31. Josh Sprague - Owner of Orange Mud & Seven Clay on Reinventing Outdoor Gear & Adventure Racing!
In this episode, Stefan Schuster interviews Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud and Seven Clay where they explore his journey from endurance athlete to successful entrepreneur. They discuss industry changes, product innovation, and the importance of perseverance and positivity.
Josh also shares a few of the many stories he has amassed from his time as an adventure racing participant. He discusses safety in ultra running and how important navigation skills are, in being a successful outdoor adventurer.
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Chapters
00:24 Introduction to Josh Sprague and His Companies
13:36 Josh's Endurance Journey and Passion for Trail Running
18:56 The Evolution of Adventure Racing and Its Challenges
21:44 The Birth of Orange Mud: A Solution to Gear Frustrations
37:13 Turning Ideas into Reality: The Challenges of Product Development
37:42 Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges
43:34 Navigating the Advertising Landscape
48:35 Evolution of the Outdoor Gear Industry
55:12 Balancing Family Life and Entrepreneurship
58:01 The Birth of New Ventures
01:07:20 Lessons from a Life-Altering Adventure
01:13:32 Introduction to Trail and Ultra Running
01:14:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Journey Running Links
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