skateboarding video game he met weekly with the game developers. He made sure the skating was realistic and authentic. He won't just put his name on any product, he has to make sure it's a worthwhile product.
1. Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by opening his own skateboarding company, Birdhouse Projects. All of his products including skateboards, clothes and shoes, create about $300 million in retail.
2. Tony Hawk is careful about what products he brands because when he was approached with the idea of making a skateboarding video game by Activision, he wanted to make sure the skating was authentic. He met weekly with the creators to make sure there were no unrealistic moves and helped to fix stunts.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by creating Birdhouse Projects, and starting a skateboarding company.
2) Tony Hawk is careful about what products he brands because he wants the right brands that will sell. He wants whatever will give him the most sales and will make him the most money. In 1998, he was approached with the idea of creating a video game. He wanted to make sure the game was authentic.
1.) Tony Hawk became an entrepreneur by using his sport by founding Birdhouse skate boards which sells skateboard parts and clothing and creating a serious of video games which brings in $300 million in retail, all being marketed through his own skateboarding. 2.) Tony Hawk is careful with what products he brands because each product that he sells that isnt a quality item gives him a bad reputation and lessons the value of his name.
1. Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking risks to bring about new things that have to do with skateboarding such as opening a skateboarding company, making his own skateboarding video game, launching the Boom Boom HuckJam tour, and finally combined his brands which generate about $300 million a yearn retail sales. 2. I know that Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he isn't selling random stuff. Everything stays in the skateboarding family. He's keeping his image all about one thing, making it clear to everyone what he's all about.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by establishing his own skateboarding company and by taking his skill and popularity in broadcasting the X Games in 1995.
2) Tony Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he said he wants to keep the skating aspect authentic.
1) Tony Hawk used his skateboarding talents to revolutionize an industry that would later generate millions of dollars. Since Hawk was the best in the world he was able to gain recognition by activision to create a skateboarding video game. Although his interest at first was not to gain wealth with his talent, he made skateboarding into a massive money making tradition.
2) Hawk clearly had a great interest in revolutionizing his brand of skateboarding. While he worked with activision he wanted the games to "make sure the skating aspect is authentic." He saw an opportunity to start a name brand skateboard that people would buy because of his skills and accomplishments.
1.) Tony Hawk became an entrepreneur early in life because of his skateboarding skills and how he wisely used these skills to his advantage to create his empire while he was at the top and in his prime, which helped him lat on in life to capitalize with his own products like skateboards and video games. 2.) Tony Hawk chooses wisely with his products and investments, he obviously only chooses to create products that are useful or related to skateboarding in some way, because these will serve him best financially if he wants to make a lot of money.
Tony Hawk used his talent to become an entrepreneur in a couple a ways. one way was that he started selling skateboards while he was very known so that people can buy them.
Tony Hawk used his talent to become an entrepreneur in a couple a ways. one way was that he started selling skateboards while he was very known so that people can buy them.
1. Tony Hawk utilized a skill he had and passion into a company for the production of skateboards. He used his television airtime to promote and alow others who supported him to support his products.
2. Hawk intentionally ensures that his products entail only one thing, skateboarding. This allows his customers to find an "authentic" skating experience, as Hawk so desired, not endorsing other items than what he loves, skating. - Matt Treppiedi
1. Tony Hawk used what he was good in to become an entrepreneur. He was able to make his own company and his fame brought him to broadcast the X games in 1995. Hawk received lots of recognition, due to the fact that he was very successful.
2. Tony Hawk is careful with what products he brands because he does not want to lose business or people's interest in his products. He wants his products to fulfill his desire, and believes that they will then fulfill the customer's desire.
1) Tony hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepenuer by using his skills, which piqued the interest of software developer Activision. He also launched the Boom Boom HuckJam tour, thus generating about 300 million dollars a year in reatail sales.
2) I know that Hawk is careful about which prdocuts he brands by making sure that the skating aspect was authentic when Activision approached him with an idea for his own skateboarding video game.This shows how his choices has made a big impact in his life. Planning to work with a video game company in which a lot of kids were interested in was a great idea.
1. Tony Hawk used his sport to become a entrepreneur by using his skill and passion and developing a company for the production of skateboards. He was able to make his company well known by many ads throughout tv and by broadcasting the X- Games in 1995.
2. Tony Hawk strictly focuses on creating only skateboards and skateboard products. He wants to fulfill his desire and his customers as well.
