Silverline Behind The Frame

In this episode, we catch up with Clint Capurro between hunts. Clint is the co-host of the hunting show, Prime Revolution. We talk about how they started the show, some of the adventures they have been on and their recent move to an online platform. Prime is all about sharing their passion for hunting with the next generation, and we get to chat about the importance of that legacy being passed down. Clint also owns and operates a few trucking companies in Nevada, and we catch up with how that business has been during a pandemic, and what it is like to split between a hunting show and business.

While filming in Utah, I got to chat with Austin Musselman, of Brown Forman, owners of Jack Daniel Whiskey. Austin comes from a long family line of distillers that dates back 150 years. We talk about the history of commercial Whiskey production, how his family business has changed over the years, his involvement, and his own endeavors in the hunting and outdoor space. There are some great insights to learn from his varied background, for those in a family business, or if you are wanting to pursue your own business ventures.

This episode we share hunting camp with John Makoff. He is a hunter, a surfer, and he is Chairman of Huntin Fool, which provides hunting planning services and a Managing Director of Unique Investment Corporation, which does private equity investing. We got to spend a week hunting elk at his ranch in Idaho, where he has done an amazing job of managing wildlife for premier hunting, whilst providing a first class experience for hunters. He has a really engaging story about how he got his start and we talk about the value of having good people around you and a solid team, to accomplish your goals. https://www.huntinfool.com/ https://uniquepartners.com/

In this talk, we hear from Jana Waller, of Skull Bound Chronicles. Jana has been a lifelong hunter as well as a strong supporter of veterans and conservation. We hear about how she got started in hunting tv, and recently made her transition from TV to Online only. We also chat about how she has been able to use her platform to help veterans get outside and active, and helping to conserve wild lands for future generations. Later on in the episode she shares about how she is able to keep up with the changing times in the realm of hunting, and how others can pursue their own passion for the outdoors. https://www.skullboundtv.com/

Daniel is a well known published photographer who has spent the last 8 years working the grind of New York City, he has shot for some of the biggest brands in the fashion industry like Oscar de la Renta, Paper, JPMC, and Chris Habana Jewelry. In this podcast he shares his experiences, both good and bad, and what it’s like living and building your name as a photographer in the Fashion Mecca of New York City.

Nick is a former 2/75 Army Ranger Sniper and GRS Operator, and has taken what he leaned in the military applied it to what he does now in high level training here in the states. We get to hear what it was like overseas and how that built a foundation to what he is doing today, as well as a sneak peak into a recent shoot we did with Nick and a group of former military guys.

Jim is a former Army Ranger and a Delta Force Sniper and Free Fall Platoon Sgt. once he retired from the military he went into protection work for some of the biggest names in music, Linkin Park, Disturbed and Taylor Swift. He has now transitioned into building his own personal brand and taking what he learned in the military to training and teaching civilians.

Today we are sharing a talk I had with George Bruce Wilson, from Three Peaks Films. He is an award winning Film-maker/Photographer/Creator based out of Salt Lake City, UT. We had connected via social media, having shared similar interests and creative circles, and got to catch up at the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver. George is known for his incredible climbing imagery, but he also creates in other genres and backdrops as well. So we get to talk about some of the interesting stories and take a behind the scenes look at the outdoor films and photographs that he has captured, and the adventure involved along the way.

Today we get to catch up with Nathan Barry, who founded ConvertKit, which focuses on email marketing for online creators. Nathan has been a friend for many years, from growing up together in Idaho, and it is exciting to see where his company has come in such a short time. We talk about how the company took shape, the impact that Convert kit has had on creatives, and he shares helpful business and startup information, such as the value of moving fast and overlapping your customers. We hope you can glean some valuable tips from this talk, no matter what line of work you are in.

