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America's true heritage pack company, Duluth Pack hosts a podcast led by CEO, Tom Sega. Real stories with real people who we admire, plus outdoor industry conversations, business discussions, and more. New episodes every other week.
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A down to earth, inspiring, and humble sit-down meeting with Arkansas proud native, Hall of Fame Hunter, Owner and Host of Virtue TV, and Co-Host of Legends of the Outdoors TV, Phillip Vanderpool. Phillip has grown into a famous professional hunter that has quickly grabbed the attention of outdoors enthusiasts alike, due to his educational videos, realistic hunting experiences, and incredibly positive attitude. Over the next hour, Phillip shares about his diverse roles and transitioning from careers behind the camera to being in front of the camera. As Phillip speaks, he discusses his lifelong passion for the outdoors, his faith, his family, and the experiences he has been able to enjoy firsthand. Jason is as good of a person as they get and we are incredibly grateful to call him a friend. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Matt Manasse, Pickleball Coach To The Stars, Founder and CEO of McNasty Entertainment, and Athlete Ambassador for K-Swiss Global Brands. Pennsylvania native, Matt shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his active and family-involved childhood, with an interest in athletics, which led him to pursue a collegiate tennis and professional coaching career. With his humble, easy-going, and driven personality, Matt has accomplished an incredible amount in his career thus far. Now at the helm and pinnacle of his professional pursuits, Matt details the transitions from coaching tennis to learning pickleball, evolving as an entrepreneur, collaborating with brands, and ultimately his love for the game. Talk about a guy serving wisdom on and off the court. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
An open-ended, inspiring, and humble sit-down meeting with northern Wisconsin proud native, Dalton Hessel, otherwise known as The Northern Nerd or Mr. Hessel. Over the last four years, Hayward, Wisconsin local, Dalton has grown into a famous persona that has quickly grabbed the attention around the world with his comedic relief and Midwest-influenced content. With millions of video views, Dalton, The Northern Nerd shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his passionate and happy persona, local community focus, passion for helping others, including his 2nd-grade students, and growing his entrepreneurial endeavors. In this hour of conversation, you will hear all about teaching, poetry, DJ’ing, to content creation. Get ready to truly be inspired by a hardworking and one-of-a-kind guy. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Jason Nash, Vice President of Marketing for Ammunition at Vista Outdoor. Minnesota native, Jason shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his diverse roles leading him to be the helm of powerful and worldwide recognized brands. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Jason leads all ammunition marketing and branding for Vista Outdoor which includes the brands; Federal Premium Ammunition, Remington, CCI, Speer, and HEVI-Shot. Jason discusses his family-oriented beginnings, drive to succeed, and team-focused spirit. As Jason speaks, he discusses his growing passion for business and how he began working his way throughout the industry, which lead him to become the respected leader he is today. Jason concludes the conversation on speaking about the pride he has in leading American manufacturing within his industry and the recent collaboration between Duluth Pack and Federal called, “Home On The Range”. Jason is as good of a person as they get and we are incredibly grateful to call him a friend. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
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A Zoom sit-down conversation with Kyle Farmer, professional MLB player for the Minnesota Twins. Atlanta, Georgia native, Kyle shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his grounded childhood involving an incredibly early passion for athletics, family sacrifices, setting his eye on the big leagues, being in a movie, and ultimately getting to his dream career of becoming a professional baseball player. With his salt of the Earth and driven personality, Kyle has accomplished a great deal in his career, even getting blasted in the face with a 91-mph baseball. Now at the helm and pinnacle of his professional pursuits, Kyle details the difficulties within the industry, misconceptions of professional athletes, what keeps him grounded, and ultimately his love for the game. He shares the importance of comradery, mental and physical rest, and balancing personal and professional life while being in the spotlight. Talk about a grounded guy who has stepped up to the plate. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Sydney Hansen, Country Singer and Songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Duluth, Minnesota native, Sydney shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her childhood involving a passion for the music industry, moving to Tennessee to pursue her dream, and her evolving career while attending college and working towards a nursing major. With her down to earth personality, Sydney has accomplished a great deal in her short and bright career. Now at the beginning pursuits of her career and achieving media success, Sydney details the hustle she has had to endure along with her successes, tackling a media tour around the country, and difficulties within the industry in general. Sydney shares the importance of networking, teamwork, and storytelling within her songwriting. She certainly has a fine-tuned future ahead. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Dan Hanger, Anchor, Producer, and Reporter at Fox 21 KQDS in Duluth, Minnesota. Chicago, Illinois native, Dan shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood involving a passion for meteorology, college education in downtown Chicago, moving to Minnesota, and his evolving career in journalism, media, and broadcasting over the last 15+ years. With his energetic personality and strength in storytelling, Dan has accomplished a great deal in his career. Now at the top of his game and running a local station, Dan details the hustle he has had to endure along with his successes, drive, and difficulties within his industry. Dan shares the importance of storytelling, rather than just covering a story and the impact the news can make on a local community. Lights, camera, action! Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Brooks Bergum, CEO and Co-Founder at LongWater, a private equity firm. North Dakota native, Brooks shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his rooted childhood in sparse North Dakota, diverse roles within family business, and expanding his professional desires in co-founding a private equity firm focused on American manufacturing. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Brooks speaks about the steps he took for long-term growth and success in the private equity space, the importance of supporting American manufacturing and industries, expanding into private credit, and ultimately what makes his firm different than other competitors’ strategies and businesses. Trust us, you will be inspired after this episode. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Shane Stolp, CEO of WesCom and podcast host of Energizing America. North Dakota-born and Minnesota-based, Shane shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his family-oriented and robust work ethic childhood, juggling school and parenthood as a young man, along with paving his career path and hitting professional growth, all while staying incredibly humble. With her stellar experience, drive, and hyping teamwork comradery, Shane speaks about his transitions from the accounting world to running his own business and how to set up his team for long-term success. In addition, he shares about hosting his podcast, "Energizing America," and the evolution of its success and the importance of storytelling. Get ready to be energized by today's episode, honestly. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Katie Lyon, Co-Founder and Owner of Allegiance Flag Supply. Charleston, South Carolina born, Katie shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her childhood, struggling through school, evolution into a family business, starting her own culinary Amazon storefront, and then eventually driving her passions and occupation into American Made manufacturing, specifically stitching and creating American Made American flags. With her great experience, understanding, and incredibly strong work ethic, Katie pursued her entrepreneurship goals to focus on American-made American flags, with an ultimate focus on growing and keeping jobs in the USA. Now at the peak of her career and entrepreneurship endeavors, Katie details the balance she has had to undertake to continue driving success for her team, but also have a personal life balance while owning a company with her spouse along with being a mom. Katie shares the importance of being an American manufacturer and the impact customers can make on a business. Do you want to show your true patriotism? Buy an American flag that’s American-made. Period. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Nick Patronas, successful restaurateur of an iconic and local family burger joint, plus bar owner. Duluth, Minnesota native, Nick shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his hardworking childhood and youthful years in his family’s burger restaurant called, Mr. Nick’s Burger King – Home of the Charburger. Nick goes into detail about a legal dilemma between Burger King and his family’s business, which patented the tagline Burger King. In addition, Nick speaks about growing the business to become a franchise partner of Burger King with multiple locations in St. Louis County, employing thousands of employees over multiple years, along with starting two local bars, Aces and Spurs in the Duluth community. Nick openly discusses the differences, challenges, and benefits of working within the franchise world along with the sacrifices you make while working within the food industry. Now in his retirement, he speaks about the steps he took for long-term growth and success in his field, the importance of surrounding himself with hardworking and good people, and the utter importance of supporting local and family-owned businesses. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A transparent, hilarious, and motivational sit-down meeting with proud dad, husband, comedian, and content creator, Taylor Calmus, or otherwise known as Dude Dad. South Dakota native, Taylor has grown into a famous persona that has quickly grabbed the attention around the world with his comedic relief and dad-influenced content. With millions of video views in his short career timeframe, Taylor, Dude Dad shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his creative childhood, relatable home improvement concepts, his passion for bringing comedic relief to the populations, growing his entrepreneur endeavors with team, partnerships with iconic brands, and his focus on his award-winning show, Super Dad, a reality show on the Magnolia Network – all while being an attentive and involved dad and husband. Get ready to laugh and learn the triumphs, trials, and overall, behind-the-curtain perspective from a salt-of-the-earth guy. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Kristin Hill, Co-Founder and Owner of Duluth Yoga. Minnesota-raised, Kristin shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her active childhood involving athletics such as tennis and ballet, which eventually created a professional drive for mind and body connection. Kristin explains her path through education and earning her doctorate degree. In addition, Kristin describes career juggling between Physical Therapy, owning and operating a yoga studio in Duluth, Minnesota, and being a full-time mom. She shares the health benefits of relaxing and rinsing the mind, body, and soul and the different techniques and training for the practice of yoga. Within the episode, Kristin describes her day-to-day responsibilities, surviving hard business times, and ultimately her advice for seeking a career similar to hers. Talk about some steamy details. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Justin Juntunen, Founder and CEO of Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna. Esko, Minnesota, born and bred, Justin shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood involving family entrepreneurs who inspired him to push the limits and create an unmatched professional drive. Justin explains his career transition from collegiate education to ultimately founding his own company around his passion for the health benefits and self-reliving experiences of Nordic saunas. In 2019, Justin founded his own Made in America small company with his family and wife's support and self-appointed himself as a geek for heat. Within the episode, Justin describes the differences between infrared and authentic Nordic saunas, the wood sciences, his day-to-day responsibilities, the construction processes of his products, and the experiences they offer. He shares the importance of being a Minnesota manufacturer and how he has scaled his business to bring over 1 million people together to sauna along with creating a floating sauna experience on Lake Superior. Talk about some steamy details. