082: Dan Funk- Eagle Creek Dan Funk tells us about his funky bus and his new Retail Merchandising role - a podcast by Rick Saez
from 2018-03-06T08:00
Dan and I talk about his lifelong experience in the outdoors, what its like to manage brand ambassadors and he also tells us about his cool VW Bus. Follow him on Instagram at funky bus and check it out.
Show Notes
First Exposure to the Outdoors
I grew up in a family that really loved the outdoors. My dad was in the Navy and we basically explored every area that we lived from Florida, California, Hawaii, to Washington D.C.
My parents would take us out exploring these different cities and the surrounding areas like national parks, nearby cities, you name it.There’s photos of me in Yosemite Valley from before I could even walk. We mostly did car camping since we are a family of four kids. It was definitely a little bit of a mess. More fun though. And then as a kid I joined the Boy Scouts and continued that outdoor obsession through my childhood and into my adult life.
Things we talked about
Advice, tips
If you’re just trying to get into the outdoor biz, I’d say the first thing is to hone in on what you’re passionate about in the outdoors, whether that’s surfing, or hiking, or camping, etc. Then also try to hone in on something that you’re passionate about on the business side of things, like product design, marketing or sales. If you can combine those two passions, then I’d say you’re golden.
Additionally, if you don’t have the business experience yet, try pursuing some in person volunteering opportunities to help build that experience. Volunteering can not only help you gain experience, but can also set you apart from other candidates and gives you an idea of what a job in the industry is like.
And don’t forget to Boogie!
Other Outdoor Activities
Surfing
Backpacking
Rock Climbing
Scuba Diving
Playing with our little girl
Favorite Books
On the Road by by Jack Kerouac
Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac
Best Gear Purchase under $100
Connect with Dan
Further episodes of The Outdoor Biz Podcast
Further podcasts by Rick Saez
Website of Rick Saez