31. Josh Sprague - Owner of Orange Mud & Seven Clay on Reinventing Outdoor Gear & Adventure Racing!

In this episode, Stefan Schuster interviews Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud and Seven Clay where they explore his journey from endurance athlete to successful entrepreneur. They discuss industry changes, product innovation, and the importance of perseverance and positivity.Josh also shares a few of the many stories he has amassed from his time as an adventure racing participant. He discusses safety in ultra running and how important navigation skills are, in being a successful outdoor adventurer.Nourish Referral Link: https://www.usenourish.com/providers/stefan-schuster?referralSource=Nourish+dietitian&referralName=Stefan+Schuster&utm_source=Nourish_dietitian&utm_term=Stefan_SchusterChapters00:24 Introduction to Josh Sprague and His Companies 13:36 Josh's Endurance Journey and Passion for Trail Running 18:56 The Evolution of Adventure Racing and Its Challenges 21:44 The Birth of Orange Mud: A Solution to Gear Frustrations 37:13 Turning Ideas into Reality: The Challenges of Product Development 37:42 Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges 43:34 Navigating the Advertising Landscape 48:35 Evolution of the Outdoor Gear Industry 55:12 Balancing Family Life and Entrepreneurship 58:01 The Birth of New Ventures 01:07:20 Lessons from a Life-Altering Adventure 01:13:32 Introduction to Trail and Ultra Running 01:14:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to ActionSend us Fan Mail Journey Running LinksWebsite: JourneyRunCoaching.comEmail: [email protected]: Journey_RunningFacebook: Journey_RunningTiktok: JourneyRunningNourish Referral Link: https://www.usenourish.com/providers/stefan-schuster?referralSource=Nourish+dietitian&referralName=Stefan+Schuster&utm_source=Nourish_dietitian&utm_term=Stefan_Schuster