Are you looking to expand you awareness of your outdoor business, yourself, your mind, and beyond? Often in our busy lives taking the time to sit down and read or watch something isn’t feasible. But listening to a podcast during your commute and while you go for a run totally is. This is my list of my top podcasts that I listen to for my outdoor business and entrepreneurial mind.

How do you take ownership in your outdoor business? I’m talking about taking ownership of where things are currently at, where they’ve been, and where you REALLY want to see them. Not “well it would be nice if…” I mean the goals you have that scare you and shake you up inside. The ones that keep you awake at night, always pestering you like you’re supposed to do something about it.

But what does this really mean? At it’s core, when you take ownership of something, you accept responsibility.

Need more free resources to help your outdoor branding out? That’s right, if you’re a scrappy entrepreneur who likes to make the magic happen themselves, then let me make the process easier on you! Here are seven free branding resources that I use to showcase a polished brand.

When it comes to running my own outdoor focused business, it took me a while to learn this, but failure and rejection aren’t what we’ve been lead to believe that they are. Especially in Bend Oregon where people have a deep love of the outdoors, you’ve probably learned first hand on the hiking trails that If you want to grow and succeed in your life, you’re going to need to cozy up to discomfort like you experience with failure and rejection if you want to succeed.

Now, if you’re like me - and most outdoor entrepreneurs for that matter - your strengths rest in ideating, innovating, and collaborating with people. Structure ties you down and makes you feel restless. But it’s critical that you reign yourself in with a little routine so your business in Bend Oregon can thrive. It actually allows you to grow with your strengths because you don’t spend time wondering or worrying if the rest of your work is taken care of. You’ll know that it is.

Branding is your voice. It speaks for what you do and what you’ve created when you aren’t there to talk about your outdoor focused business. In the day and age that we’re living in, being an entrepreneur is easier than ever, especially in Bend Oregon. You can connect with people online, through social media, and with remote Zoom calls. You can do everything from home. But you can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why Graphic Design also has such a profound impact.

Money doesn’t have to be hard when it comes to managing your life and outdoor business. In fact, I’ve been adamant about watching my finances because they are the key to the future that I want. It just requires honesty and discipline. I want you to be able to manage your finances and balance your budget too so you can stop feeling stressed and anxious each time you look at the money coming in and you can refocus your efforts on the future you want to see.

Where do you even begin with social media when you start as a small outdoor business or entrepreneur? It can be absolute chaos posting on ALL of the different media channels and where to focus your time on copy and graphic design, not to mention the spiral into burnout. So I sat down to see what channels work the best for me and fit my business model. I’ve focused on finding my own playful voice with the copy that I use in these posts to keep myself and others engaged.

Entrepreneurship is definitely a buzz word right now and everyone is flocking to it. Personally my love of outdoor businesses and graphic design pulled me into the fray. For those of us who HAVE to be entrepreneurs – we can’t resist that sweet, sweet pull – it’s a lifestyle that demands rapid growth, a love and affection for failure, and a deep drive to connect with those around us.

Have you ever wanted to hit the road and travel with your outdoor business? I have and been lucky enough to with my Graphic and Website Design business. I’m a dreamer. A planner. And a creative. They don’t always go hand in hand. But part of the dreaming and creating means that I travel while I run my own business. It keeps me engaged, inspired, and connected to people all over the globe who I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Which means I have to plan really well to make the rest of it work.