Exploring the Outdoor Journey and Entrepreneurship with Andrew Jay from Dakota Lithium [EP 400]

Welcome to episode 400 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast. Dakota Lithium CEO Andrew Jay joins us to share how we each have the opportunity to change how our communities use energy. Brought to you by: Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   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: [email protected]   Or leave me a message on Speakpipe! Show Notes Things we talked about: [00:01:56] Outdoor upbringing on San Juan Island, seeking role models in nature. [00:04:38] Interesting life chapter: backpacking, Canada, climbing, Africa, stability. [00:07:17] 7 years working, kids, childhood education, Scandinavian forest schools. 00:7:23 created Tiny Trees Preschool [00:10:17] Innovative electric bike creator, Hill Topper bikes rapidly succeeds. [00:14:45] Developed kayak fan generating electricity with solar panel. [00:18:07] Dakota Lithium really stands out as the longest lasting batteries with 11-year warranty. [00:21:16] Sales grew during the pandemic, surprising expectations. [00:24:36] Motorcycle batteries last 10-15 years with warranty. [00:26:20] Family camping trips, rock climbing enthusiast. Steep, well-protected climbs. [27:15:08] Andrew's Advice for folks wanting to get into the outdoor biz or bootstrap something like he did? [00:28:54] Climbinghosen, similar to a German Lederhosen. [00:29:33] Favorite piece of outdoor gear under 100?  [00:31:21] We're offering a 10% discount code to podcast listeners. So you can use the code OUTDOORBIZ at DakotaLithium. com, and get 10% off your next order. Follow up with Andrew: "You can find me on dakotalithium.com. You can just search for "energy" or CEO. You can also find me on LinkedIn." 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. Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share!