Podcasts about sacred rides

Welcome, 7 Hatters! Prepare yourselves for an episode overflowing with enriching wisdom as we dive into a conversation with Mike Brcic, an adventurer, entrepreneur, and much more, dissecting the intricacies of his dynamic life and exploring hats 1, 3, 4, and 7, the soul, servant, entrepreneur, and the seeker.Mike is a formidable force in the realm of social entrepreneurship and impactful business, with a diverse career spanning numerous roles and industries. Currently, he is captivating hearts worldwide as the founder and Chief Explorer of Wayfinders, fostering connections and cultivating a sense of belonging among people.Numerous individuals and entrepreneurs, weary of feeling disconnected, adrift, and burned out, have found solace and purpose in Mike's initiative. Having personally experienced the transformative power of a shift from ego-driven pursuits to selfless service, Mike is well-versed in the healing potential of human connection and the communal experience.Having run the world's #1 mountain bike adventure company, Sacred Rides, for 22 years and served in multiple social entrepreneurial roles, such as the Dean of Social Enterprise at the Centre for Social Innovation, Mike's insights are a compelling mix of inspiration and actionable takeaways.Beyond his impactful initiatives and illuminating talks, Mike is also a writer. His articles and blog posts on human connection, belonging, and impactful entrepreneurship resonate with his mission to use business as a tool for positive change.So, if you're ready to travel the path from ego-based strivings to a life of service, foster deep connections, and evolve into the entrepreneur who thrives on creating positive social impact... let's welcome Mike to The 7 Hats...-------------------------Visit https://www.the7hats.com/ for more information and more shows.Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrcic/Mike's Website: https://way-finders.com/My Bio & Links: https://sleek.bio/yuvalselikSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW...Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Please subscribe and leave a review!Subscribes and podcasts reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes, and the more reviews we receive, the more likely we'll be able to get The 7 Hats message in front of more people (It's all about the iTunes algorithms)I'd be extremely grateful if you left a review letting me know your favorite part of the show or episode :)

Ep #148 - In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, writer, facilitator and founder of Wayfinders, Mike Brcic. Mike specializes in helping entrepreneurs to build deeper connections, create community and to find clarity within their businesses. Mike founded his company Wayfinders, formerly known as Mastermind Adventures, to invite amazing entrepreneurs to join him on mindblowing adventures around the world. Through these adventures, he helps them to build their tribe and community while having a ridiculous amount of fun in the process. Until exiting in February 2019, Mike also ran one of Canada's most successful adventure tourism companies, Sacred Rides, for 22 years. During his tenure, the company expanded from a tiny 1-person operation to a global business with staff in 15 countries and clients from all over the world. Mike is also an avid blogger and has written a series of informative articles on topics that include entrepreneurship, living a fulfilled life, and mental health on Medium.   Learn More About Mike Brcic & Wayfinders: Visit Mike Brcic's website: https://mikebrcic.com/ Visit the Way-Finders website: https://way-finders.com/ Read Mike Brcic's articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@mikebrcic Connect with Mike Brcic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrcic Follow Mike Brcic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikebrcic     Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them.   FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet   VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com  

Have you ever had the urge to explore the world beyond the boundaries of society? Today's guest, Greg Abandoned, shares his passion for urban exploration including stories of some of his most challenging journies, most cherished experiences, and all about the URBEX movement.  If you have ever wondered what it would be like to visit parts of unseen society and want to know more about finding beauty in decay, then you don't want to miss this episode. We talk about how Greg found a new perspective on life through urban exploration, what inspired him to jump into this lifestyle, the unwritten rules of URBEX, and where you can start on your own journey. Have you ever participated in urban exploration? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Today's episode is sponsored by US Bank Visa Platinum Card, perfect for large purchases, unexpected expenses, and balance transfers. To see if you qualify for the lowest APR out there, visit usbank.com/platinum today.  This episode is also brought to you by Rumpl, makers of sustainable and travel-friendly blankets and towels. With over 135 prints to choose from you will be sure to find a design that fits your style, use the code Zero at checkout to get 15% off your purchase. Tune In To Learn: Why Greg currently resides in Bejing  What it was like to grow up in Poland and why he moved to England at 17 The biggest differences between English and Chinese culture  Why Greg was arrested by the Chinese secret police and what happened during the interrogation What exactly is URBEX How to follow good etiquette when doing urban exploration When and why Greg fell in love with urban exploration Which video game inspired Greg to take a trip to Chornobyl and start his journey What it means to find beauty in decay and satisfaction in overcoming obstacles Unique travel stories from engaging in URBEX How to start out on your own urban exploration adventure  The importance of finding a balance between sharing and keeping undiscovered locations off the map Why photography is an important part of the process for Greg The most challenging urban exploration experiences Greg has ever had How many times Greg has been caught or arrested during his journies Why URBEX has given Greg a new purpose in life The hidden meaning behind Chasing Bandos And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport US Bank Visa Platinum Card &  Rumpl - Today's Sponsors Check out Greg's Website Listen to the Chasing Bandos Podcast Get a copy of Greg's latest book Abandoned China Follow Greg on Instagram Location Indie Want More? How To Get Off The Beaten Track with Gunnar Garfors Getting Off The Beaten Path with Travel Writing Legend Joe Cummings Hidden Paths and Sacred Rides with Mike Brcic

