In this episode Ardy Sobhani talks about his first camping adventures as a kid in Iran, the inspiration and lunch of Oru Kayak. We also discuss how he and the Oru Team built the business, using Crowdfunding to launch products and he drops two great books on us! Facebook Twitter Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast Please give us a rating and review HERE Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoor I'm originally from Iran, so we used to go to the northern area of Iran where it is very forested and mountainous and the Caspian Sea is up there. So we used to go there and camp. It is beautiful and as a kid I just kind of got into it. We used to go hiking a lot and climbing and things like that. Since then I've always been into outdoor activities, camping . . . just being outdoors. Things we talked about Oru Kayak USE CODE "OUTDOORBIZ15" for 15% OFF your new Oru Kayak and send us a picture of you paddling. Origami Robert Lang Kickstarter Indiegogo One Percent for The Planet Other Outdoor Activities Climbing Skiing Advice, tips One thing is that don't think it's all glamour, it's hard work. Especially in the outdoor business, the industry very small. But I think there's a lot of opportunity for you to innovate and come up with something interesting and different. Something more impactful. I also think it is really fulfilling to get people out side and connect people to the outdoors. Once we understand where that connection comes from I think people will be more likely to conserve nature. Favorite Books Principles by Ray Dalio Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Favorite Piece of Gear under $100 Utility Knife Connect with Ardy ardy@orukayak.com Linkedin Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel, and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered.