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Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast544 The Wonders and Wilds of Destinations MoroccoYou deserve an unforgettable Moroccan adventure. Today I'm talking with Azdean Elmoustaqiim from Destinations Morocco, your guide to a seamless and authentic tour. Show Notes In our latest podcast episode, Speaker A sat down with Azzedine Elamustakim from Destinations Morocco for a journey through the magic of Morocco. If you're dreaming of vibrant souks, sweeping deserts, epic mountain climbs, and unique cultural experiences, this episode is a must-listen! Here are the key takeaways and tips for your next adventure—plus some behind-the-scenes insights you won't want to miss. Featured Guest: Azdean Elmoustaqiim Born and raised in...
2026-02-0338 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast543 Paul Ganger: Reimagining Outdoor Retailer, Leading With Integrity, and Building Dreamland Safari Tours in Kanab, UtahIn this episode, Rick sits down with Paul Gagner, an outdoor industry veteran and co-owner of Dreamland Safari Tours. Paul's four-decade career spans retail, sales rep life, and leadership roles at iconic outdoor brands, and his current work is helping guide the reimagined Outdoor Retailer show. Show Notes Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 543 Paul Gagner: Reimagining Outdoor Retailer, Leading With Integrity, and Building Dreamland Safari Tours in Kanab, Utah Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast—where we share inspiring stories, thrilling adventures, and expert insights from leaders and legends across the outdoor adventure travel community. I...
2026-01-2759 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast542 Maren Hamilton Connects Outdoor Brands and Audiences Through Social MediaIn this episode, Rick Saez sits down with Maren Hamilton, an outdoor industry marketing expert known for helping iconic brands like The North Face build communities that genuinely connect — not just "engage." Show Notes Maren is a SHORTY Award winner, an Oregon Outdoor Alliance board member, and the founder of Outdoor Industry Coffee and Coworking. She's also led social strategy at brands like Starbucks and The North Face, and today she's helping outdoor brands and creators thrive through her work at Popfly. From the early days of Instagram and Starbucks' viral Pink Drink, to...
2026-01-2230 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast539 Rick Saez Talks Adventure Travel w/Casey Hanisco (replay of 499)Welcome to episode 539 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast. Today, on this replay episode, I'm talking with Casey Hanisko. Casey is a distinguished leader in adventure travel. She's the former President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association and an executive coach helping tourism leaders navigate change. Recognized among the "50 Most Important Women in Travel," she shares her expertise through media, speaking engagements, and her "Leading Naturally" newsletter. Show Notes Casey Hanisko Linkedin Guest Focus Instagram Adventure Travel Trade Association The Leap That Terrified Me More Than...
2025-12-0244 min
Rick Saez537 Stop Overthinking and Just Touch Some Grass, Heather PhysiocToday, Rick talks with Heather Physioc. Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I’d love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@ricksaez.com Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: Ever planned the trip of a […]
2025-11-2500 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast537 Stop Overthinking and Just Touch Some Grass, Heather PhysiocToday on episode 537, I'm speaking with Heather Physioc. Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability. Heather and I are both members of the Outdoor Writers Association. Hey Heather, welcome to the show. Today, Rick talks with Heather Physioc. Heather is a speaker, educator, trainer, and globally recognized leader in discoverability. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@ricksaez.com
2025-11-2548 minRick Saez533 Letters from the Edge: Jeff Wilser Reveals the Heart of Modern ExplorationOn this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Jeff Wilser—author of eight books, public speaker, and host of the AI Curious and The People’s AI, The Decentralized AI Podcast. Show Notes What Happened:I used to think I had life figured out. I had a solid job as a […]
2025-10-2800 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast533 Letters from the Edge: Jeff Wilser Reveals the Heart of Modern ExplorationOn this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Jeff Wilser—author of eight books, public speaker, and host of the AI Curious podcast. Show Notes What Happened: I used to think I had life figured out. I had a solid job as a financial analyst at Intel—great salary, smart people, secure future. Until one day, I opened a spreadsheet that was supposed to "plan out my life"… and instead, it triggered an existential crisis. There, nestled between columns for "MBA programs" and "historical PhD options," I type...
2025-10-2858 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastEP 530 Tyler Pearce's Insights on Hunting, Shared Lands, and Family TraditionsOn this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Tyler Pierce—a lifelong outdoorsman, mountaineer, and bowhunter whose love for adventure began early among the Colorado Rockies. From summiting his first 14er at age twelve and surviving eight knee surgeries to building his own supplement brand, Panglossian, Tyler shares how the outdoors shaped his resilience, his gratitude, and his drive to keep getting after it. Show Notes What Happened Back when I was 16, I applied for this obscure leadership scholarship—$5K to go live in the backcountry for...
2025-10-1444 min
Rick SaezEP 530 Tyler Pearce’s Insights on Hunting, Shared Lands, and Family TraditionsOn this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, host Rick Saez sits down with Tyler Pearce—a lifelong outdoorsman, mountaineer, and bowhunter whose love for adventure began early among the Colorado Rockies. From summiting his first 14er at age twelve and surviving eight knee surgeries to building his own supplement brand, Panglossian, Tyler shares how […]
2025-10-1400 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast521 Rick's Riffs- Campfires, Trail Dust & Kern River Lessons: My Outdoor Origin Story The first time I realized the outdoors could be more than just a place, it could be a calling, was somewhere between a nervous 11-year-old with a skinned knee and a whitewater rapid called Satan's Cesspool. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@ricksaez.com Show Notes I didn't plan on building a life around the outdoors. Then it happened.
2025-07-1703 min
Rick SaezLab Companions, Elk Hunts, and Baja Adventures with Dave Zoby 518In this episode, host Rick Saez sits down with acclaimed outdoor writer Dave Zoby, whose evocative essays and stories have graced the pages of top magazines like Gray’s Sporting Journal and The Drake. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I’d love to hear your feedback about the show! You […]
2025-07-0800 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastLab Companions, Elk Hunts, and Baja Adventures with Dave Zoby 518In this episode, host Rick Saez sits down with acclaimed outdoor writer Dave Zoby, whose evocative essays and stories have graced the pages of top magazines like Gray's Sporting Journal and The Drake. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@ricksaez.com Show Notes Why Some of My Best Stories Are About Not Catching Fish (and Why Editors Still Say Yes)
2025-07-0842 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAdventure Travel Industry's Jason Reckers on Community, Connection, and Technology EP 516This week on The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, Rick sits down with Jason Reckers, a long-time force behind the scenes at the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Jason shares his journey from building tech startups in California to becoming COO at ATTA and now, his new mission to build connections between travelers and responsible tour operators through exciting projects like Adventure.Travel. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You...
