Episode 136: 10 Adventures with Richard Campbell
“The big thing I love about the outdoors is to disconnect...life becomes really simple. ”
Join us this week on the podcast as we welcome Richard Campbell from Calgary, Canada, the visionary founder of 10Adventures. With a mission to inspire more people to embrace the joys of active travel, Richard's journey is nothing short of remarkable. An alum of both Harvard Business School and London Business School, Richard boasts over 20 years of business experience across three continents. Today, he dedicates his time to helping others embark on their own adventures. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and gain insights into the world of active travel.
Richard also discusses:
1:50 - What is 10Adventures?
4:50 - The process of planning an adventure with them
8:30 - Their founder story
12:35 - Starting his company by accident
14:50 - His inner voice when building their website
16:20 - A call to serve others
17:20 - His negative experiences on the trail that made him want to help others
19:00 - Getting requests to guide trips
20:30 - Where their thousands of itineraries came from
21:45 - What the company looks like today
22:30 - An overview of their most popular trips
25:00 - Hiking trips he has done in Europe
28:30 - The simplicity of being outdoors
29:45 - Why active travel?
31:30 - Instilling the love of the outdoors with kids and families
36:15 - Lessons learned when introducing his kids to the outdoors
39:30 - Background behind the name 10Adventures
42:00 - The power of saying yes
43:30 - His podcast
44:20 - Who is going to play him in the Hollywood movie about his life
You can learn more about Richard and 10Adventures by following him on Instagram @10adventures and his LinkedIn.
If you’re looking for an active travel adventure, be sure to book a trip at 10Adventures.com.
See below for photos Richard shared from his adventures.
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