On playing the social media/sponsor game, his motivations, and climbing in the Rocklands…

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Show Notes for episode with Dan Beall:

• Dan’s origin story with climbing (3:22)
• What drew him to Bishop, a place where he’s built his reputation (8:46)
• Realities of wooing sponsors, social media, and trying to remain genuine (12:12)
• The return on investment for companies sponsoring athletes (19:00)
• Rocklands (24:49)
• Managing injuries and trying to keep forward progression (26:42)
• With so much climbing in the states, why spend the money to travel to Africa (28:38)
• The goals Dan set for himself heading out to the Rocklands (31:13)
• This season’s tick list, “one unique double-digit climb per day in Africa (33:48)
• What he didn’t expect (36:20)
• Dan’s near-future efforts, dreams, and ambitions (hint: finishing up ‘The Process’ (V16) is one of them) (44:12)

Related Links for Dan Beall:

• Dan Beall’s Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Joshua Tree Skin Care | www.JTreeLife.com *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 2o% discount)*
• Gnarly Nutrition | www.GoGnarly.com *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*
• Power Company | www.PowerCompanyClimbing.com *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*

Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Dan Beall:

• Ep.53 w/ Sean McColl, The Canadian Powerhouse
• Ep.43 w/ Alex Puccio “Road to Recovery”
• Ep.35 w/ Shauna Coxsey “To Be An Athlete”
• Ep.25 w/ Paul Robinson “Making the Canvas Climbable”

Photo Gallery of Dan Beall: (photos by Andy Wickstrom)

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