Working With Mike Vallely (My Dad & Business Partner)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I show you what a typical day of work is like with my dad and business partner, Mike Vallely. We own a skateboard company together called Street Plant and have been in business for almost 5 years. In this video we give you a tour of Garageland, pack some orders, and also do a father-daughter Q&A.
Check out my dad and Street Plant in the links below:
Mike Vallely’s Instagram: / mikevallely
Street Plant: www.streetplan...
Street Plant Instagram: / streetplant
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: / emilyvallely
CHECK OUT MY VINTAGE SHOP:
/ makedoandmendvintage
#streetplant #mikevallely #smallbusiness
If you like this video and want to see more of my dad and Street Plant, you should check out my newest video where we shape skateboards with Professor Paul Schmitt at PS Stix! th-cam.com/video/SnofwlYrv4U/w-d-xo.html
This is a very positive n uplifting company u both hav grown. I'm a 36yrs young sk8er of 20+yrs now n stil Pushin hard. Ur dad is by far a standout favorite of mine the whole way thru n now my 7yr old boy too. I'm lucky to sk8 with all 3 of my kids (daughters 13,11) our last name is Baker n as u would imagine is what we ride. But my next board will b from ur company 👍
Will do!
Great video, you can feel the positive vibes and great energy you guys are putting into your work. Thanks for being real, and sharing your story.
Emily, grateful for this video. I'm late to the party unfortunately. Just learning about Streetplanr! I've been a super bug fan of your pops since I was about 13bor 14 and I'm 47 now. Much love to the Vallely family!!!! If you see this, any chance y'all could re-release the Garcia decks at some point? I'm kicking myself for not knowing they even existed until today and want em bad.
Mike has aged so well. He’s matured spiritually and emotionally and it shows in all aspects of his mannerisms. Big love to Mike.
Which ironically enough, reminds me of Henry Rollins.
When I was 12 or 13 I saw Mike at a demo in fort Collins CO on a big wooden ramp. I asked if I could ride his board and he said I could have it! I was blown away. It was my first encounter with a pro and he was such a class act! Stand strong
Foco represent
I saw him play in his band at warped in Denver and got to meet him but never saw him skate unfortunately. So far you got his board and see him skate!
Hell yeah Nick! Fort Collins of all places!!
Ayyyy Coloradan here too
This happened at a demo I was at also! He saw a little kid with a trashed board and shoes that were really worn out. Mike gave him new shoes and a new deck. Even set the new deck up for him. That has always stuck with me...he was a good guy not just this tough guy skater.
I have not bought a board yet, it will happen. I don't even know what I ride. I hadn''t skated in 10 years starting on a off in the 80s (I'm 44) , someone threw a deck in the trash and I grabbed it and bought the rest of the set up and started skating again about a month ago. But, what I am getting to is I love the videos, I love all the positive vibes in every one of your videos. The skating is pure, and I can't get enough. Thank you Mike from the 80s to now still inspiring me as a skater and the kind of dad I want to be to my son.
Man, this is so dope. i remember back in the 90's thinking mike was the toughest dude. It's sweet to see how age softens people, how he speaks of good energy and love. I know skateboarding got me into a lot of shit, but it got me out of a lot more, and a lot of it is thanks to dudes like Mike. You're so fortunate to have the job you do. Your answer was right on!
The crossed out element logo Tattoo on his arm is sick I love it.
Element is blowing it Need to get a Street Plant deck asap.
That army green elephant board is soooooo awsome
the last time i saw your dad he made sure he told me how proud he was of his daughters,
awesome stuff it was nice to see him laugh and smile.(Del Tacos #1)
You're very lucky. Your father is a great man. I saw him for the 1st time at a demo in Westwood N.J. in 1985/1986 and he has been my idol ever since. Much love
Just ordered a Five Year anniversary deck, wheels, trucks, bearings, and risers from Street Plant. I haven't bought a new set up in literally decades. I did some searching on line for decks at the same time I listened to Mike's Nine Club appearance. After that I just HAD to buy a Street Plant. This is the real deal. I'm soooooo psyched to support you guys and get on this board at age 44!
