Jimmy Funkhouser's guest appearances

Jimmy Funkhouser

Adventure Sports Podcast

Like a Bigfoot

The By Land Podcast

Paul Schurke

Brendan Leonard

Shawn Forry

Amy Freeman

Moose Mutlow

Ray Zahab

Steve Cannon

Justin Simoni

Gavan Hennigan

Rowan Smith

Daniel Burton

Reid Delman

Liz Thomas

John Muir

Elspeth Beard

OwlTail

Jimmy Funkhouser left the corporate world behind to start Feral.   Fast forward just a few short years, and Feral is growing to the point where they’re opening a second location in Denver.  Jimmy is doing things far differently than your average outdoor store - he meets the customer where they are in their journey and makes them feel at home and accepted no matter what.Show Notes and LinksOrigin of FeralOutdoor gear shops as the front line to conservationThe transition from corporate to business ownerThe desire to make a differenceHow the outdoors changed Jimmy’s lifeThe draw of the RockiesWhat inspired Jimmy to get outdoorsMeeting the customer where they’re at in their journeyOn not having an elitist attitude towards customersThe Feral ExperienceAdvice to new backpackershttps://feralmountainco.com/https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSMq7RHKiiP8F_mt3xWqlQhttps://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/https://twitter.com/feralmountaincoSupport the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show.  Contact Me: emory@byland.co By Land Website Learn How To Backpack 6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking Recommended Gear YouTube Instagram Facebook Groups Support the Show 

Jimmy Funkhouser left the corporate world behind to start Feral.   Fast forward just a few short years, and Feral is growing to the point where they’re opening a second location in Denver.  Jimmy is doing things far differently than your average outdoor store - he meets the customer where they are in their journey and makes them feel at home and accepted no matter what. Show Notes and Links<ul><li>Origin of Feral</li><li>Outdoor gear shops as the front line to conservation</li><li>The transition from corporate to business owner</li><li>The desire to make a difference</li><li>How the outdoors changed Jimmy’s life</li><li>The draw of the Rockies</li><li>What inspired Jimmy to get outdoors</li><li>Meeting the customer where they’re at in their journey</li><li>On not having an elitist attitude towards customers</li><li>The Feral Experience</li><li>Advice to new backpackers</li><li><a href="https://feralmountainco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feralmountainco.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSMq7RHKiiP8F_mt3xWqlQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSMq7RHKiiP8F_mt3xWqlQ</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/feralmountainco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/feralmountainco</a></li></ul><a href="https://byland.co/donate" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. <ul> <li><a href="mailto:emory@byland.co">Contact Me: emory@byland.co</a></li> <li><a href="https://byland.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Land Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://courses.byland.co/learnhowtobackpack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn How To Backpack</a></li> <li><a href="https://courses.byland.co/6-weeks-to-solo-backpacking-waitlist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking</a></li> <li><a href="https://byland.co/recommended-gear-summary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recommended Gear</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@EmoryByLand" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emory_by_land" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://byland.co/facebook-groups" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Groups</a></li> <li><a href="https://byland.co/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Show</a></li> </ul>

#56 - Going Feral with Jimmy Funkhouser

So is it difficult to build an outdoor business and brand from nothing in one of the meccas of the outdoor industry? You guessed it. It might take you investing your entire life savings or living in a van for months on end or even giving up almost everything (including your sanity) to realize your dream.  Like I've always said, chasing your dreams can be a nightmare. We hope you enjoy this open and honest discussion with Feral Mountain Co. founder, Jimmy Funkhouser. After listening about the highs and lows of building something from nothing, we hope you get out there and try something incredibly difficult yourself.   https://feralmountainco.com https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/ https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/?hl=en  Get 25% off your backpacking meal order with Backpacker’s Pantry using the code ADVENTURESPORTS25 at checkout. Only 100 users available for this code! Expires December 31. Go to  www.backpackerspantry.com to start saving!Our Sponsors:* ASP15* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So is it difficult to build an outdoor business and brand from nothing in one of the meccas of the outdoor industry? You guessed it. It might take you investing your entire life savings or living in a van for months on end or even giving up almost everything (including your sanity) to realize your dream.  Like I've always said, chasing your dreams can be a nightmare. We hope you enjoy this open and honest discussion with Feral Mountain Co. founder, Jimmy Funkhouser. After listening about the highs and lows of building something from nothing, we hope you get out there and try something incredibly difficult yourself.   <a href="https://feralmountainco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feralmountainco.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/?hl=en</a> Get 25% off your backpacking meal order with Backpacker’s Pantry using the code ADVENTURESPORTS25 at checkout. Only 100 users available for this code! Expires December 31. Go to  <a href="https://www.backpackerspantry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.backpackerspantry.com</a> to start saving!Our Sponsors: * ASP15 * Check out Gaia Provides and use my code ASP for a great deal: <a href="https://www.gaiaprovides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gaiaprovides.com/</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 434: Life Outside the Box - Starting An Outdoor Gear Store From Scratch - Jimmy Funkhouser