With everything going on in the world today, we have all been affected in different ways, and our purpose with this podcast is to inspire and share. So we are excited to continue sharing our podcast with you again, starting with this inspirational talk. In this episode, while rafting the Grand Canyon, we had the opportunity to talk with a great friend, Johnny Waite. He is a motivational person that does personal and business coaching, has done extreme ultra marathons, and has for many years, been a part of the Spartan race community. He is a host of the Spartan Up podcast and has traveled the globe. We get into a wide range of topics, ways to challenge the mind and body, and he shares a wealth of knowledge. We hope you get some inspiration and enjoy this talk.

Robert has been in the fashion industry for over 30 years, and he took his passion for designing and exploration and merged the two together to create unique garments that last a lifetime. We get to hear how he started in his garage making his first leather jacket to now having some of today's top artists and celebrities wearing his clothing.

In this episode I get to talk with Travis Daigle. A former US Army Green Beret and combat veteran. Travis has overcome huge obstacles in his life, and we get to talk about his story, and how he went from being an overweight kid that was abused, to becoming one of the military's elite special forces. And through all that he has become an entrepreneur and a public speaker. He has spoken on a TED X stage, been a cross-fit coach and trainer, and is now training to compete in mixed martial arts. He has been able to inspire people through speaking and writing. He has decided to use his journey and story to help others meet challenges with determination to adapt and overcome.

On this episode, we get to hear from Mark Womack, of Sub 7 Films. Mark has been in the video production business for over 20 years, and more specifically, filming hunting and outdoor shows. There have been some massive changes and growth in the industry over the years, and we get to talk about the history, and some of the stories of what goes into filming hunts around the globe. We hope you enjoy this inside look at some of the big names in Outdoor TV, and a behind the scenes of how they got started.

On this episode, Micah gets to catch up with Kelly Strife, from Proof Research, while filming an episode of Prime Revolution in Utah. Kelly is a passionate hunter, and strives to share that passion with her family, and also through her work as the vice president of sales and marketing for Proof, which is a science driven manufacturer, that not only makes rifles and barrels, but also has a whole other aerospace engineering division as well. Over the years, Kelly has continually grown her knowledge of guns and ammunition, and this knowledge shows, as she helps to grow the brand and presence of Proof Research.

On this episode we get to hear from Kirstie Ennis. Kirstie is an above the knee amputee who went from being a door gunner in the marines, to professional snowboarding, mountaineering, and now has recently started a non-profit called the Kirstie Ennis Foundation. She has not let her injury hold her back, and is striving to help others and inspire people to live life to the fullest. She has been the recipient of many service awards, and has been impacting people through public speaking, and her foundation which is was created to give back and pay it forward.

Today we get to talk with Dan Merkel, who is a legendary surf photographer and videographer, and he is now pursuing his passion for photography by chasing incredible scenic locations across the country and around the world. We talk about his early days photographing surfing, and leading the industry on the cutting edge of technology, in both photo and film. Dan has worked on big budget movies, has traveled the world chasing the big waves, and those that ride them, and also had a large business in stock video and photos.

In this episode we have Kris Gethin. Kris is one of the leaders in the fitness industry, he is a successful entrepreneur, having founded Kaged Muscle, a supplement and nutrition company, as well as the co-founder of a health club franchise called Kris Gethin Gyms. He is constantly sharing his extensive knowledge through books, podcasts and daily posts online, and in this episode he shares insights into how he started into his fitness and healthy lifestyle, but also how he has paired that with his business endeavors.https://www.kagedmuscle.com/blogs/athletes/kris-gethin

In this episode, Josiah and Micah had the pleasure of spending time with Frank and Michaela Beauvais, who founded Snake River CrossFit in Nampa, Idaho. Since Frank is also a full time firefighter, they saw a need for more connection for couples and grew their gym from a garage gathering of rad people, to a building of their own, with a constantly growing and thriving community. As parents and gym owners, they are not only affecting people in fitness, but also in education, families and business, and have so much to share about their journey.https://www.snakerivercrossfit.com/

In this episode, Micah and Josiah get to spend time with their Mom and Dad, Doug and Marge Ness, at the Wilderness Pro Lodge, in Lake Clark Alaska. We get to hear about the process of building a lodge in the bush of Alaska, as well as their background, history and some of the stories and experiences throughout the process.

