Ep 1070: Zeb Smith _ Outdoor Business Success

Ep 1070: Zeb Smith _ Outdoor Business Success

In this episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, Curt Linville speaks with Zeb Smith, a consultant specializing in helping adventure outfitters and guides succeed in the outdoor industry. They discuss the challenges faced by small businesses in this sector, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, including rising costs. Zeb shares his journey from CPA to consultant, the significance of permits, the seasonality of revenue, and strategies for retaining talent in a transient workforce. The conversation emphasizes the need for aspiring outfitters to gather information and seek support to turn their passion into a sustainable business.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Adventure Sports Business

03:02 Zeb Smith's Journey and Consulting Approach

06:02 The Importance of Business in Adventure Sports

08:58 Transitioning from Hobby to Business

12:08 Advice for Aspiring Outfitters

15:04 Navigating Permits and Regulations

18:00 Seasonality Challenges in Adventure Sports

21:04 Retaining Talent in a Seasonal Industry

24:03 Leadership and Employee Engagement

26:06 Impact of the Pandemic on the Outdoor Industry

30:51 Setting Goals and Vision for Business

33:54 Career Paths in Outdoor Leadership

36:36 Passion vs. Profit in Outdoor Business

38:25 Navigating Economic Challenges

45:48 Empowering Employees for Sustainable Growth



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Ep. 057:  Steve Fassbinder - Pack Rafting

Ep. 057: Steve Fassbinder - Pack Rafting

Bike to the river.  Pull your raft out of your pack.  Put your bike on the raft.  Float the river.  Put your raft in your pack.  Bike on. Sound cool?  Open up some new adventure routes?  You bet it does!  Steve Fassbinder shares fun and hilarious stories on pack rafting and bike packing.  From summit to sea in Mexico, across hundreds of miles of desert and canyons in Utah, and even through the Grand Canyon, Steve shows us how it's done!  http://therepublicofdoom.blogspot.com https://alpackarafts.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Jul 201552min

Ep. 056: Erich Reisen - Baja Racing Part 2

Ep. 056: Erich Reisen - Baja Racing Part 2

Part 2 of Baja Racing with Erich Reisen. I wanted to give Erich plenty of time to tell us all about the charities his team are working to help out. Listen in and learn how you too can lend them a hand! www.yoloracing.com www.facebook.com/YOLORacing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Jul 201544min

Ep. 055: Erich Reisen - Baja Racing - Part 1

Ep. 055: Erich Reisen - Baja Racing - Part 1

Erich Reisen is a Canadian firefighter who wanted to do something good for hummanity while fulfilling a lifelong dream of driving in the Baja 1000. So he got some of his firefighting friends together and they built themselves a Volkswagen Beetle to run in the 5/1600 class. Check it out and be sure to stop by the links to help them complete their fire truck donation to La Mision. www.yoloracing.com www.facebook.com/YOLORacing Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Jul 201536min

Ep. 052:  Willie Weir on Bicycling 60,000 Miles of Inspiration!

Ep. 052: Willie Weir on Bicycling 60,000 Miles of Inspiration!

60,000 miles on a bicycle?  But it is not about the miles for Willie Weir and his wife, Kat.  It is all about the people and the memories.  Join us to hear all about it from motivational speaker, author, and world adventure traveler, Willie Weir - human powered inspiration.   www.willieweir.com www.yellowtentadventures.com www.adventurecycling.org - sights and sounds   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Jun 20151h 7min

Ep. 054: Jeff Golden - Climbing Colorado 14ers!

Ep. 054: Jeff Golden - Climbing Colorado 14ers!

There may be no better way to start in mountaineering than to climb Colorado's 14,000 foot tall peaks.  Jeff Golden shares his tips, tricks, and experiences in today's show on Colorado 14ers!  With enough will power and determination, most people can climb Colorado's high peaks.  But there are a few things you need to know first.  Jeff and the Colorado Mountain Club give you the know how.  You provide the muscle!  Come with us on this amazing journey to the tops! www.cmc.org https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMountainClub Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Jun 201554min

Ep. 053: Gea Franklin - Rock Climbing

Ep. 053: Gea Franklin - Rock Climbing

Listen in as Travis talks with Gea Franklin about rock climbing and working as a stunt double in the movie Cliffhanger. https://twitter.com/geafranklin       Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Jun 201555min

Ep. 051: Emma Cobb - Bodyboarding

Ep. 051: Emma Cobb - Bodyboarding

In this episode Travis speaks with Emma Cobb about her passion for bodyboarding. Emma has been bodyboarding since 17 and has been competing in the Women's World Bodyboarding Tour since 2012. Listen in and see if bodyboarding is your next adventure sport! www.emmcobb.com www.facebook.com/emma.cobb.355 https://instagram.com/emmcobb Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Jun 201553min

Ep. 050: Gail and Porter Storey - Hiking the PCT and More

Ep. 050: Gail and Porter Storey - Hiking the PCT and More

Listen in as Gail and Porter delight us with tales and excerpts from Gail's book about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and MORE. Gail and Porter get real, share the funny and the serious in a fresh light.  And you've got to read the book -  Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award! I Promise Not to Suffer A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail   www.gailstorey.com www.facebook.com/gail.storey.7 https://twitter.com/gailstorey http://www.gailstorey.com/blog Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Jun 201548min

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