Bowjunky archery podcast

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time professional Female archer Paige Pearce to discuss women's growth and pay in archery along with the factors that are involved economically. Greg and Paige also discuss how women's archery has changed over the years and what women can do to continue raising their market influence and participation.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Sweet Spot archery inventor Donnie Thacker to discuss the recent announcement that Sweet Spot is going customer direct. Greg & Donnie discuss the technical and sales support aspects and how Donnie wanted to have faster turnaround and response to customers needs in addition to dropping the price of the new Pro 2 by $100. Donnie explains that the technological nature of the product made relationships between him and his customers more critical then most other products on the market.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Dale Perry of Evolution Outdoors to discuss his latest American made broadhead designs. Greg and Dale discuss his previous broadhead company and the process people might not fully understand of a business being purchased by a large private equity firm.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Steve Anderson to discuss his recent win at the Gator cup in addition to his unique methodology about setting up and tuning bows. Greg and Steve also discuss some things new archers want to keep in mind when deciding to get involved in tournament archery. Steve also details him and his wife Linda's plans to start their own Archery academy.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2019 World Archery Stage 3 in Turkey GOLD medal winner in the Men's Compound Jimmy Lutz. Greg and Jimmy discuss why he got into archery 2 1/2 years ago and how he has risen up the rankings so quickly after suffering a serious injury at the family business.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Women's professional archer and 2019 Redding champion Linda Ochoa-Anderson to discuss her victory at the coveted event in addition to her smashing the record with an incredible 1533. Greg & Linda also talk about her move to the USA from Mexico and how her training changed as she now coaches herself along with how her coaching experience will play a role in her's and husbands Steve Anderson's future plans. The continued growth of women's archery is also discussed and how the number of women shooting at an incredibly high level will benefit the growth of all female classes.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Ryan Erickson from the MAP monitoring software company Track Street. The ATA has endorsed Track street for any members looking to protect the value of their brand. Greg & Ryan discuss the issues facing the archery industry in regard to MAP protection and how companies can learn about the process. Ryan also explains how to deal with Amazon whether you sell on or to the worlds largest online marketplace.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by legendary archer Levi Morgan to discuss the proposed new drug testing and change of Proctor call process at the ASA. Levi explains how drug testing is welcomed with open arms but the implementation was not well thought out and didn't offer archers time to comply.Greg and Levi also discuss the change in Proctor calls and how the new rule was abused at the very first event. According to Levi the ASA has quietly rolled back the Proctor rule to what it was previously.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by ATA President Matt Kormann to discuss the issues facing the Archery industry and the Trade show. Greg & Matt discuss potential changes to the trade show, MAP monitoring and enforcement using Track Street, The ATA's dedication to dealers and what the ATA can do to adress the ever growing Amazon issue.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Female professional archer Paige Pearce to discuss the latest organization trying to implement drug testing and how the notification timeline wouldn't allow effected archers time to comply. Everyone agrees drug testing is needed but the implementation must allow for compliance.