2025-07-0140 min
Rick SaezInspiration, Connection, and Environmental Action with Explorer Sunniva Sorby 511Get ready for an inspiring journey into the heart of adventure and purpose on this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast! Host Rick Saez sits down with legendary polar explorer, speaker, and activist Sunniva Sorby. From her early days trading a computer programming job in Norway for a wild leap into outdoor leadership, to […]
2025-06-1000 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastInspiration, Connection, and Environmental Action with Explorer Sunniva Sorby 511Get ready for an inspiring journey into the heart of adventure and purpose on this episode of The Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast! Host Rick Saez sits down with legendary polar explorer, speaker, and activist Sunniva Sorby. From her early days trading a computer programming job in Norway for a wild leap into outdoor leadership, to groundbreaking expeditions across Antarctica and the Arctic, Sunniva shares how embracing risk and finding her "tribe" at A16 shaped her life's trajectory. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter...
2025-06-1040 min
Rick SaezHow it all started: with the Godfather of Adventure Travel Leo Lebon EP 497Kathmandu, Nepal, 1991, ©️ Rick Saez Photography Legendary Leo Lebon, hailed as the grandfather of adventure travel. Leo shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Belgium to co-founding the ground-breaking California-based company, MT Sobek, which helped launch the adventure travel industry. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE […]
2025-03-0400 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast2024 Holiday Replay Experience Plus Cycling [EP 487]2024 Holiday replay, Traveling with Experience Plus can launch a rewarding lifetime love for seeing and experiencing the world by bicycle. On a bike tour, you will pedal quiet roads, secluded paths, and carefully curated routes at your own pace. Show Notes Learn More 00:00 Family led bicycle tours in Italy, bilingual upbringing. 08:16 Tours focused on local culture. 13:31 Emphasis on local culture in training and tours. Interaction with cafes, supermarkets, and cultural experiences. 22:42 Started company with friends, expanded to tours in Europe and Costa Rica. 28:43 Monica and Maria have...
2024-12-241h 03
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastEP 478 Ricks Riffs-Maximize your Outdoor AdventureIn this episode of our multi-part series on planning and preparing for outdoor adventures, Emanuel Rose and I discuss maximizing your Outdoor Adventure—things like setting up the perfect campsite, having a good view, cooking outdoors, and more. Let's hit the road and get ready for adventure—one mile and one cast at a time! Show Notes Rick Saez Emanuel Rose Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!
2024-11-2111 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastEP 476 Ricks Riffs-Vehicle Prep, Fishing Licenses and PermitsThis episode is part of our multi-part series on planning and preparing for outdoor adventures, Emanuel Rose and I are talking about how to prepare your vehicle for long road trips, including necessary maintenance, storage solutions, organization, and what anglers need to know about where to get licenses and permits and up to date fishing information. Today, we're talking about road trips—specifically planning the perfect road trip for camping and fishing. We'll cover how to map out the best route, pack for every scenario, and ensure you have all the right gear, so you're set for an...
2024-11-1407 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastEP 474 Ricks Riffs #6 Planning Road Trip Outdoor AventuresToday, we're talking about road trips—specifically planning the perfect road trip for camping and fishing. We'll cover how to map out the best route, pack for every scenario, and ensure you have all the right gear, so you're set for anything the road and the river throw your way. Let's hit the road and get ready for adventure—one mile and one cast at a time! Show Notes Rick Saez Emanuel Rose onX Maps Google Maps Outdoor Writers Association of America 4 C's: Comfort, Clothing, Culi...
2024-11-0711 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastSwitchback: Innovation, Synergy, and Community Building in the Outdoor Adventure Space EP 473Today on episode 473 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, I'm talking with Switchback Director Christina Henderson. We talk about the events Innovation, Synergy, and Community Building. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Brought to you this week by alabamabeaches.com Show Notes: In this episode, host Rick Says is joined by Christina Henderson, Event Director of Switchback...
2024-11-0429 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastExploring South America: Outdoor Photography, Adventure, and Environmental Advocacy with Sergio Ballivian [EP 465]Today on episode 465 I'm talking with Sergio Ballivian. For over 40 years, Sergio has pursued his passion for adventure, always with a camera in hand. Sergio Photo Tours was born from those experiences—a desire to share the unique moments he's witnessed and to guide others in capturing the beauty and essence of those untamed places. Sergio says . . . "this isn't just about taking photos; it's about experiencing the world from a different perspective." Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedbac...
2024-10-0850 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastUnveiling The World's Outdoor Wonders: An Adventure with Experience Plus Bicycle Tours [EP 459]Traveling with Experience Plus can launch a rewarding lifetime love for seeing and experiencing the world by bicycle. On a bike tour, you will pedal quiet roads, secluded paths, and carefully curated routes at your own pace. Travel under the guidance and care of professional tour leaders who joyfully share a love for their homeland, while seamlessly managing daily logistics so you can relax, ride, and make meaningful connections with both people and places along the way. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I...
2024-09-031h 04
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastTrekking Beyond Everest: The Unique Adventure Offerings of Hobnail Trekking [EP 455]Today on episode 455 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast I'm talking with Mark Johnson from Hobnail Trekking. Mark shares how Hobnail Trekking has expanded into several destinations and continues to offer only the highest levels of service and trekking expertise. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Brought to you this week by Tee Public Show Notes 00:00 Fascination with Nepal leads to Holly...
2024-08-0659 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastPedaling Through Europe: Lauren Hefferon on the Joys of Biking Adventures and Cultural Immersion [EP 449]Hello again, everyone. Welcome to episode 449 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week, I'm talking with Lauren Hefferon. Lauren has been a devoted cyclist for over 40 years. While in high school in Southern NH, Lauren discovered her passion for pedaling after a serious ski injury prevented her from downhill ski racing and playing many team sports. Upon graduation with a degree in Graphic Design in Mass Art, Laure decided to follow her entrepreneurial cravings and launched Ciclismo Classico. Their mission is to inspire active travelers to embrace cycling as a soulful form of travel that connects us with the...
