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First Generation BowhunterAuthor: Adam Buchanan
Welcome to the First Generation Bowhunter podcast. As you start your passion for bowhunting, there is a ton to learn. In this show, Adam Buchanan walks you through his experience and helps you shave years off your learning curve to get in the field, hunt an animal, and bring it home to provide for your family. If you're new to hunting or bowhunting, this is the show for you. Brought to you by Huntwurx.com Im inspired by bowhunters like Cameron Hanes with Keep Hammering Collective, Brian Call with Gritty, John Dudley with Nock On, and many more. Language: en Genres: Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#104: PART 2 | CAMOFIRE & BLACKOVIS PRICE OF PRIVATE EQUITY WITH KENDALL CARD
Episode 104
Monday, 23 March, 2026
In Part 2 of this deep dive, Kendall opens up about the real cost of private equity in the hunting industry—and what happens when outside investors reshape the direction of a founder-led business.From the decision to take on investors to the internal pressure that followed, this episode unpacks the hard realities of private equity partnerships, leadership transitions, and the weight of stepping into the CEO role after a co-founder exit. Kendall shares the tension between what he believed the business needed versus what private equity demanded—and how that conflict began to take a personal toll.This episode also explores the turning point that changed everything: a simple but powerful comment from his son that forced Kendall to reevaluate the balance between family, business, and personal fulfillment.Along the way, we cover:The true cost of private equity in outdoor and hunting brandsNavigating a CEO transition and founder identity shiftWhat happens when a private equity firm installs an interim CEOBehind-the-scenes insights into partnerships with KifaruStories from a mountain goat hunt with Aron SnyderThe process of hiring a long-term CEO to stabilize the businessLessons on entrepreneurship, burnout, and redefining successIf you're building a business, working with investors, or trying to balance ambition with real life, this episode is a raw look at what it actually takes—and what it can cost.
