We had the good fortune of connecting with Cody Hopkins and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Cody, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
It wasn’t a real thought out process. It just kind of happened naturally by sticking with what I enjoyed doing. I had plenty of other jobs and nothing compares to working in a ski shop. Kind of ruins you in a good way haha!

What should our readers know about your business?
Baker Street is a snow and skate shop in Costa Mesa California. Officially established in 2014. I Started selling equipment around 2010 and started working in a ski shop waxing skis in 2001. I’ve been winging it ever since.

What sets us apart is our knowledge and passion for Skiing,Snowboarding and skateboarding. We actually care about the products our customers are getting onto. We also have a pretty cool shop haha!

Getting where we are today was not easy and there’s always more unique challenges along the way. The challenges don’t go away they just change.

Starting your own brand or business is a lot of work. You wear many hats but it is totally doable if you’re passionate about it, you will succeed.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The thing that is so awesome about living in this area is everything is pretty close. We have the beach right here, short drive to the desert and mountains. We are very fortunate to live and have a business in a place that people come for vacation. We would go to the beach, visit breweries, go to Big Bear , Idyllwild, visit skate parks. The list goes on.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Definitely Phil over at Phil‘s ski and snowboard. Baker Street would not be what it is today without him.

Also special thanks to all the reps that enabled me to keep growing.
My wife Jen is the glue of the company. And we have an amazing team of passionate employees.

Having great employees is definitely what keeps Baker street moving forward. Wouldn’t be possible without them.

Website: Bakerstsnow.com

Instagram: @bakerstsnow

Facebook: @bakerstsnow

Yelp: Baker Street Snow

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