2024-06-2552 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Retail and Brand Connections: SKU Candy founder Jon Neff Explains their Platform and Service [EP 445]Welcome to episode 445 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I'm talking with Jon Neff founder of SKU Candy. Jon is a passionate and experienced entrepreneur and the Sku Candy mission is to be the premier buying and selling wholesale marketplace in the Outdoor, Lifestyle, Surf, and Sporting Goods Categories. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Show Notes 09:25 Promotes positive in...
2024-05-2846 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAdventure Travel Stories, Sustainability, and Opportunities with ATTA's Shannon Stowell [EP 440]In this episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, we wrap up our series on adventure travel with Shannon Stowell. Shannon leads the ATTA as CEO after re-starting the organization in 2004 pursuing the vision that it could be a powerful force for good in the tourism industry. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Show Notes 00:00 ATTA Started small, took over...
2024-04-251h 03
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastJoe DiGirolamo Shares Thermore's Pursuit of Sustainability and Outdoor Environmental Awareness [427]In this episode, Rick Saez welcomes Joe DiGirolamo, Director of Sales at insulation company Thermore. After sharing their early experiences with outdoor activities and their current hobbies, they delve into the concept of plastic recycling for insulation production. They discuss the importance of adopting sustainability both in the manufacturing processes and everyday operations. Thermore's Ocean Down initiative, and the impact of our buying decisions on the environment. Joe illustrates these with his work in Thermore, particularly with the development of sustainable materials. He further urges listeners to make conscious, wise choices concerning consumption, especially when dealing with single-use plastics. ...
2024-02-2039 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastSuweeka's Kirk Ohly interviews Rick about his Outdoor Career [EP 419]I'm here with a good friend of mine, Kirk Ohly. Kirk is one of the founding partners of the new eBike rack brand Suweeka. We're in Ballard, Stoop Brewery in Ballard. This is going to be something different, Kirk is interviewing me. Let's go! Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor c...
2023-12-2852 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastRecreational Boating and Fishing Foundation: How They Build Outdoor Awareness and Excitement [EP 409]Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 409 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm talking with Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Director of Marketing Rachel Piacenza. As a passionate team leader and basketball coach, Rachel is committed to empowering the next generation of leaders. She believes in creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Brought to you this week by The Running Event. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can co...
2023-11-0732 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastThe Power of Purposeful Projects: Elisabeth Brentano on Conservation, Outdoor and Adventure Travel [EP 408]Hey everyone, welcome back to the Outdoor Biz Podcast and Episode 408 with Elisabeth Brentano, brought to you this week by Four Wheel Campers. Elisabeth is a writer, photographer, and producer based in Southern California. Her wanderlust has taken her worldwide to capture travel and environmental stories. And as much as she loves shooting natural wonders in far-flung places, these days, she prefers road-tripping through the last remaining patches of the Wild West. Her love for travel and nature shines through in her work for tourism bureaus, environmental nonprofits, and publishers, and she's also worked with global brands like Adobe...
2023-10-3143 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastBruno McGowan's Shift from Outdoor Snow Sports to Overlanding [EP 407]After a long career in the snow sports space developing the world's first digital avalanche rescue transceiver and promoting avalanche safety for all snow sports enthusiasts, Bruno McGowan has joined the Overlanding world as part of the founder group at Tune Outdoor. Tune Outdoor was specifically designed to let you spend more time in your natural state, out there, doing cool things . . . again and again. Brought to you this week by Creative LIVE Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to he...
2023-10-2442 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastEmbracing the Zero Drop: Brian Beckstead Shares the Outdoor Journey of Altra Footwear [EP 406]Hey everyone, welcome back to The Outdoor Biz podcast and Episode 406. Today, I'm talking with Brian Beckstead, Co-founder of Altra Footwear. After 11 years in the run and outdoor specialty retail space, Brian worked to create Altra Footwear with Golden Harper. He built a sales team as VP of Sales, pioneering the early years of Altra before becoming President. He then worked to finalize and transition of Altra from ICON Health and Fitness to the VF Corporation. Brian currently focuses on Strategic Projects and PR. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys problem-solving and strategizing, usually in the mountains trail...
2023-10-1736 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastEscape to Sonoma County: Frank Filice's Guide to Epic Outdoor Adventures and Hidden Gems [EP 405]Welcome to episode 405 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by CreativeLive. This week, I caught up with a former colleague from Lowepro, Frank Felice. Frank is an award-winning marketing executive and board member with over 20 years of experience in storytelling and building brands in the travel, tech, and consumer goods industries. He's now the director of brand marketing at Sonoma County Tourism. Brought to you this week by CreavitveLive Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love...
2023-10-1035 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastLOGE: A Unique Concept in Outdoor Accommodation with Cale Genenbacher [EP 404]Welcome to episode 404 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Fresh Books. This week Cale Genenbacher, founder of LOGE, joins me to tell us how Loge is more than just a place to stay. Think of them as a home base for your next adventure. Close enough to get here but far enough to get away. And, with everything, you could want to get outside and explore. Cale's background as a leader combined with his love of the outdoors and all things active, led him to founding LOGE in 2016. A West Point grad, Cale served...
2023-10-0324 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastChampioning Adventure, Diversity and Empowering Women: Brittany Coleman on Building ToughCutie [EP 403]Welcome to episode 403 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Fresh Books. This week Brittany Coleman, founder of a new women's outdoor and lifestyle brand called Tough Cutie joins me. ToughCutie makes premium women's hiking socks and has a larger mission of supporting women from the ground up and increasing diversity in the outdoors. Founded in 2019, Tough Cutie has become the first and only outdoor sock brand with a majority women-owned value chain, and joins an estimated 1% of founders in the outdoor industry who identify as a person of color. Facebook Twitter...
