The Rich Outdoors

EP 476: Buying a Business vs Starting from Scratch with Codie Sanchez

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Welcome to another great episode of the podcast. I while back I started doing some entrepreneur podcast and since then we have gotten tons of great feedback saying you like this type of content. I hope to bring you a lot more and really show you how to become your own boss and hunt as much as you want, or at least more than you currently do. Today I am Joined by Codie Sanchez who is a total boss and someone I definitely look up to on the entrepreneur side. Codie plays at a level I can only aspire to get to and in this podcast we dive into something she is very much an expert in, and that is acquisitions.

It is common to think, “what business could I start” when thinking about becoming your own boss. I know that was always my thought. Today Codie shares with us some reasons to consider buying an existing business. There are are definitely compelling reasons to go this route and as someone who has started multiple companies from scratch I would highly consider this option now days. This podcast is packed with great tidbits to consider and hopefully sparks some of your own ideas.

I highly, highly recommend joining Codie’s newsletter Contrarian Thinking. Also if you are interested in buying a business check out her course How to Buy a Business. Codie is giving our audience a 25% off that course if you use the “TRO” code.

Show Notes: 
Intro – About Codie Sanchez 04:48
Risk in Our Current Times & Testing 11:24
Personal Branding & Social Media 20:03
Transitioning & Change 36:41
Benefits of Buying vs Building 44:40
Where to Start: Codie’s Course 54:10

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Hunting Season is here and if you don’t have On X Hunt App downloaded on your phone, you are living under a rock. On X Maps is the number one hunt mapping system out there. One of the cool features I use constantly throughout season is sharing waypoints and areas with hunting buddies. From glassing locations to camp pins this feature gets used often. I will even use the area shape tool to highlight areas then send that to say hey this hillside should have a good buck or bull on it. On X recently launched their new 3D mapping which is still in beta and only on the desktop but this allows you to really see glassing points hillsides and overall terrain features in an area.
Good luck out there this year and remember to download any maps you may need before hitting the hills and you will have access to all of your saved e-scouting plans.

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EP 475: Lessons Learned with Ben Guttormson

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For two guys still holding unpunched elk tags I’d say we are pretty pumped about how elk season ended up. In this podcast One of the better hunters I know Ben Guttormson and I sit down to talk about the highs and lows of 2020. Ben gave me all kinds of grief throughout the season about “passing” bulls, but honestly I had a great year. I learned so much, I saw so much cool country and at the end of it all had one of the coolest encounters I could ask for. Elk hunting is a funny thing that is something different for every single person. Heck even for me it can be many different things. I may have had one of the most gut punching low of lows this year but I walked away from season a better elk hunter and possibly more addicted to the game than I ever have been. Thats a win to me.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Overview – 0:03:54
Ben Breaks Down His 2020 Success – 0:11:31
Frontal Shots, Bens Buffalo Tag, & Cody’s Season – 0:30:09
Ben’s “Dead Bull” Story – 0:35:33
Big Bull Survival Theory – 0:44:13
Finding That Bull & Montana Elk – 0:46:54
Cody Strikes Out on Monster Bull – 1:00:21
What Happened to Hunter Etiquette? – 1:23:00
Ben’s Rants About Social Media & Hunters – 1:35:36
Biggest Lesson Learned in 2020 – 1:45:22
Strange Encounters – 1:57:44
Closing Thoughts – 2:06:34

This podcast also brought to you by goHUNT.com and their insider membership. Not only have goHUNT’s Insider helped me get more tags than I have time to hunt, but when you become a goHUNT Insider you get access to the gear shop which is thee best place to buy backcountry hunting gear. The goHUNT gear shop has put together the best of the best when it comes to western big game hunting equipment. On top of having the best gear and the best prices when you shop at the goHUNT Gear Shop you receive points back with every purchase. Lets say you need a new pair of boots. If you buy them from the Gear Shop you not only get them at the same price but you also get anywhere from 25-50 points, aka dollars credited toward your account for more stuff. Its a sweet deal and all in all I think goHUNT’s insider program is well worth the $150 membership. Not to mention when you sign up with the TRO code you get 50 points automatically credited to your account to use at the gear shop.

