Time Interview Project

Time: Thank you again for coming in and interviewing with us today Mr. Dyrdek
Dyrdek: No problem at all, thank's for having me.
Time: Most will recognize you from your hit show, Fantasy Factory. Tell us, are you always the high-strung, idea-filled person you portray on television?
Dyrdek: I'd have to say I definately am. I don't feel right when I don't have a bunch of things going on at once, and I feel like you have to be energetic and excited about your work, otherwise you just won't get it done. Yeah, we mess around a lot, but we're also running several successful businesses at the same time.
Time: Interesting. Tell us about a few of your business ventures.
Dyrdek: My most important would probably be co-managing DC Shoes. Ken and I like to throw around ideas for shoes every now and then, and we work together well. I've also started creating Safe-spot Skate Spots, with the help of Hardee's. In fact we just recently opened up our first spot in downtown Los Angeles, which was just awesome. I also started Rogue Status clothing and Wild Grinders, a line of kid's toys.
Time: It sounds like you've definately got a lot on your plate Rob. How do you manage it all?
Dyrdek: Well, it all started when I was a kid. My mom never let me quit anything, so I realized, if I wanted to do something, I had to be sure it was something I really liked and wanted to do, otherwise I would be in trouble.. Luckily, I've found myself interested in a lot of different things, which explains all that I have going on I guess.
Time: So, I hear you have gotten into jockeying, of all things?
Dyrdek: Yeah, I've always found it really interesting, and after having mini horse, I decided to try out the real thing.
Time: Was it difficult for you to ride the horse, having little experience like that?
Dyrdek: Definitely. The horse didn't even like me at first. I'd go up to pet him and he'd just try and bite me, so eventually what I did was bring him a treat, carrot or sugar cube or something, and give it to him, then pet him. It definitely built up our relationship. Two of the most experienced riders I know came up and spent the whole day teaching me different riding techniques, and there was so much more training involved that people at home didn't see. But after all was said and done, I feel like I was a pretty good rider.
Time: Fascinating. Now, really quick, can you tell us about your relationship with Ken Block, and how that came to be.
Dyrdek: Wow. Ken had to be one of the first people I met when I came out to California. I thank God he was, because I really didn't have a clue what I was doing at first, and he helped steer me in the right direction. He really liked my skate videos and approached me when DC Shoes was just starting out. He asked me if I would sponser them skating, and I said sure. I had no idea that he and the company would grow to be what they are today. I'm really thankful for all his help through the years and I hope his business will only grow.
Time: Well that was truly a good story Rob. I'm afraid that's all we have time for though. Thank you for coming in and having a talk with us.
Dyrdek: No problem, it was good talking with you guys