Adventure Sports Podcast7 Mai 2025

Ep 1070: Zeb Smith _ Outdoor Business Success

Adventure Business: Zeb Smith on Helping Outfitters and Guides Thrive – Overcoming Post-COVID Challenges, Rising Costs, Permits, Seasonality, Talent Retention, and Turning Outdoor Passion into Sustainable Success as a Consultant. 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

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(1270)

Ep. 790: Canoeing Through Canada - Revisited - David Lee

Canoeing in Canada: David Lee's lifelong passion for paddling from ice melt to winter storms, covering hundreds of miles per season, drifting through crystal clear lakes past wildlife in pristine wild...

16 Des 20211h 1min

Ep. 789: Update on a 7-Year Walk Around the World - Tom Turcich

World walking: Tom Turcich's 7-year journey starting April 2, 2015 from New Jersey, trekking across seven continents inspired by his friend AnneMarie's passing, adopting dog Savannah in Texas who has ...

13 Des 20211h 5min

Ep. 788: Running 2,500 Miles Across Africa - Revisited - Emma Timmis

Originally aired October 20, 2016Emma Timmis is always on the move following her adventure dreams around the world. She won the United Kingdom's 2015 Adventurer of the Year for her 89-day, 2500 mile r...

9 Des 202142min

Ep. 787: London to Mongolia in a $200 Car - Revisited - Matt Prior

Adventure aviation and world travel: Matt's lifelong journey starting with flying at age sixteen, six years in the Royal Air Force piloting Tucanos and Hawks, then embracing spontaneity and curiosity ...

6 Des 20211h 2min

Ep. 786: Skiing Mera Peak in Nepal - Revisited - Jim Lamancusa

Ski mountaineering: Jim Lamancusa's adventure skiing Nepal's Mera Peak, sharing the thrills and beauty that will inspire you to hit the slopes and head for the mountains. Originally aired March 8, 201...

2 Des 202153min

Ep. 785: Thru-Hiking the Triple Crown in a Kilt - Nic “The Wandering Kiltsman” Cornett

Thru-hiking triple crown: Nic's journey from quitting his 9-5 job on doctor's orders to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail for rebirth, completing the AT and Continental Divide Trail, and gearing up for ...

29 Nov 202144min

Ep. 784: The Kungsleden Trail & Urban Repelling - Revisited - Todd Medeiros

Kungsleden winter expedition: Todd Medeiros and A.J.'s 270-mile snowshoe, crampon, and sled trek along Sweden's King's Trail from Abisko to Hemavan in 2017, choosing wild camping over huts, plus insig...

25 Nov 20211h 7min

Ep. 783: How to Adventure With Your Dog - Jen Sotolongo

Hiking with dogs: Jen shares the basics of adventuring with your pup, answers key questions, and shows what's possible for safely bringing your four-legged friend along on outdoor journeys. Have you e...

22 Nov 202142min