This podcast is brought to you by ON X Maps. ON X maps is not only the number one mapping system for public private boundaries, but for me is my go to Navigation, E-Scouting, and all purpose GPS. With the ability to save maps on my phone before I head out On X has become  my go-to system for every hunt. On X is constantly pushing the limits of what a mobile app can do and has launched a ton of great features that make me a  more successful hunter. A couple of my favorite features right now are the ability to share waypoints and routes. Whether with my wife before I head out or with hunting buddies sharing waypoints for various pins, I use this constantly. With the ability to now uses tons of different icons and colors my mapping system is more organized and easier to read than ever. These are just a fraction of the new features and why I choose On X maps over anyone else. Be sure to use the code TRO when you sign up or renew and you will save 20% off.

 

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EP 474: Dale Evans Mid-Season Catch Up Session

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This week my good buddy Dale Evans swings by the studio to catch up and talk about how season is going.

Dale is a full time videographer and photographer who works for Randy Newberg and Fresh Tracks Tv. This year has definitely been a weird year between fires, warm temps, and more hunters out than usual. We talk about work life balance and juggling it all this time of year. For the record I never claimed to have a healthy grasp on this. We also talk about upcoming hunts, adventures, and changes to the season.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Season To Date – 0:03:23
Dale’s Filming Career & Hunts – 0:17:54
Upcoming Hunts – 0:28:02
Work Life Hunting Balance – 0:36:22
Photography, Advice, & Field Work – 0:46:50
Whitetail Talk & Closing – 1:00:06

Real quick before we get started if you are an avid elk and mule deer hunter like me you are going to want to check out our Patreon feed. Patreon is a platform that allows creators like me to add extra content for the diehard fans. Join our Patreon feed and get access to hundreds of bonus episodes specifically deep diving into elk and mule deer hunting. Our Wapiti Wednesday and Mule Monday episodes are packed with a lifetime of knowledge that will shave years off your learning curve. We dive deep into some very high level hunting conversations focused on the tactics of how to be successful. For just  $5 a month you not only get access to an exclusive elk and mule deer podcast every week but you also get access to every Wapiti Wednesday and Mule Monday we have recorded in the last two years. Head over to Patreon.com/therichoutdoors and if you aren’t 100% satisfied with our exclusive content I will even refund you your $5 back.
This podcast is brought to you by ON X Maps. ON X maps is not only the number one mapping system for public private boundaries, but for me is my go to Navigation, E-Scouting, and all purpose GPS. With the ability to save maps on my phone before I head out On X has become  my go-to system for every hunt. On X is constantly pushing the limits of what a mobile app can do and has launched a ton of great features that make me a  more successful hunter. A couple of my favorite features right now are the ability to share waypoints and routes. Whether with my wife before I head out or with hunting buddies sharing waypoints for various pins, I use this constantly. With the ability to now uses tons of different icons and colors my mapping system is more organized and easier to read than ever. These are just a fraction of the new features and why I choose On X maps over anyone else. Be sure to use the code TRO when you sign up or renew and you will save 20% off.