2023-09-2621 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAdventure Racing: Where Physical Puzzles and Outdoor Thrills Collide [EP 402]Welcome to episode 402 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Lowa. This week Lowa Ambassador Max Seigal and his race partner Russell Henry share their 1st Adventure Race experience with us as they took 1st place in the recent Expedition Colorado Race put on by Warrior Adventure Racing. The race involved kayaking, mountain biking and running at elevations between 13,000 and 10,000 feet . . . Max and Russell were wearing Lowa's recently released Trail Running models from their All Terrain Running Collection. The ATR collection represents another milestone in Lowa's nearly 100 years of product development. Now . . . it's time to...
2023-09-1947 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastTracey Brown on Tackling Malaria, Lyme Disease, and Outdoor bugs with Para'kito [EP 401]Welcome to episode 401 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by The Running Event. The world is a wonderful place full of exciting adventures. And I don't let much stop me from getting out and enjoying those adventures. but sometimes . . . the bugs, particularly mosquitos here in the Eastern Sierra . . . can be relentless. So I use natural repellants from PARA'KITO®. PARA'KITO® wants you to embrace this world, to travel, to explore, to enjoy its beauty, all naturally free from the nuisance of insects. PARA'KITO® is your caring, natural, effective protection. And Tracey Brown is with me today to...
2023-09-1225 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastExploring the Outdoor Journey and Entrepreneurship with Andrew Jay from Dakota Lithium [EP 400]Welcome to episode 400 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast. Dakota Lithium CEO Andrew Jay joins us to share how we each have the opportunity to change how our communities use energy. Brought to you by: Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Show Notes Things we talked about: [00:01:56] Outdoor upbringing on San Juan...
2023-09-0535 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastFrom Pen to Print: Chad Adams' Journey from Articles and Newsletters to Outdoor Novelist [EP 399]Welcome to episode 399 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Thrive Market. Is that novel of yours "still" rolling around in your brain? Outdoor Author Chad Adams describes the path that took him from writing articles about duck hunting, hundreds of weekly newsletter editorials, and ghostwriting for executives to his recently published first novel, How To Walk In the Marsh. Shoot Chad a message over on Instagram, "the first two people that send me a message, I'll send them a code to have access to a free copy of the audio book."...
2023-08-2930 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Focus on the Quadruple Bottom Line People, Planet, Profit, and Purpose with Clare Hefferren [EP 398]Welcome to episode 398 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Thrive Market. This week we're going to talk about the challenges around critical strategic thinking, disruptive brand story creation, or brand marketing to drive measurable cultivated relationships with Clare Hefferren, founder of Callosum. Clare shares with us how their work can help you solve those challenges and more. Clare tells us how their north star is anchored in collaboration and how they like to work with early and growth stage outdoor brands who are looking to build awareness and revenue focused on the quadruple bottom...
2023-08-2237 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastBoutique Single Track Trail Construction and Outdoor Recreation Development with Greg Mazu [EP 397]Episode 397 with Greg Mazu, Chief Encouragement Officer of Singletrack Trails. Singletrack Trails was born in 2004 and has evolved into six different ventures. Over that time, Greg has shifted Singletrack from a boutique trail construction company to a multi-faceted outdoor recreation development firm. And Greg has shifted his focus with the company as an owner-operator to their Chief Encouragement Officer. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com...
2023-08-1530 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAround the Crown Outdoor 10K with Founder Brian Mister [EP 396]Welcome to Episode 396 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Around the Crown 10K Founder Brian Mister. Have you ever been stuck in traffic on the highway and thought to yourself, "I could run faster than this"? This idea is exactly how Around the Crown 10K got its start. Brian is here to tell us all about it. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast...
2023-08-0848 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastTech Sales, Cancer, and Life Outfoor with 'Fly Fishing Insider' Podcast Host Christian Bacasa [EP 395]Episode 395 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Christian Bacasa. Christian is a father of two, an entrepreneur, technology sales executive, and a dedicated sportsman. Following his recovery from Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma, he discovered fly fishing, which he credits with his physical and emotional recovery. He is co-founder of Dupe a Fish, a subscription-based travel booking platform for service providers and anglers, and hosts the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter...
2023-08-011h 04
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastInnovation and Creativity in the Outdoor Action Sports Business with Scott Sorensen [EP 394]Welcome to Episode 394 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast with Scott Sorensen, Scott is an artist and loves to create. He creates images, illustrations, logos and more. Scott and I talk about his career and innovative mindset and aptitude for tackling complex business challenges from a fresh perspective and Creative brand stelekon. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Or leave me a message on Speakpipe! ...
2023-07-2540 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastStories and Adventures that will inspire and move you with Mountain Life Media founder Todd Lawson [EP 393]Welcome to the Outdoor Biz Episode 393 with Todd Lawson. Todd Lawson believes in passion, diversity, and the search for freedom outside. He's an avid world traveler, husband, brother, father, son, writer, photographer, creator, storyteller, mountain athlete, humanitarian, adventure-seeker, and lover of life and all its wonderful ways. Todd is the publisher, producer, and photo editor at Mountain Life Media, Founder and CEO of RISE Outdoor Innovation Inc., and Co-Founder of the Rise and Sean Foundation. His first book, Inside the Belly of an Elephant, launches October 03, 2023. He lives in Whistler, British Columbia. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz...
2023-07-1833 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastStephen Baird and TrackFly are making the dynamic outdoor supply chain accessible to ALL businesses. [EP 392]Episode 392 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Stephen Baird, Founder and CEO of TrackFly. The evolution of the supply chain has been exclusive to the largest corporations. At TrackFly, they are making the dynamic supply chain accessible to ALL businesses. We live in an age where high technology goes with us everywhere, in our pockets. Yet, for small to medium retailers, the tools to access the digital supply chain are still far out of reach. Forcing them to jump from system to system just to access basic information needed to make their business successful. There is...
2023-07-1142 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastExperience the Off-Grid Adventure Lifestyle with XGRiD Campers, find the right rig for your journey. [EP 390]Welcome to Episode 390 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast featuring XGRiD Campers, founded by Loren Walker, an avid camper, RV'er, and outdoor enthusiast. Shredding a traditional trailer on one of Loren's adventures sparked the inspiration for XGRiD campers. After a bit of research and connecting with makers of the world's toughest off-road campers, Loren left his corporate job and XGRiD Campers came to life. With stores in Las Vegas and Knoxville XGRiD Campers is dedicated to helping backcountry adventurers find the Right Rig for their Journey. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review...
