[SPEAKER_00]: There's more people doing it than even before COVID now.
[SPEAKER_00]: So like, if you look at the total curve at all, it's great where we're fine.
[SPEAKER_00]: the way the reason overland collective came to be was Scott and I and Rochelle and the teams at Expedition Portal overland Journal who we've all worked together to out for fifteen some years and we've been on global expeditions together and we've always talking about this industry that we love we saw that there were so many consolidations happening from other VC money [SPEAKER_00]: inside the overline space.
[SPEAKER_00]: So happens to everybody, happen to the mountain bike industry, happen to fly fishing, happen in the hunting world, happens in the shooting world, all this stuff.
[SPEAKER_00]: A niche environment, you know, our industry pops up, gets a [SPEAKER_00]: big following, eventually hits mass market, and then people see it as the new gold rush, essentially.
[SPEAKER_00]: VC money comes in, scoops everything up, consolidate stuff, and that's when a lot of heart and soul of an industry dies because it got sold to somebody else who doesn't understand.
[SPEAKER_00]: Interesting.
[SPEAKER_00]: Yeah.
[SPEAKER_00]: So we were like, okay.
[SPEAKER_00]: We love this.
[SPEAKER_00]: This is our life.
[SPEAKER_00]: We're spending our life building this industry because we love it.
[SPEAKER_00]: We think it makes better people to go out and adventure.
[SPEAKER_00]: And eventually, we're going to get to the point where we're going to have to hand this off or sell it our own companies to a degree because of the cycle of life, you know, we age out.
[SPEAKER_00]: So we're like, let's not do that.
[SPEAKER_00]: Let's figure out how to keep these core brands together and keep the heart and soul as long as possible by working together.
[SPEAKER_00]: Nice.
[SPEAKER_00]: So we, uh, ex-overland, we're the youngest guys in the bunch.
[SPEAKER_00]: Things, so I, uh, Scott and I worked out a deal that, like, let X overland, acquire overland journal and expedition portal, and we'll build it under this new, overland collective approach.
[SPEAKER_00]: So we all work together to keep the industry as cool and as happy as possible, uh, and it doesn't get lost out to you.
[SPEAKER_00]: VC money.
[SPEAKER_00]: That's awesome.
[SPEAKER_00]: That's awesome.
[SPEAKER_00]: That's so cool.
[SPEAKER_00]: The heart and soul behind all of it.
[SPEAKER_00]: And we took huge risks.
[SPEAKER_00]: Both of us did.
[SPEAKER_00]: We're taking big risk.
[SPEAKER_00]: So to all of you out there, thanks for watching the YouTube channel.
[SPEAKER_00]: Thanks for subscribed.
[SPEAKER_00]: Being subscribers to the magazine and being on expedition portal because [SPEAKER_00]: You know, we need you.
[SPEAKER_00]: Well, Clayman, I really appreciate it.
[SPEAKER_01]: This was huge.
[SPEAKER_01]: Congratulations on all this success.
[SPEAKER_01]: Thank you.
[SPEAKER_01]: Thank you.
[SPEAKER_01]: Yeah, we've got a long way to go.
[SPEAKER_00]: Come a long way.
[SPEAKER_00]: Yeah, it's never over.
[SPEAKER_00]: Appreciate the time.
[SPEAKER_00]: Yeah, thank you.
[SPEAKER_00]: This is awesome.
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About this episode
A deep dive into the evolution of the overlanding industry, discussing the impact of venture capital on niche markets. The hosts share their experiences and the formation of the Overland Collective, aimed at preserving the heart and soul of overlanding amidst increasing consolidation. They emphasize the importance of community and collaboration in maintaining the integrity of the industry, while also reflecting on their personal journeys and the risks taken to keep their passion alive.
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