Leader of The Pack Podcast

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.