2023-06-2727 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastDay 3-4 from The Big Gear Outdoor Show with Alpine Parrot, Adaptive Adventures and Quicker Bike Rack [EP 389]Welcome to Episode 389 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, another uncut episode recorded from the floor of The Big Gear Show. Today I'm talking with Raquel Velez from Alpine Parrot, Rob Bingham from Adaptive Adventures, and Bryan Wachs from Quiker Stuff! Hey, be sure and fill out our 5-minute survey about The Outdoor Biz Podcast. I'd love your feedback. You'll find it at ricksaez.com/2023survey. Thank you, and now let's get to it. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear y...
2023-06-2233 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Alliance brings new sensibilities to conservation work with Adam Cramer [EP 388]Hello again everyone, I'm excited to bring you Episode 388 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Adam Cramer, founding Executive Director and current CEO of Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition of outdoor recreation advocacy groups breathing new life into the conservation movement by harnessing the outdoor community's passion. Adam has brought new sensibilities to conservation work that have resulted in hundreds of thousands more acres of protected landscapes and so much more . . . Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to...
2023-06-2040 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOverlanding Gear and Adventure with Expedition Superstore Founder Justin Dowey [EP 387]Episode 387 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast features Expedition Superstore founder Justin Dowey. Justin has built on his early family outdoor experiences in creating the Expedition Superstore. The blend of an Off-road shop and a Camping store, it brings together all of the essentials you would need to use your vehicle as the base of your adventures ... Overlanding! Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com Or leave...
2023-06-1345 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastDay 1 from The Big Gear Show with Yamaha and Liv E-Bikes and Outdoor Element [EP 386]Welcome to Episode 386 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, an uncut episode recorded from the floor of The Big Gear Show. So far, I've talked about e-Bikes in the eBike e-revolution space at the show with Spinks from Yamaha , Aidan Kiely from LIV, and Outdoor Element Founder Mike Mojica. Hey, be sure and give your feedback about The Outdoor Biz Podcast at ricksaez.com/2023survey Let's get into it! Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your...
2023-06-1032 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Trade Shows, Inventory Management, and Retailer Challenges with BrandKeep and The Mountaineer [EP 385]Welcome to episode 385 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast with Pete Ashley from BrandKeep and Charlie Wise from The Mountaineer talking trade shows, what's working, how they facilitate buying, the current state of inventory management, retailer challenges, and some other goodies. Before we get into today's episode, I've got a quick question for you . . . What do you want to hear more and less of in future episodes? Go to ricksaez.com/2023survey and tell me the topic you want me to cover or the guest you want to hear on the show or hit the link in the...
2023-06-0835 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastBuilding an Outdoor brand from the ground up with NW Alpine Gear founder Bill Amos, sewn in the USA [EP 384]Welcome to Episode 384 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, before we get into today's episode I've got a quick question for you . . . What is the topic or guest you want to hear about on a future episode? Hit the 2023 survey link in the show notes or go to ricksaez.com/2023survey, no caps, and tell me the topic you want me to cover or the guest you want me to have on the show. That's rick saez dot com slash two zero two three survey . . . . no caps, or hit the link in the show notes I'd love your input, Thank...
2023-06-0642 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOut of Collective, Four Unique Podcasts about the World of Outdoor with Adam Jaber [EP 383]Hey, I'd love your feedback about the show and which topics and guests you'd like to hear in future episodes. Click here: 2023 Listener Survey THANKS! Last Fall I had the pleasure of meeting Adam Jaber founder of Out of Collective and host of the Out of Bound Podcast. Originally created by Adam, the network is a collective of ski and outdoor industry veterans with a strong passion and knowledge for all things happening in our industry. Yes, we geek out a bit on podcasting but we also talk about gear, trade shows, and plenty more . . . Facebook...
2023-05-3033 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastStephen Sullivan and Stio- Inspiring Connection with the Outdoors [EP 382]I began looking forward to this conversation as soon as it dropped on my calendar. Stephen Sullivan and Stio Inspire Connection with the Outdoors through their values and beautifully made outdoor products. We talk about the inspiration for Stio, his outdoor pursuits, and how their Pine Cone logo came to life. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Presented...
2023-05-2346 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastRace Director Ian Burnett and the 2023 Outdoor Iron Horse Bicycle Classic [EP 381]Hey everyone welcome to Episode 381 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast. The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic is hosting the 51st edition of this annual event Memorial Day weekend May 26, 27 and 28 2023! Today I'm talking with Event Director Ian Burnett. Brought to you by The Big Gear Show! Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or...
2023-05-1622 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastVasque Outdoor Footwear Wants You To Log Outside, Joe Peters [EP 380]Welcome to Episode 380 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Joe Peters, Marketing Director, Strategic Advisor, and Creative Ideator with Vasque Footwear. Vasque is asking people log outside. And if you're not careful they just might take your phone and make that a formal request! Brought to you by The Big Gear Show! Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can...
2023-05-0941 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast30 years Engineering Outdoor Performance to Keep You Warm and Dry with Hot Chillys Steve Lee [EP 379]Welcome to Episode 379 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Steve Lee, Hot Chillys Senior VP of Sales. Steve has been with Hot Chillys in one form or another since 1988. From outdoor and snow sports to running and cycling, their high-quality, durable base layer and winter accessories are ideal for staying warm and dry during your favorite cold weather activities. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback...
2023-05-0233 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAdventure-ready, Premium, Odor-Eliminating Outdoor Apparel, Baselayers & Accessories with Alpine Fit founder Jen Loofbourrow [EP 378]Today I'm speaking with Alpine Fit founder Jen Loofbourrow. Jen launched Alpine Fit to be an outdoor activewear brand in line with her customer's values offering fit options for body proportions, odor-resistant fabrics for spending more time outdoors, and making products in Alaska. Raised in Ontario, Canada in a hard-working, outdoor-loving family. She went on to live in Vancouver followed by Galway, Ireland before settling down in Anchorage with her husband, and two children, and they all love the outdoors including hiking, running, skiing, kayaking, and camping. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe...
