1 hr 8 min

#123 - Taking Risks and Entrepreneurship with Chris Cage of Greenbelly Meals The By Land Podcast

    • Wilderness

Chris Cage quit a corporate job to travel and eventually hike the Appalachian Trail.  When he was finally done, he had a choice to make.  Either go back to corporate life or find a way to fund his new lifestyle.  He chose the latter and founded Greenbelly Meals.  Chris has had to make some big life-changing decisions that all came at a cost, but that's what makes it an adventure.  To risk the known for the unknown.
In this episode, we learn a little more about Chris Cage, Green Belly, and how he manages risks.  We also dive into entrepreneurship, his book on the AT, and a fun new social networking site for backpacking gear nerds called Packfire.  
 
Show Notes and Links
Introduction to Greenbelly Backstory on Chris CageWhy Chris decided to hike the ATLife after the AT and deciding to create a food productDeciding to make BIG life-changing decisions Why Chris started a business instead of continuing to travelHow Chris knew Greenbelly would be sustainableHow Chris self-published his book on hiking the AT Deciding where to spend your time and energyThe backstory on Packfire and who it’s for (ie fun!)What Greenbelly Meals offerBackstory on the name “Greenbelly”Final advice for those needing to make a big decisionhttps://www.greenbelly.co/https://packfire.com/https://www.instagram.com/greenbellymealHow to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-HikeSupport the show
Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
Website Join the podcast email newsletter Make a One-Time Donation (+ Affiliate Links) Monthly Podcast Support Courses Learn How To Backpack 6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking Thru-Hiking 101 Resources YouTube Instagram Facebook Groups emory@byland.co

Chris Cage quit a corporate job to travel and eventually hike the Appalachian Trail.  When he was finally done, he had a choice to make.  Either go back to corporate life or find a way to fund his new lifestyle.  He chose the latter and founded Greenbelly Meals.  Chris has had to make some big life-changing decisions that all came at a cost, but that's what makes it an adventure.  To risk the known for the unknown.
In this episode, we learn a little more about Chris Cage, Green Belly, and how he manages risks.  We also dive into entrepreneurship, his book on the AT, and a fun new social networking site for backpacking gear nerds called Packfire.  
 
Show Notes and Links
Introduction to Greenbelly Backstory on Chris CageWhy Chris decided to hike the ATLife after the AT and deciding to create a food productDeciding to make BIG life-changing decisions Why Chris started a business instead of continuing to travelHow Chris knew Greenbelly would be sustainableHow Chris self-published his book on hiking the AT Deciding where to spend your time and energyThe backstory on Packfire and who it’s for (ie fun!)What Greenbelly Meals offerBackstory on the name “Greenbelly”Final advice for those needing to make a big decisionhttps://www.greenbelly.co/https://packfire.com/https://www.instagram.com/greenbellymealHow to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-HikeSupport the show
Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.
Website Join the podcast email newsletter Make a One-Time Donation (+ Affiliate Links) Monthly Podcast Support Courses Learn How To Backpack 6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking Thru-Hiking 101 Resources YouTube Instagram Facebook Groups emory@byland.co

1 hr 8 min