Rick Saez

Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast

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From mountain towns to far-flung trails, host Rick Saez sits down with the people driving the outdoor and adventure travel world. Each week, you'll hear stories of exploration, creativity, and purpose — from guides and writers to conservationists and entrepreneurs — all united by a love of the outdoors and a life lived close to adventure.

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Rick Saez

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038: Sevag Kazanci- The Parks Project is providing outdoor resources to parks and you can help. 03.10.2017 41:41

Sevag tells us how he and his team started The Parks Project to provide much needed resources to parks. It all began with a work day in a local park. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Sevag tells us how he and his team started The Parks Project to provide much needed resources to parks. It all began with a work day in a...

037: Katie Boue- outdoor advocate, climber, former van-dweller, and avid road tripper. 28.09.2017 30:41

Katie likes to create – content, communities, and campaigns. Her preferred space for creation is within the outdoor industry and she has some great tips for all of us content creators. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors My parents have always really been adventurous, not necessarily outdo...

036: Jennifer Pringle- How a graduate from Texas wth no outdoor experience became a multi sport outdoor enthusiast. 26.09.2017 45:08

Jennifer tells us a great story about how she discovered the outdoors, moved to California and has become a multi sport outdoor enthusiast. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors You know I'm from Texas and to be really honest I didn't do much in the outdoors. Our vacations consisted of going t...

035: Tim McGuire- How an adventure story led to a career in the Outdoor and Adventure Travel Biz 21.09.2017 53:13

Tim tells us how he got hooked on the Outdoors and Adventure Travel and has some good career advice for those wanting to start and Outdoor or Adventure Travel career. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Tim tells us how he got hooked on the Outdoors and Adventure Travel and has some good career advice for those wanting t...

034: Shannon Stowell- Learn about the Adventure Travel Trade Association 19.09.2017 40:07

Shannon tells us how he became interested in Adventure Travel and has some good tips for anyone wanting to get into Adventure Travel. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Shannon tells us how he became interested in Adventure Travel and has some good tips for anyone wanting to get into Adventure Travel. First Exposure to...

033: Deanne Buck- Camber Outdoors is doing great work in the Outdoor community 14.09.2017 35:47

Deanne tells us how she got her start in the outdoors and the great work Camber is doing in the outdoor community including their terrific mentoring program. Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Deanne tells us how she got her start in the outdoors and the great work Camber is doing in the outdoor community including their...

032: Peter Downing- How Suffer Better is giving back to the Outdoor Endurance community 12.09.2017 43:11

Peter tells about a nice family tradition that was his first experience in the outdoors and the cool things he is doing with Suffer Better. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes Peter tells us about a nice family tradition that was his first experience in the outdoors and the cool things he is doing with Suffer Better. First Exposure to th...

031: Marty Hiester- A little historical tale and enthusiasm for the future of the Outdoor Industry 07.09.2017 32:57

This episode is with Marty Hiester. Marty tells us about his background with Adventure 16, GSI, starting peak 62 and now in Sales, Marketing and Product Development with Omega Pacific. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes This episode is with Marty Hiester. Marty tells us about his background with Adventure 16, GSI, starting peak 62 and n...

030: Brian Bennett- Cycling, Outdoor Sales and some Moldy Chum 05.09.2017 40:34

Brian and I talk a little fly fishing biz and what its like to work with National Accounts such as REI. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please give us a rating and review HERE 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 an...

029: Stephen Barnes- Getting back to outdoor basics at Sierra Deisgns 31.08.2017 35:05

Sierra Designs exec Stephen Barnes tells us how he got exposed to the outdoor industry and his experience as a product leader and independent sales rep. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please give us a rating and review HERE 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...

028: John Sterling- A lifetime of working to protect our wild outdoor places and spaces 29.08.2017 34:26

Conservation Alliance Executive Director John Sterling tells about how he got his start in the outdoors, the great work done at the Conservation Alliance and how you can help support our public lands. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please give us a rating and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing th...

026: Veronica Cox- Outdoor Adventures and brand building through connecting consumers. 24.08.2017 36:41

We talk about how she got started in the outdoor biz, her outdoor career and her thoughts on building brands and connecting consumers to brands via passion. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please rate and review HERE 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 i...

027: Jeff Weidman- Transforming lives of underserved youth through outdoor mentoring expeditions. 22.08.2017 31:02

Jeff and I talk about first exposure to the outdoors, his retail and repping career and the great activities provided by Big City Mountaineers. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please rate and review HERE 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 rec...