We are delighted to be speaking to a fabulous and fascinating entrepreneur today! We have Mike Brcic, the creator of Wayfinders as our guest. Mike started a business called Sacred Rides back in 1996 and was nominated by National Geographic Adventure as the very first mountain bike tour operator on earth!  Mike is an amazing individual. He has been through everything one can go through as an entrepreneur, and he is joining us today to talk about the importance of living a connected life. He also talks about scaling your business, developing systems and processes to allow your business to run on autopilot, making the right choices in your life, and deciding whether to sell your business or create a new one. You're going to love our conversation, so be sure to stay tuned! Mike Brcic's bio: Community-builder and a serial entrepreneur by nature, Mike Brcic is passionate about helping entrepreneurs live inspired, more connected lives. Via his events and adventure retreats around the world with Wayfinders, Mike helps entrepreneurs find the tribe and the support they need to achieve great things and personal fulfillment. He is a passionate speaker on many topics related to entrepreneurship, community building, and mental health. Via his [ALIGNED] blog series, he shares tips and resources to help entrepreneurs find more alignment in their lives. Isolation    Community, connections, and belonging matter a lot to Mike because he found most of his school years to be a confusing time, and often felt lonely. He did not fit in too well and had a hard time finding his groove. He also felt isolated, and that feeling never left him entirely. He has put a lot of energy into that space in the last few years, however, and managed to rid himself of some of those hang-ups. Even so, he can still remember the pain of isolation. Helping people forge deep connections The work that Mike does matters to him. A lot of the work he does these days is about connecting people and helping them to forge deep connections. And all of that is due to his painful formative experiences. Research  Recently, Mike has been researching human connection. All of the research says that human connection is one of our most fundamental needs, and our brains have been wired for it.  Stress mode Feeling isolated throws our entire system into stress mode.  Facilitation work Mike has been working with companies to help them build more connections and psychological safety among their teams. Mountain bike trails A friend suggested that Mike show people around the many amazing mountain bike trails that surrounded his town. He liked that crazy idea, so he got a loan and started a business doing something he loved!  Doing things that light him up Since then, Mike has been following his new rule of doing things that light him up. And he has been doing that with heart and integrity. International trips After about ten years, Mike started offering international trips. He rebranded his business Sacred Rides, and he grew his company all over the world.  Time to move on After 23 years, Mike felt it was time to move on. He sold his business in February of 2019.  Mike Brcic's happiest years Mike Brcic was happiest in the first ten years of his business when he was still very hands-on and on his bike every day. He remained happy in the first few years after he started growing his business internationally. Growing In 2013, Mike became impatient with the growth of the business, and he wanted to scale it even more. He wanted to be in 150 countries by 2021.  Expanding made him miserable He raised money from investors several times, hired lots of people, and expanded. By 2017, they were in 45 additional destinations. Mike experienced everything he had hoped to experience, and it made him feel miserable because he was no longer doing what he loved to do.  Scaling down and implementing systems Mike came to realize that no amount of scale was going to fill the hole he felt in his heart, so he intentionally scaled his company down and implemented lots of systems and processes in order to remove himself from the company and get his life back. He has not looked back since. Companies growing themselves out of business Growing companies typically scale themselves out of business because even though their revenue increases, their expenses tend to increase even more. Reducing costs Mike got rid of all unnecessary expenses, and he also laid several people off. By the end of it, the company was profitable, and the cash flow was good. An issues list Mike got tired of putting out fires, so he created an issues list. If anyone had an issue that would break the company, they had to bring it to him immediately. If not, it would get added to the issues list, and then the core team would look into the cause of it and figure out a solution. The start and the end of the scaling down process The process took about seven months from start to finish. It started with Mike thinking he was losing his mind, and it finished with him doing just two-and-a-half-hours of meetings each Thursday with his core team.  The company thrived The company thrived without him due to the systems and processes he had put in place and less meddling on his part. Mike Brcic's advice for owners and CEOs As an owner or CEO, Mike Brcic suggests you should spend your time in only a few areas. Those areas include establishing a great culture, creating a strategy and a vision for the company, taking responsibility for a few key contracts, and doing the things you love to do. Selling Mike's company ran smoothly on autopilot for about six months. After 22 years in the business, he realized he had done everything he wanted to do with that company, and he no longer loved it in the way that he once did. He wanted new professional challenges, so he hired a broker to help him with the process of selling his business.  Getting free and clear It took only four weeks for Mike to be free and clear of the business once a buyer was found. He was happy not to land up in a position where he had built the business, and a new owner was telling him what to do.  Wayfinders Wayfinders creates unique and transformative experiences and adventures for people, and it helps them to create lives of deep alignment. Mike started it before he sold Sacred Rides, and he was very cautious with it because he did not want to repeat the same mistakes he had made with his previous business. Mike Brcic's objective From the get-go, Mike Brcic's objective with Wayfinders was to do only two events a year and focus on making them incredible.  A trap Mike realized that people too often fall into the trap of thinking that they have to find their purpose and meaning through their work. He realized that there was a lot of meaning to be found in becoming a great father and the best husband he could be.  Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Mike Wayfinders website