2023-04-2551 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastHow a Life Altering Skiing Accident Becomes a Resource for Hope and Re-Juvenation with Roy Tuscany [EP 377]Hey everyone, welcome back to the outdoor biz podcast. I have an inspiring conversation for you today with an incredible human being, leader, and visionary. High Fives Foundation Founder Roy Tuscany. We talk about his go-all-in attitude, talent for big air, his skiing accident, and the High Fives Foundation Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Presented...
2023-04-1831 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastNoble Biomaterials Allon Cohne- Innovative Outdoor Products to Improve Your Quality of Life [EP 376]Hey everyone, welcome back to Episode 375 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast. I have a fun conversation for you today with Allon Cohne from Noble Biomaterials. Allon and I wander all over Outdoor history from his early days at Kirkwood Ski Resort in California to his current role with Noble Biomaterials. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Presented to...
2023-04-1141 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastConservation Alliance- Working to create a planet where wild places, wildlife, and outdoor people thrive together, with Nicole Rom [EP 375]Today on episode 375 I'm talking with Conservation Alliance Executive Director Nicole Rom. Nicole came into the world with Conservation in her DNA. She is leading a tireless staff of conservationists working to harness the collective power of business and outdoor communities to fund and advocate for the protection of North America's wild places. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on...
2023-04-0431 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Media Summit, The New Gathering Place where The Outdoor Industry Comes Together, with Yoon Kim and Lucie Hanes. [EP 374]Welcome back to the outdoor biz podcast. You are in for a treat today. Episode 374 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast features my conversation with Yoon Kim and Lucie Hanes from Outdoor Media Summit. If you're not familiar with the Outdoor Media Summit we're going to fix that. An annual event where the folks on the media side of the outdoor biz get together to network, connect with brands, participate in educational workshops and more helping move the industry forward. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and...
2023-03-281h 11
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastTravel Creel-The World's First Premier Adventure Pop-Up Fishing Lodge with Joshua Schwartz [EP 373]Today on episode 373 of the outdoor biz podcast I’m talking with Travel Creel founder and chef Joshua Schwartz. Joshua and his team love to fish! Their goal is to combine world-class fishing destinations with comfortable accommodations and outstanding dining experiences. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Presented to by: Show Notes How'd you get into cookin...
2023-03-2144 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastExplore the World of Adventure, The Outdoors and Cooking in the Wild with Josh Rosen and Huckberry [EP 372]Are you hungry for adventure and connection? Episode 372 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast features former pro snowboarder and Saturday's co-founder Josh Rosen. As host of Huckberry's recently launched series DIRT, Josh shares how the show reconnects and inspires viewers to explore the world of adventure, the outdoors, and cooking in the wild, their backyards, and homes. It is currently streaming on Huckberry and YouTube. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me...
2023-03-1446 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastActual Outdoors Founder John Holdmeier Drops Advice about Photography, Brand Management and more [EP 371]On this episode of the Outdoor Biz Podcast, I sit down with Actual Outdoors Founder, Pro Photographer, and Podcaster John Holdmeier. John is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and a fantastic photographer. He loves getting outside, more often than not on a river and you can hear him on the Nature Untold Podcast. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe...
2023-03-0743 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Vitals Founder, Tayson Whittaker is Driven to Make Better Gear for Getting Outside [EP 370]Hey everyone, welcome back, today on episode 370 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast I'm talking with Outdoor Vitals founder, Tayson Whittaker. Growing up Tayson wanted to be outdoors every day of his life. It called him to explore, regardless of the time of year or the weather. But he didn't have the right gear to prepare for the elements. By the time he graduated College, he had figured out how to make better gear and was selling no-name sleeping bags to his friends. We're going to talk about all that and more. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast...
2023-02-2833 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAlpacka Raft Founder Sheri Tingey Reaches Her Goal & Launches the Valkyrie, Built for Class V Whitewater [EP 369]Today I'm talking with Colorado businesswoman Sheri Tingey. Sheri pioneered an entire adventure sport, while many her age were mulling retirement. Recently, on her 77th birthday, Sheri Tingey finally saw her dream come true. Two decades and dozens of prototypes later, Alpacka Raft launched the Valkyrie. Suited for Class V whitewater, this Packraft is the closest resemblance of a hard shell kayak ever made. It's the culmination of Sheri's ambitions since she designed the modern-day Packraft and built the brand 22 years ago. Her idea blossomed into a 50-employee company, making the brand a leader in the outdoor industry and...
2023-02-2148 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastVan Life, Professional Poker and Used Outdoor Gear with Rerouted founder Chap Grubb [EP 368]Today I'm joined by Chap Grubb, founder of Rerouted. From living in a 1981 Volkswagen Van for 18 months after college to an unexpected transition into the world of professional poker, Chap is now busy revolutionizing the used gear industry helping anyone who dreams of creating their own wilderness adventures do it with used gear from rerouted. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a...
2023-02-1449 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastDarrel Larson, International Director of Sawyer Outdoor Products is committed to bringing clean water to the world. [EP 367]Welcome to episode 367 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Thrive Market. Today I'm joined by Darrel Larson, International Director of Sawyer Products. Darrell is also the founder of Give Clean Water, a non-profit dedicated to providing clean drinking water around the world. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Brought to you by:
2023-02-0747 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastBass Fishing, Podcasting, and Building an Outdoor Community with Pro Angler Angie Scott [EP 366]Today I'm talking with Pro Angler and Podcaster Angie Scott. Angie is the creator of The Woman Angler & Adventurer podcast. And it's become more than just a podcast. It's a growing community of like-minded women supporting each other through Angie's Facebook group. It's turning into a movement and the industry IS taking notice! Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me...
2023-01-3147 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastKiteboarder Sensi Graves is helping women do badass adventure activities [EP 365]Imagine a world in which women no longer doubted themselves. a world in which you believed anything was possible and that there were no fears or glass ceilings holding you back? Sensi Graves loves helping women do badass things. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe!
2023-01-2428 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastThe Running Event Follow up with Show Director Christina Henderson [EP 364]Welcome to episode 364 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by The Running Event. Today I'm joined by Christina Henderson, Event Director for The Running Event. The premier conference and trade show for run specialty retailers. Christina and I talk about the recent TRE show in Austin and the debut of their new Switchback space featuring Outdoor brands. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about...