In one of the funniest podcasts to date BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time friend and professional archer Martin Archery shooter Keith Trail to talk about his back to back Vegas wins and becoming the first Championship Senior archer to ever shoot a 900. Greg & Keith discuss his Bug business, his archery shop called Southeastern Archery and what he has done since retiring from the military after 28 years of service to stay busy. Keith also explains how his relationship with his father has played a role in his life, where he lives and his archery career.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2019 Foley Open Pro champion Ken Lantz to discuss the first professional win of his career. Greg and Ken talk about his career, family and how he manages to stay competitive with his busy schedule. Ken also talks about how special it was to have his wife Angela there this weekend as he reach this milestone he has worked so hard for.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by 3 time Vegas champion and long time professional archer Chance Beaubouef to talk about his 2nd place finish at the 2019 Vegas shoot and how he managed the emotions of not winning the event in order to turn around and shoot events back to back weekends following. Greg and Chance also discuss his shooting schedule and how he managed to remain so consistent over his career. Chance also tells the story of how he cured his target panic when he was 17.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2019 3rd place Championship open finisher and co-owner of Caveman Archery in New Zealand Riku Van Tonder to discuss his journey to the highest profile archery tournament in the world culminating in a podium finish. Greg and Riku also discuss how he is working to grow the sport of archery in New Zealand and some of the all too familiar battles archery shops face on a daily basis. Riku also lets us know how he was able to deal with the nerves and emotions of shooting his first ever 300 in Vegas working up to the coveted 900.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2019 Female archer of the year, 900 Vegas club member and 2019 Vegas Champion Sara Lopez to discuss her incredible performance at the 2019 Vegas shoot. Greg and Sara discuss the injury that didn't let her shoot until 10 days before the event and the difficult decision to forego school for another year to focus on her shooting. Sara also discusses the growth or archery in her home country of Columbia and how hard it has been to get the equipment and facilities archers in other countries have access to. Sara also talks about what it will take for female archers to break through and show the world they can perform on the same stage as the men and why she feels its so important.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2019 Vegas Champion Sergio Pagni to discuss the 2nd Vegas title of his career. Greg & Sergio also discuss how his coaching and mental training played a role in his success and longevity in the sport in addition to how winning the most important shoot of the year impacts compound archery in Italy. Sergio also explains some of the battles archery shops face competing with online sales overseas and how the shop where he works deals with it.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time professional archer Braden Gellenthien to discuss his win in Nimes followed by a perfect 660 qualification round at the Classic. Greg and Braden discuss the ever growing tournament schedule and the stress it puts on archers that are expected to attend more and more events. Braden also gives us his thoughts on handling pressure and what he has done over his career to remain so consistent.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Social Circle Ace Archery's Robbie Surface to discuss some of the challenges facing dealers today. Greg and Robbie talk about how Social Circle Ace Archery has established itself as the premier archery shop in Georgia through equipment knowledge and customer service. Robbie also explains their youth programs and how they have used their indoor facility and coaching to build the future of the sport.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by John Appleton owner of Alpine archery and fly in La Grande Oregon to discuss the battles facing dealers in this ever changing market. Greg and John talk about how dealers have to change their business model if they want to survive and the importance of service and a willingness to help NEW archers that come into the shop with online purchased items for set up.

BJM's Greg Poole breaks down why archery equipment prices keep rising and the associated costs nobody wants to talk about. Greg goes over the manufactures financial burden of running a business, huge increases in taxes, labor, materials and the fact they are paying for the entire sport without any help from outside sponsors. The current decline in Archery pro shops as a result of buying habits combined with massive online sales is also explained.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time professional archer Tim Gillingham for some REAL TALK on the state of the sport including what archery needs to change in order to achieve the next level. Greg & Tim discuss what archery has done and continues to do that holds itself back and how archers have played a role in the overall culture that prevents change in a positive direction.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time friend john Dudley to talk about the decision to leave network TV channels in favor of his web based platform. Greg & John talk about his latest "School of Nock" coaching series on addition to his one on one coaching services at his home based facility. We also discuss confidence in your equipment, set up and how practice and repetition leads to better shot execution any distance.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Professional archer Mark Ritchie to have a REL conversation about drug testing and the ramifications in archery.