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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Spectator-friendly racing formats	05 Nov 2024	00:35:37
Learn how spectator-friendly events create both excited crowds and marketing buzz for your growing events company. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #046 on April 22nd, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Head counts matter	08 Oct 2024	00:35:18
Learn why you are accountable for keeping track of all of your registered customers from the time they arrive to the time they leave your venue safely. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #045 on March 25th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Everything’s Bigger in Montana	14 Jun 2024	00:44:40
Learn how to scale up your operation and make your races bigger when I reveal the secrets national championship race companies don't want you to know. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee I would love for you to tell me what you think of Merchants of Dirt by giving it a rating and review or sending a Boost using one of the latest Podcast 2.0 app which you can find at Podcasting2.org. If you don't have a Podcast 2.0 app, I would highly recommend Podcastguru.io or Truefans.fm to get all the new podcast features you didn't know you were missing! Meanwhile, I'm now the founder of a new podcasting education and technology company called Oncetold. If you're ready to tell your story and start your own podcast then you need Oncetold at oncetold.us. Check out my new Valueverse music podcast called Flowgnar, a music podcast featuring Valueverse artists who grind the trail, flow over the drops, and climb the gnar. Each episode turns your off-road workout into a personal adventure by turning curated Value 4 Value playlists into pure endurance fuel. Embrace the flow while you chew the gnar! Ride or run at your own risk! Learn more at Flowgnar.com or LNBeats.com. Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #036 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 31st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Four Horsemen of Race Planning Apocalypse	05 Jun 2024	00:43:42
Learn how to prepare yourself for the possibility that one or all of the four horsemen of race planning will show up and wreck your race. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #035 was originally published by Gagglepod on September 11th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Save Your race with measures and metrics	27 May 2024	00:48:00
Learn how basing your race decisions on measures or metrics helps you avoid unforeseen problems. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #034 was originally published by Gagglepod on August 27th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	What you can learn from race hater Mr. Murphy	16 May 2024	01:15:35
Why you need to be on your toes when it comes to combating those wannabe activists and trail extremists who are out to sabotage your race. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #033 was originally published by Gagglepod on July 26th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Inside the Race Director's Studio (Part 2)	07 May 2024	01:03:15
Go behind the scenes of the first mountain bike race in a four-race series and learn what thinking goes into preparing and directing a recent race (Part 2 of 2). Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #032 was originally published by Gagglepod on July 08th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Inside the Race Director's Studio (Part 1)	07 May 2024	00:54:34
Go behind the scenes of the first mountain bike race in a four-race series and learn what thinking goes into preparing and directing a recent race (Part 1 of 2). Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #031 was originally published by Gagglepod on June 27th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Turn a No into a Yes with relationship building	07 Apr 2024	00:36:11
Learn how to get your events into locations you’ve never raced before by building better relationships with local trail stewards and organizations. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #030 was originally published by Gagglepod on June 20th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Your growth model needs to go to the gym	07 Apr 2024	00:49:27
Learn how to use the Always Be Racing (ABR) business model to make racing a full-time gig by maximizing your sales volume. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #029 was originally published by Gagglepod on June 12th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Mr. Murphy loves your cut-and-paste waiver	07 Apr 2024	00:29:35
Explore why avoiding negligence is a primary job of a race director and how waivers are your first line of defense against personal injury lawsuits. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #028 was originally published by Gagglepod on May 15th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	You can't fix a race you never start	20 Mar 2024	00:35:59
You can't fix a race you never start, so stop caring about what other people might think and go define your own race direction style. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #027 was originally published by Gagglepod on May 5th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Yesterday is too late for insurance	26 Sep 2024	00:53:09
Learn why you need financial protection for your business, volunteers, family, and yourself from other people’s injuries with event insurance. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #044 on March 13th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Get busy crunching the numbers with Cy Sack	20 Mar 2024	01:00:31
Cy Sack walks me through the State of Adventure Racing (circa 2017) and shows how a little data can go a long way to making big decisions. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #026 was originally published by Gagglepod on April 19th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	How not to suffer registration woes	20 Mar 2024	00:40:13
Avoid race day woes using these registration strategies to improve your next event's participation numbers. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #025 was originally published by Gagglepod on April 11th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Get soggy setting courses with Mark Montague	20 Mar 2024	00:44:49
Mark Montague and I walk step by step through his latest adventure race launch and learn how to SPROUTE an Adventure Racing course. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #024 was originally published by Gagglepod on April 5th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Win more customers with strategic messaging	20 Mar 2024	00:53:36
If you can communicate with your customers, your customers will communicate back by showing up to your races. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #023 was originally published by Gagglepod on March 31st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Get addicted to adventure with Michelle Faucher	19 Mar 2024	00:41:40
Michelle Faucher and I walk step by step through her latest adventure race launch and learn how to Brake the Habit. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #022 was originally published by Gagglepod on March 21st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Manage the unknown of race day volunteers	19 Mar 2024	00:58:15
Race day volunteers can be a key element in your race’s success but only if you can recruit, manage, and effectively deal with them. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #021 was originally published by Gagglepod on March 13th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	It is time that your timing was timely	18 Mar 2024	00:50:57
Having an accurate timing process starts off being essential to deciding who won or lost your race, and ends up helping you pay for future races. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #020 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 28th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Fix a bad race course with a good design strategy	18 Mar 2024	00:52:18
Fix a bad race course with a good design strategy that includes walking the course, testing your design, and getting feedback from real racers. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #019 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 21st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Venue is all about location, location, location	18 Mar 2024	00:54:39
Build your location development strategy using the scout, planner, and course designer roles to help you decide which locations can support a race. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #018 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 14th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Build better permits with a proposal process	18 Mar 2024	00:50:04
