Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast

Jonathan Chester has photographed on all seven continents, and specializes in documenting the wild, remote, and extreme and is equally at home in urban and rural settings, covering nature, landscapes, and environmental themes. He continues to guide and lecture on adventure cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic. Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the show?  Subscribe,  ​ rate, review, and...

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 M...

This week I'm talking with Chris and Kelly Kibbee, founders of No Limits Scuba in Tempe Arizona. If you're just discovering scuba or looking to go professional, No Limits Scuba sets you apart on your path, by offering the highest quality and standards for safety and fun. Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the show?  Subscribe,  ​ rate, review, and share! ​ Sign up for my Newsletter  ​ H...

Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 447 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week I'm talking with Cory Higgins, Cory is the Jetty Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. One of his early memories of Jetty is Putting $200 in a trucker hat at Jerm's apartment by the Port Hole to pay his portion of starting the company and making their first 3 tees. They've come a long way since then! Facebook ​   ​ Twitt...

Today I'm speaking with  Buttnski founder Kelly Mazanti . After leaving her corporate life in 2017, Kelly founded a brand design & strategy company, Pier Collective , which she ran for five years between LA and Breckenridge. She is an alumnus of the CU Boulder Leeds School of Business with a degree in Marketing & Management. She recently had the opportunity to participate as a Capstone partner wit...

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 shar...

Welcome to episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I'm talking with Alex Brown from the Texas Outdoor Recreation Alliance. The Alliance was established to assemble an engaged network of outdoor enthusiasts, value aligned businesses, innovators, and workforce leaders; organized and resolved to continuously shape, grow, and elevate the Texas' outdoor recreation ecosystem and natural resources it d...

Jake Wallace was born and raised in the corn fields of Iowa where he learned how to fix fences, build barns and generally throw hay bales larger than cows with ease.  Life has been nothing but an adventure for Jake. In addition to working for NOLS Wilderness Medicine , he works as a professional mountain guide which takes him around the world to beautiful mountains and rivers alongside amazing peo...

Today on Episode 442 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast I'm talking with Lava Linens founder Mary Swanson. With a Master's Degree in Public Health and Environment and 15+ years of experience in the government and nonprofit sectors, Mary Swanson has now found herself leading the next generation outdoor gear company.   Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the show?  Subscribe,  ​ rate, review, and...

Today on The Outdoor Biz Podcast I'm talking with Travel Writer Jessica Poitevien. Jessica says that storytelling has always been her passion. Whether she's reviewing a new hotel, diving deep into little-known destinations or helping a travel brand tell their story, she does it all with the hopes of inspiring others to explore this beautiful world. Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the...

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...

Welcome to Episode 439 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today, I'm talking with Bob Wohlers of Off-Road Safety Academy ; Bob is, first and foremost, an outdoor adventurer. Simply put, he's a "surf and turf" kind of guy. Regarding the "surf" aspect, for 32 years Bob created curricula and invented training methodologies for PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. For the "turf" aspect,...

In this episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, we dive into the world of adventure travel with Michael Hodgson and Therese Iknoian from HI Travel Tales. Therese and Michael share their many adventures with us and how HI Travel Tales came to life! Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the show?  Subscribe,  ​ rate, review, and share! ​ Sign up for my Newsletter  ​ HERE ​ I'd love to hear your...

Hey everyone, Welcome to Episode 437 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm talking with Chez Chesak. Chez is an award-winning adventure travel writer and 20+ year veteran of the outdoor and travel industries. He is also Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America.  Show Notes 06:13 Frequent travel for work, including long trips to Australia and South Africa, led to amazing opp...

In this episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, we dive into the world of adventure travel with industry pioneers, Steve and Nona Barker. Join us as we explore the origins of their iconic travel gear brand, Eagle Creek , and their journey in shaping the adventure travel market. Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the show?  Subscribe,  ​ rate, review, and share! ​ Sign up for my Newsletter ...

Today I'm talking with Barry McGeough. Barry is an applied innovation Fortune 500 leader, delivering high-impact solutions to global multi-brand verticals that drive exponential growth to some of the world's most iconic brands. 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 t...

Welcome to the Outdoor Biz Podcast Adventure Travel Series, where we embark on thrilling journeys and share captivating stories exploring the world of adventure travel. Join me as I share the stories of guides, outfitters, and destinations that will ignite your wanderlust and inspire your next great adventure. Whether it's scaling majestic peaks, diving into turquoise waters, We're traversing vast...

Hey everyone, Welcome to Episode 433 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with outdoor writer and podcaster Meg Carney. Meg is an outdoor and environmental writer with a passion for environmental advocacy. She primarily covers topics within the outdoor industry ranging from the best new products and greenwashing to the scientific coverups of hazardous chemicals. And if you're not listening to her series on...

Today I'm talking with MXXY co-founder Drew Dawson. MXXY was born on the trails of Marin County, California. Growing up there Drew and co-founder Nicloa Beglum spent their days hiking, biking and running. Electrolytes played a big role in helping them feel and perform their best but fumbling with extra bottles was a distraction, and reservoirs left a gunky mess to clean when they got home. The tec...

This week I'm talking with  Rachel Gross , an environmental and cultural historian of the modern U. S. and an assistant professor of history at the University of Colorado Denver . Among many accolades and experiences, Rachel was a Carson Fellow at the Rachel Carson Center in Munich and, for her doctoral research, wrote about the history of outdoor clothing and gear in the U.S. from the Civil War t...

Today, I'm talking with endurance athlete Nadia Ruiz. I met Nadia at The Running Event in Austin last year. Nadia is a personal coach, the youngest female to finish 100 marathons, and has completed over 650 races around the globe. We talk about her love for running, the various events she has run, her coaching activities, and more. Facebook ​   ​ Twitter ​   ​ Instagram ​ Love the show?  Subscribe...

Welcome to Episode 429 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm talking with Mark Holyoak, Director of Communication at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation . Mark has been in the communications business for 35 years. He spent the first 24 years as a television broadcast journalist in Kansas, Washington and Montana. In 2012, he accepted the position of director of communication at the Rocky Mountain Elk...

Welcome to Episode 428 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with Mari Bodensteiner and Space Trailers . Mari grew up on the backwaters of the upper Mississippi. She is an avid hiker and amateur angler. Before her career in marketing, she taught English and Rhetoric at several universities across the country. Additionally, she contracted with the State Department to develop international educational programs...

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 Ocea...

Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 426 with Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of SylvanSport and a highly regarded national leader in the outdoor industry for several decades. SylvanSport designs and manufactures innovative recreation vehicles and outdoor gear. In addition to SylvanSport, Dempsey has founded and led several other companies in the outdoor recreation industry and is the founding chairperso...