Micah goes in depth behind the scenes on the show Silverline Films creates for the Sportsman Channel, Prime Revolution, and specifically, about filming an episode on a musk ox hunt.

In Episode 23, Micah sits down with Linda Leary, who founded Fishe® Wear in 2015, in Anchorage, Alaska. Her vision was to create comfortable, functioning clothing for women that fit and are fashionable- allowing for confidence on any adventure, and she has succeeded in doing just that. We get to talk about not only how she started the company, but also the heart behind what she does, and the impact she has been having, empowering to get outside.

Micah got to hang out with Paul Thacker and his fiancé, Erin Ersland. Paul is a Monster energy sponsored athlete and X Games medalist, even while being in a wheelchair. Erin is an engineer and has an online fitness coaching program. Since both of them share a love of fly-fishing, they were two stars of a film we were producing for Fishe wear, called “No Excuses”. That project allowed me to join them on an incredible fly-fishing adventure to Patagonia. We talk about that trip, the challenges of fishing with a trackchair, and how they have both been able to pursue their passions from action sports to fitness.

In this episode, Josiah met up with a really close friend of his, Chris Crary. Chris has been in production most of his life and has done videos for some of the biggest names like Nike, Adidas, JBL, BMW.In this episode they talk about his journey, from his start to where he's at now, running a very successful production studio.

Micah has a round-table discussion with several of the guys from Vortex Optics. We have Mark Boardman, the Brand Experience Manager, Sawyer Briel, who is the Marketing Communications Manager, and Paul Nees, who has been with Vortex from the beginning. We cover several topics, from how Vortex started, to the current direction of the company and marketing endeavors, and also get to hear from each of these guys about their involvement in not only Vortex, but the outdoors as well.

Micah talks with Judy Patrick from Judy Patrick Photography, who has been a photographer for over 30 years. Judy is based in Alaska and gets the chance to photograph resource development throughout the state and country, shooting some incredible settings and places. We talk about her transition from film and slides to digital, the art of photography, and some valuable insights into how she has been able to stay relevant in a constantly changing environment for photographers.

Josiah sits down with Natalie Hodson, the CEO of NAH, Inc., public speaker, author and an outdoor enthusiast.She shares her journey on how started a blog sharing her workouts and meals plans and built it into a successful seven figure business, by creating content around her life and passion, while also going through a divorce and raising two kids.https://nataliehodson.com/

Micah catches up with Mike Dianda, and his son, Joey. They dive into how Mike is sharing his love of hunting with Joey and the next generation, through their show, Prime Revolution, on the Sportsman Channel.

Jason Matzinger is the host of Into High Country on the Sportsman Channel, and has created many impactful hunting films, such as Circle of Life, Project Elk and Project Mule Deer. He is a lifetime member of the Mule Deer Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and works closely with these organizations to create films that make a difference in the hunting community.https://intohighcountry.com/

On this episode we have Wayne Carlton, who started Native by Carlton and has been making game calls for over 35 years. He shares the backstory of game calls and how the industry has changed and evolved. We are also joined by our good friends Randy and Candy Yow who share about how they have been able to get women outdoors and teach them valuable skills through the Ladies Hunting Camp.

In this episode, we got the privilege of talking with the guys from Boss Innovation and Marketing. Boss is family owned by Mike and his 2 sons, Ryan and Jeff. We get to hear about how Boss started, about the new innovative products they're making, and how they work with the family dynamic!

This week we get to hear from Kristy Titus. Kristy is an NRA Board Member, TV show host, hunter, competitive shooter, and ambassador for many outdoor companies. In this interview she talks about her love for hunting and being in the outdoors and how she has built her brand and business around her passions.

