Merchants of Dirt

Learn how The Lockdown AR-style virtual activity challenge by Rootstock Racing is an example of how you can experiment with asynchronous outdoor event design.About Merchants of DirtMerchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.Reach OutEach episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!Support the ShowWe love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #053 on April 14th, 2020. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how you can use online membership clubs and virtual events to create year-round races immune to weather and closures.About Merchants of DirtMerchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.Reach OutEach episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!Support the ShowWe love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #052 on April 7th, 2020. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how race promoters can pivot quickly towards asynchronous competition and virtual events to survive local natural disasters.About Merchants of DirtMerchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.Reach OutEach episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!Support the ShowWe love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #051 on May 31st, 2020. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn the 50 race direction lessons learned that can help you build your roadmap, refine your checklists, or just help you find a place to start.About Merchants of DirtMerchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.Reach OutEach episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!Support the ShowWe love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #050 on June 14th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to leverage third-party professional services to free you up to focus on new racing experiences.About Merchants of DirtMerchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business.Merchant of Dirt is the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production.Reach OutEach episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. Do you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #049 on May 29th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how encouraging women to become better riders can create an environment that encourages more women to attend your events.About Merchants of DirtMerchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.Reach OutEach episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!Support the ShowWe love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #048 on May 21st, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn why hiring your friends instead of employees can be the beginning of the end for your racing business.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #047 on May 7th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how spectator-friendly events create both excited crowds and marketing buzz for your growing events company.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #046 on April 22nd, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn why you are accountable for keeping track of all of your registered customers from the time they arrive to the time they leave your venue safely.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #045 on March 25th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn why you need financial protection for your business, volunteers, family, and yourself from other people’s injuries with event insurance.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #044 on March 13th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how forming or supporting a collegiate sports club can give college kids racing opportunities while serving as a laboratory for your next race idea.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #042 on March 2nd, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn the levels of outreach where the marketing of each of your endeavors depends on how much time you have and what kind of impact you want to make.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #042 on December 25th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Jennifer "Jelly" Crawford from Sparent and DC Podfest walks me through the strategies and struggles of directing a conference from the ground up.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #041 on December 17th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to build redundancy strategies into your venue setup plan by removing all your single points of failure on race day.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #040 on December 12th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn the 5 special slog fest challenges that hide within a multi-day race that few single-day race directors experience until it’s too late.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #039 on December 3rd, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Use these 7 important tips to turn any new trail into a rewarding adventure while on holiday. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #038 on November 26th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to go on the road and use bigger events as a platform for announcing your event to find more racers and break your race out of obscurity.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #037 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 19th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to scale up your operation and make your races bigger when I reveal the secrets national championship race companies don't want you to know.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeI would love for you to tell me what you think of Merchants of Dirt by giving it a rating and review or sending a Boost using one of the latest Podcast 2.0 app which you can find at Podcasting2.org. If you don't have a Podcast 2.0 app, I would highly recommend Podcastguru.io or Truefans.fm to get all the new podcast features you didn't know you were missing!Meanwhile, I'm now the founder of a new podcasting education and technology company called Oncetold. If you're ready to tell your story and start your own podcast then you need Oncetold at oncetold.us.Check out my new Valueverse music podcast called Flowgnar, a music podcast featuring Valueverse artists who grind the trail, flow over the drops, and climb the gnar. Each episode turns your off-road workout into a personal adventure by turning curated Value 4 Value playlists into pure endurance fuel. Embrace the flow while you chew the gnar! Ride or run at your own risk! Learn more at Flowgnar.com or LNBeats.com.Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #036 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 31st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to prepare yourself for the possibility that one or all of the four horsemen of race planning will show up and wreck your race. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #035 was originally published by Gagglepod on September 11th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how basing your race decisions on measures or metrics helps you avoid unforeseen problems. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #034 was originally published by Gagglepod on August 27th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Why you need to be on your toes when it comes to combating those wannabe activists and trail extremists who are out to sabotage your race.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #033 was originally published by Gagglepod on July 26th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Go behind the scenes of the first mountain bike race in a four-race series and learn what thinking goes into preparing and directing a recent race (Part 2 of 2).Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #032 was originally published by Gagglepod on July 08th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Go behind the scenes of the first mountain bike race in a four-race series and learn what thinking goes into preparing and directing a recent race (Part 1 of 2).Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #031 was originally published by Gagglepod on June 27th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to get your events into locations you’ve never raced before by building better relationships with local trail stewards and organizations.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #030 was originally published by Gagglepod on June 20th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to use the Always Be Racing (ABR) business model to make racing a full-time gig by maximizing your sales volume.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #029 was originally published by Gagglepod on June 12th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Explore why avoiding negligence is a primary job of a race director and how waivers are your first line of defense against personal injury lawsuits.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #028 was originally published by Gagglepod on May 15th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

