007 Allan Shaw on being Head of Outdoor Sport at Buxton and Leek college and leading overseas expeditions

Today’s podcast guest is Keith Crockford, founder of The Bucket List Company and Rock & Rapid Adventure. Based in North Devon, Keith spends around three months each year leading adventures globally in addition to running two very successful adventure businesses. He is also the host of BucketLister Podcast, a weekly podcast about travel and adventure around the world.

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Keith 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 find your first customer

- The one skill that every adventure business owner should learn

- Marketing with zero budget

- Running a podcast about travel and adventure

- Keith’s bucket list

 

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

WEBSITE: www.thebucketlistcompany.co.uk 

https://rockandrapidadventures.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebucketlistcompany/ 

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

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bucket_ListCo 

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 Belinda Kirk. Belinda is an explorer, mother, author and campaigner promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing and mental health. Her new book Adventure Revolution explores the benefits of adventure and why we need it now more than ever.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Belinda 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:

- Embracing being feral at a young age

- Her new book, Adventure Revolution: The life-changing power of choosing challenge

- Work life balance being a mum

- Evolving and learning to say no

- The role of adventure in mental wellbeing

- Adventure Mind, a conference that explores mental wellbeing through adventure

 

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

http://www.belindakirk.com  

Explorer’s Connect: https://www.explorersconnect.com/about-us 

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExplorerBelinda 

 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Adventure Revolution book by Belinda Kirk: https://amzn.to/3YspnM0 

• Explorer’s Connect: https://www.explorersconnect.com 

• Adventure Mind Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/885810104765790 

• Adventure Mind LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventure-mind/ 

• Adventure Mind Conference: https://www.explorersconnect.com/adventure-mind

• The Duke of Edinburgh Award: https://www.dofe.org/  

 

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 Jo Bradshaw, a worldwide adventurer, expedition leader and public speaker. She’s currently just one peak away from completing the seven summits and has raised thousands of pounds, and awareness for children’s mental health charity, Place2Be.

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jo 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:

- Jo’s ‘subtle bus’ and a lesson in marketing

- Taking the leap from a smart suit and shoes to jeans and a pair of walking boots

- What it takes to climb the highest peak on each continent

- Minimal underwear on expedition

- Summiting Kilimanjaro over 34 times

- Dispelling myths about climbing big mountains

- Negative Nelly and Positive Polly and how to banish imposter syndrome

 

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

WEBSITE: https://www.jobradshaw.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-bradshaw-89b13885/ 

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

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

 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Jo Bradshaw Website - https://www.jobradshaw.co.uk/ 

• Place2Be Charity - https://www.place2be.org.uk/ 

• Jo’s Seven Summit Fundraising Page - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/JoBradshawMighty90 

• Dave Cornthwaite Podcast - https://davecornthwaite.com/selfpropelledpodcast 

• Al Humphries Podcasts - https://alastairhumphreys.com/podcasts/ 

• Sarah Williams Podcast - https://www.toughgirlchallenges.com/ 

• Catie Friend Podcast - https://www.catiefriend.com/podcast 

• OS Maps App - https://tidd.ly/31y4aZe 

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 Read. Nick owns and runs Pride Expeditions, an adventure travel company that offers LGBTQ+ friendly expeditions throughout the world. He is based in North Wales, is an active member of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team and is regularly found playing in the mountains with his dog Peris (who also stars in this episode!).

 

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:

- Considerations when planning gay-friendly expeditions

- The challenges faced by female guides in Africa

- The Pink Summitteer, arrested  for being gay whilst climbing Elbrus

- Joining the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team

- The importance of networking

- Being a role model and changing norms in LGBT+ adventure

 

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

WEBSITE: www.prideexpeditions.co.uk  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pride-expeditions/ 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/prideexpeditions 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/prideexped 

 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• Phill George
• Outdoor Lads
• The Pink Summitteer (https://www.instagram.com/pinksummits/) 
• Llanberis Mountain Rescue
• The Storey Arms

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 Tom Johnstone. Tom is an environmental scientist and outdoor professional based in North Wales. He runs supported mountain biking adventures through his business Carbon Monkey and has completed some epic bikepacking trips across Iceland and Norway (just to name a couple). 

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Tom 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:

- Undertaking bikepacking journeys in Scotland, Iceland and Norway

- The importance of adventure for mental health

- Improving accessibility of adventure for all 

- What a Marine Mammal Medic callout entails

- How the world is full of kind and caring people

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

www.carbon-monkey.co.uk  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-johnstone-111b961b3/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carbon.monkey

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

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• The Black Dog Dance Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1873051399636642/ 

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 Leanne Bird. Leanne runs a wellbeing and adventure business in Cardigan Bay, West Wales. Her business combines her love of surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and yoga, sharing her passion for these activities whilst empowering others to practice wellbeing through adventure.  

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Leanne 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:

- Stand-up paddleboard yoga

- Combining activities to create a niche

- Leaving a job as an ecologist to pursue her business dreams

- Launching an online membership site

- Overcoming the challenges of the UK weather

- The importance of nutrition as an energy source 

 

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

www.leannebird.co.uk 

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

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

 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• British Surf Academy (BSI)
• The Joy of SUP Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/thejoyofsuppodcast/ 
• The Surf Summit - https://www.facebook.com/surfsummit/ 
• Academy of Surf Instructors - https://www.academyofsurfing.com/ 

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 Jack Overhill. Jack has been a freelance outdoor instructor for a number of years and has chosen to specialise in the underground world of exploratory caving. He now works full time for a UK-based adventure provider but still finds time to explore and lead in the caves of the UK and further afield.

 

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jack 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:

- Why he’s chosen to specialise in adventures underground

- Finding new ‘rooms’ in underground cave systems overseas

- Turning your passion for all things underground into a career

- Being on the set of The Witcher!

- Bumping into caving celebrities underground

 

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

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-overhill/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack.overhill/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jack.overhill94/ 

 

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:

• The Complete Caving Manual, Andy Sparrow - https://amzn.to/3omApn9
• Alpine Caving Techniques - https://amzn.to/3FZziQ1 

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