The Grit Show
We discuss what it takes to build businesses in the outdoor recreation industry. How do you break into the industry? What is like building a career and what are some common roadblocks, how do we get passed them? How did big names in the outdoor industry get where they are now?
Episodes
Dan Mathews, the founder and host of The Nomadic Outdoorsman podcasts discusses what inspired him to start his podcast and what he's done to grow it into a successful business. Dan highlights some of the social media tactics he and wife employ to not only grow their shows but support their lifestyle. With tips on interviewing, gear, and resources this episode contains a lot of great value for anyone trying to get their podcast ...
In this episode I interview Eric Clark, one of the founders of Okayest Hunter and now the Okayest Podcast Network. Eric takes us through his journey from concept to content machine. He answers questions about different ways to monetize, tactics for growing audiences, and how to stand out from the crowd through being uniquely you. In any industry with deep competition, Eric holds nothing back, sharing some of his secrets of the trad...
Cody Rich of the The Rich Outdoors podcast shares the detailed journey his podcast took from start up to monetization. In the 10+ years Cody has been building podcasts, the medium has changed a great deal. He talks about some of the trends he has seen come and go as well as where he believes podcasting is headed in the future. Listeners can expect tips around building their format, finding their voice, monetization, working with ad...
Co-owner of Map My Ranch and host of the "Son of a Blitch" podcast, George Blitch gives us an authentic peak into his real-life journey from working in finance to tackling the beast that is the outdoor industry and podcasting. George gives us the honest to goodness truth of what his experience was like starting his podcast from square one, some of the hurtles he encountered along the way, some tricks of the trade he's picked up, an...
Casey Rash hops on an episode of The Grit Show to discuss his journey into Cyber Security and how he is challenged to balance this reliable career with his deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. Casey highlights tips on finding mentors and shares a few pointers for others that might find themselves in a similar position.
In this one-on-one interview, Keng Yang takes us through what his journey has been like first as an adult-onset hunter and now his path to transition his career in I.T. to a career in R3 coordination. Keng details out how he got started, obstacles he is working to overcome, some of the progress and wins he has had along the way, and even some of his tips for others on the journey to change their own career paths.
Ben Sheets takes us through his journey, making a career pivot from the commercial mushroom industry to hound hunting videography. He discusses the challenges he has faced, how he has networked to improve his position, and where he hopes to take his career in the future.
Joseph Aho talks about what it has been like as a high school student looking to the future as a content creator. Joseph is currently working in manufacturing but has his sights set on working his way toward becoming an independent photographer and graphic designer.
Continuing the Career Pivots interview series, Rikki Folger shares what her journey has been like, transitioning from working as a professional chef at Michelin star restaurants to working in hospitality within the outdoor industry. Based on her experiences, Rikki breaks down what it has truly been like in the current job market—applying for jobs, customizing resumes, and interviewing in the outdoor industry (no sugar coating it in...
Cameron Mirabedini shares with us what his journey into the outdoor industry has looked like along with his strategies for navigating job listings, applying for roles, and standing out enough to get interviews.
Ashley Covert creator of Another Ashley Outdoors shares with us her journey from working as a beautician to making a huge change into the outdoor industry. She discusses what she didn't like about her old career and what her new path has brought into her life. From finding mentors and networking to scheduling content and cyber bullies she shares the nitty gritty of her real-world experiences being a mom while working to build h...
In this episode Zach Hoheisel discusses what it entails to be Creative Lead for Alpha Dog Nutrition, how he got there, and some of the pros and cons he identifies working in the outdoor industry as a photographer, videographer, and creative lead.
In this episode Tony Galbreath gives us the detailed route he blazed through college, finding work he is truly passionate about, and eventually becoming Creative Director at American Outdoor Brands—where he oversees creative teams for 21 different brands. Tony shares his views on what he feels it takes to break into the space in this day and age. He also offers up a few insider tips for what does and does not work well in the curre...
This this episode, I interview Jim Ronquest, the Vice President of Development at Hunter Trading Company — comprised of Drake Waterfowl Systems, Non-typical Whitetail, Ol' Tom, McAlister, and Drake Performance Fishing. Jim shares his story of how he made is way into the outdoor industry, sharing some of the lessons he's learned, and how some of us might do better on our own path.
At Realtree, Jim McGinn serves as the Vice President of Marketing. With a background in marketing in other industries Jim describes his path into the outdoor industry as well as the work he's currently doing in the space.
In this interview, Ricky Brule shares his journey with us and what it was like to get into the outdoor industry and eventually become Creative Director for Vapor Trail and Stokerized. He shares some of the aspects he enjoys most as well as some of the challenges to the field. We identify some of the skills, traits, and tactics that some people and brands are utilizing to be successful, as well as some of the gaps that can be improv...
Erik Barber (Content Manager) and Sawyer Briel (Marketing Communications Manager) of Vortex Optics dig into the details of each of their paths, that led them to careers in the outdoor industry. We also discuss what it can take to work toward a dream job this space. Offering a small peak behind the curtain, both Erik and Sawyer share some tips into getting your work noticed, as well as insights into the volume off applicants and cre...
In this Q&A style interview, Michael Rietveld tells us about his unique journey into the outdoor industry, why he loves it, and how others might be able to find their way too. We also discuss the role that developing brand authenticity, genuine customer interactions, and overall customer experience plays in developing and maintaining a premium level brand like First Lite.
In this interview, Christian Costa (a career marketer and brand builder) discusses what his journey into the outdoor industry looked like. Christian shares some of his thoughts on how people new to the space can effectively break into the outdoor industry. He even gives us a peak behind the curtain on some of the tactics he has used to build up some significant archery brands such as Elite Archery, Scott, Archery, CBE (sights), Sli...
Hames Ellerbe, Packaging Program Manager at Gerber discusses his take on building a career in the outdoor industry as well as the current state of the industry. We dive into how Hames became involved in the industry, obtained his current role, as well as some of the challenges to getting a job or working in the space. Hames even shares some of his tips and tricks to for working your way into the industry.
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