Good to know you guys put legitimate love and energy into this company and even going as far as to write hand written notes. Makes this company closer to the people, man, that's what skateboarding is about.
I don't even need a new deck but will buy one soon when I get paid. Mike Vallely was a big influence on my life when I was a young skater. Obviously for his skating but also because of his lifestyle. Tough, compassionate, sincere, determined....
This is so great the Bruce Lee board is crazy!
Your dad he's an inspiration for me, he inspired me on how to be confortable in my own skin because of his way to see skateboarding and life while i was crossing a very dark moment in my life... i'm so thankful
Your dads a beast. Its like he doesnt age! I saw him at 3rd Lair Skatepark in Minneapolis for Tony Hawk's Gigantic Skatepark Tour. He went hangin from the rafters and did some kind of acid drop onto a bank ramp like a madman! That was back in like 2001 and i was 10 or 11 years old. He was and still is a major positive influence and role model for me. If you go back and watch that clip from the Tony Hawk tour, i am the kid they zoomed in on in the crowd with the red shirt and silver helmet 😆 holding up the ✌for Vallely. Oh and i totally dig the Jerry Garcia board (~);}
I still remember Mike V's 411 where you said my daddy does kickflip.
Vallely 3:16 GOAT. Mike V is so chill. My dad was a skateboarder back in the 80's. What a time to be alive and the skateboarding has evolved since. Good seeing you and your dad tackling this business venture together.
Just stumbled across your channel and I am so glad i did. I was lucky enough to see Mike V at a demo back in 2005 at Ollie's Skate park in Florence Kentucky. He was such an intimidating guy in the park, but made sure every kid got their autograph and chance to meet him afterwards. it is so awesome to see he still has a kind heart, amazing personality and family values.
I love Mike's skate style. Always used him in Tony hawk pro skater
Same here, him and Bam were favorites. Kinda forgot about him for awhile but now that I've learned that he's not only a nice dude but an absolute badass is kinda cool
All my mates using to hate playing skate... only one in the group who freestyled and used Boneless, plants and no comply's
I always used MULLEN
@@morathehollow4797 he’s totally one of the biggest badasses in skateboarding, not in a jock way either
I skated in the 80',s and your dad was a huge influence on me. I am so happy to see him where he is today.
Mike was my idol growing up for sure! Awesome that you guys are keeping the spirit of skateboarding alive. It just wouldn’t be the same without Mike V.
I met mike once in Seattle at a sno con store he changed my life .......
You’re lucky to have a dad like Mike, I always wanted to meet him but never had the chance. He was the reason why I started skating and he was the one skater I always looked up to. Please tell your dad I said hello. Thanks, Martin.
And thanks for the cool vids.
Thats totally RAD !!! Wish you guys all the best !!! Cheers from Czech Republic !!!
Hi Adam..
I am skating a street plant now and I love skating it. I am 44 yr old and Mike V is my all time favorite skateboarder I met you twice at 4 DWN skatepark at a couple of Mike krums events in Dallas Tx
On a small island military base named the Kwajalein atoll (island is literally 3.5 miles long by 1/2 miles wide). I fell in love with skateboarding. I was 15 then. We watched your dad on public domain hundreds of times. That elephant board was my first real board and I tore every corner of that small island up with it. Over the years, occasionally reading and watching interviews I've always took note that he tended put a lot of heart into whatever he does. His skateboarding, his small business, and more than anything ... his family. It's really great to see. I love the family I made with my wife more than anything. I'd like to think that it's with that same heart that I try to put into all of the stuff I do.
Street plant seems like a company worth supporting. That being said, a small request. Make some of these awesome boards size 7.75 for some of us smaller dudes. (I've tried to love size 8.0 but just can't do it.) I'll be getting a board or two for my wall, but I'd like to be able to get boards from you that I can skate for my size.
