The Outdoor Biz Podcast
By Rick Saez
Winner of Four Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards, the Outdoor Biz Podcast features inspiring conversations with Outdoor/Adventure Brand Founders and Leaders from Outdoor, Bike, Ski, Adventure Travel, Conservation, Industry Recruiters, Executives, and many others. They talk about their careers, tell inspiring stories, and offer advice and direction on the path you can take to get your job in the industry and grow your Outdoor Career. Hosted by Author, Speaker, and Adventurer Rick Saez and is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Latest episode
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Sustainability and Success: Kenji's Insights into the Outdoor Industry's Evolution [EP 452]
Today my long time outdoor compadre Kenji Haroutunian makes his 3rd appearance on the show. As longtime director of two top-fifty trade shows in the country (and many events and services beyond), Kenji’s experience has afforded him a truly... -
Exploring Nature, Marketing, and Mentorship with Author Emanuel Rose [EP 451]
Hello again everyone. Welcome to episode 451 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today, I’m speaking with fellow OWAA member Emanuel Rose. Emanuel is an author, outdoorsman, and marketing expert. He says his love for the natural world has been a constant in.… -
Capturing Wild Places, Jonathan Chester's Adventure Photography Journey [EP 450]
Jonathan Chester has photographed on all seven continents, and specializes in documenting the wild, remote, and extreme and is equally at home in urban and rural settings, covering nature, landscapes, and environmental themes. He continues to guide..… -
Pedaling Through Europe: Lauren Hefferon on the Joys of Biking Tours and Cultural Immersion [EP 449]
Hello again, everyone. Welcome to episode 449 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week, I’m talking with Lauren Hefferon. Lauren has been a devoted cyclist for over 40 years. While in high school in Southern NH, Lauren discovered her passion for... -
Unleashing Boundless Adventure: Scuba Diving, Outdoor Pursuits, and Inspiring Stories with Chris and Kelly Kibbee [EP 448]
This week I’m talking with Chris and Kelly Kibbee, founders of No Limits Scuba in Tempe Arizona. If you’re just discovering scuba or looking to go professional, No Limits Scuba sets you apart on your path, by offering the highest quality and... -
B Corp Certification and Beyond: The Inspiring Journey of Jetty with Cory Higgins [EP 447]
Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 447 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week I’m talking with Cory Higgins, Cory is the Jetty Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. One of his early memories of Jetty is Putting $200 in a trucker hat at Jerm's... -
Sustainable Materials in Outdoor Apparel: Kelly Mazanati Shares Her Hard-Earned Lessons [ EP 446]
Today I’m speaking with founder . After leaving her corporate life in 2017, Kelly founded a brand design & strategy company, , which she ran for five years between LA and Breckenridge. She is an alumnus of the with a degree in Marketing... -
Retail and Brand Connections: SKU Candy founder Jon Neff Explains their Platform and Service [EP 445]
Welcome to episode 445 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I’m talking with founder of . Jon is a passionate and experienced entrepreneur and the Sku Candy mission is to be the premier buying and selling wholesale marketplace in the Outdoor,... -
The Vision for Texas Outdoor Recreation: Growing Exposure and Engagement [EP 444]
Welcome to episode of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I’m talking with from the The Alliance was established to assemble an engaged network of outdoor enthusiasts, value aligned businesses, innovators, and workforce leaders; organized and resolved..… -
Jake Wallace: Wilderness Medicine, Risk Management, and Outdoor Adventure [EP 443]
Jake Wallace was born and raised in the corn fields of Iowa where he learned how to fix fences, build barns and generally throw hay bales larger than cows with ease. Life has been nothing but an adventure for Jake. In addition to working for ,...