2023-01-1719 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastExploring the intersection of outdoor recreation, conservation, and the economy with Matador's Tim Wenger [EP 363]Today I'm joined by travel journalist, author, and snowboarder Tim Wenger. After finishing a BA in Communications from Fort Lewis College, Tim jumped into the back of a Ford Econoline and spent a few years playing guitar in dark bars while falling in love with adventure travel. He's been unable to rest his pen (or his feet) ever since. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!
2023-01-1034 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastReplay- Rob Holmes and GLP Films- empowering tourism brands towards positivity and sustainability through award winning adventure storytelling [EP 362]I'm thrilled to catch up with Rob Holmes today. Rob is the founder of GLP Films, and their mission is to help brands reach sustainability goals, protect nature, communities, culture, and heritage through the lens of storytelling and content marketing. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Show Notes How Rob was introduced to the Outdoors My real...
2023-01-0354 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastReplay-The value of Wilderness, Outdoors, and Saving the Yellowstone Grizzly with Doug Peacock [EP 361]Enjoy this replay of my conversation with one of my environmental heroes Doug Peacock. I was fortunate to meet Doug at an Earth First! Rendezvous in Idaho in 1988. I'm just finishing his newest book "Was it Worth It", from Patagonia Books. Doug and I talk about his many adventures, his love for wildness, and his current work to save the Yellowstone Grizzly. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email...
2022-12-2738 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastPiscari-Fly, a growing Fly-Fishing business featuring World Class Trout fishing On the River Nore, Ireland [EP 360]"Welcome to episode 360 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I'm speaking with Peter Driver from Piscari Fly. Peter tells us how he's been fishing since he was a kid, The Piscari Fly Business on the River Nore in Ireland and, the World Class Ireland Trout fishing." Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Brought to you this month by...
2022-12-2036 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Biz Uncut- Retail Strategy Group and their Retail Playbook [003]Today I'm joined by Liza Amlani and Raj Dhiman from the Retail Strategy Group. Liza is the Principal of Retail Strategy Group and Raj is the Chief Rainmaker and Co-Founder at Retail Strategy Group. We got together at The Running Event in Austin Texas to review their Retail Playbook. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Sign up for my Newsletter HERE.
2022-12-0836 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastIain Miller, founder of Unique Ascent in Donegal, Ireland. Providing unique and extensive Adventure guiding services [EP 358]Welcome to episode 358 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast and my conversation with Iain Miller. Iain is the founder of Unique Ascent in Donegal, Ireland. Iain says they provide fundamentally two services, the first is a unique and extensive guiding service, and the second is a mountain training service in which they provide Mountain Training courses and assessments. Brought to you by Tourism Ireland, Failte Ireland, and Steller I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: email: rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Sign up for...
2022-12-0623 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Biz Uncut: Rory Martin [001]Rory Martin from Strangford Lough Activity Centre joins Rick after a paddle around Strangford Lough, Ireland. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.
2022-10-0608 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastJordan Hirro On How His Outdoor Passion For Climbing Became A Career [EP 305]They say that if you love your job, you'll never have to work a day in your life. That seems to be the case for Jordan Hirro, who turned his passion for climbing into a career. Jordan is the Advertising & Sales Executive at Outside Interactive. In this episode, he joins host Rick Saez to share his journey and how his love for the outdoors paved the way to his successful career. He also gives some insight and shares tips for anyone aspiring for a career in media and advertising, especially in the climbing industry. Stay tuned! Love the...
2021-11-3041 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastUpholding The Grit And Ruggedness Of The Old West With Seager Outdoor Clothing Founders Elliott Shaw, Case Anderson, And Mattson Smith. [EP 304]Seager Clothing wants to be synonymous with grit and ruggedness. Seager's founders, Elliott Shaw, Case Anderson, and Mattson Smith, created a brand based on their love for the outdoors and toughened by the challenges they faced in building their business. In this episode, Rick Saez talks to Seager's founders about the great outdoors. We learn how they got into outdoor activities, how their friendship gave birth to Seager, and their experiences growing their business. Tune in for more outdoor adventures and business ideas with Rick and his guests. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://ric...
2021-11-2341 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor Living: A Modern-Day Nomad With Professional Rock Climber, Jonathan SiegristLiving in Boulder, Colorado, a place that almost seemed to be one with nature, it would be difficult not to be interested in the outdoors. In this episode, Rick Saez is joined by Professional Rock Climber Jonathan Siegrist. Jonathan shares how his family influenced him to love the outdoors. He takes us to his journey of making a living out of his passion for outdoor activities, especially mountain biking and rock climbing, and why he decided to live by himself outdoors through a camper van. Join in this conversation as Jonathan tells us his incredible journey of turning passion int...
2021-11-1632 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastHosting Outdoor Events From The Comfort Of Your 4-Wheel Camper With Chris Hollingsworth [EP 302]There is a reason behind every event. No one hosts an event just for money. An outdoor event is supposed to be a place where you can connect with nature, with the people you love. If you want to host an athletic event, raise awareness for a cause, or build corporate kinship, partner with Chris Hollingsworth, the owner of Seven Seas Industries. Join your host Rick Saez as he talks to Chris on how they deliver on that while traveling and living in their 4 Wheel Camper Rig. Get started in the event industry by volunteering today and being part of...
2021-11-1145 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastJack Ballard's Vision For Lowering Health Care Costs And Supporting Rural Outdoor Schools [EP 300]Jack Ballard might be the only person to run for Congress with his bird dog as an integral part of his campaign. Of course, there are many other important elements to his platform, such as education, healthcare, jobs and wages, the impact of drought on ag lands, wildfire mitigation, and more. Jack is the consummate outdoorsman, a nationally renowned outdoor writer and photographer who literally wrote the book (two actually) on elk hunting and now he's planning to use his background as a communicator, former farmer/rancher, outdoorsman, and educator to find workable solutions in Congress for all of u...
2021-10-2827 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastHow To Future-Proof Your Outdoor Business In The Digital Age With SIA President Nick Sargent [EP 299]The unexpected pandemic impacted a large number of businesses, most especially in the outdoor industry. So the question everyone now asks is, how can you future-proof your business with such seemingly fickle circumstances? Today's guest is Nick Sargent, President of SnowSports Industries America(SIA). SIA is an organization on a mission to help the winter outdoor community thrive by delivering invaluable education, data, and research. Nick joins host Rick Saez to offer advice on how businesses can adapt as the world moves toward a more digital and consumer-centric approach. He also speaks on why it's important to value diversity, in...