How would you live your life if you had absolutely no fear holding you back?This week's Like a Bigfoot Podcast is a sit down conversation with the owner of Feral Mountain Co. Jimmy Funkhouser.  Feral is my absolute favorite outdoor shop in Denver and Jimmy's story is incredibly energizing.On New Year's Eve 2016, Jimmy committed to living a "Year Without Fear".   He promptly quit his corporate job of 10 years and within three months Feral was up and running.Feral is a unique store.  It's very community driven with everything supporting Jimmy's mission of connecting people to wild places.  Outdoor adventures have had such a positive impact on his life, his passion is to "create adventure" all through his community.So Feral has become much more than a shop.  There are outdoor movie nights, organized group hikes, 14er climbs, and even a couple hammocks to relax in out front.  He's forged a very inviting community encouraging everyone to get outside and explore.In this episode Jimmy shares the challenges faced during a major stepping outside your comfort zone, how his very first hiking trip has influenced the rest of his life, why conservation and wild places mean so much for him and how we can help our public lands, and how he aligned his personal purpose and passions with the mission of Feral Mountain Co.If you're in the Denver area or just driving through on your way up to the mountains I highly suggest the two minute detour off I-70 to load up on adventure supplies and gear from Feral. They rent all sorts of camping equipment for those of you flying to Denver who want to explore but couldn't ship out all your camping gear.  Chat with Jimmy or the other folks working there for recommendations for all the insanely beautiful places Colorado has to offer.Also the store has, hands down, the most badass logo I've seen!Thanks Jimmy for taking time from the busyness of running a store to chat with me for the show. What you have created is fearless, inspiring and I hope our listeners take away as much motivation from you as I did!MORE FROM JIMMY AND FERAL MOUNTAIN CO:Website: https://feralmountainco.comShop: https://shop.feralmountainco.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/People Magazine Article: http://people.com/human-interest/jimmy-funkhouser-ditches-10-year-corporate-career-starts-feral-mountain-co/MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT:Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

How would you live your life if you had absolutely no fear holding you back? This week's Like a Bigfoot Podcast is a sit down conversation with the owner of Feral Mountain Co. Jimmy Funkhouser. Feral is my absolute favorite outdoor shop in Denver and Jimmy's story is incredibly energizing. On New Year's Eve 2016, Jimmy committed to living a "Year Without Fear". He promptly quit his corporate job of 10 years and within three months Feral was up and running. Feral is a unique store. It's very community driven with everything supporting Jimmy's mission of connecting people to wild places. Outdoor adventures have had such a positive impact on his life, his passion is to "create adventure" all through his community. So Feral has become much more than a shop. There are outdoor movie nights, organized group hikes, 14er climbs, and even a couple hammocks to relax in out front. He's forged a very inviting community encouraging everyone to get outside and explore. In this episode Jimmy shares the challenges faced during a major stepping outside your comfort zone, how his very first hiking trip has influenced the rest of his life, why conservation and wild places mean so much for him and how we can help our public lands, and how he aligned his personal purpose and passions with the mission of Feral Mountain Co. If you're in the Denver area or just driving through on your way up to the mountains I highly suggest the two minute detour off I-70 to load up on adventure supplies and gear from Feral. They rent all sorts of camping equipment for those of you flying to Denver who want to explore but couldn't ship out all your camping gear. Chat with Jimmy or the other folks working there for recommendations for all the insanely beautiful places Colorado has to offer. Also the store has, hands down, the most badass logo I've seen! Thanks Jimmy for taking time from the busyness of running a store to chat with me for the show. What you have created is fearless, inspiring and I hope our listeners take away as much motivation from you as I did! MORE FROM JIMMY AND FERAL MOUNTAIN CO: Website: <a href="https://feralmountainco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feralmountainco.com</a> Shop: <a href="https://shop.feralmountainco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.feralmountainco.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/feralmountainco/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/feralmountainco/</a> People Magazine Article: <a href="http://people.com/human-interest/jimmy-funkhouser-ditches-10-year-corporate-career-starts-feral-mountain-co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://people.com/human-interest/jimmy-funkhouser-ditches-10-year-corporate-career-starts-feral-mountain-co/</a> MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2</a> Soundcloud Archives: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464</a> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/</a>

#70: Jimmy Funkhouser -- Starting Feral Mountain Co, "Year Without Fear"