The Rich Outdoors

EP 598 Ghost Bulls and Selective Hunting with Jason Matzinger This week on the podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by the renowned hunter and documentary director, Jason Matzinger. Our conversation covers a wide array of fascinating topics, including his extraordinary career, thrilling elk hunting experiences, the world of documentaries, exciting adventures, and the art of Selective hunting. Jason...

Ep 597: James Williams  Join me this week as I introduce you to James Williams, a remarkable individual with an extraordinary journey. Currently, James is defying conventional norms by establishing a cleaning company while residing in a converted ambulance nestled among the mountains. However, the story takes an unexpected twist. James made the daring decision to leave college in pursuit of his en...

EP 596: Zach Kenner Chasing Giants: A Hunter's Journey in Alaska Join me on this week's episode of the podcast as I sit down with Zach Kenner, a fearless adventurer who relocated to Alaska in search of an adrenaline-fueled life. From the very beginning, Zach's passion for the outdoors led him straight into the world of sheep hunting—a pursuit any adventure-seeker would eagerly embrace given the ch...

This week's podcast episode is an exciting one as I had the privilege of interviewing Joel Gandara, a highly successful entrepreneur with a remarkable background. Joel's story begins with his migration from Cuba to America at the tender age of four, a pivotal moment that shaped his life and entrepreneurial journey. During our conversation, we delve deep into the reasons behind the incredible drive...

EP 594: Brad Brooks, Argali Outdoors  In the latest episode of our podcast, we had a fascinating conversation with Brad Brooks from Argali Outdoors. Brad is an entrepreneur in the outdoor industry who has built a successful business by creating products that solve real problems. What sets him apart is his fortunate ability to combine work and pleasure through frequent "work trips" that take him on...

In this week's engaging episode of our podcast, we dive deep into an intriguing conversation with Mike Stepp, the co-founder of Handle Bend, a remarkable brand known for their uniquely handcrafted copper mugs. The Handle Bend mug creations make excellent and thoughtful gifts, standing out with their one-of-a-kind designs and exceptional quality that are a testament to the brand's dedication to cra...

EP 592: Ty Leary From Snow Removal to Dream House, Airplanes, and Family. This week's episode features entrepreneur Ty Leary who shares how he sold his snow removal business and built his dream home in the mountains. We discuss the importance of moving the goal posts, saying no to things, and prioritizing time and energy. Bullet points: Ty Leary's journey from snow removal business owner to buildi...

Hey there, podcast listeners! This week, I have a special guest joining me on the show. I'm excited to welcome David Tate, the TikToker behind the Steels and Feels channel. David is a talented builder and entrepreneur who has made a name for himself through his F600 build and his tool storage business. David is a true DIYer who loves building cool things and creating art. He's not in it for the mo...

EP 590: Greg McHale  We recently had Greg McHale, the host of Wild Yukon TV show, as a guest on our podcast. In this episode, we talked about his inspiring journey from law enforcement to adventure TV, and how he and his wife turned around a struggling tourist business. We also discussed the importance of setting goals, living with purpose, and embracing the spirit of adventure. Key points: Greg M...

In this week's podcast, I chatted with my frequent guest and good friend, Jaden Bales. Jaden, who has been my mentee for years, shared a business idea about starting an outdoor archery range. Our conversation then delved into Jaden's real goal of affording a chunk of property, specifically 40 acres outside of town. We explored various creative funding options and discussed strategies to generate e...

  EP 588 | Peter Herzog In this captivating episode of the Entrepreneur's Journey podcast, we delve into the incredible story of Peter Herzog, who went from having no gas in his van to achieving everything he could have ever dreamed of. Peter's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and chasing one's dreams fearlessly. Join us as we explore Peter's remarkable life and...

EP 587: Family, Freedom, and Fish Taco's | A Peek into Cliff Gray's Life This week, I had the pleasure of recording with a very interesting guest, Cliff Gray. This gentleman's journey is quite fascinating - he went from the corporate world of finance to becoming an outfitter, building and selling multiple businesses along the way. Subscriber to Cliff's YouTube Channel  During our conversation, we...

