Taylor Guitars

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk Know Your Gear Podcast

Episode Mentions

The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · May 24, 2026

689: Eric Ries - The Costco Hot Dog, Why Good Companies Go Bad, Financial Gravity, Building Incorruptible Organizations, and The Lean Startup's Unfinished Business

“Guitar manufacturer governed by employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); example of ESOP governance in practice”

Corporate governance and fiduciary duty structuresPurpose-driven business models and conscious capitalismShareholder primacy vs. stakeholder capitalism

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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026

How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players

“Referenced as example of manufacturer with proprietary torrification standards and quality control processes”

Guitar brand targeting strategies for kids vs. older playersVintage guitar collecting and trading economicsTorrified/roasted maple neck manufacturing and quality control

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Know Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026

Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones

“Discussed bolt-on neck construction choice for repairability; host did bonus podcast with CEO Andy Powers”

Guitar specifications marketing (stainless steel frets, bone nuts, roasted maple)Neck joint construction (bolt-on vs set neck vs through-neck)Speaker selection and EQ compensation

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 29, 2026

The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars

“Manufacturer transitioning to employee ownership model; Phil planning factory visit to discuss employee-owned business structure”

Guitar scams and deceptive selling practicesUsed guitar inspection and authenticationPickup swaps and component modifications

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

The Your Not Good Enough For That Guitar Argument

“Acoustic guitar manufacturer; released 2026 line with three design innovations; host has deep dive video planned”

2025 Gear Industry Sales Performance and Market OutlookGatekeeping and Skill-Based Gear CriticismCommunity Building as Competitive Advantage

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