Endorsed

Don't miss out on another great episode with one of my KNZ Sponsored Athletes! Rhett Hadley Kelley is a former bullrider who has now found his calling as a bareback rider. In this episode, we talk about everything from his change from riding bulls to broncs, his temporary memory loss, and how finding a community of like-minded individuals is so important to this industry. Rhett impressed me in his application to become a sponsored athlete and I guarantee you'll like his advice as much as I do!

KNZ Sponsored Athlete, Cody Henderson, talks about his journey as a team roper and calf roper. We dive into his struggles with torn labrums and a broken hip. This guy has the mindset and his relationship with God has made him into the person he is today. Don't miss out on this episode.

This episode features Daylon Swearingen, a former high school wrestler who has made quite the name for himself riding bulls and bareback horses. Not only does he have the athleticism in the arena, but he also manages to balance going to college, college rodeo-ing, traveling with the PBR and still manages to hit a few PRCA rodeos in between. He was the 2019 CNFR Champion Bull Rider and 2016 NHSFR Bareback Champion, and those are just a few of his many accolades. Get inside Daylon's head and listen in to this episode!

This episode features Olivia Starling Townsend, a model and brand ambassador for many of your favorite western industry businesses. This girl started from such a young age and has been very successful in building her portfolio by working with the industry's top brands. Listen in to how she has been able to build her social media following and network with the biggest names in the western industry, while also maintaining such class.

Happy New Year! Thanks for letting me take a brief hiatus but I am back and revamped! But I learned a few things during my short leave and I wanted to share them with you. The title says it all, and I am sure you're very confused. PSA: If this is your first time listening, maybe start at episode 1, because the content there is very much more motivating.

PSA: This episode has poor audio quality but makes up for it with great content! Kenzie talks about some useful tools to help athletes approach sponsors. In this episode, you'll learn how to treat yourself like a business and pitch yourself to potential partners.

It may be a mini-rant or sound advice, it's just post-Thanksgiving thoughts from Kenzie.

Remember the name Bridger Anderson when you think of upcoming Steer Wrestlers. This 21-year-old athlete has had a lot of success at a young age and is definitely making a name for himself in and out of the arena. Bridger talks about his success in competing in the WCRA, his mental game, and his thoughts on sponsorships.

Sponsorships. It's that one thing that everyone seems to want but most people don't know where to start. This episode dives into that scary topic and exposes the truth about what the industry really wants. Keith and I talk about the keys to success in getting sponsorships and maintaining those relationships. This episode answers so many of your questions. Also, listen in for information regarding Kenzie's 2020 Sponsorship Opportunities!

This episode features the talented arena entertainer, Matt Merritt, who is mostly known for his work as the official entertainer for the PBR Velocity Tour. Matt talks with me about the various ways athletes can help grow the sport of rodeo and protect the brand. Matt gives awesome advice on how to explain the use of a flank rope and how we can recruit more sponsors into this industry. The pressure is on you to grow this sport, are you ready?