Hey everyone, welcome to episode 176 of the Antler Up Podcast! On this week's episode I was joined by Chad Sylvester of Exodus Outdoor Gear. This was a great conversation with Chad and one that I haven’t had on the podcast before. This isn’t like the last time Chad was on where we dove deep into whitetail strategy. This time around we dive deep into life and how we can be better individuals.    Kicking this episode off, Chad talks about his upbringing and the life experiences he went through by working on his family farm at a young age. We went from this experience, spending time with his grandfather a lot, who helped mold Chad for who he is today. I think a lot of us will share similar stories like Chad. Then we get into the older years when Chad was going through his college recruitment for football and playing at the next level. This opportunity was unique for Chad because he was able to learn and grow from this and you will hear why and how. We also get into building mental toughness, being “present” with our families and taking our health seriously. Again, something totally different than what I have put out on the podcast before and I learned a lot from Chad over the years and he is a successful businessman and great friend. I appreciate Chad for coming on and having this conversation with me. Check it out and let us know what you think! Enjoy this fun episode and see you next week!  Thanks again for all the support and best of luck out there and Antler Up! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy