The Rich Outdoors

EP 556: Work/Play Balance with Jacob Oppelt

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My good buddy Jake pops into the studio to catch up on plans for this fall, and to talk about work play balance. Jake is a serial entrepreneur with multiple business yet seems to travel as much or more than anyone I know. We talk about early mentors and how he got the itch for doing his own thing. Growing up in Port Angeles WA he said starting a business was just what you did if you wanted to be successful.” Jake’s mindset is limitless and I love how he just does things his way and never looks to see how other people do it.

Jake was is a big contributor to the Rich Ideas Lab and last week he added a ton of value by breaking down how to go about owner financing a business. Aka how to buy a business without having to go to the bank. That Jam session alone is worth the cost of the lab and I highly recommend any entrepreneur out there go check it out. Even Ty Leary, who has bought and sold multiple business told me it was gold and really got his wheels turning. Jam Session 18 if you want to take a look.

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Before we get started I want to remind you guys that if you want to get your fix of Wapiti Wednesday and some great elk hunting content we have plenty of that going on on the Patreon feed. For just $5 you can get caught up on  a years worth of hardcore elk hunting knowledge. A couple of my recent favorites were Sam Davis, which is a must listen for any open country hunters, Trail Kreitzer on covering ground with camp on your back, and for you Roosevelt guys we just did an awesome podcast about targeting clear cuts. Go check it out and freshen up those elk skills before season.

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EP 555: Drew Miles Talks Patents and his Invention of the Tricer Tripod

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This week I jump on with Drew Miles who among being a successful business owner recently came up with a clever way to make the lightest tripod on the market using the trekking poles you already pack. Drew happens to also have an interesting history with patents and actually still gets royalties on a design he sold from a napkin drawing years ago. Interesting story!

If you want to check out the Tripod we are talking about Drew is offering 15% off to the podcast listeners with code “TRO”

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Also, I created a free workshop called the Map Check Challenge and it’s designed to help you answer three questions.

  • What is your success look like
  • What skills do you need to develop to reach that goal
  • What path are you going to take to get there.
If you are the kind of person you likes to look at the map from time to time when you are out in the mountains that I think you will really appreciate the Map Check Challenge. It’s 100% free and I guarantee it will make your life better.
Show Notes:
About Drew & Tricer USA – 02:27
Product Evolution – 14:17
Problems & Patents – 21:21
How to Sell an Idea – 42:43
A Cool Idea – 54:12
Closing – 58:22

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EP 554: 9 Years Living Nomadic on Horseback with Michael Ridge

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Do I have a pod for you guys this week! I came across Michael on Tik Tok and I thought wow this guy is living the life. Michael is in his early thirties and for the last nine years has been living a nomadic lifestyle on horseback. Traveling From April through September Michael travels with west with his horses and his partner. They Spend the winters in a teepee making their own clothes and tools. This dude is straight out of the wild west and I love it!

Click these links to check out Michael’s Website and Youtube Channel

Show Notes:
About Michael: 30,000 ft View – 02:36
Benefits of Full Immersion & Advice – 08:57
Michaels Day to Day & Routines – 21:16
Winter Camp & Walking with Western Wildflowers – 27:56
The Long Lost Mule – 35:39
Legalities & the Law, Michael’s Partner – 40:38
Michael’s Website, Social, & Youtube – 55:13

Real quick I want to tell you about my new project the Rich Ideas Lab where we are setting out to create 10,000 financially free outdoorsman. More than just Ideas for businesses or side hustles we are giving you the tools, the resources, and most importantly the community to help you build that company or grow your current company. It’s like sharing hunting camp with the best hunters in the world. naturally you are going to become better, think bigger, and achieve more. You can check it out with a free trial going on right now. In fact you even get access my entrepreneur course how to make time and money $500 win your free trial. Check it out 
todays episode made possible by the great folks over at On X Maps. I use On X maps just about daily, from training runs to escouting for the fall it seems like I use that app more than social media. On X maps has some really cool new features that I don’t even want to tell you guys about. From tree species to crop data, to slope angle and drought data they have some amazing tools for not just hunting but all outdoor enthusiast. Check them out at onxmaps.com and use the code TRO up grade your account to elite and save 20% off plus you get a huge list of over upgrades. well worth upgrading.

