Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.

Lady Captain is a Texas brand that's set out to set some definition in their niche. Lauren, one of their founders, joins us to share some stories from the perspective of an indie women's fashion brand in Coastal Texas.

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Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.

Buckle in for another unique one! You may or may not have heard of a stock tank pool - the founders of Cowboy Pools are here for all the clarification you'll need. A hit at our ATX market, Cowboy Pools is changing the landscapes of backyards in Austin and beyond.

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Mod Bikes is reimagining how we get around - the Austin-based company designs and distributes customizable electric bikes, from ideas in founder Dor Korngold's mind to the streets of Texas and beyond.

Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace  in Austin, TX this May.

Axel Brave took a family-favorite recipe and turned it into a living - you can find Axel Provisions condiments on the shelves of the major Texas grocery stores and in backyard grill setups around the country. On this episode, we take a deep dive into Axel's journey into entrepreneurship and get some key pointers on differentiating and educating your customers on a super-specific product.

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@axelprovisions

Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.

Adventure ATX continues our trend of speaking with one-of-a-kind brands. Drew Benac founded his brand to help curate unique outdoor experiences. Listen in to hear more about how he's done it.

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Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands that joined for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace in Austin, TX this May.

We've talked to a lot of different brands on the podcast - each stands out as unique in their own way, but Wildrose is something special. Founder Guy Billups goes into detail on some of the challenges and rewards of operating a brand that revolves around dogs. Listen in, pup lovers!

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Missed out on the Hill Country Hoedown in Texas last weekend? We were joined by over 70 outdoor brands at Fair Market in downtown Austin and had a weekend for the books. Sit down with Lucas as he gets the full recap from AF Partnerships Manager Lindsey Andes, a frequent guest here on Fireside.

Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!

We've heard some incredible maker stories on the podcast, but none as unique as this. Kyle LaFond, founder of American Provenance, grew his body care brand out of his experience as a middle and high school science teacher. Hear a little about how the brand has grown here, and then catch them in Austin!

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Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!

Denton and Ashley - the Nashville-based team behind Hunker Goods - are true road warriors, finding inspiration for their lifestyle brand along the way. The Hill Country Hoedown is just one stop of the tour this summer.

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@hunkergoods

Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!

Epic Western will inevitably have a line at the HCH - get ahead of the curve and learn about Ranch Water ahead of time! A true child of the pandemic, Epic Western is bringing classic Texas flavor across the map and setting the example for craft cocktails of the future. Listen up!

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