This video was inspiring. And your small, humble, family run business out of the garage seems pretty damn cool. The skating may have not been passed to the daughter, but it seems the heart certainly was.
Hello Jonas, Thank You! We have gotten plenty of requests for a smaller Board and we will eventually release one, it's just difficult to cover all bases, or stock a full range when being a small company like we are. Much Love!
@@mikevallely hey Mike. Yep I get it. Looking forward to it whenever you guys do. In the meantime, looking forward to my personal notes from street plant when I get some your other stuff. Keep Chuggin!
Mike Vallely is the man!! Always been a stand up dude and bad ass skater!! Super cool that you get to work with your dad. Hes a legend!
One of the true o.g.’s of skateboarding. Changed the landscape of this whole industry yesterday, today and hopefully for many more years to come. Dope channel as well. Best of luck and keep killing it. ✊🏾
I want to share a story. I went to watch Slam City Jam in Vancouver in the early 2000’s. Your dad already did his run, awesome skating of course :)
It was Rick McCranks run and he was the local hero. Another pro skater in the crowd sitting next to me started throwing water and stuff in the air, rousing the kids up around him. It was super distracting to the crowd and locals.
Your dad came running up to that pro, and while he didn’t threaten him - he had “strong words” with him and told him to stop, and he settled the kids down. He knew it was disrespectful to Rick and the locals who were eager to see there hometown hero do well.
I had always heard and seen how your dad would get into fights with security guards and such, but here he was defending the home town skater to “let him have his moment”.
It was such a sign of respect to Rick and the locals. It’s a small gesture to some people but I’ll never forget that gesture as a local skater. Much respect to Mike and you and your family. Best of luck in everything you guys do, and I hope to order and support you guys in the future :)
Thanks so much for the story and kind words!!
I don't remember that but Rick McCrank is one of the Good Guys for sure. I Always enjoyed his company and Skating!
Mike Vallely You were in the row right in front of me. I always remembered this but it was a long time ago. You are and always will be a legend, Mike! Love what you are doing with your company and family! Hope you can come back to Vancouver for a visit some day. I do some work with Kevin Harris, he says hi by the way :)
Your father is a legend in the skate world.. one of the few famous skaters that have no problem knuckling up and fighting people who unjustly or illegally mess with kids just trying to have fun. I've always had a ton of respect for your father. idk why i never even knew he had a daughter, but i just found this channel on accident and im now a subscriber. Looking forward to your content!!
this is pure love!!! SKATE LOVE!! THANK YOU ALL FAMILY!!!
When I was a teenager (32 now), I did always admire Mike's presence on the Tony Hawk pro tour. Just something very unique, tough, and sincere about him. Now my wife and I just launched a family-run business (a dream of mine), so it is SUPER cool to see the Vallely family doing something similar. God bless you, Garagelandians. OH, and this is been part of the inspiration for me to pick up the board again and skate with my four year old. I just ordered some Street Plant wheels from a skateshop. Can't wait to get'm.
Mike v is legend! Love himmm so much🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌
Sweet video! Thanks for being transparent and so loving!
Really appreciate your take on skateboarding and the love you two put into your brand. Thanks for bringing some much needed authenticity into the skate industry!
Thank You! We are Having Fun!!!!
First heard of street plant from a skater i met joey jett at a local park in north Florida , the way he was skating blew me away .. he was blasting air to fakies so high above coping it was scaring the shit out of me .. hes since got the recognition he deserves ... so has street plant its cool to see !! 🤟🏻 mikes a legend!!
She is so beautiful 😍,great smile,awesome personality.Any guy would be lucky to kno her.Yess,mike is a legend but what stuck out to me the most is her....
