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We are stoked to have a legend like Brett on the podcast today. With a background of racing basically Brett's entire life, he had so much to share about his life's lessons. We are more than thrilled to share some of them in this episode!

Brett is a Canadian hailing from British Columbia. Like so many athletes in the Motorsports Industry, he started out on a dirtbike and progressed from there. Canada is known for it's long winters and it was clear that Brett would be passionate about riding snowmobiles. A cool little fact about Brett Turcotte, while racing SnoCross, he actually raced against The Action Sports Club founder Aaron Fraser. Years later, Brett is here on the podcast to tell us more about his relationships he built because of racing and competing on a snowmobile.

When it comes to landing sponsors, Brett has shown what it takes. When the question is asked to most people "What is the #1 company you want to be sponsored by?", Monster Energy is always on the list multiple times! Brett's story about how he landed that sponsor is not typical by any means. But you will have to listen to the podcast to find out how it happened!

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Social media has become one of, if not the number one source companies use when they are searching for talent in Action Sports. Not only do they consume social media, but they are watching how enthusiasts and athletes alike present themselves when they are not in the spotlight. This can be challenging for many individuals, and you may feel that posting pictures or videos may not be your true authentic self. 

Max Gerston is a great example we can all follow after. With his authentic self, and pushing for progression, Max does well to make sure his sponsors know he is grateful on and off the podium. Social media has consumed our lives. So when you have the opportunity like Max does to create awesome videos of racing, training, and having a good time with fellow racers, it's not a surprise to see his social media account doing so well.

Though Max is doing well, finding himself on the podium and creating a great following, he still believes he can do more. Recently he has teamed up with a few companies taking on new careers to increase his knowledge and push himself even further. This is why we love taking with Off-Road people, they are always wanting to be better each and every day. The more they work on themselves, the better they become, and more opportunities manifest to them.

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Surrounding yourself with like minded people can either get you into some serious trouble, or wild success. It's like the saying goes, "You are the company you keep". So if you surround yourself with other athletes and compete and push themselves to break boundaries and push the limitations on what we believe to be reality, it's likely your skills will increase as a result. 

Jadian Pfaff didn't grow up racing, but she had family that did race and loved the racing lifestyle! Spending so many winter seasons on the slopes of Jackson Hole, watching gutsy people rip up the mountain as fast as possible, it's not surprising that Jadian had to try it out herself.

With a great career under her belt, and many achievements later, we find Jadian just as passionate about the sport as ever before. What makes Jadian so special is that she takes the time to help other women find their passion for riding snowmobiles. Snowmobiling was one a male dominated sport and recreational activity is more diverse now more than ever! We are stoked to have Jadian on the podcast to share her insight in sponsorships and how we can all help grow our industry.

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What is your strategy with your social media accounts? Do you have a vision of what you want to produce and share with the world? Do you think your accounts can actually help you land sponsorships, get paid, and ride more? So many things to think about when it comes to your social media accounts! And if you haven't noticed yet, social media is helping thousands of enthusiasts, pros, and athletes alike to grow their sponsorships relationships! 

We are in an era where social media is becoming the reason why people land sponsors. In the last 10 years, Action Sports has changed from those that only make it on the podium land the sponsorship deals from big manufacturers. Travis Alley is a prime example of leveraging his social media account to grow his list of sponsorships. 

Travis has a passion for photography and the backcountry. He is always packing a camera with him to shoot great pictures of his friends and get a couple cool shots of himself when he gets the chance! But when the day is over and it is time to sift through his content, he keeps his sponsors in mind and wants to provide amazing images for them to use. If you follow Travis and know his style of photography, then it won't be hard to pick out his work on his sponsors pages. 

Enjoy and take notes because Travis shares way more advice than just photography in this episode! 

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Today we seem to push ourselves to our limits in Action Sports. From bigger drops in the backcountry, to breaking speed records on the salt flats. It seems that within the last few centuries, we are striving to go bigger and go farther. 

Our guest today has pushed himself to the limits, and he has been recognized as one of the best backcountry snowmobile freerider. Geoff Kyle kicked off his career and passion for the backcountry 30 years ago! Through his own determination, resilience, and many injuries, Geoff keeps pushing himself so he can enjoy what mother nature has to offer.

