In this engaging episode of Business Talk with Meghan McNulty, James Ebert shares his passion and leadership as the visionary behind MountainBased, a renowned adventure travel company steeped in family tradition and passion for the outdoors. Host Meghan, James’ long-time friend, delves into a rich conversation about the journey of building a legacy business from the ground up.
James shares the inspiring story of MountainBased, from its humble beginnings with the Iowa Mountaineers to its current success as a leader in adventure travel. He reveals the personal and professional challenges he’s faced, including navigating the tough terrain of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resilience required to steer the company through uncertain times. He offers valuable advice on starting and growing a luxury travel business, emphasizing the importance of a talented team and staying ahead of industry trends.
Whether you're an entrepreneur in the adventure travel industry or simply seeking inspiration for your own business journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt stories.
About Meghan’s Guest James Ebert is the President and co-founder of MountainBased, an adventure company recognized with multiple TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for being among the best tour operators in the American West. Founded in 2016 with his brothers Justin and Jared, and cousin Nick St. John, MountainBased aims to provide exceptional hiking experiences that honor the legacy of their grandparents' organization, the Iowa Mountaineers (1940-1996).
An avid outdoor adventurer from a young age, James climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and hiked the Grand Canyon ten times by age 11 alongside his grandfather and father. His dedication also earned him a full-ride basketball scholarship to the University of Wyoming, where he met his wife, Noelle. Outside of his professional achievements, James enjoys spending time with Noelle and their two dogs, Dublin and Jax
Learn more about MountainBased https://bit.ly/4cLqhLz
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com