1. Tony Hawk used his popularity and succes in the sport to market his products. Since he was so talented, many people wanted to play his video games, and wear his clothing. With this, he became a great business man by keeping up with expanding his investments and not stopping for a second. 2. HAwk is careful because when someone approached him with the idea for a video game, he waited until he knew it was ready. He wanted to make sure that the skating aspect was authentic. IT is because of this that we know that he is careful about which product he decides to sell.
1)Tony Hawk used the fact that he was famous and looked up to as a hero to his advantage. The fact that he was so well known for skateboarding, made people want to go out and buy his skate products, because in the consumers' if thats what the best skateboarder is using it must be the best.
2)Tony Hawk was careful with his business because he made sure that any product that would have his name on it, would be satisfying and "authentic."
1. Tony Hawk used his sports to develop into an entrepreneur bacause he started his own skatebaord company selling skateboards and broadcasting in the X Games in 1995. 2.He was careful about the products he brands becuase when he was approached by a company for an idea of his own video game he wanted to make sure that the skating aspect was authentic.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by starting a skateboarding company and creating Birdhouse Projects. 2) Hawk is careful about what he brands because he is always working on his products to make sure they come out the way he wants. When it comes to his video games he make sure that the games are realistic when he talks to game developers. Alyssa Raldirez
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking something he loved and turning it into profit. because he loved skateboardinf=g and his name was well know he was able to create a brand name line of skateboards, clothes, shoes, video games and action figures that bring in about $300 mil a year in sales.
2) You can tell that tommy hawlk is careful about which products he brands because when Activision asked to help create a skateboarding video game he met fequently with the game developers. He wanted to make sure the skating was realistic and authentic. He won't just agree to putting his name on any product, he has to make sure it's a promising product and he and his fans (buyers) will appriciate it.
1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking his skill and popularity in broadcasting the X Games in 1995 and then brought it to video games and making sure his sport stayed authentic. he also took it into a tour and made the best of his sport and fame.
ReplyDelete2. Hawk is careful in which product he brands because as quoted in the article he wanted to "make sure the skating aspect is authentic" he wants to keep it how he sees it. he also only does things that are associated with his sport and wants it to stay that way.
1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by broadcasting in the X games in 1995 and creating his own video game " Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" which sold 20 million copies and earned him $6 million. Tony Hawk then launched his own tour and own brand of skateboards, clothes, shoes, video games and action figures
ReplyDelete2. Tony Hawk is careful about which product he brands because out of everyone he would know most about skateboarding and he wants to make sure his products live up to the expectation he sees them at. And making his own brand of skateboard, clothes, video games etc were able to be created in his own interest and are very successful
-Alex Kaufman
ReplyDelete1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by establishing his own skateboarding company, Birdhouse Projects (which led him to make a lot of money. When, ESPN broadcasted the X Games in 1995, skateboarding gained popularity and Hawk's name became famous. In addition, he worked with Activision in 1996 to develop his own videogame.
2. I know that Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he constantly worked with Activision to ensure that his game would turn out the way he intended it to. Hawk is wise in his financial decisions because the retail prices are approximately $300 million a year in retail sales!
1. tony hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur because he was very determined and would practice his skating up to 6 hours a day. he started his own skateboarding company called birdhouse projects which became successful.
ReplyDelete2. tony hawk is careful about which products he brands because when he was in the middle of making his video game, he made sure that the moves that would be featured in the game were realistic. He also brands clothes and shoes, which all of his fans could wear. A lot of his products can be used by both boys and girls which makes them more successful.
Simone Lewis
ReplyDelete1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by creating his own company. ESPN had broadcast the X games in 1995 which made him get recognize.
2. Hawk is careful about what he brands because he knows the style of skateboarding. he is all in the whole product thing for skateboards. he should know what to sell
1.Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by he took risk; he attracted people with his skateboarding and invested his money in his business and games.
ReplyDelete2.Tony Hawk is careful about whish products he brands because he when he was making his video games he had met with the game developers weekly to make sure that the game is looked realistic.
1) Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop an entrepreneur by having his own skateboarding company, which helped him make money. He then was shown in the X games in 1995 which helped him gain his fame and make skateboarding more popular.
ReplyDelete2) Hawk is careful about what he brands because he works consistently to make sure his products come out the way he wants. When it comes to his video games he make sure that the games are realistic when he talks to game developers.
