Rick Saez

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Each week on The Outdoor Biz Podcast you’ll hear genuine conversations with Outdoor Industry Insiders. Iconic founders and leaders from brands like JanSport and Fishpond, Sales Reps from Outdoor, Bike, and Ski, Industry Recruiters, Executives, and many others. They talk about their careers, tell inspiring stories, and offer advice and direction on the path you can take to get your job in the industry and grow your Outdoor Career. Hosted by Author, Speaker, Adventurer, and Industry Insider Rick Saez. Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Rick Saez

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From Manufacturing to Orange Mud: Josh Sprague on Product Design, Grit, and Building an Outdoor Brand 07.04.2026

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Why solving one personal problem can turn into a successful business The realities of entrepreneurship and the nonstop problem-solving it requires Lessons Josh carried from manufacturing systems into building multiple businesses His product design philosophy: quality, essentials, and built-in failure prevention Why Orange Mud prototypes in Texas and manufactures in [&...

544 The Wonders and Wilds of Destinations Morocco 03.02.2026

You deserve an unforgettable Moroccan adventure. Today I’m talking with Azdean Elmoustaqiim from Destinations Morocco, your guide to a seamless and authentic tour. Facebook 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 In our latest […]

543 Paul Ganger: Reimagining Outdoor Retailer, Leading With Integrity, and Building Dreamland Safari Tours in Kanab, Utah 27.01.2026

In 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 […]

537 Stop Overthinking and Just Touch Some Grass, Heather Physioc 25.11.2025

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 Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: Ever planned the trip of a […]

536 The Power of Local: Midwestern Nature, Climate Solutions, and more 18.11.2025

Today I’m with Cincinnati-based climate science and outdoor writer Jessica Baltzersen, whose passion for storytelling has taken her from bison-filled islands to moonlit rainbows and community gardens making a difference in urban food deserts. Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I’ll be honest—when I first started freelancing, I chased the big stuff. Wildfires out west. Epic storms. […]

534 How Nicole Blaser Blends Adventure Travel with Powerful Social Change 04.11.2025

Today, I’m talking with Nicole Blaser, an accomplished outdoor educator, adventurer, and co-founder of the Karuna Project. Nicole shares her inspiring journey guiding expeditions from Alaska’s glaciers to Nepal’s wild rivers, and reflects on the powerful role that compassion and connection play in outdoor leadership. Show Notes WHAT HAPPENED: I didn’t expect a pre-dawn ski […]

533 Letters from the Edge: Jeff Wilser Reveals the Heart of Modern Exploration 28.10.2025

On 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 […]