How Morgan Shot a Bear with a Bow & Built Two Thriving Businesses
In this episode of The Rich Outdoors, Cody Rich sits down with Morgan Keenan, a Bozeman-based entrepreneur and passionate hunter, to dive into his wild journey from business ventures to hunting feats. Morgan shares his crazy story of shooting his first bear with a bow after just a few months of bowhunting, revealing how his competitive spirit and relentless determination led to success. Plus, hear about his transition into knife-making and launching a ghee business with his partner, showing that his entrepreneurial drive spans across multiple exciting ventures.
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Time Stamps:


0:00 – 3:00 | Sponsor Messages: OnX Hunt & Maven Optics


3:00 – 10:00 | Morgan’s Entrepreneurial Beginnings: Lessons from his dad and starting businesses at a young age


10:00 – 18:00 | High School Adventures & Pressure Washing Business: Nearly getting kicked out and finding his first taste of success


18:00 – 26:00 | The Dirt Bike Adventure: Taking on the Trans-American Trail and surviving a near-death crash


26:00 – 35:00 | A Leap of Faith: Hitchhiking and finding new opportunities in sales and Alaska


35:00 – 45:00 | Starting Cutaway Knives: How Morgan combined his love for knives and making things by hand to start a business


45:00 – 55:00 | The Bear Hunt: How Morgan shot his first bear with a bow after just months of preparation


55:00 – 1:05:00 | Knife-Making & Ghee Business: Expanding into new ventures and the evolution of Cutaway Knives and Empress of Ghee


1:05:00 – End | Wrap-Up: Future goals and what’s next for Morgan


Three Key Takeaways:


Entrepreneurial Drive: Morgan shares how the entrepreneurial bug hit him early, influenced by his dad’s journey of turning around a business with courage and grit. His story demonstrates that you don’t have to have everything figured out to start making moves—just get started.


Bowhunting Success: Morgan’s dedication to bowhunting paid off in spades when he shot his first bear with a bow after only a few months of practice. His story highlights the power of commitment, resilience, and putting in the work to succeed in something new.


Diversifying Ventures: From knives to ghee, Morgan’s ability to juggle multiple businesses shows how versatility and passion can lead to success. He’s turned his love for handmade goods and health-conscious food into thriving ventures, proving that it’s possible to do what you love and build a business around it.


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