Josh
Sprague
Founder, trail runner, soccer dad — not always in that order.
I build and operate brands in the consumer product space. My work sits at the intersection of product development, brand strategy, and the day-to-day grind of making something real. I believe in building things that last businesses, relationships, and habits.
"Innovation from frustration. I tore apart a gun holster in my garage and built the first prototype of what would become Orange Mud. Fourteen years later, that same restless energy drives everything I build."
14+
Years in Business
3
Companies Founded
TX
Ranch Life Headquarters
500+
Endurance Races Completed
What I'm Working On
Three businesses. Two soccer fields. One very full life.
I'm Josh Sprague — founder of Orange Mud, Seven Clay, and Anvil & Acre. By day I'm building brands, designing products, and helping manufacturing companies grow. By evening I'm a soccer dad, a trail runner, and someone who takes cooking with fresh ingredients a little too seriously.
I believe the same things that make a good athlete make a good business: consistency, honest effort, and the willingness to show up when it's hard. Everything I build — whether it's a hydration pack, a custom apparel brand, or a go-to-market strategy — is designed to last.
Brands & Projects
Orange Mud
Orange Mud is the gear brand for endurance athletes who show up to the start line ready — built from 500+ races worth of real-world experience.
Seven Clay
Seven Clay is where brand identity meets craftsmanship — custom caps, tees, and promotional products made for companies that take their image seriously.
Anvil & Acre
Anvil & Acre helps manufacturing and service companies turn marketing into a growth engine — not a guessing game.
Key Milestones
2012
Orange Mud founded. First HydraQuiver prototype built from a gun holster, tie-down strap, and waist pack in a garage.
2013
Transition Wrap made “Runner’s World Gear of the Year.”
2014
Josh named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 5 Emerging Entrepreneurs of the Year.
2014
Left full-time executive career in medical device industry to run Orange Mud full-time.
2017
Launched the Orange Mud Adventure Channel podcast, interviewing elite endurance athletes and race directors.
2019
Founded Seven Clay, custom embroidery, screen printing, and laser etching, out of frustration with local apparel quality.
Gallery
Contact & Social
josh@orangemud.com
Twitter/X
Location
Round Rock, Texas (Austin Metro)
Blog
Orange Mud
Anvil & Acre
Seven Clay
The Podcast
I also host a podcast exploring brand building, endurance sports, and the habits that support long-term growth.