On this episode we welcome in Mike Brcic, Founder of the company Way-finders and former owner and founder of the company Sacred Rides. An entrepreneur with 2.5 decades of success to show for it, Mike is an example of what it means to put value on a customer’s experience above everything else thanks to his commitment to human connection. This interview opens our eyes to the pursuit of peak human connection and the ways Mike has been able to be the catalyst for this by providing services that promote interaction, incredible experiences, and room for self-growth. We also learn about how a small passion project can grow into a massive venture by consistently prioritizing such ideals, and how someone can be competitive in nature by their desire to advance human experience. Out conversation opens up with Mike telling us about the work he is doing today with Wayfinders (4:40), along with his sport background and how he found the sport of mountain biking that would play a huge role in his future (6:30). Mike then tells the history of the company that got Mike’s career as an entrepreneur off and running and established him success around the world (9:10). The conversation then focuses more on Mike as an individual as we learn why he so enthusiastic about the opportunity to act as a catalyst for human connection within his work (13:15), while also hearing about the role sport and exercise had on him as an individual and the potential it can have on a team level as well (17:45). Mike then introduces the term “psychological safety” (23:30) in the role it has on the performance of a team and how it applies to such a wide a variety of outcomes. In relation to career development, Mike shares his opinion on how we can better analyze and then recognize when it is time to move on from a role or company, and how much of that comes back to knowing yourself (27:00). Finally, we hear how he measures himself as a competitor in his newest role as the founder of Way-finders (32:00) and the importance he believes in balancing his purpose within the company and across his life as a whole. Be sure to listen in to Steves “Keys to Success” in closing as well (36:00).

When Mike Brcic started his mountain-bike tour company, it was slow going at the beginning. The first year, his company Sacred Rides had one client. In year two, the startup experienced 100% growth -- two clients.Fast forward, however, and Sacred Rides became a complicated business doing 7-figures in annual revenue with investors and lots of employees -- operating in over 40 countries.Fantastic right? From the outside it would seem so, but Mike was far from happy. Very far.What he found is that pursuing scale for scale’s sake is ultimately deeply unfulfilling. Most of the time it’s an ego’s hungry quest for recognition and validation.So Mike carefully planned to remove himself from the business, and eventually sold it. He had already started the business that would become Mastermind Adventures, a new but intentionally much smaller business that fulfills his sense of passion and purpose.Now, Mike is inspired by asking bigger questions:• If the purpose of an entrepreneur isn’t to scale, then what is it?• What does it mean to live a good life?• Can a company remain small (and profitable) forever?These are the questions that essentially drive the creation of a 7-figure small business. Tune in to hear Mike and I discuss the answers in the context of Mike’s evolving entrepreneurial career.

