This Week on Raise the Flag...Heather announces her Death Bunny Society Kick Starter! Tom is back and we take on social media "experts", trucks that don't do truck things, and more!

Check out the Death Bunny Society Kick Starter! Because it will make Heather happy...seriously, what kind of monster doesn't want heather to be happy? If you have a heart click it, go on do it now!

https://www.pnwbushcraft.com/pages/death-bunny-society-want-in

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast

01:11 Heather's Kickstarter Announcement

02:31 Custom Fabric Printing and Business Growth

04:48 Transitioning to Whatnot and Live Auctions

06:47 Challenges of Organizing Workspaces

10:29 The Chaos of Working from Home

14:16 The Importance of Organization

15:51 The Nature of Online Expertise

19:26 The Value of Lifelong Learning

21:51 Social Media and Its Impact on Perception

24:35 Upcoming Events and Trade Shows

28:02 Balancing Work and Personal Life

30:30 Magazine Features and Writing Experiences

35:01 The Quality of Print Media

37:21 Taking Time Off and Enjoying Nature

41:50 The Challenges of Weekend Recreation

43:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

This Week on Raise the Flag...Patrick Diedrich, Senior Editor of Recoil Offgrid (aka Nick's Boss) joins us for a recap of the Undisclosed training and scenario event that Recoil Offgrid Magazine just hosted. Tom talks about his experiences during an off-grid week in the mountains with some awesome outdoor adventure types, and Heather gets even more whimsical after attending her first Renaissance Faire. This one is chock full of valuable lessons, great stories, and the usual non-sense!

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This Week on Raise the Flag...Blade Show 2025 Recap of all the awesomeness! So much to cover - the knives, the people, the vibe! What an incredible show and of course the sticker scavenger hunt!

The calm before the storm...more like the chaos before the storm!

Tom is back to update us on his Blade Show good and Heather details what she is bringing along with her! Nick discusses his Blade Show classes and don't forget the really cool Blade Show challenge and contest for any listener attending! Tom weighs in on the great marshmallow debate...That's it we need to go pack!

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We also talk outdoor clothing and a bunch of other cool stuff so listen to it!

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