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Senior PSE archery Pro Scott Starnes to discuss his long career as a pro including multiple pro wins in addition to how he mentally prepared and dealt with the transition to the Senior class. Greg & Scott also discuss how he balances working a full time job, family and shooting on tour and the myth that pros all get paid to attend shoots.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by professional archer and owner of Aimcise shooting supplements Paul Tedford to discuss his move to Hoyt bows and some of the details that went into his decision including the financial aspect and how his confidence played a role. Greg & Paul also discuss how his career has progressed the last 4 years to where he is now, the stress of making the podium in Vegas and the resulting 6 months of USADA result limbo and how that effected him throughout the year. Paul also explains how his supplement line benefits shooters of all kinds and is 100% USADA legal.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Sweet Spot archery inventor Donnie Thacker to discuss his revolutionary product the Sweet Spot Pro & Go-no go. Greg & Donnie discuss how Donnie came up with the idea and the process of its development along with installation and calibration. The sweet spot is the most archery shooting aide to ever hit the archery market.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by 11 time ASA SOY Levi Morgan to discuss the rough start of his season and what he did to turn things around and win the last 3 3D events in a row while also catching up in the ASA shooter of the year race. Greg & Levi also discuss the differences between his ASA & IBO bow and how he gets them to feel the same. The guys also discuss the upcoming OPA event that Levi started several years ago and how he feels about shooting it for the first time.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time friend and outdoor expert Aron Snyder to discuss Greg's upcoming once in a lifetime Yukon Moose hunt with AK buddy Dave M!! Greg and Aron discuss Greg's archery set up for the hunt, what broadheads are best for these dinosaurs of the North and Aron gives Greg pointers on what First Lite camo to pack along with Kifaru pack recommendations and how to eat enough on the trip.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by 6 time, 5 in a row Redding champion Paige Gore to discuss her historic 5th Redding win in a row. Greg & Paige discuss how she keeps a mental edge after winning the event so many times in a row and also her insane shooting schedule. Paige also discusses at the young age of 23 how she is already looking at her longevity in the sport beyond just a shooter.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by 6 time, 5 in a row Redding champion Paige Gore to discuss her historic 5th Redding win in a row. Greg & Paige discuss how she keeps a mental edge after winning the event so many times in a row and also her insane shooting schedule. Paige also discusses at the young age of 23 how she is already looking at her longevity in the sport beyond just a shooter.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2018 Redding Champion and owner of Aimcise supplements Paul Tedford. Paul discusses why he decided to switch to a longer axle to axle bow the same week as the Redding event where he came in with the 2nd highest score ever shot at 1538. Greg & Paul also discuss his journey to where he is now and how he has managed to stay focused while not burning himself out. The guys get into Pauls simplistic preferred tuning method for outdoors.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time professional archer Dave Cousins to talk about building and tuning arrows for outdoors. Greg & Dave discuss the need to tune the bow to the arrow for flight then fine tuning the arrow for groups if needed. Dave shares a wealth of information of arrow manufacturing and what to look for when selecting arrows.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Archery HOF and legendary professional archer Terry Ragsdale. Terry discusses his amazing career including being the first archer to ever clean Vegas when it was a 1200 round, & shoot a perfect 560 Hunter round among other career highlights. Greg & Terry also talk old school equipment and tuning in addition to what led to Terry & Michele's retirement and the perspective that has led to 40 years of marriage and how they have reflected on what their careers truly meant.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time Professional archer Duane Price to discuss the 2018 NFAA indoor nationals where he unfortunately was unable to fire his last arrow for score.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by one of the most dominant women on the 3d tour Sharon Wallace. Sharon discusses her victory last weekend in Foley and how she managed to follow her game plan despite not being able to judge targets before the 1st 3d of the year. Greg & Sharon also talk about Sharon's extremely competitive nature and how the women's field has increased it's depth of competitors driven to perform at higher levels every year. Sharon also discusses her up bringing and how that built her into the competitor and woman she is today.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time 3D pro Jack Wallace to discuss his recent victory at the ASA in Foley.Jack talks about the long day on Friday and how he maintained himself when everyone else had left the range and what he focused on heading into day 2 to find himself entering the shoot down in the lead. Greg & Jack then talk about how Jack came up in other era of archery and how he has to adjust and learn from some mistakes how to manage his career in the era of social media. Jack also reflects on how some of his decisions have effected his career and how he is dealing with it while giving advice to up and coming archers on some of the hard lessons he has learned along his journey.