Mike Brcic is an adventurer, writer, entrepreneur, husband, father, and traveler. One of Mike’s main goals in life is to use business to create positive change in the world. Mike is achieving this through his companies - Sacred Rides and Mastermind Adventures.  His latest business, Mastermind Adventures, hosts carefully curated small-group adventures to bring together amazing, audacious entrepreneurs in spectacular, remote settings. Through his work for social entrepreneurs, Mike delivers workshops, bootcamps, one-on-one consulting, and mentorship for entrepreneurs who seek to change the world through business. In this episode, Mike talks about the dichotomy between vulnerability and connection, describing how we are often afraid that if people see our fears, wounds, and flaws, they will reject us. He contends that showing vulnerability is what leads to connection. Mike also talks about his entrepreneurial journey and the dichotomies he has faced along the way. We talk about travel, monks, meditation, and more. Enjoy! Highlights: The dichotomy between vulnerability and connection Mike’s experience building companies alongside building a family The meaning of bon vivant and why Mikes live by this philosophy The meaning of culture and why travelling is so meaningful Being a traveler versus being a tourist Monks, meditation and accountability The dichotomy of scale The story behind Mike’s business - Mastermind Adventures How & why Mike built Sacred Rides and Bikes Without Borders Resources: MikeBrcic.com Mike’s Facebook Mike’s Instagram Mike’s LinkedIn Sacred Rides Bikes Without Borders Mastermind Adventures Why Travel Matters by Craig Storti Dent Global is launching in Toronto in 2019. Visit www.mikejamesreid.com to learn more and grab a copy of the Revised Edition of the book, Key Person of Influence by Mike Reid & Daniel Priestley. Before you go...If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! > It helps the Podcast spread and reach more ears, so your support is greatly appreciated!

(Originally recorded September 10) We kick off Season 2 with an extra long episode interviewing adventure travel innovator Mike Brcic of Sacred Rides, a mountain bike tour company (sacredrides.com) and Mastermind Adventures, small-group adventures for audacious entrepreneurs (mastermind-adventures.com). Mike shares incredible business advice and intimate insight into the mind of a successful entrepreneur. We also learn from Dan about his recent trip to Guyana and James' perception about the legalization of cannabis all across Canada. Music by: Forgotten Sol (opening theme, outro) Chris Stromquist Alex Danovitch

Mike Brcic, founder of Sacred Rides, talks about how he haphazardly started the world's #1 mountain bike tour company in the world, how they pick destinations, the hardest trip he's taken, and why ANYONE can, and should, go mountain biking!

UJ Ramdas is the Co-founder of Intelligent Change, Co-Creator of the Five Minute Journal - a simple and effective tool to help you get reliably happier. He cares deeply about the intersection of behaviour and business and loves reading, coffee and meditation. Perform better, have a better day, and sleep better. UJ is with us today to discuss how you can experience these benefits and more using tools he created with his company, Intelligent Change. UJ has a background in behavioural science and hypnosis, and since 2013 has been producing the Five Minute Journal, which condenses hundreds of articles, books, and research into a simple daily practice. The benefits can be dramatic, including improved productivity, better connection with others, and increased satisfaction with life. He also shares the details of his latest project, the Five Minute Journal for Kids. Here’s the outline of this interview with UJ Ramdas: [00:00:38] UJ's first experience mountain biking. [00:00:49] MastermindTalks. [00:01:34] Mike Brcic of Sacred Rides. [00:02:12] Santa Cruz factory. [00:05:08] Jeff Spencer. [00:06:50] Mailboxes. [00:07:33] Book: The Chimp Paradox by Dr Steve Peters. [00:08:31] Five Minute Journal. [00:10:36] Book: The Brave Athlete by Dr Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson. [00:10:56] The Five Minute app. [00:12:29] Tim Ferriss and Ben Greenfield. [00:12:58] I'm grateful for... [00:14:32] It's not about the thinking, it's about the feeling. [00:15:58] Layous, Kristin, et al. "The proximal experience of gratitude." PloS one 12.7 (2017): e0179123. [00:17:19] Amazing things that happened that day. [00:20:55] Amazing things resistance. [00:22:46] Tackle obstacles. [00:24:39] The downside of optimism, see Bright-sided by Barbara Ehrenreich. [00:27:33] Freehand journaling. [00:29:11] Five Minute Journal for Kids. [00:33:08] @ujramdas on Instagram and Twitter. [00:34:48] intelligentchange.com [00:35:10] Productivity Planner.

