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Anchored Ep. 192: Carl and Kathryn Martens, Failing Forward with Aventuron

November 25, 2021

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Carl and Kathryn Martens own Aventuron, a grassroots, family-owned business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin that was built on belief and sheer determination. In this episode of Anchored, they share their story about making the dive into retail, how they manage the pressures of the big-box stores, and how things aren’t always as they appear.

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This episode of Anchored is brought to you by South Dakota and its incredible Pheasant Hunting! Go to www.HunttheGreatestSD.com to hear stories from women who hunt and learn what makes South Dakota the world’s pheasant capital.

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April Vokey is a fly fishing writer, FFF certified casting instructor, fly-tyer, speaker, and host of the popular fishing podcast, Anchored. After ten years of guiding in British Columbia, she now splits her year between camp in northern BC and Australia.

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