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Welcome back to Overland Weekly! In this episode, host Davey catches up with Mike Pfeiffer from Last Line of Defense. They dive deep into Mike's journey from firearms reviews to overlanding, discuss the challenges of being a YouTube creator, and explore the current fleet of vehicles Mike uses for his adventures. Plus, Mike shares insights into his recent investment in Uptop Overland and his thoughts on the future of the overlanding accessory market. Don't miss the rapid-fire questions at the end!
**Chapters:**
00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Shoutout to STLCA Chapter and Community Involvement
02:02 - Stuck in the Mud: Dashboard Footage
03:18 - Truck Maintenance: Alternator Issues
04:31 - Introduction to the Guest: Mike Pfeiffer
05:21 - Mike's YouTube Journey and Current Fleet
07:08 - Overview of Mike's Vehicles
12:08 - Mike's Toyota Preference
16:00 - Business Decisions for YouTube Content
18:46 - Introduction to Uptop Overland
20:03 - Mike's Role at Uptop Overland
25:01 - Challenges in the Overlanding Accessory Market
30:00 - Importance of US Manufacturing
33:05 - Transition from Firearms to Overlanding Content
36:45 - YouTube's Impact on Gun Channels
40:00 - Mike's Authenticity in Content Creation
46:02 - The Importance of Consistency on YouTube
50:02 - Sponsored Content and Affiliate Marketing
58:00 - Gun Content on YouTube
01:00:06 - Turning Down Sponsorships
01:08:12 - Preparedness and Self-Reliance Theme
01:18:12 - Advice for Aspiring YouTubers
01:23:00 - Rapid Fire Questions
01:23:24 - Mountains or Beach?
01:24:30 - Favorite Overlanding Snack
01:25:16 - Preferred Camping Season
01:26:04 - DeWalt or Milwaukee?
01:27:15 - Favorite Music for the Trail
01:31:30 - Closing Remarks
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