Finding Growth Through Courage & Connection with Former-Thrudark Brand Director, Tommy Entwistle #121
Tommy Entwistle’s passion for mountaineering, and the brands who support pioneers of adventure, is driven by his ability to ‘endeavour through adversity’.
That motto is synonymous with both himself and ThruDark, for whom he was Brand Director when we spoke to him in 2023.
It’s an impactful, heartfelt exploration of a man whose perception of success relies less on quantifiable ambition, but on community, connection, and collective strength.
Join us on Extrology to catch this thrilling conversation for the first time in full video on YouTube!
Lee and Tommy discuss:
Mountaineering’s parallels with Tommy’s other early passion, Rugby League
Early entry into the mountaineering world and appreciating nature
Learning that nothing works without great people
Finding your ‘2am Club’
Building brand around your story, rather than attaching a story to your brand
Community being a core pillar of branding
Success being defined less by numbers and outcomes
Links & references
Tommy Entwistle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-entwistle-a929b847/
Extrology:
https://www.instagram.com/extrologypodcast/
https://www.tiktok.com/@extrology
Lee Cooper:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
Get in touch: lee@extrology.com
Episode highlights:
“Rugby League is a great metaphor for life - you’re going to get hit, but you have to keep moving forward no matter what.” - 7:30 - Lee Cooper
“The most important thing I learned as a child, and kept hold of through mountaineering, is the value in enjoying the journey.” - 16:45 - Tommy Entwistle
“I’ve learned that ultimately, nothing works without great people.” - 30:55 - Tom Entwistle
“You definitely need detail, but then that's pointless looking at the detail if you're not prepared to make a decision at the end of the detail.” - 39:35 - Tom Entwistle
“Some people can say they have 25 friends, but none would get out of bed for them at 2am.” - 56:25 - Tom Entwistle
“Keep it simple. If you make something sound complicated, the other person won't like it a lot of the time, because it sounds too complicated. The idea might actually be a good one, but you've mis-sold the idea.” - 1:07:55 - Tom Entwistle
“What drives me now is being a better parent, being a better husband, and being a better friend to people.” - 1:37:50 - Tom Entwistle
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