Ep. 86 | From Kitchen Table to Kalispell — Tim Anderson on Building Invader Concepts

Breaking into the outdoor industry is tough, and today's guest built his way in from scratch. Tim Anderson, founder of Invader Concepts, joins the show to talk about starting a holster company from his kitchen table and turning it into a Montana-made brand trusted by hunters, law enforcement, and military.We get into:Tim's start building custom holsters nights and weekends before going all-in on the businessThe founding of Invader Concepts and the philosophy behind building gear entirely in the USA, down to sourcing raw materials domesticallyHow the RECON Chest Holster became their flagship product and why chest carry solves problems belt carry can't in the backcountryThe company's recent move into an 11,000 sq ft facility west of Kalispell, MT, and what that growth means for production and their teamLessons for aspiring entrepreneurs trying to break into the competitive outdoor and firearms industryWhat "Made in the USA" actually means day to day — domestic sourcing, in-house manufacturing, and building a company around local jobsIf you've ever thought about turning a garage project into a real brand, Tim's story is proof it can be done — one stitch and one honest day's work at a time.Subscribe, leave a review, and check the show notes for Tim and Invader Concepts' links below.Keywords: outdoor industry entrepreneur, Invader Concepts, RECON holster, chest holster, Made in USA gear, backcountry carry, hunting gear, Kalispell Montana, Tejas Hunt ClubGuest/Brand mention log: Tim Anderson (founder, guest) — Invader ConceptsShow Links:Tim Anderson IG: instagram.com/themtvikingInvader Concepts IG: instagram.com/invaderconceptsInvader Concepts website: invaderconcepts.comWant the full host delivery guide with timestamps for this one too?