Learn how to develop a tried-and-true process for obtaining legal permission to use public venues that stops permit denial runaround. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #017 was originally published by Gagglepod on February 7th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Tales from the collegiate sports laboratory	22 Aug 2024	00:57:00
Learn how forming or supporting a collegiate sports club can give college kids racing opportunities while serving as a laboratory for your next race idea. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #042 on March 2nd, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Mr. Murphy just wrecked your race day	18 Mar 2024	00:30:16
Bounce back from missed deadlines, bad schedules, forgotten equipment, and ruined venues by using a few simple race day risk mitigation strategies. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #016 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 31st, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Mr. Murphy finds your risk planning hilarious	11 Mar 2024	00:48:07
Bounce back from customer disappointment, racer injury, or even a lawsuit, by using contingency planning to create a risk mitigation strategy. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #015 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 24th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Mr. Murphy just took out a racer	11 Mar 2024	00:26:36
When it comes to Mr. Murphy, you need to take emergency response planning very seriously when -- not if -- you need to save a racer's life. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #014 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 17th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Mr. Murphy just canceled your race	11 Mar 2024	00:32:21
When it comes to Mr. Murphy and bad weather ruining your off-road race, you need to have a cancellation policy, a rain day, and be ready to give refunds. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #013 was originally published by Gagglepod on January 10th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Earning race customers for life	11 Mar 2024	00:56:50
Why simply improving the way you treat people, your business will be rewarded with customer attendance, money, and most of all, their love. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #012 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 30th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Strategies for picking your race dates	11 Mar 2024	00:42:42
Picking your race dates is an important part of your strategic process, but includes more than just sitting down with your calendar and a pen. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #011 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 20th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Using market forces to spot off-road racing fads	05 Mar 2024	00:46:16
Understand how market forces, competition, and customers work before you base your racing business on another off-road racing fad. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #010 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 13th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Putting the fun back in racing fundamentals	05 Mar 2024	00:46:10
Let's talk about money, budgets, and getting your race expenses under control. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #009 was originally published by Gagglepod on December 06th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Principles of a profitable race	05 Mar 2024	00:40:43
I gave an interview to Carey Green from Podcastification at DC Podfest where I delved into the origins of Merchants of Dirt. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #008 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 29th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Race profits are evil and other money myths	02 Mar 2024	00:42:46
It's time to debunk the myth race promoters have about money and why so many off-road race businesses are afraid of making a profit. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #007 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 22nd, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Outreach and the Art of Recreational Engineering	15 Aug 2024	00:27:45
Learn the levels of outreach where the marketing of each of your endeavors depends on how much time you have and what kind of impact you want to make. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #042 on December 25th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	All race business systems start with a roadmap	02 Mar 2024	00:42:15
Learn why the secret to building a successful race is in how you turn repeatable tasks into a manageable business system called a roadmap. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #006 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 15th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Handle the politics that mess with your races	02 Mar 2024	00:43:31
Listen to the rant I recorded at the DC PodFest this past weekend and learn about the new Race Promoters Group I started on Facebook. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #005 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 7th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Be a Race Promoter not a Race Director	02 Mar 2024	00:25:17
Learn the subtle but important reason why all race promoters are race directors, but not all race directors are race promoters. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #004 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 31st, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Your first strategic vision quest	01 Mar 2024	00:36:32
Take a guided tour through the creation of the strategy every race promoter needs before they start getting dirty. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #003 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 25th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	What I wish I knew before my first race	01 Mar 2024	00:35:52
Walk through the top five things I wished I had known before I built my first race and learn how to avoid and overcome these common mistakes. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #002 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 17th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Want to hold an off-road race?	27 Feb 2024	00:26:27
Learn the three reasons why now is a great time to get into off-road racing and the three lessons I learned after 20 years in the endurance sports industry. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #001 was originally published by Gagglepod on October 10th, 2016. Copyright © 2016-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Make event management jelly with Jennifer Crawford	25 Jul 2024	00:26:57
Jennifer "Jelly" Crawford from Sparent and DC Podfest walks me through the strategies and struggles of directing a conference from the ground up. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #041 on December 17th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Oh, no! Where's Kyle? He has all the gear!	19 Jul 2024	00:40:04
Learn how to build redundancy strategies into your venue setup plan by removing all your single points of failure on race day. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #040 on December 12th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	5 things that make a multi-day slog fest special	19 Jul 2024	01:10:38
Learn the 5 special slog fest challenges that hide within a multi-day race that few single-day race directors experience until it’s too late. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #039 on December 3rd, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Holiday trail time tips	28 Jun 2024	00:23:43
Use these 7 important tips to turn any new trail into a rewarding adventure while on holiday. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Gagglepod originally published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #038 on November 26th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.
	Take your race promotion on the road	21 Jun 2024	01:18:19
Learn how to go on the road and use bigger events as a platform for announcing your event to find more racers and break your race out of obscurity. Have questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers! We love coffee! Support the show by buying Kyle and Mr. Murphy a coffee or two at https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee Want to tell your story with a podcast? Join Oncetold, a Veteran-owned, podcasting education and media company for podcasters who yearn to be yarn weavers, big dreamers, and true believers. Start telling your story at oncetold.us! Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #037 was originally published by Gagglepod on November 19th, 2017. Copyright © 2017-2024. Merchants of Dirt and Reckoneer. All Rights Reserved.

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