Adventure Pro Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Today’s podcast guest is Alex Mortimer, an outdoor instructor and Compliance Director at Land & Wave, a hugely successful adventure business based in Dorset. We chat about how he got started, careers advice that counted, outdoor instructor training courses and how to balance homelife with a love of all things adventure.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Alex as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get the next one. If you’d prefer to watch the interview, you can find it on our Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adventurepropodcast/ 

In this episode we discuss:

- How to get started as an outdoor instructor

- When to listen and when to ignore careers advice

- The pros and cons of outdoor instructor training schemes

- Promoting inclusion and diversity in the adventure industry

- Starting with the end in mind

- Feeling and living the weight of adventurous activities

If you’d like to find out more about Alex and get in touch you can do so here: 

WEBSITE: https://landandwave.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-mortimer-307b25b4/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landandwave/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.mortimer3 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Land & Wave Instructor Training: https://landandwave.co.uk/OutdoorInstructorTraining 

• Beach Lifeguard Qualifications: https://www.rlss.org.uk/national-vocational-beach-lifeguard-qualification 

• Raleigh International: https://raleighinternational.org/ 

• Duchy College: https://duchy.ac.uk/ 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career, business or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Kate Capelli, founder of adventuressinthewild.com. After spending six years travelling the world she’s built a fantastic business providing adventures throughout the world for women. In this episode we discuss:

- How to empower women through adventure

- The importance of a good website and online presence

- Build a community first, business second

- Tackling the lack of diversity in the outdoors

- Managing cashflow in a travel company

- Less booze, more hiking!

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Kate as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get the next one. If you’d prefer to watch the interview, you can find it on our Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adventurepropodcast/ 

If you’d like to find out more about Kate and get in touch you can do so here: 

WEBSITE: https://adventuressinthewild.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-capelli/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuressinthewild/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuressinthewild 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/adventuressinthewild/ 

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/adventuressinthewild 

• National Navigation Award Scheme - https://nnas.org.uk/  

• F**k Work, Let’s Play: Do What You Love and Get Paid for It book - https://amzn.to/3whFyUJ 

• Resilient Minds Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7C4V1vfFfcDw9wlAMbN6vp 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career, business or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod

Today’s podcast guest is Nick Cannon-Jones. Nick is a full-time outdoor instructor and runs a mountaineering business called More Than Mountains. Based in the Lake District, Nick runs climbing and mountaineering courses all year round and has over 20 years experience working in the adventure industry.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Nick as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

In this episode we discuss:

- Starting with the career question “What am I interested in?”

- Making the leap to running your own business

- The role of the AMI (Association of Mountaineering Instructors)

- Some of the challenges of guiding in Scottish winter

- Filming for a scene of Coronation Street

- Promoting diversity in the outdoor industry

If you’d like to find out more about Nick and get in touch you can do so here: 

http://www.morethanmountains.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanmtns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morethanmountains 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Association of Mountaineering Instructors - https://www.mountain-training.org/membership/ami 
• https://www.scouts.org.uk/ 
• https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/ 
• https://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk/ 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career, business or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Jenny Tough. Jenny is a global adventurer specialising in self-powered expeditions, she’s also a published author, writer and well-respected outdoors influencer. She’s just completed her latest challenge, running solo across a mountain range on each continent. She’s an avid runner, bikepacker, backcountry skier and general outdoors enthusiast that has carved an exciting life full of travel and adventure.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jenny as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

In this episode we discuss:

- Running self-supported across a mountain range on every continent

- Living in Squamish, British Columbia

- Cycling 3000km to the Yukon from home as a first big trip

- Starting an adventure blog

- Adventure as a creative industry

- Being a terrible influencer

- Top tips for starting relationships with brands

- Surrounding yourself with the right people

If you’d like to find out more about Jenny and get in touch you can do so here: 

www.jennytough.com  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennytough/ 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Dan Tye. Dan runs an excellent blog called https://www.adventure52.com/ which showcases his passion for all things adventure. Whilst his website generates some income (and we uncover how in the interview), he also pilots a twin otter plane to the islands of Scotland, has worked as a ski instructor in Canada and also a postman.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dan as much as I did. If you did enjoy it please click the Like button above. Also please don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE above to the channel to get notified of the next one.

