The Human Adventure
The Human Adventure
Jake Bushman
How One Bag, A Bullfight, And A Hundred-Dollar Apartment Sparked A Purpose-Driven Company with Dave Munson
59 minutes Posted Dec 11, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Wild Opening: Bulls, Bags, Dave
The Bullfight That Lit The Fuse
Designing The First Bag
Juarez Startup On A Shoestring
Danger, Blue The Dog, And Close Calls
Pricing, Quality, And Sacrifice
Finding Love, Marriage, And Growth
Prayer, Purpose, And Bold Requests
Adventures With The Bag Worldwide
Family Travel And Rwanda Impact
Education, Factory, And Giving Back
Faith First: What Drives The Work
Leadership Lessons And Serving At Home
Rethinking Adventure As A Lifestyle
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#195 - A bull charges, a crowd roars, and a young teacher in Mexico says yes to the ring. That same man later sleeps on a bare floor in Juarez with his dog, ships bags at night, and turns a sketch into a company people chase through airports. Meet Dave Munson, founder of Saddleback Leather, whose path blends risk, faith, and relentless craft into a life that refuses shortcuts. We dig into the moment he drew the first “Indiana Jones” bag, why strangers wouldn’t stop asking for it, and how a $...