Train, Hunt, Succeed: Inside the ElkShape Business with Dan Staton

🔴 Join us for a deep dive with Dan Staton, founder of ElkShape and longtime North Idaho resident, as we explore the intersection of fitness, entrepreneurship, and backcountry elk hunting. Dan shares how he turned his passion into a business, the evolution of content creation in the outdoor industry, and what it really takes to prepare for elk season both mentally and physically. Whether you're an aspiring hunter, content creator, or someone thinking of moving to North Idaho, this episode is packed with insight.

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✅ 3 Key Takeaways:
Turning Passion into a Business: How Dan built ElkShape from a side hustle into a full-time brand around elk hunting, fitness, and content creation.

Training for the Hunt: Why staying "in elk shape" year-round isn’t just about hunting success—it's a lifestyle.

Freedom, Values & Location: The appeal of North Idaho to conservative families seeking freedom, outdoor life, and community.

00:00:00 Introduction to Dan Staton & ElkShape
00:02:38 How ElkShape Became a Full-Time Business
00:06:09 The Reality of Hunting Content on Social Media
00:10:04 Ethics & Controversy in Bear Hunting
00:13:53 Grizzly Attacks & Bear Spray Discussion
00:25:14 Staying in "Elk Shape" Year-Round
00:31:21 The Broken Food System & Raising Healthy Kids
00:38:05 Why People Are Moving to North Idaho
00:46:13 Business Partnership Lessons from the Archery World
00:50:34 How Dan Learned to Hunt Elk Without Using Calls
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