<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420569/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, it’s just Aly + Smoke catching up on life, work, and everything in between. We kick things off the way most summer conversations in the Midwest do, talking about the weather. From there, we shift gears into family life with a recap of our annual trip to Branson, a streak of Behrens bad luck, and business lately. It’s a mix of cows, chaos, and family updates... just a slice of what rural life looks like for us this summer.Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up.➤ <a href='https://apps.apple.com/at/app/beef-hub/id6738084306?l=en-GB'>Download the Beef Hub App</a> | <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.beef.hub&hl=en_US'>Google Play</a><a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/at/app/beef-hub/id6738084306?l=en-GB">Beef Hub App</a> Technology to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420569/support">Support the show</a><a href='https://www.behrensandco.com/'>BEHRENS & CO</a> | <a href='https://www.behrensandco.com/join-our-email-list'>Join Our Email List — BEHRENS & CO</a><a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553907086464'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/behrensandco/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@behrensandco?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc'>TikTok</a>Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode to support rural voices!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, it’s just Aly + Smoke catching up on life, work, and everything in between. We kick things off the way most summer conversations in the Midwest do, talking about the weather. From there, we shift gears into family life with a recap of our annual trip to Branson, a streak of Behrens bad luck, and business lately. It’s a mix of cows, chaos, and family updates... just a slice of what rural life looks like for us this summer. Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up. ➤ Download the Beef Hub App | Google PlayBeef Hub App Technology to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show BEHRENS & CO | Join Our Email List — BEHRENS & CO Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode to support rural voices!

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420569/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, it’s just Aly + Smoke catching up on life, work, and everything in between. We kick things off the way most summer conversations in the Midwest do, talking about the weather. From there, we shift gears into family life with a recap of our annual trip to Branson, a streak of Behrens bad luck, and business lately.&nbsp;It’s a mix of cows, chaos, and family updates... just a slice of what rural life looks like for us this summer.Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up.➤ <a href="https://apps.apple.com/at/app/beef-hub/id6738084306?l=en-GB" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download the Beef Hub App</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.beef.hub&amp;hl=en_US" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Play</a><a href="https://apps.apple.com/at/app/beef-hub/id6738084306?l=en-GB" rel="noopener noreferrer">Beef Hub App</a> Technology to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2420569/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a><a href="https://www.behrensandco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">BEHRENS &amp; CO</a> | <a href="https://www.behrensandco.com/join-our-email-list" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Our Email List — BEHRENS &amp; CO</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553907086464" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/behrensandco/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@behrensandco?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode to support rural voices!&nbsp;

Cows, Chaos, and Rural Summer Stories

Welcome to The Rural Dispatch, the podcast that delivers honest conversations from the fields, the highways, and the home front.I'm your host, Aly Behrens - headquartered in rural Iowa, I help run a trucking company that specializes in hauling livestock nationwide.&nbsp;I was born and raised in small-town-Iowa and I’m passionate about rural communities and the people who help them thrive. Since becoming a mom, I’ve taken a step away from my own career in finance and into a behind the scenes role in our second-generation family business. I’m proud to help continue the legacy of hard work and dedication that built this business. I’m building a life with a multi-faceted business owner who also holds the title of truck driver, cattle feeder and dispatcher, all while we both work together to manage office operations, oversee business development, and bring the next generation along to show them the ropes, just like their grandpa did with their dad. &nbsp;If you’re anything like us, you wear a lot of hats in your operation. This podcast is for people like you: hardworking men and women in the rural trucking, livestock and business communities who are juggling all the things every day. Whether it’s running loads, managing a herd, staying compliant, or handling the bookkeeping, we know the challenges you face because we’ve lived them.&nbsp;In our weekly episodes, I’ll bring you a mix of my own experiences as I navigate the ins and outs of these industries, stories with my better half, Smoke about the lessons we’ve learned throughout our time in this business, and interviews with experts who tackle the pain points we all probably face at one time or another. From trucking to livestock production to rural entrepreneurship, this show is here to equip you with the tools, resources and a supportive community to help you thrive.Whether you’re in the cab of a truck, out checking cattle, or sitting at your kitchen table, we hope you’ll tune in and find value in conversations that speak your language. No matter your role in the industry, there’s something for everyone here.&nbsp;Buckle up, friends, there's lots to come. If you enjoy an episode, it would mean the world to us if you would share it with a friend. Keep up with us between episodes on our socials, at Behrens and Co., or subscribe to our email list on our website to receive new episodes directly to your inbox every Wednesday. Thanks for being here. We'll talk soon.

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Welcome to The Rural Dispatch, the podcast that delivers honest conversations from the fields, the highways, and the home front. I'm your host, Aly Behrens - headquartered in rural Iowa, I help run a trucking company that specializes in hauling livestock nationwide.  I was born and raised in small-town-Iowa and I’m passionate about rural communities and the people who help them thrive. Since becoming a mom, I’ve taken a step away from my own career in finance and into a behind the scenes role in our second-generation family business. I’m proud to help continue the legacy of hard work and dedication that built this business. I’m building a life with a multi-faceted business owner who also holds the title of truck driver, cattle feeder and dispatcher, all while we both work together to manage office operations, oversee business development, and bring the next generation along to show them the ropes, just like their grandpa did with their dad.   If you’re anything like us, you wear a lot of hats in your operation. This podcast is for people like you: hardworking men and women in the rural trucking, livestock and business communities who are juggling all the things every day. Whether it’s running loads, managing a herd, staying compliant, or handling the bookkeeping, we know the challenges you face because we’ve lived them.  In our weekly episodes, I’ll bring you a mix of my own experiences as I navigate the ins and outs of these industries, stories with my better half, Smoke about the lessons we’ve learned throughout our time in this business, and interviews with experts who tackle the pain points we all probably face at one time or another. From trucking to livestock production to rural entrepreneurship, this show is here to equip you with the tools, resources and a supportive community to help you thrive. Whether you’re in the cab of a truck, out checking cattle, or sitting at your kitchen table, we hope you’ll tune in and find value in conversations that speak your language. No matter your role in the industry, there’s something for everyone here.  Buckle up, friends, there's lots to come. If you enjoy an episode, it would mean the world to us if you would share it with a friend. Keep up with us between episodes on our socials, at Behrens and Co., or subscribe to our email list on our website to receive new episodes directly to your inbox every Wednesday. Thanks for being here. We'll talk soon.

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