1) Tony Hawk, one of the greatest skateboarders ever, used his skating career to later on become an entrepreneur. He owns the deck board company known as birdhouse, has his own sneaker line along with clothing line & his very famous video game franchise. The breaking point in Hawk's career was when he was showcased in the X Games in 1995 which is a contest for extreme sport athletes in different events and sports that are awarded medals.
ReplyDelete2) Like any other successful entrepreneur, Tony Hawk had to and successfully has for most of the time been careful with what he brands himself in for the sake of making a profit. Most of his video games except for the last two have been successful in buys and he has been successful in most of hi video games due to the quality of not only the graphics or story, but the realism in the moves & how they are almost identical to the actual skaters that compete in the real world.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by having his own skateboarding video game. He wanted to make sure "that the skating aspect is authentic.
ReplyDelete2) Hawk was careful about which products he brands because he wanted to show people how skateboarding can be in video games, and doing his own tours, by making $6 million a year.
1. Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur because since he loved the sport so much he decided to sell skateboards.
ReplyDelete2. Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he stays on top of his products he sells and makes sure they are what he wants. He wants to keep the skating aspect "authentic."
1.Tony Hawk has used his sport to develop an entrepreneur by doing well in marketing his product in relation to his talent. He himself had been advertised in the 1995 X games, and after taking his talent to a brand name in Birdhouse, he managed to market off of his own skateboarding products, along with his merchandise, he had also managed to promote his own line of video games, making skateboarding, and specifically himself, a well known name in the skateboarding industry.
ReplyDelete2).Tony Hawk is careful about the products he endorses or brands because he does not want to lose any fans or reputation for himself or his products. His intention is to remain genuine and authentic to his product and not give the impression of selling out and making cheap or poor products for just a quick buck, but to market quality items.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking something he loved and turning it into profit. His love of skateboarding led him to create a brand name line of skateboards, clothes, shoes, video games and action figures that brings in about $300 million a year in retail sales.
ReplyDelete2) You can tell that Hawk is careful about which products he brands because when Activision approached him about creating his own skateboarding video game he met weekly with the game developers. He made sure the skating was realistic and authentic. He won't just put his name on any product, he has to make sure it's a worthwhile product.
1. Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by opening his own skateboarding company, Birdhouse Projects. All of his products including skateboards, clothes and shoes, create about $300 million in retail.
ReplyDelete2. Tony Hawk is careful about what products he brands because when he was approached with the idea of making a skateboarding video game by Activision, he wanted to make sure the skating was authentic. He met weekly with the creators to make sure there were no unrealistic moves and helped to fix stunts.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by creating Birdhouse Projects, and starting a skateboarding company.
ReplyDelete2) Tony Hawk is careful about what products he brands because he wants the right brands that will sell. He wants whatever will give him the most sales and will make him the most money. In 1998, he was approached with the idea of creating a video game. He wanted to make sure the game was authentic.
1.) Tony Hawk became an entrepreneur by using his sport by founding Birdhouse skate boards which sells skateboard parts and clothing and creating a serious of video games which brings in $300 million in retail, all being marketed through his own skateboarding.
ReplyDelete2.) Tony Hawk is careful with what products he brands because each product that he sells that isnt a quality item gives him a bad reputation and lessons the value of his name.
1. Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking risks to bring about new things that have to do with skateboarding such as opening a skateboarding company, making his own skateboarding video game, launching the Boom Boom HuckJam tour, and finally combined his brands which generate about $300 million a yearn retail sales.
ReplyDelete2. I know that Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he isn't selling random stuff. Everything stays in the skateboarding family. He's keeping his image all about one thing, making it clear to everyone what he's all about.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by establishing his own skateboarding company and by taking his skill and popularity in broadcasting the X Games in 1995.
ReplyDelete2) Tony Hawk is careful about which products he brands because he said he wants to keep the skating aspect authentic.
1) Tony Hawk used his skateboarding talents to revolutionize an industry that would later generate millions of dollars. Since Hawk was the best in the world he was able to gain recognition by activision to create a skateboarding video game. Although his interest at first was not to gain wealth with his talent, he made skateboarding into a massive money making tradition.
ReplyDelete2) Hawk clearly had a great interest in revolutionizing his brand of skateboarding. While he worked with activision he wanted the games to "make sure the skating aspect is authentic." He saw an opportunity to start a name brand skateboard that people would buy because of his skills and accomplishments.