I sat down with Geoff to learn more about his journey inside Action Sports. In this episode, I expect many individuals to be surprised when they hear about his story teaming up with Slednecks, a snowmobile film company. But I wasn't surprised of how much fun it was to sit down with Geoff and have a good time. He has the knowledge of working with a number of companies, which has aided him when he created MTN MOTO, his guide company in Whistler B.C.

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One sport that has always caught my eye is Endurocross. The terrain and obstacles are so challenging plus there is the feeling of Arenacross mixed in to give it a little flare. The sport is just so fascinating to watch!

Nick Thompson has competed in Motocross and transitioned over to Endurocross to continue his progression and passion for riding on two wheels. Raised in a small town in Utah, Nick has pushed himself to compete in every fashion. When talking with Nick you can sense his fire towards getting better and better each time he swings his leg over the seat.

After my interview with Rich Larson, I really wanted to chat with Nick for the very reason he shares on the podcast. In my opinion, he is one of the top riders in Endurocross here in the United States. The guy is an animal! I mean he wakes up early enough that while everybody else is at the gym, he is riding his dirt bike, always pushing himself to become better.

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Dreams do come true! But they don't come true unless you set yourself up for them to come true! You know the story of Pinocchio, an old man wanted a son, he made a puppet, wished and dreamed for it to become real, then POOF! A magic fairy turns the wooden puppet into a live creature! Wow what a dream come true!

The point is, you have to take the steps towards your dreams and do whatever it takes to obtain your dreams. Our guest had a dream, but what came true wasn't quite what she had expected! Stef is a great example that dreams come true when you are doing everything right and you are persistent. 

We've mentioned how some people seem to be overnight success stories but in reality their journey is long and strenuous! From the outside, it looks like Stef just magically became an Ambassador for one of the largest snowmobile companies, but that couldn't be farther from the truth! Stef's story is not typical, and no she was not raised riding sleds, in fact she shares how that happened! She is a great guest and we are excited to share her story with all of you!

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Life takes us on a good ride throughout our existence here on earth. Each one of us will have different journeys and have completely different experiences. We really cannot predict the future, and I sure don't have a magic 8 ball that will give me that answer! 

Today's guest found himself on one journey then spun 180 degrees which landed him in a completely different direction. Jesse "Showtime" Kirchmeyer has taken his skills on a bike to a whole new level, and from dirt to snow! His life has changed for the better and he would be the first to admit that he is stoked about his future!

Even with the big change, Jesse has found that getting yourself in front of the camera is crucial if you want to be known in the industry. We live in a digital age and we are seeing week after week new sponsored individuals because they have a great social media. Jesse gets in front of not only his camera, but seeks after any other camera around him. He is not shy and in today's episode he drops some great value to those that are ready to move to the next level in their careers!

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When you capture a moment in time, we can look back on the photo five years from now and feel nostalgia for that time in our lives. But what about all of the photos that were not taken? What about all of those memories slowly forgotten? Not trying to sound bleek and sad, it's just unfortunate how much we take moments for granted.

BUT, not today's guest! MJ is an amazing photographer that runs with the bulls. Literally she is running around taking photos of top athletes and a few of them are sponsored by Red Bull. Now she doesn't run around aimlessly but she does it with a goal in mind and with amazing passion. The other great thing we see with Action Sports photographers, they also enjoy their seat time as much as they enjoy their time behind a lens.

MJ is not only really good at what she does as a career, she does a great job of breaking down how she got there. She found that opportunities do not land in your lap if you are not putting in the work. So what kind of work are you willing to put in to obtain your dreams? Listen to today's episode to grasp what it takes to make it to the top of your industry.

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The 2021 year has come to an end, but that doesn't mean our show has to stop!

Coming 2022 we have plans to go bigger and better! 

Aaron and Kolton recap the 2021 year inside The Action Sports Club with a variety of changes from the beginning up until today. There are always going to be changes and tweaks to the company ensuring a long lasting relationship with its members.

We look forward to 2022 and seeing each of you there ready to hear more great episodes with amazing guests.