Outdoor Biz Podcast

Trailblazing with Mari Bodensteiner and The Space Trailers Story [EP 428]

Feb 27, 2024

Welcome to Episode 428 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with Mari Bodensteiner and Space Trailers. Mari grew up on the backwaters of the upper Mississippi. She is an avid hiker and amateur angler. Before her career in marketing, she taught English and Rhetoric at several universities across the country. Additionally, she...

Joe DiGirolamo Shares Thermore's Pursuit of Sustainability and Environmental Awareness [427]

Feb 20, 2024

In this episode, Rick Saez welcomes Joe DiGirolamo, Director of Sales at insulation company Thermore. After sharing their early experiences with outdoor activities and their current hobbies, they delve into the concept of plastic recycling for insulation production. They discuss the importance of adopting sustainability...

Tom Dempsey, Outdoor Industry Leadership, and SylvanSport's Innovative Approach [EP 426]

Feb 13, 2024

Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 426 with Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of SylvanSport and a highly regarded national leader in the outdoor industry for several decades. SylvanSport designs and manufactures innovative recreation vehicles and outdoor gear. In addition to SylvanSport, Dempsey has founded and led several...

Reeling in Change: How Rising to the Fly is Empowering Women in Fly Fishing [EP 425]

Feb 6, 2024

Julia Mitchell had a kernel of this idea she had been noodling on for a few years. She had had some "lightly used" fly fishing clothes that didn't fit her anymore and thought they would be perfect for another angler. Julia was working in a leadership role with United Women on the Fly, and also started a leadership role...