Wade Lynton is the Senior Vice President of the Evans Group, where he has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of companies across many industries.We get to talk about some of the unique products they have sold, and also how Wade has been able to tie in his love for hunting and the outdoors with his work.

In this episode, Micah spends time with Courtney Denham and Steven Berg from Wilderness Athlete. They talk about the growth of the company over the last couple years, along with some new products and innovation for helping people perform at their best in any environment.

Peter Goodwin has been a long time friend of the Micah and Josiah, and the rest of their family as well. Originally meeting in Alaska, guiding outdoor adventure trips, the relationship has grown over the years, beyond just Alaska, into Peters current venture, Groove life. Improving on the concept of silicone rings and watch bands, led to now creating a YouTube series of adventures for married men, to push their limits, and becoming the best man they can be.https://groovelife.com/

In this episode we sit down with a good friend of ours, CEO of Northridge 4x4 David Johnson. We get to hear David's story of how he built his company from a few fabricated Jeep bumpers to one of the biggest distributors of 4x4 parts in the nation. https://www.northridge4x4.com/

Leupold Optics has been a solid name in the optics realm for many years, and in this episode, Micah sits down with the CEO, Bruce Pettet. He has been involved in several companies over the years, and we get a chance to dig into some of the things he has learned from the variety of industries and backgrounds he has been a part of.https://www.leupold.com/

In this episode, Micah chats with Adam Weatherby, of Weatherby Inc. The name and business has been passed down through the generations, and we are honored to call Adam not only a client, but also a friend. They talk about some of the trips we have done together, and also the new changes with the Weatherby factory moving to Wyoming. Our families have been able to spend time together in Alaska fishing, and filming several hunts and we are excited for the future of Weatherby in the coming years.

While at the Hunt Expo, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Micah had the chance to sit down with Mike Laughter, the Director of Field Operations for the Mule Deer Foundation. They talk about what the foundation is all about, the impact they are making for Mule Deer conservation and how others can get involved and make a difference.

In this episode, while traveling in Mexico, Micah spent some time with Mike Evans, the founder of The Evans Group. The Evans Group connects the top manufacturers and quality dealers in the hunting, outdoor, shooting and law enforcement industries throughout North America. They get to share stories from the field, and the history behind the business and the team that has helped them get there.https://theevansgroup.net/

Hello Everyone, welcome to Silverline Behind the Frame with Micah and Josiah Ness. I’m Micah, and this is Episode number 4. On this episode I am joined by the Denham family, when we were able to spend an evening together at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake. I talk with Chris Denham and his son Mark and daughter Courtney. This family is all about the outdoors and entrepreneurship, and we delve into how Western Hunter was started, and how Wilderness Athlete and Outdoorsmans came to be a part of the family as well. With a solid family business history, we can relate with a lot of the things they encountered during growth, and we talk about the benefits of working with family, and explore the three very different, yet very connected businesses.

In this episode Micah records in Sonora Mexico, at Rancho Hunting, with our good friend, and founder of Kryptek Outdoor Group, Butch Whiting. In this episode we explore how Kryptek was forged, and the background to the Battlefield to Backcountry mantra. So I hope you enjoy this discussion. To find out more, visit Kryptek.com for more information.

Hello Everyone, this is Micah Ness, and welcome to Silverline Behind the frame, Episode 2. In this episode I had the pleasure of spending an evening with two people that have grown from just acquaintances and clients, to dear friends through many incredible experiences. Some say you become close friends with those with whom you conquer hard things, and I have done just that with Heather and Brad, from Heather's Choice. We talk about how we met, several years ago, and some of the adventures we have taken on along the way, including a 30 day trip down the Colorado river, in the Grand Canyon. And we also talk about entrepreneurship, and how Heather's Choice, meals for adventuring, was formed. Hope you enjoy it.

Before they dive into the behind the scenes of some of the films they've made and the people they've worked with as Silverline Films, the Ness brothers, Micah and Josiah, delve into how they got to where they are today.