EP 456: The Business of Guiding and Outfitting with Rocky Crandell

Welcome to the Rich Outdoors, where I sit down with guests of all kinds to discuss adventure, hunting and entrepreneurship. I am constantly looking to grow and expand and hopefully along the way add value to you the listener as well. In todays podcast I am joined by Rocky Crandell, an Instructor at the University of Montana Western in Dillon. Rocky joins me to chat about the outdoor industry, the business of guides and outfitters and the pot holes of entrepreneurship. Rocky shares some of his own struggles along the way and we discuss some of the trends we see within the guide and outfitter space. I hope you guys enjoy this conversation and if you have an questions be sure to follow up with Rocky [email protected] Show Notes:  Intro - 0:04:13 About Rocky Crandell - 0:06:46 Career Start, Ventures, & Transitions - 0:13:42 Speed Bumps of Your Own Business - 0:22:03 University Montana Western's New Guide & Outfitter Degree - 0:33:57 The "Outdoor Industry" & How It's Changing - 0:44:00 The Current Value of a College Education - 0:54:18 Content Creation & the Future - 0:59:51 If You Could Go Back In Time - 1:09:41 Where to Learn More & Contact Rocky - 1:13:48 I've said this before, but now you get to hear it first hand. FHF Gear is an awesome company and I really enjoy everyone who is a part of it. FHF makes the best chest harness I have ever used and I love its modular design. Go support a great company and a great team, and get yourself a new FHF harness. Use Code TRO to save 10% off your order. Thats WWW.FHFGEAR.COM   This podcast is also brought to you by Backcountry Fuel. The Subscription box that you will are going actually use every month. Funny story, Paul and told me he thought it was funny that I say on the podcast ads, "stock up and save for hunting season" because his boxes go straight into his truck and never make it more than a week. Whether you just want a secret truck stash of tasty snacks or you actually want to stock up your food supply for hunting season, go sign up for Backcountry Fuel Box. If you aren't satisfied with your first box I will give you a 100% refund.