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The Rich Outdoors

Brad Brooks, Argali Outdoors. Balancing Life and Adventure

The Rich Outdoors

Cody Rich

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Wilderness, Business, Sports

4.91.5K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2023

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

EP 594: Brad Brooks, Argali Outdoors
In the latest episode of our podcast, we had a fascinating conversation with Brad Brooks from Argali Outdoors. Brad is an entrepreneur in the outdoor industry who has built a successful business by creating products that solve real problems. What sets him apart is his fortunate ability to combine work and pleasure through frequent “work trips” that take him on epic hunts in various locations throughout the year.
During our discussion, we focused on Brad’s annual Alaska adventure to Kodiak, which serves as a way for him to test his backpacking gear and generate content for his brand. We caught up with him about his recent adventures and explored the delicate balance between growing a business, raising children, and pursuing soul-stirring adventures.
Overall, our conversation with Brad shed light on his passion for the outdoors and his commitment to building a thriving business that caters to outdoor enthusiasts. His annual trips to Kodiak, Alaska, not only provide him with valuable insights into product performance but also contribute to the content that has helped establish his brand.
We were captivated by Brad’s stories of triumph, adversity, and his unwavering determination to chase extraordinary experiences. Additionally, we discussed the challenges of maintaining a harmonious balance between professional success, family life, and the pursuit of fulfilling adventures.
Brad’s journey is an inspiring example of how one can seamlessly integrate their passion for the outdoors into their entrepreneurial pursuits. His story encourages us to embrace the possibilities that lie in following our dreams with unwavering dedication, all while finding solace and inspiration in the natural world.
If you’re interested in learning more about Brad Brooks and his remarkable journey, be sure to tune in to our podcast episode and join us as we explore the convergence of business, parenthood, and the exhilarating adventures that truly nourish our souls.
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Transcript

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But the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly

0:13.0

want to become.

0:17.0

I can't even make this up.

0:19.2

He starts walking, I draw back, and he's down, he's right there.

0:29.0

Hi, Brad, welcome to the podcast, man.

0:31.0

How you been?

0:32.0

I love this background.

0:33.0

It looks like you're in Kodiak, which is an awesome place.

0:36.0

I just got back from last year, so I mean, you're inspiring me to go back and get.

0:41.0

Well, good to see you, Kodi.

0:43.0

I haven't seen you in a long time.

0:45.0

Been a while.

0:46.0

Yeah.

0:47.0

I have the Kodiak is my screen saver because it's, I get to look at it every time I'm on Zoom,

0:53.0

which is a fair amount, and it just is better than looking at the back of my office,

0:58.0

which is not very exciting.

1:00.0

And it's really like kind of, you know, calming.

1:03.0

You see this green mountain scenery and you're just like, ah, I have always had this love for like Kodiak,

1:10.0

you see it in films, and it's never been like my dream destination per se,

1:15.0

but like you watch it in films like that's such a cool place.

1:18.0

It looks like a different country, right?

1:20.0

And when I went there, like I get it, dude, I get why people fall in love with that place.

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