Ep 586 Jordan Budd | From Filming Hunts to Living Them Hey everyone, welcome back to our podcast! Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Jordan Budd, who grew up on a cattle ranch in rural Nebraska. Jordan's journey into the world of hunting and videography is truly inspiring. She started out by filming other people's hunts for free, and through dedication and hard work, she eventual...

EP 585 Brian Van Eps | Life Lessons From the Great Outdoors: Insights from an Adventure Guide In this week's episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Brian Van Eps, a Church Pastor and speaker who found his calling in the healing power of outdoor adventure. After experiencing burnout in his own life, Brian set out on a journey to discover his true purpose and passion. Through his own coaching...

EP 584: Tagged Out with Dylan Dowson  Dylan Dowson is a good buddy who had a heck of a year last year. After punching his elk tag on a stud bull with his bow, Dylan rolled down to Colorado with the Born and Raised crew and killed a smoker buck on the last day of the hunt.  This week we sit down, and talk about the struggles of getting out to hunt with little ones at home. We also talk about some c...

EP 583 Dustin Diefenderfer on Entrepreneurship  Dustin is best known for building MTN TOUGH Fitness a massive success in a very competitive space. In this podcast we dive into some of the many entrepreneur failures he had in the years before starting MTN TOUGH and how those helped him with the massive success of MTN Tough.    This episode is brought to you by Tricer USA. Tricer makes gear that is...

EP 582: Sloane Brown Sloane is as solid of a human as I have met. Sloane's journey from addicted to Heroin, to the top of the hunting industry is truly remarkable and is a testament to the man he has crafted himself into. A testament to his character. You often hear that the outdoors can save addicts' lives and that there is real power in the outdoors and the outdoors community. I think it's safe...

EP 581: An Elk Hunting Journey with Justin Boardman In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing the inspiring story of Justin, a complete newbie who went on to become an accomplished elk hunter. Justin's journey from being a novice to a skilled hunter is an absolute roller coaster ride filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the moment Justin set his si...

  Ever wondered if you could make extra hunting money flipping land? Well I have? Actually I was always curious if you could make money and maybe find yourself some sweet hunting property by being in the business. I started down this rabbit hole about a year ago when I saw someone else's was make $50k a year. Mind you this was not their main job so I thought I should check this out.  This brought...

EP 579 - This felt like one of the best non hunting podcasts I have ever done. Trevor is not only an interesting dude but his philosophy had a big impact on me, and who I want to be. To tell you how much this dude lives what he is saying. He is one of the only people I have ever got off a podcast with and immediately he says, "hey I have two guests that I think would make a great podcast, let me m...

EP 578 -  Chad Lubinski had your average government job but after getting into ultra running and diving deeper into the outdoors he knew he had to make a change.  As he said on the podcast. "There are only so many sunny days in Oregon to go to the mountain and looking out the window from my desk not able to go is just too painful."  Chad started making content on his Tik Tok then he started reachi...

EP 577: 71" First Moose After Getting Charged with Alishia Zemlicka Alisha is a good friend of mine that has been on the pod multiple times, mainly because she is a badass. In this episode we talk about her trip to Alaska where she and her friend Tana Grenda about got trampled by a moose only to move camp and turn up a bull of a lifetime. They overcame absolute horrific weather to make it happen a...

Evan Brannock is on a mission. Evan is out to prove people wrong and has been doing so since day one. Evan is wheelchair bond but he is not going to let that slow his dreams down. An avid hunter Evan always thought that most hunts were just not possible. That was until a trip to Wyoming for antelope sparked something that showed him maybe he could do more than even he thought. Then the chance to h...

This week I am joined by Graylight Hunter, Marlon Holden to talk about the mule deer lifestyle. Marlon has an unparalleled track recorded when it comes to killing big bucks with a bow that is without question but the thing that I want to know is how are you able to hunt so dang much? People only see big buck after big buck and what I see is an individual that has build a life that allows him to ho...

In this podcast episode, we talk to Cole, a 28-year-old entrepreneur from Ohio who started a pressure washing business in his early twenties. Cole shares his journey of becoming his own boss and building his business from the ground up. He discusses the challenges and rewards of running a pressure washing company, and offers advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs. Listen to hear Cole's inspiring...