The Grit Show

Chase Baker

We discuss what it takes to build businesses in the outdoor recreation industry. How do you break into the industry? What is like building a career and what are some common roadblocks, how do we get passed them? How did big names in the outdoor industry get where they are now?

  1. 2025-08-20

    Vantage Point Outdoors' Jeff Stinger: Building a Business

    Jeff Stringer, one of the principle founders of Vantage Point Archery and Vantage Point Armory discusses the challenges and benefits of building your own business in the outdoor industry. Jeff also discusses the benefits of resources such as 50 Forged that aid in USA-based sourcing and manufacturing, that can give new and small businesses a leg up in the outdoor industry. https://50forged.com/

    50 min

  2. 2025-01-29

    Growing Podcasts and Social Media with Dan Mathews

    Dan Mathews, the founder and host of The Nomadic Outdoorsman podcasts discusses what inspired him to start his podcast and what he's done to grow it into a successful business. Dan highlights some of the social media tactics he and wife employ to not only grow their shows but support their lifestyle. With tips on interviewing, gear, and resources this episode contains a lot of great value for anyone trying to get their podcast off the ground. @TheNomadicOutdoorsman @WeAreDanAndSam

    1h 19m

  3. 2025-01-18

    Podcasting with Purpose: Interview with Eric Clark of the Okayest Podcast Network

    In this episode I interview Eric Clark, one of the founders of Okayest Hunter and now the Okayest Podcast Network. Eric takes us through his journey from concept to content machine. He answers questions about different ways to monetize, tactics for growing audiences, and how to stand out from the crowd through being uniquely you. In any industry with deep competition, Eric holds nothing back, sharing some of his secrets of the trades that might help others find their own way.

    1h 17m

  4. 2024-12-30

    Building a Hunting Podcast with Cody Rich

    Cody Rich of the The Rich Outdoors podcast shares the detailed journey his podcast took from start up to monetization. In the 10+ years Cody has been building podcasts, the medium has changed a great deal. He talks about some of the trends he has seen come and go as well as where he believes podcasting is headed in the future. Listeners can expect tips around building their format, finding their voice, monetization, working with advertisers, and honing their craft.

    1h 5m

  5. 2024-10-24

    Career Pivots and Podcasts with George Blitch

    Co-owner of Map My Ranch and host of the "Son of a Blitch" podcast, George Blitch gives us an authentic peak into his real-life journey from working in finance to tackling the beast that is the outdoor industry and podcasting. George gives us the honest to goodness truth of what his experience was like starting his podcast from square one, some of the hurtles he encountered along the way, some tricks of the trade he's picked up, and even some of the challenges a growing business like his still faces. If you have a podcast or a thinking about starting one, you won't want to miss some of the gems George was willing to share with us.

    59 min

  6. 2024-09-07

    Career Pivots with Casey Rash

    Casey Rash hops on an episode of The Grit Show to discuss his journey into Cyber Security and how he is challenged to balance this reliable career with his deep-rooted passion for the outdoors. Casey highlights tips on finding mentors and shares a few pointers for others that might find themselves in a similar position.

    51 min

  7. 2024-07-30

    Career Pivots with Keng Yang

    In this one-on-one interview, Keng Yang takes us through what his journey has been like first as an adult-onset hunter and now his path to transition his career in I.T. to a career in R3 coordination. Keng details out how he got started, obstacles he is working to overcome, some of the progress and wins he has had along the way, and even some of his tips for others on the journey to change their own career paths.

    40 min

  8. 2024-07-24

    Career Pivots with Ben Sheets

    Ben Sheets takes us through his journey, making a career pivot from the commercial mushroom industry to hound hunting videography. He discusses the challenges he has faced, how he has networked to improve his position, and where he hopes to take his career in the future.

    45 min
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We discuss what it takes to build businesses in the outdoor recreation industry. How do you break into the industry? What is like building a career and what are some common roadblocks, how do we get passed them? How did big names in the outdoor industry get where they are now?

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  • Creator
    Chase Baker
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chase Baker
  • Show Website
    The Grit Show