Welcome to Episode 424 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I’m speaking with PacAPit creator and Founder John Chadwell. The inspiration for PacAPit came from the idea of building a fire they could use while sitting in the water, a fire that people could gather around. They started in June of 2020, and after John developed the product and got a patent, they begin selling in October of 2021. They are in all 50 states and about 14 countries!
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Show Notes
Overview
00:00 Invented COVID baby fire concept on river.
03:23 Texas grocery chain H E B founders started camp foundation in Hill Country; aims to preserve camping experience.
07:56 Considering outsourcing production to scale business, possibly outsourcing grill production to a stamping facility.
11:30 Looking for retailers in San Antonio and Spring Branch for outdoor gear and fire pits.
15:30 The PacAPit allows building fires on any surface, including snow and ice, for outdoor activities.
16:44 People crave campfire experience to gather and connect, improving social interaction.
20:41 Advice on iterating a product, seeking feedback, and protecting ideas.
23:31 Versatile tool, furniture development, long-term app goal for campfire storytelling.
24:45 What is your favorite outdoor gear purchase under $100? Fiskar Hand Hatchet
26:01 Book emphasizes the importance of being willing to take chances.
27:32 Do you have any suggestions and/or advice for folks with a product idea to get it into production?
26:05 How about some of your favorite books? Here is New York, E.B. White, and A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink.
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