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Dean Wegner, Founder and CEO of Authentically American. New York born, Dean shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood involving a passion for the sport of ice hockey, juggling college education and a D1 hockey scholarship at West Point, attending Army Ranger school and becoming a pilot, and then his early career in the US Army. After Dean's service in the military, he transitioned his career into business and began working in corporate America at companies such as Procter & Gamble. With his great experience and wisdom, Dean pursued his entrepreneurship goals to focus on American-made products, with an ultimate focus on growing and keeping jobs in the USA. Now at the pinnacle of his career and entrepreneurship endeavors, Dean details the hustle he has had to endure along with his successes, drive, and forward-thinking strategies. Dean shares the importance of being an American manufacturer and the impact customers can make on a business. Dean, thank you for your service. We are forever thankful. We ask our listeners, do you know where yours is made? Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Ben Vandenwymelenberg, serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Woodchuck USA and Nature Links Resorts. As the saying goes, if you build it, they will come – could not be truer for today’s episode. Minnesota farm boy Ben shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his hardworking beginnings, early passion for the outdoors, and goals to build a company that ultimately gives back for the greater good. Now at the height of his career and entrepreneurship endeavors, Ben details the hurdles he has encountered while leading a business as a young man, his biggest successes, his passion for philanthropic work, and his goals for growth in the future of his companies. Ben shares the processes of corporate partnerships, website B2C opportunities, and the importance of being an American manufacturer. In addition to Ben's entrepreneurship success, Ben is a best-selling author of "The World Needs Your F*cking," and what drove him to push others to start their own brands. Get ready; this episode will have you unbelievably inspired. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down business and leadership conversation with Co-Founder and Artist, Victor Ving of Greetings Tour. Born and bred New Yorker, Victor humbly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his childhood in the city, which instilled an interest in the arts, eventually leading him to his successful entrepreneurship journey. As Victor progressed in his career, ranging from agency work to operating an art studio and ultimately guiding him to the execution of Greetings Tour, Victor focused on the importance of community connection. Now at the top of his career and a leader in his industry, Victor speaks about his profession's business side, creative execution, funding developments, living on-the-road challenges, and the power of utilizing marketing. The Greetings Tour has artwork displayed in over 27 cities in the United States, along with their work in international cities. Trust us; you will be incredibly inspired by his story. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down business and leadership conversation with Kelly McGrath, General Manager and Executive Director of the Xcel Energy Center, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota native Kelly humbly shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her hardworking childhood, which instilled a strong work ethic and drive for success, eventually leading her to longtime loyalty to her employer. As Kelly progressed in her professional career, ranging from Group Sales Manager at Ordway Center, to Account Executive at Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, and eventually leading her to the Xcel Energy Center, Kelly emphasized in all facets of her career the importance of connecting to your customers and clients. Now at the pinnacle of her career and a leader in her industry, Kelly speaks about the business side of her profession and the importance of all moving parts in the organization, building up her team, and ultimately emphasizing their crucial impact on the customer's experience. The Xcel Energy Center has won 'Arena of the Year' 9 years total, hosts 150 live events per year (including the Minnesota Wild NHL team), and seats over 1.7 million guests annually. In addition, Kelly won the 'Women of Influence' award in 2020. Trust us; you will be incredibly inspired by her story. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack, a podcast by Duluth Pack.
A Zoom sit-down conversation with Tereasa Surratt, Owner at Camp Wandawega in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Illinois native, Tereasa shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about her rooted childhood on a farm, diverse roles and growth within the advertising world, expanding her professional career and owning a resort, hosting corporate workshops, to setting an example for her daughter. Now at the pinnacle of her career, Tereasa speaks about the steps she took for long-term growth and success in the hospitality industry, the importance of building a brand and preserving history, juggling motherhood, and the utter importance of collaborating. Trust us, you will want to book a stay immediately, as Camp Wandawega is a top-rated resort to stay at. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
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Camp Wandawega Website: https://www.wandawega.com/our-story/
A Zoom sit-down conversation with C.W. Goetz, Content Writer, Copywriter, Editor, and Managing Director of C.W. Goetz Outdoors and Host of Outdoors People. C.W. shares over the next hour with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his farm-life childhood, history in the music industry, and the eventual professional growth into hosting his own radio show, Outdoors People alongside running his own business and brand. Now at the highpoint of his career and a leader in his industry, C.W. speaks about the day-to-day high-level responsibilities, duties, and goals for his brand and show. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack.
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