Campfire Outdoor Innovation: Inside the Creation of PacAPit with John Chadwell [EP 424]

Welcome to Episode 424 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm speaking with PacAPit creator and Founder John Chadwell. The inspiration for PacAPit came from the idea of building a fire they could use while sitting in the water, a fire that people could gather around. They started in June of 2020, and after John developed the product and got a patent, they begin selling in October of 2021. They are in all 50 states and about 14 countries! Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​[email protected] Show Notes Overview PacAPit 00:00 Invented COVID baby fire concept on river. 03:23 Texas grocery chain H E B founders started camp foundation in Hill Country; aims to preserve camping experience. 07:56 Considering outsourcing production to scale business, possibly outsourcing grill production to a stamping facility. 11:30 Looking for retailers in San Antonio and Spring Branch for outdoor gear and fire pits. 15:30 The PacAPit allows building fires on any surface, including snow and ice, for outdoor activities. 16:44 People crave campfire experience to gather and connect, improving social interaction. 20:41 Advice on iterating a product, seeking feedback, and protecting ideas. 23:31 Versatile tool, furniture development, long-term app goal for campfire storytelling. 24:45 What is your favorite outdoor gear purchase under $100? Fiskar Hand Hatchet 26:01 Book emphasizes the importance of being willing to take chances. 27:32 Do you have any suggestions and/or advice for folks with a product idea to get it into production? 26:05 How about some of your favorite books? Here is New York, E.B. White, and A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink. YOU can get 15% off your PacAPit when you use CODE ODBIZ15 to purchase your PacAPit. Go to PacAPit.com, slash buy, and get yours today. That's 15% off with CODE ODBIZ15 Learn More To learn more about John and PacAPit, visit their website at: PacAPit.com You can also visit PacAPit on these social sites: Instagram Facebook Email Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. Keywords #John Chadwell, #PacAPit, #fire pits, #grills, #business ventures, #invention process, #manufacturing, #camping, #outdoor experience, #RickSaez #TheOutdoorBizPodcast #PodcastInterview #OWAA Podcast produced using Descript Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases. Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.