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Chris Johnston - Modern-day Blacksmith Lives Off-Grid in the Bush Shares Why he Left Corporate World
Welcome to Episode 10 of Baird Country! Join host Jim Baird from Jim Baird Adventurer as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Chris Johnston, a modern-day blacksmith who traded a high-paying corporate career for the simple life off the grid in the bush. In this episode, Chris shares his courageous journey of leaving the corporate world behind to pursue a life of authenticity and purpose as a skilled blacksmith. Discover how Chris finds fulfillment in off-grid living, the art of blacksmithing, and the profound joy of creating practical tools that embody craftsmanship and connection to nature. Tune in to learn how Chris's decision to follow his passion has led to a life rich in creativity, self-sufficiency, and the profound beauty of living in harmony with the wilderness in the heart of Baird Country.
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0:00 Intro of Chris Johnson, Blacksmith
0:57 Chris tells the unlikely story of how he got into blacksmithing
4:45 Surfshark VPN Review & Coupon Code
6:41 Coming full circle
7:35 Jim is embarrassed to admit how old he was when he learned that Pioneer Village is not real.
14:24 Chris talks about Hudson Bay Axes and the artifact of an old axe head he found
33:53 Chris on why he drives a 25 year old truck & self-sufficiency
40:56 Chris’s Hudson Bay Axes & what makes sense to make and sell as a modern day blacksmith
49:40 Chris doing the math on quitting his corporate job and moving to the bush.
1:02:00 Go small, go now - sailing & living the life you want to live
1:05:17 What positive impact would everyone having the ability to fix things have?
1:12:16 Jim explains why you need to think beyond money to live the life you want
1:17:20 Living off-grid, Solar Panels & Batteries
1:39:15 Chris on Getting sucked into the trap - the rat race
1:49:55 The fascination of blacksmithing brought on by the immortality the trade gives the artisan.