The Josh Smith Show

Recently retired bareback bronc rider Richmond Champion stops in for a conversation. His decade spanning career saw him become an instant millionaire when his 90-point ride won the bareback riding and $1.1 million. He retired at the Calgary Stampede with a 90-point ride to close his legendary career. Follow Richie on social media @richmondchampion

This week's episode we have Rachel Ahtila stopping by. Rachel is a bad ass hunting guide working in British Columbia and the North West Territories in Canada. She is an expert packer and guides from horseback. At age 11 she started going to the mountains of northern British Columbia and by 19, she was leading hunts on horseback, eventually turning it into her career.

Fresh off of the incredible feat of rowing across the Pacific Ocean. Johnny Martinez is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, podcaster, and endurance athlete. Through Anahata Jiu Jitsu Academy, where he provides free training for veterans, and his show, The Warrior Healer Podcast, Johnny is dedicated to rebuilding community and inspiring others.

When is the right time to quit your job to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams? Josh discusses how he quit his job to start Montana Knife Company, what it took, and what he learned from doing it.

Introducing a new kind of conversation for The Josh Smith Show. On top of guest interviews Josh is sitting down and answering your questions and sharing his experience in creating and running a business. This is an introduction to this new show format from the new studio at Montana Knife Company's location in Missoula, Montana.

Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show!

In this episode, Josh sits down with Paul Flannigan, founder of Stumptown Axes. From growing up on military bases overseas to running a bike shop in Virginia, Paul shares how a dark season in Seattle led him to restore vintage axes and build a thriving brand in Whitefish, Montana. They dive into the joy of working with your hands, the power of social media for makers, and why restoring old tools beats buying new every time.

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FOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY and JOSH SMITH:

www.montanaknifecompany.com

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instagram.com/joshsmithknives

This week's REAIR episode's guest is Tim Sheehy. Tim is a father, husband, combat veteran, a patriot, and an entrepreneur. He completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Sheehy was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations, including the Bronze Star with Valor for Heroism in Combat and the Purple Heart Medal. IG : @sheehyformtFOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY :https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ / montanaknifecompany / montanaknifeco #montanaknifecompany #madeinamerica

Welcome to the official home of The Josh Smith Show!In this episode, Josh reunites with Travis Wuertz and Eric Fleming, pioneers in knifemaking tools. They reminisce on Hammer-In events, Travis's TW-90 invention mentored by Tim Hancock, Eric's forge automation expertise, and debut the portable mini grinder prototype for travel demos.Follow Travis Wuertz & Eric Fleming:traviswuertz.comflemingknives.comFOLLOW MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY and JOSH SMITH:www.montanaknifecompany.cominstagram.com/montanaknifecompanyinstagram.com/joshsmithknives

Josh Smith sits down with Tom Swenson, CEO of Bank of Montana, to explore the vital role of community banking in fueling American entrepreneurship. Tom shares his journey from a New Jersey kid to founding a bank in Missoula, emphasizing how small banks empower dreamers like Josh to build businesses from the ground up. They discuss the decline of community banks, the challenges of navigating big bank bureaucracy, and the unique ability of local institutions to take risks on promising ventures, like Montana Knife Company, that larger banks often overlook.

In this solo episode, Josh Smith shares a raw update on his recent elk hunting trip in New Mexico, chasing bulls across 80 miles of rugged terrain, and a thrilling goat hunt in Alaska. He reflects on the challenges of bow hunting, the soul-refreshing power of the outdoors, and the importance of public lands. Josh also gives a peek into Montana Knife Company’s progress, from new building updates to gearing up for the Christmas rush, and shares thoughts on family, community, and the state of the country.