Lyf Gildersleeve

Lyf Gildersleeve is the second-generation owner of Flying Fish Company, a sustainable seafood retailer founded by his father in 1979. Based in Portland, Oregon, he grew the business from a food truck into a thriving brick-and-mortar market while advocating for responsible fishing practices.

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EP 792

Advice Line with Bobby Trussell of Tempur-Pedic

Colleen King

Hala Gear

Bobby Trussell returns to Advice Line to help three founders navigate growth. Leif Gildersleeve wrestles with scaling Flying Fish Company beyond his Portland restaurant. Colleen King of Hala Gear debates marketing versus product expansion. And Amanda Horan of Line & Cleat seeks pre-seed capital strategies without a startup network. Trussell's core message: focus, prove your model, and let clarity guide every decision.

Dec 18, 202544 min

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Flying Fish Company

Flying Fish Company is a sustainable seafood business operating a fish market and restaurant in Portland, Oregon. The company sources humane, ocean-friendly protein and operates a food cart alongside its retail and dining locations.

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