Tour 12

In Leadership Session 2, Heath brings us a few principles he lives by that will help you not only make money, but have success in any industry.  This is a short session you don't want to miss! 

In this episode we dive off into a great conversation with friend and fellow hunter Clay Newcomb.  Clay is the owner of the only fully devoted bear hunting magzine  currently in the world.  He has a great story of inspiration as well as some underlying principles that have paved his way to success in the outdoor space.  Hes a hunter, a true conservationist and we are super excited to bring you this edition of The Tour 12 Podcast.  

Join us on the first installment of our Fit Sessions with Brandon Hunt as we discuss health and wellness and why it matters.  Session 1 discusses the idea of simply getting started.  Its tough to live your passion very long if your not around to live it, thats just a little of whats in the discussion of Fit Session 1! 

Episode 22 brings us the incredible story of a former Arkansas oilfield worker, Heath Sanders. He is literally taking country music by storm. His cover of Chris Stapleton's "Either Way" went viral and caught the attention of Nashville radio host Bobby Bones which has literally changed his life forever.  Hear the full story in this weeks episode from the one and only voice of Heath Sanders.  

Episode 21 kicks of a new series from the Tour 12 Podcast entitled Leadership Sessions.  J. Heath Graham discusses leadership principles as well as ideas and thoughts that have lead to success in life and business.  Session 1 begins with setting the stage and discussing one change that could change your life.   We'd love to hear your feedback, if this podcast is impacting your life let us know.  If you have thoughts or question concering future topics email us at feedback@tour12.com 

Our final installment from the 2019 ATA show comes from the Xpedition booth with Chris Cobbett and Curt Headington, two of the men leading the charge backed by some of the hottest new bows in the industry.  There's been alot of change from ownership to personel within this organization over the last few months, all for the good.  Xpedition Archery is a company on the rise and we are thrilled to bring you this conversation, it's only the beginning of whats to come!  

Episode 19 brings us to a roundtable discussion at the booth of The Hunters Kloak at the 2019 ATA show in Louisville KY.  Jodie Daniels, Kendall Jones and David Frisbie join us discussing a little bit of business and alot concerning living your passion.  Jodie Daniels comes from a successful background of business and marketing and shares a little of his journey in getting into the outdoor industry.  David Frisbie, director of marketing for Drake Waterfowl and Drake Non-Typical also shares a little of his journey in a conversation sure to inspire you to take the next steps in walking out Living Your Passion.  

In episode 18 we join business owners Zach and Lindsey Gates of All Seasons Feeders along with Rusty Smith, the newest member of thier team.  All Seasons Feeders is a staple brand in the state of Texas and is swiftly spreading nation wide since the addition of Rusty Smith to the team.  In this episode we discuss a little of thier journey and how Zach and Lindsey work together in business as siblings as well as a little behind the brand of ASF.  It's not just a brand, its a lifestyle! 

This week we bring you two of our great friends, and not to mention industry professionals.  Jeremy Bentham and Collin Russell both help faciliate the Nikon movement within thier repective lanes.  We pulled up a table at their booth at the 2019 ATA show to hear a little of their story.  Both of these individuals have recently stepped into the full time roles of living thier passion within an industry and career they love working along side the iconic brand of Nikon.  It didn't happen overnight but it did happen.  We hope this podcast serves as another reminder to chase your dreams every single day.  We only have one shot at life on this earth, let's not waste our time in just living paycheck to paycheck without any real fulfillment or purpose. 

Episode 16 recorded live from the 2019 ATA show in Louisville, Kentucky.  This podcast brings you a live event hosted at the booth of Hunters Specialties along side Jason McKee, VP of Brand Managment for mulitple brands under the umbrella of H.S.  Jason is a another great example of someone living thier passion everyday and we are glad to not only call him a business partner but a true friend in the outdoor industry.  In this podcast we discuss relationships, hunting as well as some new products brought to the market this year from H.S. and Buckbomb.  Not to mention a few incredible giveaways right here on the podcast. 