025: Beau Johnston- Publisher of Living Overland, dedicated to gourmet outdoor cooking and overland travel. 17.08.2017 25:46

I recently caught up up with Beau Johnston of Living Overland Journal and Toyota Cruisers and Trucks at Outdoor Retailer. We talked about a different element of the outdoor business as Beau tells us about this works with Toyota and the great content his team creates for the Living Overland blog. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please rate and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicate...

023: Mike Wallenfels- How his career transitioned from A16 Outdoor Buyer to Small Biz Incubator 15.08.2017 51:31

Hydro Flask VP of Sales Mike Wallenfels tells us about his first jobs in the outdoor biz, how Mountain Hardwear got started and some of the other interesting startup projects he is involved with. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please rate and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and j...

022: Amy Roberts- OIA Executive Director Amy Roberts talks outdoor trade shows and public lands 10.08.2017 25:33

This episode is with OIA Executive Director Amy Roberts. Amy gives her perspective on Outdoor Retailers last show in Salt Lake and the move to Denver. We talk about the public lands issues facing us today. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please rate and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the fre...

024: Wylie Robinson- From outdoor Startup to growth, Wylie tells how RUMPL came to life. 09.08.2017 32:48

This episode is with Rumpl Founder and CEO Wylie Robinson. Wylie tells us how he got into backpacking and camping as a kid and the great story about Rumpl got started. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Please rate and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We...

021: Outdoor Enthusiast David Deioma- Financial Analyst to Ski Instructor to Mudroom Backpacks 08.08.2017 48:21

Hey guys, this episode is with David Deioma. David recently launched mudroom backpacks. We talk about how he got the inspiration for mudroom and the challenges starting and operation a new brand. His outdoor career and how he's has bounced between the outdoor biz and a career in finance. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Give us a rating and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to ou...

019: Kenji Haroutunian- A climber and outdoor show executive becomes an advocate for public lands 03.08.2017 48:21

This episode is with Kenji Haroutunian. Kenji has a distinguished career in the Outdoor Biz. He currently runs his firm Kenji consults and is President of Friends of Joshua Tree and on the Access Fund board. We talk about his career and the battle for public lands. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Give us a rating and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to e...

020: Jim Moss- how tax law drove him to Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Law 01.08.2017 48:21

This episode is with Jim Moss. Jim has been helping outdoor recreation, adventure travel, race and event companies and manufacturers navigate legal issues for years. Jim tells us how he got into outdoor recreation law, we talk about his recent book, his involvement with Boy Scouts, risk management in recreation and much more. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Give us a rating and review H...

018: Bob Woodward- Nordic skier turned Outdoor Freelancer 27.07.2017 48:21

This episode is with Bob Woodward. Bob has had a first row seat witnessing the growth and development of the Ski and Outdoor Industries. In this episode he tells how he got interested in the Outdoors and we talk about his nordic career, the Poly Party Days at SIA and a much more. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Give us a rating and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor en...

017: Jim Thomsen- A life connected to Adventure 25.07.2017 48:21

This episode is with Jim Thomsen. Jim and his brother Greg are two of the pioneers of the outdoor industry. We talk about how he and Greg wound up owning The Mountain Shop, one of the first outdoor retail stores in So CA, how Wilderness Experience began and Jim's experience with JanSport. Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Give us a rating and review HERE Welcome to a podcast dedicated to o...

016: Ted Ganio- from traipsing around Asia to traipsing around the US visiting outdoor factories and suppliers. 20.07.2017 44:04

This episode is with Ted Ganio. Ted has recently taken on a new role with Vista Outdoors and has gone from traipsing around China visiting factories and suppliers to traipsing around the US visiting factories and suppliers. We talked about the difference between US and Asian manufacturing and some of the cool new products and processes he's learning about. It was interesting to his take on the d...

015: Dave Best- Interesting conversation about coaching, Life and The Outdoor Biz. 18.07.2017 54:40

Today I'm speaking with Dave Best. We had a fascinating conversation about a wide variety of topics related to the outdoor biz, his athletic career, how his love for sports set the stage for his recruiting and coaching business and much more. Dave operates The Best Group out of Missoula Montana. In 11 years of recruiting he has witnessed first hand a variety of employment cycles. Facebook ...

013: Todd Walton- Tells us how he's come from Outdoor Retail to the Ski Industries of America 13.07.2017 48:21

This episode is my conversation with Todd Walton, Todd is the Director of communications & Marketing at Snow Sports Industries of America. In this conversation, we talk about his brief but fun Radio career, how his retail experience and outdoor adventures set the stage for his Outdoor Biz career and much more. Be sure to check out his best gear purchase under a $100 too, I bought one! Facebook...