2021-10-2640 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastBeautiful And Functional Gloves For Every Outdoor Activity: Drew Eakins And His Journey With Hestra Gloves [EP 298]If you're going to hit the great outdoors, you may need a good pair of gloves, and we have just the thing for you. Hestra Gloves produces some of the best outdoors use gloves on the market today. In this episode, Rick Saez interviews Hestra's Marketing Manager, Drew Eakins. They talk about Hestra's family lineage, their design, development, and production attention to detail, quality, and they geek out a bit on Seth Godin. Learn more about Hestra and their amazing gloves by tuning in. Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor care...
2021-10-1939 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastSave Money And Save The World: Lithium Ion Batteries And Their Outdoor Benefits With Pale Blue Earth Founder Tom Bishop [EP 297]Contributing to a sustainable new world doesn't have to be a drastic lifestyle change. It can be in the form of even changing something as minor as switching from alkaline batteries to rechargeable lithium ion batteries. Today's guest is here to share just how impactful that small step can be. Tom Bishop is the Founder of Pale Blue Earth, the battery company that wants you to buy fewer batteries through their USB rechargeable smart batteries. He joins host Rick Saez to share how he got his start in sustainable product development and what factors led to this innovation, such as...
2021-10-1226 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastRespect Outside: The Importance Of Sexual Harassment Prevention In The Outdoor Industry With Gina McClard, J.D. and Jim Miller [EP 295]Gender-based violence is, unfortunately, a common issue in any business, and the outdoor industry is no exception. That is why sexual harassment prevention training should become part and parcel of each organization. That's what Gina McClard, J.D. and Jim Miller are doing. Gina and Jim founded the Respect Outside in 2019 to help provide solutions and increase gender equity through a culture shift approach. They discuss the benefits and the long-term value of this training in helping employees thrive in the workplace and help companies attract diverse and high-quality talent. Gina and Jim also detail the different steps they take...
2021-10-0537 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastAdventure Travel Outfitters offer perspectives on 2021 [EP 257]In November and December of 2020, I got some input from a few business leaders in the Adventure Travel space on when and how adventure travel will come back. I asked them their thoughts on travel as the world slows the spread of the Coronavirus, will it bounce back immediately, improve slowly in 2021 or continue to struggle until 2022, and why. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Stephanie Jones of Blacks in Travel and Tourism Andy Levine, founder of DuVine Cycling and Adventure Company ...
2021-01-1412 min
Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastSuperPacific: #2 Spencer Houser and Peter Williams, From Outdoor Product Idea to LaunchThis is episode two of a special series I'm doing with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams. They are in the early phase of their startup Super Pacific and we thought it would be fun to chronicle what it's like to develop a new product from scratch and launch a new brand. We'll drop a new episode every couple weeks as we talk about how they came up with their idea, what the initial steps were and all the wins and challenges along the way. And if you have questions please send them to rick@ricksaez...
2020-03-2631 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastSuperPacific- From Outdoor Product Idea to Launch This is episode one of a special series I'm doing with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams. They are in the early phase of their startup Super Pacific and we thought it would be fun to chronicle what it's like to develop a new product from scratch and launch a new brand. We'll drop a new episode every couple weeks as we talk about how they came up with their idea, what the initial steps were and all the wins and challenges along the way. Ans if you have questions please send them to rick@ricksaez...
2020-03-1229 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastOutdoor and Adventure, Podcasting and more with Kraig Becker and Dave AdlardKraig, Dave and I talked about the outdoor and adventure travel industries, podcasting, their numerous adventures and much, much more. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors Kraig- it was totally by accident. About a 12 and a half years ago, I started a little blog called the adventure blog, just to write about the things that I was interested in. From this idea that everything in the world had been done. Everest had been climbed, people had been...
2019-10-2248 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle PodcastJen Taylor- talks about her outdoor life and career of Going Big!Jen Taylor brings so much energy and enthusiasm to the table, love it and thank you! We talk about her outdoor life, career, the great path to success she and the Mtn Khaki's team have achieved and a whole lot more. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Support the show Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors I grew up in Indiana, so I'm a Corn Fed Indiana Hoosier. I was just a free range kid. We were cut loose until the dinner bell rang. We had woods...
2018-09-0451 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast122: Angel Castellanos- The Travel Ambassador telling adventure stories and moreAngel Castellanos, The Travel Ambassador on the show today. You've seen him on the New York Times Travel show, the Travel & Adventure Show, ABC, and more. We talk about how he got inspired to travel, all the places he's been and how he became The Travel Ambassador. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Support the show Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Travel It really came from my parents. They were avid travelers. I come from a family of travelers and I had my...
2018-08-0232 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast100: I answer the outdoor questions as Tim McGuire interviews meWOW, so here we are at episode 100. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you! I am forever grateful to the great guests who have generously give their time and to all you listeners out there! What began as "I'm just gonna try 5 of these and see how it goes" is now a twice weekly conversation listened to by over 30,000 of you. For episode 100 I'm turning over the mic to my great friend and colleague Tim McGuire. Many of you asked when I was going to answer my questions so here it is....
2018-05-0841 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast092: Jan Greenspan, Outdoor Brand Nite IzeJan tells us how he got into the outdoors through scouting his time with Sequel, Retail Concepts, and how Nite Ize comes with all their great accessories. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Support the show Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes I think you will enjoy my conversation with one of my long time outdoor buds Jan Greenspan on the show today. Jan tells us how he got into the outdoors through scouting his time with Sequel, Retail Concepts, and how Nite Ize comes with all their great a...
2018-04-1045 minOutdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast2017 Reading List- Want to know which Outdoor books Industry Insiders love . . . here they are!Hey guys, Rick here to let you know about another Special Bonusode dropping today. Following up on our gear list from last Wednesday today we are giving you our 2017 Reading List. I have interviewed over 50 members of the Outdoor Industry tribe and peppered them with questions like what was your first outdoor job and what are your favorite books. The answers to the favorite books question has produced quite a diverse reading list. Many of these books are now on my list to add to my library. If you're looking for a great list of...
2017-12-1302 min