Welcome back! We've got the great Steven Bardin in the studio to discuss his business: Texas Pro Lake Management. We discuss fishing for fun vs. food, why college might not be necessary anymore, how Steven has grown his business and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Links:

Texas Pro Lake Management

Tarleton Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources

Texas Brigades

Black Bass Stewardship Group

Toyota ShareLunker Program

 

Topics:

(2:54) - Introducing Steven

(3:36) - Steven’s upbringing and career

(8:38) - What got you interested in fishing in the first place?

(12:38) - Fishing for fun vs. for food

(15:14) - Does Mother Nature cull the population?

(17:46) - Is there a revenue opportunity farmers and ranchers should consider with a day pond?

(18:47) - How big is Ten Acre Lake?

(20:25) - Do you like school?

(23:50) - Do you think college is necessary anymore?

(38:25) - How many people work for you?

(39:33) - What are you going to do about your company name when you’re worldwide?

(41:06)  - With your hiring standards how has it been for you to hire the people you want?

(45:38) - How do you approach price negotiation?

(49:50) - How do you feel so confident in passing up customers?

(52:06) - What is your end goal for the company?

(55:13) - How do you approach marketing?

(59:59)  - Why don’t you have any kids?

(1:04:01) - Is there anything you would like to say that you haven’t had a chance to?