Growing up and playing him in the thps games was my childhood. The getting into black flag and listening to them just to find out he’s their singer too, blew my mind. Some people are just suppose to be a main figure in others lives 🤘
Awesome video! Street Plant it's a bless for the skate world. I still remember when I had the chance to meet Mike in Italy years ago: I was so hyped that I told him "you...you are...the greatest man in the world!" And he laughed so hard 😂
This was great. Thank you for sharing. It is a rad company because it completely represents everything good in skateboarding and who I have always believed Mike V is a person. It is just the natural step in the journey, but not the last step.
Your dad is the man I used to watch all his videos when I was growing up
Your Dad is a Legend, awesome to see what a great relationship you guys have.
As a little kid in England, watching mikes part in public domain all those years ago,changed my life.much love
Love yall 2!! Been admiring your dads work for 30years!!
Man, its been forever since ive seen video footage of Mike! Looking healthy and happy. Well done and keep up the good work!
I met mike in early 00’s was the nicest pro I ever met he always motivated me to go out and skate hard
Wow , what humble man he is , A legend to me .I'm 45 years old now Got to se him in San Antonio in the late 80's along with Jason Lee. I will never forget that day. I'm glad he still skating love his old style of tricks and skating. Had 2 of his barnyard boards. Which I skated the heck out of them . Would be nice to find one. , Thanks Again keep Thrashing...Mike .!!!
You father is a very cool and humble man! Met him at a demo years ago and so nice! My favorite board of his was the farm animals board! Thank you!!Much love and respect from vegas yall!
Thanks Mike and Emily what a good start to the day watching this thank you thank you for mentioning us as not as fans or customers but the battalion we know what this means we are like bearings in a wheel all working together for a common goal what we all bring is priceless
Mike Fuckin Vallely! You are the man among men, been a fan of yours since I was 14 yrs old...I’m now 50 & still skating as much as I can. You and a few others (Danforth, Staab, Peters, Hawk) have been inspiring me for decades brother and always will, so thanx a million for that. I’d love to meet you in person some day. Old thrashers never die... we just take a bit longer to heal up after a slam. Kick ass from Boston, MA.
Super dope guys! Radical family for sure 😁
I just saw your dad's Etnies documentary for the 5th time and stumbled onto your video. I'm glad I did. I personally feel like what you and your dad are doing is what makes skateboarding that much more passionate and personal cuz who else does what you guys are doing? Nobody. I look forward to getting my next board from you guys and a hand written note. I've been a Mike V. fan since 95 when I started skating. He's the most badass, take no shit skaters alive. I've seen the videos of him in amazement taking on like 3-4 guys talking shit to him and him just taking on them all at once. Much love and appreciation, keep going strong. I had a question about maybe one day being able to contribute and submit some artwork for a deck design if possible? Let me know if that would be possible. Thanx!
Your dad is one of my childhood heroes back in my skating days! I remember my Lightning bolt t-shirt i wore until it vanished in thin air, it's great to see you guys still in the business! Congrats! You're as cool as your dad
I can't love this enough... My favorite skateboard brand! (I've been skating since 1989) Keep doing what you're doing! Much love.
Mike is a legend,I have been a fan since the 80s.Its so cool to see you working with your family
I met Mike back home on the east coast of Canada when i was like, 16 or 17 maybe. He's definitely been an idol since having met him 10+ years ago because of the way he casually values just being yourself and the creativity that goes with that. Cool video, and cool dad. Also love the personal touches you guys do before sending out product!
"Oh, so you wanna take a tour of Garage Land?" killed me
Omg this is crazy. I can't believe you're all grown up. I remember seeing you in 411 with your dad when you were a toddler and I was 16 or 17. I feel old now lol So glad to see you're doing well. Your dad was my favorite skater in the early 90s and I still admire him to this day. Much love to you both💕
Ill never forget watchin mike drop in off the storage shed at a local skateshop (pa cheap skates) probably 15+ yrs ago. Your dad is an awesome guy.
