When a storm damaged our roof months ago, I didn’t act fast enough—and the consequences came pouring in… literally, through my daughter’s ceiling. But thanks to a good friend’s simple tip—use a couch cushion to stay safe on a steep roof—I was able to patch things up.

This episode is a reminder that homesteading isn’t just about rugged independence. It’s about relying on the wisdom of others, showing up for our families, and leaning into the village that raises us all.

Plus, I share updates from the Profitable Homestead Project Store, including new categories and product descriptions to help fellow homesteaders grow online.

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It’s raining again on the homestead, but that’s not stopping progress. In Episode 115 of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share how I’m leaning into The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan to move the Profitable Homestead Project forward—one focused step at a time.

You’ll hear about:

• Why I had to mow at my day job but not my homestead

• The challenge of juggling multiple websites and creative tasks

• How "The One Thing" helps simplify goals, especially when stuck indoors

• What’s next for my blog, store, and digital content tools

Sometimes the weather slows us down… but it’s also a reminder to slow down and do the most important thing first.

🎧 Tune in—and let’s grow a homestead and a business, one intentional action at a time.

🌐 Visit profitablehomesteadproject.com for resources and updates.

In today’s episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share how the Think & Grow Rich Challenge and the Secrets of Success Book Club reshaped my mindset around wealth, purpose, and the power of intentional living. These timeless principles from Napoleon Hill aren’t just for CEOs—they’re for homesteaders like us who are building a life of abundance from the ground up.

We explore key takeaways:

• Why Definiteness of Purpose is crucial

• The role of faith and belief in success

• How organized planning turns dreams into action

Ready to start your own transformation? Join the free challenge at: https://www.scottwesthoff.com/think-and-grow-rich

Create a great day—on the land and in your life.

In Episode 116 of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share a hard but important lesson—one that came through a ceiling leak in my daughter’s room.

A storm months ago ripped shingles off our roof. I didn’t fix it right away… and now, with rain pouring down, water is flooding into her ceiling. I waited too long. And I’m reaping the natural consequences.

This episode is a call to prepare—not just with repairs, but with your food storage and finances too. Drawing from principles found in self-reliance guides, I discuss why every homesteader (and every family) should work toward:

• A year’s supply of food

• A year’s worth of basic living expenses

• The mindset to act before the storm hits

Because once the water’s flowing, it’s too late to get on the roof.

🎧 Listen now, and let’s build a homestead that’s storm-ready—inside and out.

🌐 More at: https://profitablehomesteadproject.com

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Today we discuss my regimen for pest control. We use organic pest control that is safe for the beneficial insects and people. To win at homesteading we need multiple streams of income.Click the link below to choose your product OR expand your homestead following.https://bit.ly/helpmeScott

Welcome to day 8 of the Captain's Log Vlog. Today I discuss with you the purpose of homesteading. Why are you doing it?If you are a homesteader looking to add a way to add some money click the link -- https://bit.ly/helpmeScott Choose the e-com track.If you are a homesteader with an audience then click the link https://bit.ly/helpmeScott and choose the expert track.Thanks for joining us on this journey to bring the best to our communities.

Welcome to Captain's Log Vlog Day 7.https://bit.ly/helpmeScottClick the above link to start selling your physical productOR If you already have an audience, Choose the Expert track to take your homestead to the next level.

Today I share with you how I am able to bring you the best prices. Let me know what stickers you like best here --https://bit.ly/the_sticker_surveyHomesteader?Join me in selling your own product Or if you have an audience, make your expert business thrive!Click here --https://bit.ly/helpmeScott

Yesterday I was concerned about the AI story I produced. Well in this vlog I tell you how I made AI work for me and our story. Here is the link I share: https://bit.ly/helpmeScott