Summary: On playing the social media/sponsor game, his motivations, and climbing in the Rocklands…<br> **This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">Joshua Tree Skin Care</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany" target="_blank">Power Company Climbing</a>, and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">Gnarly Nutrition</a>. Support this podcast by entering “chalktalk” at checkout for up to 20% off you next order!**<br> Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on <a title="itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2" target="_blank">itunes!</a><br> <br> Show Notes for episode with Dan Beall:<br> <br> * Dan’s origin story with climbing (3:22)<br> * What drew him to Bishop, a place where he’s built his reputation (8:46)<br> * Realities of wooing sponsors, social media, and trying to remain genuine (12:12)<br> * The return on investment for companies sponsoring athletes (19:00)<br> * Rocklands (24:49)<br> * Managing injuries and trying to keep forward progression (26:42)<br> * With so much climbing in the states, why spend the money to travel to Africa (28:38)<br> * The goals Dan set for himself heading out to the Rocklands (31:13)<br> * This season’s tick list, “one unique double-digit climb per day in Africa (33:48)<br> * What he didn’t expect (36:20)<br> * Dan’s near-future efforts, dreams, and ambitions (hint: finishing up ‘The Process’ (V16) is one of them) (44:12)<br> <br> Related Links for Dan Beall:<br> <br> * Dan Beall’s Social Media | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniel.beall.94?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniel_beall/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/daniel_beall">Twitter</a><br> * Joshua Tree Skin Care | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">www.JTreeLife.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 2o% discount)*<br> * Gnarly Nutrition | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">www.GoGnarly.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> * Power Company | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany">www.PowerCompanyClimbing.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> <br> Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Dan Beall:<br> <br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/sean-mccoll-american-ninja-warrior-ifsc-world-cup-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.53 w/ Sean McColl, The Canadian Powerhouse</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/alex-puccio-climbing-injury-world-cup-ifsc/" target="_blank">Ep.43 w/ Alex Puccio “Road to Recovery”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/shauna-coxsey-ifsc-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.35 w/ Shauna Coxsey “To Be An Athlete”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/paul-robinson-bouldering/" target="_blank">Ep.25 w/ Paul Robinson “Making the Canvas Climbable”</a><br> <br> Photo Gallery of Dan Beall: (photos by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/AndyWickstrom" target="_blank">Andy Wickstrom</a>)<br> **commercial music by www.bensound.com**<br> Thanks for listening and be sure to leave a review for <a title="Chalk Talk, A Climbing Industry Podcast on itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2" target="_blank">Chalk Talk, A Climbing Industry Podcast on itunes!</a><br> click on us!!!<a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank"></a><br> <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.powercompanyclimbing.com/" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-1190"></a><br>
