Hey so we recorded this right after Blade Show West...and because life sometimes happens it didn't go live...but here it is! Listen in to hear all about Heathers experiences at Blade Show and all the other crazy happens in the life and times of the Raise The Flag Crew!

This Week on Raise the Flag...Patrick Diedrich, Senior Editor of RECOIL OFFGRID Magazine joins us to discuss his experiences deep in the jungles of Colombia! This is one episode you won't want to miss!

This week on Raise the Flag...Potato Thieves!!!! For serious though we get into the nitty gritty of how rising costs impact production costs for businesses and the unique challenges small businesses face in this environment...also hat mojo, Death Bunny Society, and other good stuff!

This Week on Raise the Flag...Heather announces her Death Bunny Society Kick Starter! Tom is back and we take on social media "experts", trucks that don't do truck things, and more!

Check out the Death Bunny Society Kick Starter! Because it will make Heather happy...seriously, what kind of monster doesn't want heather to be happy? If you have a heart click it, go on do it now!

https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/pages/death-bunny-society-want-in

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast

01:11 Heather's Kickstarter Announcement

02:31 Custom Fabric Printing and Business Growth

04:48 Transitioning to Whatnot and Live Auctions

06:47 Challenges of Organizing Workspaces

10:29 The Chaos of Working from Home

14:16 The Importance of Organization

15:51 The Nature of Online Expertise

19:26 The Value of Lifelong Learning

21:51 Social Media and Its Impact on Perception

24:35 Upcoming Events and Trade Shows

28:02 Balancing Work and Personal Life

30:30 Magazine Features and Writing Experiences

35:01 The Quality of Print Media

37:21 Taking Time Off and Enjoying Nature

41:50 The Challenges of Weekend Recreation

43:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

This Week on Raise the Flag...Patrick Diedrich, Senior Editor of Recoil Offgrid (aka Nick's Boss) joins us for a recap of the Undisclosed training and scenario event that Recoil Offgrid Magazine just hosted. Tom talks about his experiences during an off-grid week in the mountains with some awesome outdoor adventure types, and Heather gets even more whimsical after attending her first Renaissance Faire. This one is chock full of valuable lessons, great stories, and the usual non-sense!

This week on Raise the Flag...Epic Quests or just cool road trips, but epic quests sound more exciting! Heather travels to Mordor ...or Colorado, trains with master crafters of bushes, and Todd made The One Spoon to Rule Them All!

In this episode of the Raise the Flag Podcast, hosts Nick and Heather, along with special guest Todd, explore a variety of topics ranging from personal relationships and humor to outdoor gear and packing strategies. They share insights on the importance of collaboration in the outdoor community, the evolution of Crocs, and the challenges of knife-making. The conversation flows naturally, touching on travel experiences, the art of minimalism, and the joy of creating functional gear. Listeners are treated to a mix of laughter, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, making for an engaging and entertaining episode.

This Week on Raise the Flag...Blade Show 2025 Recap of all the awesomeness! So much to cover - the knives, the people, the vibe! What an incredible show and of course the sticker scavenger hunt!

The calm before the storm...more like the chaos before the storm!

Tom is back to update us on his Blade Show good and Heather details what she is bringing along with her! Nick discusses his Blade Show classes and don't forget the really cool Blade Show challenge and contest for any listener attending! Tom weighs in on the great marshmallow debate...That's it we need to go pack!

This week on Raise the Flag...Nick discusses his experiences in Wilderness Survival class with Jeff Hatch of Raven Wilderness School and there is a debate about the proper way to prepare marshmallows...and Nick is right! (because I write the captions and there is nothing Heather can do about it bwhaha!)

We also talk outdoor clothing and a bunch of other cool stuff so listen to it!