The 2019 Tour kicks off in Louisville, KY with none other than possibly the biggest names in outdoor television.  Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt and Travis "T-Bone" Turner join us on set at a live ATA Tour event at the Archery Trade Show.  We discuss the current state of the industry, why they do what they do at Bone Collector and what goes into their decision making process when they decide to promote brands in the outdoor industry.  You don't want to miss this episode with one of the most successful brands in the history of the outdoor industry.  The Bone Collector! 

Episode 14 closes out the year discussing goals.  Each and every year around the world people create new years resolutions which for the most part never last.  Episode 14 provides a little insight from our crew of how and why setting goals has been more beneficial.  We also dive into a glimpse of whats to come for Tour 12 in 2019.  Happy New Year Everyone! 

Episode 13 provides an inside look at 3 catagories in life that potentially paralyze persistence when it comes to living your passion.  Heath and Brandon along with a random call in from Aaron Keller of Big & J provide some great insight of how they maintain consistency in both life and business, not to mention some hilarious conversations from hunting November in Arkansas.

In Episode 12 we join Kendall Jones and boyfriend Hunter, former Ole Miss football alum in her home state of Texas.  With one of the largest social media followings in the outdoor industry, she shares a little of how her platform developed.  At the young age of 24, she is inspiring young women and fellow hunters to ban together and eliminate division in the outdoor industry.  She brings a story of inspiration and hope in the face of tragedy, no matter what you've been through in life you can turn a negative situation into something positive. 

In the recent wake of the loss of Jason Hairston, a true outdoor hunting industry innovator our team talks about the topic of suicide.  It's a topic many shy away from but in today's world, it's a topic that affects and has impacted a lot of people in America.  The truth is no matter who you are there are moments in life you may not feel significant or that you matter.  The reality is you do matter, your life counts and we want you to know you have a significant role to play on planet earth.  The world is a better place because you're a part of it!  You have a passion to live and a dream to chase.  Don't quit! 

Episode 10 leads us to Tablerock Lake in Missouri.  This month we discuss what it looks like to have balance in life when it comes to living your passion.  Is it possible that living your passion could cause problems in life?  Potentially yes and this month we let the wives way in on the conversation to give us a little perspective from their point of view.  

Episode 9 comes to you from South Texas on the back porch of the ranch at Josh Kinser's hunting lease.  Our team was in the midst of helping Josh prep his ground for the fall so the topic of Preparation only made sense to discuss.  There's no doubt preparation is involved if you plan on someday living your passion.  Heath communicates in this podcast of how many things we enjoy in life come down to a choice.  Living your passion every single day is not something we "Get" to do, it's something we "Choose" to do.  It happens through the process of Preparation.   Special guest on the show this week - Aaron Keller, Dustin McDonald, Will Griffin, Jeremy Atkins, Matt Covington, and Cody Berry.  

In Episode 8 we attempt to answer the question, what does it mean to have value?  Special guest on the show this week, Aaron Keller from Big & J and brand new to the show this month is Cody Berry who just came on full time with The Southface Media Group.  We believe the idea of adding value everywhere you go is a great thought to consider in life,  its also a great conversation and it's all this week right here on Tour 12! 

This week we are in Grand Island, Nebraska with host of The Given Right Kenneth Lancaster, founder of Big & J Jeremy Atkins and director of marketing for Big & J and Swagger Bipods Josh Kinser.  The Given Right television show takes a step towards innovation becoming the first ever true hunting television show to air on Discovery Channel beginning in July.  That begins a conversation that leads down the interesting path of conversation.  The state of our industry, morals, how we are raising our children and much much more!  Its all this week right here on Tour 12.

Episode 6 brings us the true story behind Professional Bassmaster Elite angler Fred "Boom Boom" Rombanis.  Fred inspires us all to never give up on our dreams.  Life lessons from his granddad of how there are talkers and there are doers have played a key role in keeping Fred on the innovative and cutting edge of success in his career!