You can't fix a race you never start, so stop caring about what other people might think and go define your own race direction style.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #027 was originally published by Gagglepod on May 5th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Cy Sack walks me through the State of Adventure Racing (circa 2017) and shows how a little data can go a long way to making big decisions.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #026 was originally published by Gagglepod on April 19th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Avoid race day woes using these registration strategies to improve your next event's participation numbers.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #025 was originally published by Gagglepod on April 11th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Mark Montague and I walk step by step through his latest adventure race launch and learn how to SPROUTE an Adventure Racing course.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #024 was originally published by Gagglepod on April 5th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

If you can communicate with your customers, your customers will communicate back by showing up to your races.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #023 was originally published by Gagglepod on March 31st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Michelle Faucher and I walk step by step through her latest adventure race launch and learn how to Brake the Habit.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #022 was originally published by Gagglepod on March 21st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Race day volunteers can be a key element in your race’s success but only if you can recruit, manage, and effectively deal with them.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #021 was originally published by Gagglepod on March 13th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Having an accurate timing process starts off being essential to deciding who won or lost your race, and ends up helping you pay for future races.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #020 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 28th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Fix a bad race course with a good design strategy that includes walking the course, testing your design, and getting feedback from real racers.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #019 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 21st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Build your location development strategy using the scout, planner, and course designer roles to help you decide which locations can support a race.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #018 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 14th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how to develop a tried-and-true process for obtaining legal permission to use public venues that stops permit denial runaround.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #017 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 7th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Bounce back from missed deadlines, bad schedules, forgotten equipment, and ruined venues by using a few simple race day risk mitigation strategies.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #016 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 31st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Bounce back from customer disappointment, racer injury, or even a lawsuit, by using contingency planning to create a risk mitigation strategy.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #015 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 24th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

When it comes to Mr. Murphy, you need to take emergency response planning very seriously when -- not if -- you need to save a racer's life.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #014 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 17th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

When it comes to Mr. Murphy and bad weather ruining your off-road race, you need to have a cancellation policy, a rain day, and be ready to give refunds.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #013 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 10th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Why simply improving the way you treat people, your business will be rewarded with customer attendance, money, and most of all, their love.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #012 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 30th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Picking your race dates is an important part of your strategic process, but includes more than just sitting down with your calendar and a pen.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #011 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 20th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Understand how market forces, competition, and customers work before you base your racing business on another off-road racing fad.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #010 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 13th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Let's talk about money, budgets, and getting your race expenses under control.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #009 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 06th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

I gave an interview to Carey Green from Podcastification at DC Podfest where I delved into the origins of Merchants of Dirt.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #008 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 29th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

It's time to debunk the myth race promoters have about money and why so many off-road race businesses are afraid of making a profit.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #007 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 22nd, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn why the secret to building a successful race is in how you turn repeatable tasks into a manageable business system called a roadmap.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #006 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 15th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Listen to the rant I recorded at the DC PodFest this past weekend and learn about the new Race Promoters Group I started on Facebook.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #005 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 7th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

Learn the subtle but important reason why all race promoters are race directors, but not all race directors are race promoters.Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankeeWant to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us!Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #004 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 31st, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.