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Hustle + Scale, an ActivateNM Podcast episodes
- Pitch Competitions: Why should I?
In this episode we cover an upcoming pitch competition and hear from some past winners.
31 min - Accelerate your Outdoor Company with ActivatOR
In this episode, Tavis Malcolm discusses Morrison Outdoors, the New Mexico Outdoor Rec Business Alliance, and the upcoming Activator accelerator program. Listeners will learn about outdoor business growth, community support, and opportunities like Adventure Pitch Fest.
36 min - The Pitch - Business Risk & Adventure
In this episode, Devin and Xavier welcome special guests Shane and Sasha, winners of the Activate New Mexico Pitch Competition. They discuss their experiences competing, share advice for future entrepreneurs, and talk about how the competition helped promote and grow their business.
Shane and New Mexico Pack Burros:
nmpackburros.com
@nmpackburros on Instagram
NewMexicoPackBurros on Youtube
New Mexico Pack Burros on Facebook
Sasha and Guide Theory:
guidetheory.com
@guidetheory on Instagram
CHAPTERS:
Introductions: 00:00-02:32
- What is a "Pitch Competiton" 02:33-07:35
- New Mexico Pack Burros 07:40-10:45
- Guide Theory 10:46-14:16
- Guests Take on Pitch Competitons 15:02-23:07
- AD Space 21:40
- How Pitch Compettion Boost Your Business 25:03-32:31
- Suggestions to Future Particpants 32:32-37:49
- Upcoming for Guide Theory 37:52-39:12
- Upcoming for New Mexico Pack Burros 39:13-42:45
- Outros + Plugs 42:45
50 min - "The Art of the Hustle"
The episode focuses on the business of being an artist in today's digital and decentralized economy. It aims to dismantle the "starving artist" trope by exploring how creators (painters, designers, sculptors, etc.) can bridge the gap between raw creativity and sustainable commercial success. Key discussion areas include pricing, brand building, systems management, and shifting the mindset around "selling out."
46 min
About Hustle + Scale, an ActivateNM Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Hustle + Scale is your backstage pass to the messy, exhilarating journey of modern entrepreneurship. Hosted by founders, builders, and ecosystem leaders, the show bridges the gap…
between the gritty zero-to-one phase (the Hustle) and the strategic machinery required for exponential growth (the Scale).
Every episode delivers raw conversations, case studies, and actionable frameworks covering:
The Early-Stage Hustle: Validating ideas, landing initial traction, bootstrapping vs. fundraising, and mastering founder resilience.
The Strategic Scale: Hiring leaders, building operational flywheels, securing growth capital, and scaling without breaking culture.
Real Founder Playbooks: Honest breakdowns of failures, pivots, and the hard decisions behind sustainable success.
Whether you are launching your first startup, expanding a small business, or steering an established company to new heights, Hustle + Scale gives you the tools, insights, and clarity to grow on your own terms.
Core Show Pillars
Grit Meets Strategy: Practical balance between raw effort and scalable systems.
Tactical Takeaways: Clear, fluff-free advice founders can implement immediately.
Authentic Storytelling: Transparent looks at both the triumphs and the costly mistakes behind building viable companies.