In this episode we discuss:

- Plenty of marketing and PR tips

- Traditional vs online magazines

- Ensuring the juice is worth the squeeze

- What is affiliate marketing and how to make money from recommending brands

- How to start a blog and choosing a niche

- Why the first NO is never never

- The beauty of seasonal jobs and working as a ski instructor in Canada

If you’d like to find out more about Dan and get in touch you can do so here: 

https://www.adventure52.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieltye/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_tye/ 

Here are some of the books and resources that have made a big difference in Dan’s career:

• PR links: https://www.agilitypr.com/, https://www.gorkana.com/, https://cision.co.uk/ & https://newspressuk.com/  
• Pat Flynn - https://smartpassiveincome.com/ 
• Wings Alliance - https://wingsalliance.eu/ 
• Mountaincraft & Leadership, Eric Langmuir - https://amzn.to/3EfJNP5 
• Mountain Equipment - https://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/ 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next video.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Keri Wallace. Keri is the co-founder of Girls On Hills who design and guide running and trekking mountain adventures throughout Scotland. Based in Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands, Keri made the leap from a stable career in science to running a hugely successful business just five years ago, and hasn’t looked back since.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Keri as much as I did. If you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

In this episode we discuss:

- Getting started and learning on the fly in business

- Minimising barriers for women in the outdoors

- The role and power of social media

- A Harry Potter-style office

- Balancing parenthood and running a business

- The importance of finding your niche

If you’d like to find out more about Keri and get in touch you can do so here: 

https://girlsonhills.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsonhillsuk 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsOnHills 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Allan Shaw. Allan is head of outdoor education at Buxton and Leek College. He also leads and recces multiple overseas expeditions each year and runs a highly successful outdoor first aid business.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Allan as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

In this episode we discuss:

- What some of his students at Buxton College have gone on to do

- From carpenter to head of outdoor education

- How a meeting in the pub developed an army training course

- What makes a good outdoor first aid course

- The realities of turning your ‘hobby into a job’

If you’d like to find out more about Allan and get in touch you can do so here: 

www.ashawexperience.com 

Email: ashawexperience@gmail.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-shaw-0b3107114 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allan.shaw.587 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• World Challenge - https://weareworldchallenge.com/ 
• The Spirit of Adventure, Colin Mortlock - https://amzn.to/3d9PphY 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next one.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Mike Raine. Mike is most famous for his excellent book Nature of Snowdonia: A Guide to the Uplands for Hillwalkers and Climbers but is also a well-respected and highly experienced mountain professional and instructor based in North Wales.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Mike as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode we discuss:

- The importance of understanding the nature of wild places

- Self publishing vs traditional publishing a book

- Using nature apps to discover wildlife

- Becoming the richest person in experiences

- Leaving being a greengrocer to pursue a life outdoors 

- Accessible outdoor activities for everyone and how to achieve it

If you’d like to find out more about Mike and get in touch you can do so here: 

https://mikeraine.co.uk/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_raine_notes_from_the_hill/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notesfromthehill 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezjsJif6R1oRaWaf-jSLjg 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Nature of Snowdonia - https://amzn.to/32Gc6Ix 
• Shroomify App - https://www.facebook.com/Shroomify.Mushroom/ 

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. 

I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next video.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod 

You can also find the podcast here: 

https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod 

https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod 

https://twitter.com/adventurepropod 

Today’s podcast guest is Al Topping. Al runs a photography business called Xtreme Exposures which focuses on outdoor brands and adventure. He’s a climber and mountaineer who’s combined his passion for photography with his passion for the outdoors.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Al as much as I did. If you did enjoy it please click the Like button above. Also please don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE above to the channel to get notified of the next one.

In this episode we discuss:

- Creating a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) in your business

- Going pro with photography

- The importance of online networking and developing business skills

- Should you ever leave your camera at home

- A day-in-the-life of a professional photographer

- Being a business book nerd

- Conservation and impact in the outdoors

If you’d like to find out more about Al and get in touch you can do so here: https://www.xtremeexposures.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtremeexposures/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtremeexposures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xtremeexposures/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEP34S

Here are some of the books that have made a big difference in Al’s career:

Lean Startup - Eric Ries https://amzn.to/3DoY4sw

Influence - Dr Robert B Cialdini https://amzn.to/3qKUFAx

Entrepreneur Revolution - Daniel Priestley https://amzn.to/3Fok9b1

LinkedIn - Daniel Disney https://amzn.to/3oENjfk

Gap Selling - Jim Keenan https://amzn.to/30vO1DS

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next video. If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod You can also find the podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod https://twitter.com/adventurepropod

Today’s podcast guest is Holly Brigham. Holly is currently an outdoor education teacher in an international school in Seoul, South Korea, and has had a fascinating and varied career in adventure and the outdoors for most of her working life.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Holly as much as I did. If you did enjoy it please click the Like button above. Also please don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE above to the channel to get notified of the next one. In this episode we discuss:

- Getting started working in outdoor education

- The day-to-day life of an outdoor education teacher

- Being an overseas expedition leader

- The educational benefits of risk

- Balancing work and play

- Outdoor activities in Seoul and catching a tube to multi-pitch climbs

- Korean cuisine

- Who is Jez Brown and what is the Vertical Playpen Podcast

If you’d like to find out more about Holly and get in touch you can do so here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybrigham/

About the Adventure Pro Podcast

The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It’s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life. I’ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure.

If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next video.

If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/adventurepropod

You can also find the podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/adventurepropod https://www.facebook.com/adventurepropod https://twitter.com/adventurepropod