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EP 553: What I learned from Jason Hairston and Jonathan Hart – David Brinker

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David Brinker went from growing up in the middle of nowhere more worried about chewing Kodiak and drinking beer than what the big plan was. That was until he happened to meet a guy named Jason Hairston.

“I remember him telling me, we are gonna take over the world, and I was like holy crap this guy is serious – David Brinker

Brinker went from being a nobody heading up the marketing department of Sitka hunting clothing. In this podcast we talk about what he learned from two of the most successful business owners in the outdoor industry. We also talk about chasing your own dreams and how he woke up one day and realized he had to leave that cushy job title he had.

Brinker has since been more true to himself and accomplished a huge chunk of his 10 year goals in less than 5 years. We talk about making that leap and more.

Show Notes:
Time, Money & Hunting – 02:39
In Your 40’s – 08:26
Music Creation, Career, & Goals – 16:21
Lessons Learned From Jason & Jonathan – 27:27
Self-Identity & How it Changes – 40:38
Planning Your Personal & Professional Life – 44:40
Improving Self & Career the Next 10 Years – 50:15
David’s Podcast “The Altitude Show”- 1:00:56

Todays episode made possible by the great folks over at On X Maps. I use On X maps just about daily, from training runs to escouting for the fall it seems like I use that app more than social media. On X maps has some really cool new features that I don’t even want to tell you guys about. From tree species to crop data, to slope angle and drought data they have some amazing tools for not just hunting but all outdoor enthusiast. Check them out at onxmaps.com and use the code TRO up grade your account to elite and save 20% off plus you get a huge list of over upgrades. well worth upgrading.
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EP 552: Braxton McCoy – Hunting, Horses, and Life’s Challenges

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This week we catch back up with Braxton McCoy. Braxton was on way back in 2019 where we chatted about his injuries, and his book The Glass Factory. Braxton is a thoughtful guy and you can follow him on twitter at @braxton. Be sure to check out the first podcast with him that I did to get his backstory here.

This week we catch up on our crappy bear seasons, we talk about his guiding career, and about some of his horse projects. Braxton talks about his growth in the last few years and what things he feels like he is still bad at. We talk about balancing risk and moving forward. A great conversation with a solid human. Enjoy.

Show Notes:
Spring Bear Talk – 02:35
Hunting Partners & Hosting Hunts – 07:52
Pack Animal Stories & Failures – 16:01
Risk vs. Reward, Fulfillment & Work – 27:54
Goals, Fitness, Discipline & Masculinity – 40:31
Pack Animals – 1:02:50
Braxton’s Podcast & Bunkhouse Project – 1:10:54

Real quick I want to tell you about my new project the Rich Ideas Lab where we are setting out to create 10,000 financially free outdoorsman. More than just Ideas for businesses or side hustles we are giving you the tools, the resources, and most importantly the community to help you build that company or grow your current company. It’s like sharing hunting camp with the best hunters in the world. naturally you are going to become better, think bigger, and achieve more. You can check it out with a free trial going on right now. In fact you even get access my entrepreneur course how to make time and money $500 win your free trial. Check it out here
Todays episode made possible by the great folks over at On X Maps. I use On X maps just about daily, from training runs to e-scouting for the fall it seems like I use that app more than social media. On X maps has some really cool new features that I don’t even want to tell you guys about. From tree species to crop data, to slope angle and drought data they have some amazing tools for not just hunting but all outdoor enthusiast. Check them out at onxmaps.com and use the code TRO up grade your account to elite and save 20% off plus you get a huge list of over upgrades. well worth upgrading.

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