Would you like to go on some sacred rides? And when is having no plan, the best plan?! Tune in to hear about off the beaten track mountain biking spots around the world, social entrepreneurship, the value of becoming a ski bum (or just any kind of bum- bumming around doing something you love), and how that can actually turn (perhaps inadvertently) into a career. My guest today is the founder of Sacred Rides mountain bike adventures which was ranked as the #1 mountain bike tour company on earth according to National Geographic adventure magazine. He also runs the nonprofit Bikes Without Borders and mentors social entrepreneurs who seek to change the world through business. Please welcome Mike Brcic to the show. You'll Learn: How being a terrible employee can actually help you Why finding your own path is important for personal happiness The essence of a lifestyle business How to build a business around your passion The most important quality for success How Sacred Rides operates around the world (and helps locals) Advice for people looking to start their own travel or adventure biz How to set yourself up for travel and new adventures Resources: Pimsleur Learning- 7 day free trial (for those based in the USA) Sacred Rides Fernie, British Columbia Mastermind - Adventures Mike Brcic Be sure to check out the archives for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

I spoke with Mike Brcic, Founder and CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of Sacred Rides, a mountain bike adventure trip company based in Toronto. Mike has overcome personal challenges to become an accomplished entrepeneur. His projects include Sacred Rides, Mastermind Adventures, and Bikes Without Borders. Bikes Without Borders Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Tours Master Mind Adventures Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play  

  Why Did National Geographic Adventure Magazine Name Sacred Rides One of the “Best Bike Companies on Earth”?   Listen today below and find out as Tourism Tim Warren and Mike Brcic, founder of Sacred... If you currently are - or considering a career or business in the travel and hospitality industry - you can not afford to miss the free travel business, tourism marketing and hospitality career audio trainings, Free Mini-Course, tips, tools, tele-seminars and downloadable books and reports.

  How did a former ski bum from Canada, who got fired from his first job, start and grow one of the most successful mountain bike tour operations in the world?   If you have a tour company, lodge or... If you currently are - or considering a career or business in the travel and hospitality industry - you can not afford to miss the free travel business, tourism marketing and hospitality career audio trainings, Free Mini-Course, tips, tools, tele-seminars and downloadable books and reports.

Entrepreneurship is never a straight line. That’s what Cash Flow Diary podcast guest Mike Brcic shows us through his story. He carries a lot of titles with him, but my all-time favorite is Chief Happiness Officer. Before this, and before he started the most popular mountain bike adventure company in the world, who was this interesting Canadian business owner and entrepreneur?He was a typical college student working toward graduation with a degree in economics and history. Then he graduated, degree in hand. It’s at that moment it struck him that he’d need to do a bit of soul searching because he didn’t want to work in economics and/or history. So he threw his belongings into his vehicle and headed to the mountains. He got fired from his first couple of jobs and figured out he’s not a good employee.Mike took a $10K loan, partnered with a friend and opened a mountain bike tourism company. A few years in he bought out his partner and by year nine his company was doing great. He was living the life of a lot of young men’s dreams! Even with all his success and adventure, Mike says something was missing.In 2004 he started dating a woman and after a short time she dumped him. She said it just wasn’t working. Something in that experience pushed him into an odd, disjointed path… and into a serious depression. He gave himself over to the dark forces of his depression, crawled into bed and slipped further down the rabbit hole. It took about two years to come out of it. His business was failing. He was broke. Something in him was broke. Mike said one night he woke up and knew he’d have to reach out to others to help him crawl out and up into the light. He moved into his mother’s basement, started taking anti-depressants, and then implemented yoga and meditation in his life.Mike says who he is today was shaped by that period in his life. Like so many other entrepreneurs, he was able to redefine himself from those struggles and failures. Fortunately he emerged after many months to be the man and entrepreneur he is today… the SOCIAL entrepreneur he is today.Mike says that today one of his main goals in life (besides striving to be the best husband and dad he can be) is to use business to make positive change in the world. He achieves this every day through his adventure travel company Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures, and through my courses, workshops and consulting for social entrepreneurs.Sacred Rides opens adventurers to new places, new cultures and new ways of being. The company’s mountain bike trips support community projects around the world. But that’s only one side of Mike’s professional life. He took breaks to try out other things, but always came back to his biking company.Mike also works to create other social entrepreneurs, delivering workshops and courses to mentor entrepreneurs who seek to change the world through business. He says he’s blessed to have worked with hundreds of amazing entrepreneurs and that he continues to learn more about social enterprise. Wanting to make it a more formal business, he created a social enterprise think tank. It’s pretty cool!You might have to listen to this episode a few times, because there’s that much great information inside the interview. Mike’s a busy and productive man! Learn more. LISTEN NOW.

Jon Curt and Mike Brcic with Sacred Rides in Toronto, Canada as they discuss mountain biking in some amazing locations around the globe. They also weave in a little bit of canoeing in Canada. Mike has made a living from his love for adventure sports.   www.sacredrides.com www.mikebrcic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacredridesmtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredridesmtb/   The Adventure Sports Podcast is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special life insurance rates. Go to healthiq.com/adventure to support the show and learn more.