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EP 472: Talking Entrepreneurship Jacob Oppelt

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This week we are talking Entrepreneurship. Jacob Oppelt is an avid hunter and serial entrepreneur for Port Angeles. Jacob and I dive into starting your first business and getting over the fear of taking that leap. We also dive into many of the struggles currently facing entrepreneurs with the current COVID situation. Jacob shares some advice on how he looks at new business ideas and what things to think about or not think about. There is a lot to be said for finding your passion and we talk about the importance of having a purpose in business. We also cover the importance of creating a network and how to go about growing your network even when starting from nothing and being from a small town.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Jacob Oppelt – 0:03:35
Getting Over Fear & Starting – 0:10:23
Advice From Experience – 0:21:22
What Makes a Business Idea Good – 0:28:18
COVID’s Impact on Business & Opportunity – 0:35:30
The Hunting & Experience Industry – 0:50:49
The Best Small Town in America Contest – 0:56:19
Closing Thoughts – 1:07:27

This podcast also brought to you by goHUNT.com and their insider membership. Not only have goHUNT’s Insider helped me get more tags than I have time to hunt, but when you become a goHUNT Insider you get access to the gear shop which is thee best place to buy backcountry hunting gear. The goHUNT gear shop has put together the best of the best when it comes to western big game hunting equipment. On top of having the best gear and the best prices when you shop at the goHUNT Gear Shop you receive points back with every purchase. Lets say you need a new pair of boots. If you buy them from the Gear Shop you not only get them at the same price but you also get anywhere from 25-50 points, aka dollars credited toward your account for more stuff. Its a sweet deal and all in all I think goHUNT’s insider program is well worth the $150 membership. Not to mention when you sign up with the TRO code you get 50 points automatically credited to your account to use at the gear shop.
Todays podcast is brought to you by On X maps. On X is a big supporter of the podcast which is good because I us my On X app constantly. Today I want to share a quick pro tip with you on how I use the app in the field. When I am hunting a new area one thing I like to do is track out elk trails using the tracker feature. The tracker basically creates a line wherever you walk. Now I don’t use this all the time because it burns to much battery but say I am working through a timber patch and come across a heavily used elk trail. If it is going the direction I want to go I may follow that elk trail or at least off to the side of it to map out the elk travel corridor. Often times this gives me a big picture view of elk behavior. This coupled with dropping way points every time I see or hear elk gives me a great overview of what the elk are doing in that area. Hope this helps this season and be sure to download your maps with all your layers before heading to the field.

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EP 471: Ara Megerdichian on Mental Toughness & Enduring a Tough Hunt

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Ara Megerdichian is one of the instructors at MTN Tough here in Bozeman. He happens to be one of the best motivational speakers I know, namely because he has a unique history that has molded him into a very mentally tough individual. Ara is a retired army ranger officer who has lead many soldiers and has also taught at West Point. In this podcast Ara and I talk about grinding through when the going gets tough. We also talk about decision fatigue how how to train yourself to avoid burnout. There comes a time both in hunting and in entrepreneurship where burnout  can effect our judgement calls. As someone who has been there on more than one occasion Ara has some guidance on the matter.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Overview – 0:02:37
Advice Balancing Family, Life, & Hunting – 0:12:38
Tightening the Shot Group & Self – 0:21:09
Decision Fatigue & Mind Training – 0:30:45
Advice on Mental Toughness – 1:00:48
Stillness & Time Management – 1:11:10
Inspiration, Creativity, & Burnout – 1:19:07
Final Advice – 1:25:51
Ara’s Book – 1:39:42
Todays podcast is made possible by ON X. I am a huge supporter of On X and use their mapping system constantly whether it is hunting season or not. Today I want to a quick pro tip for using your On X map in the field. Personally I use the On X app on my phone as my navigation, reference, hunt planner you name it. Obviously this is situation dependent and I want to be very clear about this I would only use only my phone in situations I am VERY confident in and feel that land navigation will be a zero issue if my phone mysteriously dies completely.
 One way I reduce decision fatigue on a hunt is by using the line distance tool in On X to plan out routes or hunts I want to check out. In the same way I may use the Area Shape tool to highlight zones or timber patches I want to check out. This may seem simple but on day 6 or 7 of a tough hunt I have often been able to look back at my maps and quickly come up with a game plan that I forgot about.
Just a quick pro tip and again if you don’t have On X I highly recommend giving it a download. Use code TRO and save yourself 20%.

 

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