1.) Tony Hawk became an entrepreneur early in life because of his skateboarding skills and how he wisely used these skills to his advantage to create his empire while he was at the top and in his prime, which helped him lat on in life to capitalize with his own products like skateboards and video games.
ReplyDelete2.) Tony Hawk chooses wisely with his products and investments, he obviously only chooses to create products that are useful or related to skateboarding in some way, because these will serve him best financially if he wants to make a lot of money.
Tony Hawk used his talent to become an entrepreneur in a couple a ways. one way was that he started selling skateboards while he was very known so that people can buy them.
ReplyDeleteTony Hawk used his talent to become an entrepreneur in a couple a ways. one way was that he started selling skateboards while he was very known so that people can buy them.
1. Tony Hawk utilized a skill he had and passion into a company for the production of skateboards. He used his television airtime to promote and alow others who supported him to support his products.
ReplyDelete2. Hawk intentionally ensures that his products entail only one thing, skateboarding. This allows his customers to find an "authentic" skating experience, as Hawk so desired, not endorsing other items than what he loves, skating. - Matt Treppiedi
1. Tony Hawk used what he was good in to become an entrepreneur. He was able to make his own company and his fame brought him to broadcast the X games in 1995. Hawk received lots of recognition, due to the fact that he was very successful.
ReplyDelete2. Tony Hawk is careful with what products he brands because he does not want to lose business or people's interest in his products. He wants his products to fulfill his desire, and believes that they will then fulfill the customer's desire.
Jordan Verneus
ReplyDelete1) Tony hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepenuer by using his skills, which piqued the interest of software developer Activision. He also launched the Boom Boom HuckJam tour, thus generating about 300 million dollars a year in reatail sales.
2) I know that Hawk is careful about which prdocuts he brands by making sure that the skating aspect was authentic when Activision approached him with an idea for his own skateboarding video game.This shows how his choices has made a big impact in his life. Planning to work with a video game company in which a lot of kids were interested in was a great idea.
Alexandra Samosiuk
ReplyDelete1. Tony Hawk used his sport to become a entrepreneur by using his skill and passion and developing a company for the production of skateboards. He was able to make his company well known by many ads throughout tv and by broadcasting the X- Games in 1995.
2. Tony Hawk strictly focuses on creating only skateboards and skateboard products. He wants to fulfill his desire and his customers as well.
1. Tony Hawk used his popularity and succes in the sport to market his products. Since he was so talented, many people wanted to play his video games, and wear his clothing. With this, he became a great business man by keeping up with expanding his investments and not stopping for a second.
ReplyDelete2. HAwk is careful because when someone approached him with the idea for a video game, he waited until he knew it was ready. He wanted to make sure that the skating aspect was authentic. IT is because of this that we know that he is careful about which product he decides to sell.
1)Tony Hawk used the fact that he was famous and looked up to as a hero to his advantage. The fact that he was so well known for skateboarding, made people want to go out and buy his skate products, because in the consumers' if thats what the best skateboarder is using it must be the best.
ReplyDelete2)Tony Hawk was careful with his business because he made sure that any product that would have his name on it, would be satisfying and "authentic."
1. Tony Hawk used his sports to develop into an entrepreneur bacause he started his own skatebaord company selling skateboards and broadcasting in the X Games in 1995.
ReplyDelete2.He was careful about the products he brands becuase when he was approached by a company for an idea of his own video game he wanted to make sure that the skating aspect was authentic.
1) Tony Hawk used his sport to become an entrepreneur by starting a skateboarding company and creating Birdhouse Projects.
ReplyDelete2) Hawk is careful about what he brands because he is always working on his products to make sure they come out the way he wants. When it comes to his video games he make sure that the games are realistic when he talks to game developers.
Alyssa Raldirez
ashley ralston
ReplyDelete1) Tony Hawk used his sport to develop into an entrepreneur by taking something he loved and turning it into profit. because he loved skateboardinf=g and his name was well know he was able to create a brand name line of skateboards, clothes, shoes, video games and action figures that bring in about $300 mil a year in sales.
2) You can tell that tommy hawlk is careful about which products he brands because when Activision asked to help create a skateboarding video game he met fequently with the game developers. He wanted to make sure the skating was realistic and authentic. He won't just agree to putting his name on any product, he has to make sure it's a promising product and he and his fans (buyers) will appriciate it.