Love Street Plant! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing the Love.
still have the deck he signed “To keenan, never give up, Mike Vallely” that was a demo in freehold NJ probably about 11 years ago on go skate day drove a few hours good memories
Much love to ya Emily, & mad respect to your awesome father Mike v!!! Huge fan since I was soooooo young. Passing down wisdom!!!
Great video Emily. It was exciting to learn more about Street Plant. Could you please make a small list of the movies that your Dad skated in. You and him make a wonderful team And I am still thrilled about seeing him on Paul Blart Mall Cop with Kevin James of “King oh Queens, on of my favorite comedy’s. So happy to see your videos more frequently. Love them all. I look forward to seeing many more. What a great and loving family you have there!!! Thanks so much!!! ❤️
Thank You! Public Domain, Speed Freaks, Rubbish Heap, 1281, Suburban Diners, Scenic Drive and Label Kills would be the main video parts to check out. Additionally, DRIVE is a TV Series I did in the early-mid 2000s.
Great video. Best of luck to you and your family. Your dad's only 3yrs older than me but he inspired me to start skating.... and shave my head. 😂
Awesome sauce! Ty Vallely fam!✌🏽❤🛹
Mike has always been my go to on thps since I was 7 years old all time favorite skate boarder! I'm here to support street plant
Wow. I can’t even begin to tell you how much of an influence your pops has been on my 20 + skating . I’m 37 and since I was 14 your dads style has been one of my favorites . I got to skate with him in Colorado at a demo . Was one if the coolest days ever . He was the only one trying to clear the fly box . Plus he had the rep of being the one guy you don’t Fuck with haha
. You guys are awesome much love from Hawaii.
Your dad was one of my favorite skaters back in the day I’m from New Jersey just like him so I kids grew up idolizing him back In the 90s when I was growing up
This really hits me. My skateboard buddies were the only family I had until I grew up and started my own family and started passing it on to my daughter. You guys are doing a good thing for the world.
I'll make my next deck a street plant.
Definitely going to order a few decks some wall hangers and one to skate so stoked. Much love from North Carolina guys keep up the AMAZING work so stoked on your company and just valleley alone lol.
That's really awesome how you guys sign the boards and write notes like that been a big fan of Mike for several years, inspired me to skate, I hope you ship to Canada will definitely buy a board, always wanted one!
I saw mike when I was a kid, one of the most memorable days as a kid. One of my favorite skaters of all time, mind you I’m old.
My first board was a Vallely. 25 Years ago or so.. amazing. Nothing but love from germany!!
Mike V forgot to mention he will also write a quote or personal message on the decks if asked nicely and has done so for me on several occasions. Mike V is all class. Love what you guys are doing. Keep up the great work and those little personal touches that set you apart from the rest of the pack
I meet your dad a few years back, he was one of my favorite skaters since TH Trick tips 3 , but how nice he was to me he raised through the ranks in my book.
This is totally gnarly, and your father is an inspiration to us all! I remember seeing his part in Powell Peralta's "Public Domain", I was so stoked! I wish you and your father much success!
Heart, thats Why Mike is my Favorite skater of all time. You can see what I mean when He and Emily are asked about what means the most in their Day to day, and Mike describes mailing out the decks. Its that thing right there, the feeling and the love that skateboarders have for the sport, and the community..thanks for posting..street plant Lets Go Forever!
Also Mikes intro in this vid is Classic..so..you wanna (lol)
So many people love your Dad and your brand is solid
I remember seeing Mike skating and always thought how great he is as a boarder, even when I was in Japan serving in the US Navy on the USS Midway in Yokosuka in the 80's. I thought he was a cross of a Football/skater because he was the strong one out of all the other skinny skaters. Learned from his skating as I did from Tony , Mike, and Stevie. After the Navy - I ended up working for Thrasher - after going to a party with Stevie - I met Mofo and he had me write a story about my times in Japan, did that and then he hired me - but to work silk screening shirts etc.... Yep those were some fun days, then I moved to San Diego and never looked back :) Thanks for your contributions to my memories, and you have a wonderful daughter too!
