Cattle Coach Academy — course & sign up: https://www.cattle-coach.comIn this episode I dig into beginnings — the mistakes, the lessons, and the moments that made the ride worth it. I tell the full story of buying my first promo bull with money I didn’t have, a terrifying vet reaction, a fence accident that looked like the end, and how that same bull ultimately helped build QB Cattle. I also share the single lesson from my grandpa that changed how I chase goals: if you want something, you’ll find a way.If you’re starting a cattle business, rebuilding, or just on the edge of a risky move, this one’s for YOU.Chapters (edit to match final cut)00:00 — Welcome / New Year talk01:20 — The $5,000 bull purchase (Woodrow)04:10 — Vet shots & bad reaction — panic moment06:00 — The fence accident — he looked dead08:30 — Recovery, semen sales, and selling for $20K10:20 — Lessons learned: fail forward, don’t despise small beginnings12:00 — Grandpa’s “no” story — why I bought my first heifer14:00 — How I rebuilt and what I teach in the Cattle Coach Academy15:30 — CTA / How to get involvedResources & LinksWhat helped me most: share one “small beginning” you’re proud of (or one mistake you learned from) — drop it in the comments below. I read them.If this episode helped you:Like the video — it helps other cattle families find itSubscribe for weekly episodes: short lessons, interviews, and cattle business strategyShare with a friend who’s on the fence about startingFollow & connect!