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31. Josh Sprague - Owner of Orange Mud & Seven Clay on Reinventing Outdoor Gear & Adventure Racing!

Mar 20, 2026 · 74 min

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

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