{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"DUX SERIES: The Reeds Story & the Ducks Unlimited Expo Experience (Ep 774)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/48817c8a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3163,"description":"REGISTER FOR DUX 2026!\nReedsGunsAndAmmo.com - DISCOUNT COUPON: VIPDEALS\nThis episode kicks off a new DUX Series on the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, hosted by Jimbo Robinson and David Schuessler, highlighting the companies and partners shaping the DUX event and the broader outdoor lifestyle.\nIn this first installment, the hosts are joined by Adam and Drew Arnold of Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters, a third‑generation, family‑owned business based in Walker, Minnesota. What started as a small bait shop in the 1950s has evolved into one of the most respected retail and destination outdoor brands in the country.\nFrom retail to resorts, customer experience to conservation partnerships, the Arnolds share how Reeds became more than a store — it became a destination.\nIn this episode, listeners will hear about:\nThe origin story of Reeds and its roots on Leech Lake\nGrowing a family business across multiple generations\nFrom sports shows to e‑commerce: adapting to industry changes\nBuilding a destination retail experience like Buc‑ee’s\nThe importance of partnerships with top outdoor brands\nHow Reeds supports Ducks Unlimited events and chapters\nThe evolution of Sportsman’s Night Out and DUX events\nWhy in‑person events still matter in a digital world\nCreating all‑inclusive outdoor experiences at Trapper’s Landing Lodge\nHow fishing, retail, and hospitality connect into one ecosystem\nThe future of the outdoor retail industry\nWhat makes DUX a true destination for families and hunters\nWhether you’re a hunter, angler, retailer, or outdoor enthusiast, this episode offers insight into how experience, service, and partnership drive success in today’s outdoor industry.\n\nReedsGunsAndAmmo.com - DISCOUNT COUPON: VIPDEALS\nREGISTER FOR DUX 2026!\nSPONSORS:\nPurina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited\nWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.\nBird Dog Whiskey...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l9P4SkFXvPCREt6eTfTD5odOxdx8hOF2b5qKX09C2oY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDJi/ODNkMmQ5ZWY5Mjdm/YzdhMDIxNGNiODEx/MmNhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}