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by hunter, bodybuilder and entrepreneur Josh Bowmar of www.Bowmarfitness.com to talk about his journey to the top of the bodybuilding physique world while also following his passion for Bowhunting. Josh discusses how he manages the required travel of show season, hunting and workload of owning a supplement company while staying in peak physical shape.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2018 Vegas Champion Bob Eyler to discuss his 7 year hiatus from Professional archery and how he managed to come back and win the Super bowl of archery in his first major shoot back. Greg & Bob also discuss the fact he only had the bow he used to win for 1 week before the event in addition to setting up his Carbon Express Tank 27's only days prior. Bob discusses his potential schedule and how he managed to remain under control in the most stressful situation in archery.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the 2018 LAS classic Mens Pro champion Paul Tedford to discuss his first major win as a pro and the emotional roller coaster of finally getting the proverbial monkey off his back! Greg & Paul also discuss his road to becoming a pro and what it took for Paul to achieve his ultimate goal. Paul discusses the influence of #TeamMontana on his career and how shooting against amazing archers at home helped push him to become the archer he is today. Paul also talks about his archery supplement company called Aimcise.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the newest member of Mathews archery Chris Perkins. Greg & Chris discuss the lengthy process he went through to make the decision and what played a role. Chris also discusses tuning the new cam system, grips and what changes he has made to his stabilizers to achieve the end result he needs.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by ATA president Matt Kormann to discuss his thoughts after having 3 months on the job. Greg and Matt discuss how the ATA is addressing counterfeits more aggressively then ever, FET issues and Matt gives us his thoughts on what he thinks the biggest issue facing our industry is. Matt also talks about the NEW ATA website launching the 15th of January.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Professional female archer Paige Gore to discuss her recent World record indoor performance that is currently being rejected by World Archery after a paperwork issue. Greg & Paige talk about why she decided to become a dominant indoor archer and how she went about it. Paige also discusses how shooting against men on the west coast Safari tour's her whole career has helped her learn how to compete.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by Former New Mexico Senator & Navy Veteran Dr, Steve Komadina to discuss the Utah monument issue from a locals perspective. Steve has lived in NM his entire life, been a Scout master for over 40 years and runs a Horseback program into Grand Escalante. Steve has spoken with Rangers and locals about this issue in addition to witnessing how local communities have been effected. He also watched many hours of Town hall hearings on the topic (Available on Youtube) the last 3 months addressing the topics which lead to President Trumps decision.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by First Lite's Director of conservation Ryan Callaghan to discuss President Trump's decision to remove "Monument" status from millions of acres in Utah and return control of said land to the Forest Service, BLM and the state of Utah. Ryan explains some of the finer details and potential ramifications to Hunters, Outdoorsman, community and the land itself.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the host of Huntmasters TV and Industry icon Gregg Ritz to talk about his amazing Yukon moose bow hunt. Greg & Gregg also discuss post rut hunting strategy, changes in gear and the workload of balancing his Family, working at Wild Comm all while running a successful hunting show.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the host of Huntmasters TV and Industry icon Gregg Ritz to talk about his amazing Yukon moose bow hunt. Greg & Gregg also discuss post rut hunting strategy, changes in gear and the workload of balancing his Family, working at Wild Comm all while running a successful hunting show.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by the host of Huntmasters TV and Industry icon Gregg Ritz to talk about his amazing Yukon moose bow hunt. Greg & Gregg also discuss post rut hunting strategy, changes in gear and the workload of balancing his Family, working at Wild Comm all while running a successful hunting show.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by long time professional archer and legendary hunter Randy Ulmer to discuss his hunting methods, shooting 3D archery back in the day and what has made him one of the most highly respected personalities in archery. Greg & Randy also talk equipment, tuning, vanes, sight set ups and his thoughts on his incredibly successful hunting strategy and why Randy never transitioned "into the industry".

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by up and coming 16 year old archer Jesse Clayton who took the Silver at stage 1 of the World Archery Indoor World cup series in Marrakech. Greg & Jesse discuss how he balances his school work and archery shooting in addition to what his future plans are for college and archery. Jesse also describes his emotions after eliminating world #1 Stephan Hansen enroute to facing his travel partner and coach Braden Gellenthien.

BJM's Greg Poole is joined by World Champion Archery Braden Gellenthien from the World Archery Indoor World cup stage 1 in Marrakech Morocco. Greg & Braden discuss his quick transition from outdoor to indoor archery and how he has mentally transitioned so quickly. Braden also discusses what he has learned thus far about the new Mathews TRX 38 and what his training & shoot schedule will look like moving into the 2018 season. Braden is also coaching several archers with one of them in attendance at this event named Jesse Clayton. the guys discuss Jesse's progress as an archer and what Braden will be telling Jesse headed into his head to head match against world #1 Stephan Hansen tomorrow.