25 years old and haven’t skated in probably 8 years. I bought the street axe deck about a month back to get back into it, had no clue this was Mikes business. Awesome 🤘🏼
This is an amazing POV, Mike V is by far my biggest influence. I’m picking up a board now!
Mike was the most fun to watch back in the day. He seems alot more friendly these days👊👊
I was a bmxer and still loved watching your dad skate. I was like 13 to 16! He had some wild cool clips!
Much love to Mike and the Vallely family. One of my favorite skaters growing up, and still today 👍🏻. I bought some of your crystal skull wheels, they rock. So surprised when I saw the hand written cards, brought tears to my eyes, for real. I have my own business too, so I know how scary and hard it can be. Keep up the good work, the industry needs the small guys to keep its Roots strong! ✌️
Was very surprised. Ive been havinf a day from hell and decided to watch on a whim. Your business is amazing and the fact that you work with your dad (one of my favorite skateboarders) is awesome. Your company really believes in the touches to make each order unique and an experience for the buyer. Even though it might be your 1123rd order, it might be some ones first time buying from you and these things count. Thanks for making my day feel better for at least a few mins. Your fan from canada
Just happened to come across the channel. Love the hand written notes and personal touch with each order.v it's that punk rock d.i.y. ethic. Much respect.
I know you're father, well knew your father back in the day. Skated with him back in the 80's a couple times. Scott Kawa is my name, great video.
I cant believe it has taken me this long to get a Street Plant board. Was tough to make my first choice!!! Going with the Samurai Head deck and the 56mm Scadrels wheels...Cant Wait!! I'm relocating from Long Beach ca. to Portland Or, will happily represent the Street Plant brand. Thank you !!!
When I was a kid your dad came to our local skate shop in NJ to sign stuff. I couldn't make it, but my friend was nice enough to ask him to sign a poster for me. 20+ years later I still have it. He has an intensity to his skating that can never be duplicated, plus he seems like such a positive nice guy. He's a good role model for kids.
Such a great video Emily!!!! I really enjoyed seeing and hearing all about the family business!! Much Love, ~Dena
Wow I remember being awe struck meeting your pops at San Martin Park with Jason Rothmeyer pro skater and owner of BYOB Skateshop in Long Beach. I'm pretty sure you were being pushed by your pops as we went up to him and asked him to do a kickflip. He popped the hell out of that kickflip. We had just started in 95' and I think it was 96'-97' and he was just the nicest guy to us young posers at that time. Lakewood and LB native too so much respect to you guys and I just subbed and liked.
So stoked to see the personal touch on everything you guys do. Im picking up the Garcia and the new green colorway, those two are sick. Keep up the good work, I'm thinking your gonna need more space very soon.
Much love to your family and to street plant! keep the good work and keep rocking!
Why is it that skateboarding attracts so many quality people. Np MLB or NFL of NASCAR pros would take the time to touch each piece they send out let alone a personal note to the customer. Mike V. you sir are a role model beyond compare. Thank you for all you've done. Love.
Man your dad was such an inspiration to me growing up skateboarding. I still wear his stand strong Vallely shirt from time to time and have his autographed oakley photo in my retro game room 👍.
Your dad is my role model forever I'm 28 on August 31st I've been skating my whole life so far and I want to wish you guys the best
Give your dad a high five
I love what you guys are doing. I’ve been a fan of your father my whole live. I’m definitely gonna pick up a board!
Got the board up on the wall. Thanks again!
Great vid Emily, your dad is a great influence for the youth. I've had a lot of his boards over the years. He is an ICON!!!
Sou Brasileiro, e em 1999 comprei uma north american magazine e foi a primeira vez que conheci Mike Vallely, após isso sempre busco em YT videos sobre ele. Cheers from Brazil!.