In this episode, I share my strategy for making the most of trips when I am traveling. I first learned this from my mother when we went on ski trips when I was young. She made sure we used every minute of our time doing something we couldn’t do at home. I use that strategy as an adult. 

When I go on a trip, whether it’s for work or fun, I go all in. I want to encourage you to make the most of the opportunity that you have before you. I share tips like how I always stay in a hotel that has a restaurant so I can meet people there, how to be approachable, and how I go to as many events as I can during my time away from home. If you only get to go to a few events a year, you need to make the most of it!

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This episode was recorded live at Dallas Market Center! I have four incredible women in the western lifestyle realm sitting down with me in front of a live audience. 

In this episode we have: 

Each woman shares a little about their talents, hard work, and how the Dallas Market Center is incorporated into their lives and businesses. 

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• Visit Dallas Market Center

Connect with Joli Summers

• Visit Howdy Hanny

Jessica Wahlert

• Visit Miller International/Cinch Jeans

Maddie Houser

• Visit The Blonde & The Bay

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You asked the questions and Justin Bates is here to answer them! Justin Bates of Strategic Financial is joining me to answer your questions about farm and ranch succession planning. We all know this may be an uncomfortable discussion to have with family but Justin is sharing why it is so important that you take the step, get uncomfortable, and get started on succession planning sooner rather than later.

In this episode, we’re sharing helpful information to help you begin to think through succession planning for your family operation. Justin is breaking down ownership versus management succession, federal exemption amounts, and strategies to combat high valuation of farms and ranches. Whether you’re just starting the estate planning process or are refining an existing plan, Justin has valuable advice and insights to help guide you through succession planning confidently.

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We’re back this week with part two of our discussion with Jeanne Carver! If you didn’t have a chance to listen to last week’s episode, take a pause and definitely go listen to that. 

In today’s episode, Jeanne dives deeper into the regenerative practices her ranch uses. Jeanne was able to create the first farm group in America to reach the global standards of the Responsible Wool Standard. She shares the processes entailed in becoming part of her farm group and meeting those standards. 

Jeanne also shares the auditing process for the health of her ranch. Different measurements and metrics are derived from testing and analysis of their equipment and fossil fuel use, methane emissions from livestock, soil, and biomass. These metrics help to inform and guide her to make future business decisions and practices. The information gathered in this testing is huge for the industry as it shows the net positive impact her ranch has in nature with their carbon footprint. 

This episode helps change the narrative of negative assumptions in animal agriculture, and can help show what the future of agriculture can look like. 

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Welcome to this week's episode of Leaders of the West. Let me tell you guys, you are in for a treat today! We’re sitting down with Jeanne Carver. She and her late husband, Dan, started Imperial Stock Ranch. And they also are the brains behind Shaniko Wool Company.

When I first sat down with Jeanne in October, we talked all about Imperial Stock Ranch and the history of their operation and regenerative practices. She shares the difficult decision they were faced with which then led them to create Shaniko Wool Company and the massive success it has seen including having their wool chosen by Ralph Lauren to be used in the Olympics. 

I asked if we could record a second episode because there’s so much more she’s doing for the agriculture industry and we just didn’t get to cover it all in this first conversation. So today you guys are hearing part one of a two-part episode. The next part will air next week. 

Jeanne is an inspiration and her passion is contagious. This episode will make you get outside and look at the horizon!

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Welcome to the first solo episode of 2025! In today’s episode I want to talk about goals. 

Did you know most people don’t make it past January 14th (aka Quitters Day) with their new year goals or resolutions? 

How can we set forth to achieve our goals and stay on track when we know that life is going to happen? In this episode I share a different way to look at achieving your goals while aiming for consistency. 

This episode will help you level up and relight your fire this year!

In case you missed it, check out Episode 84: Goal Setting with Jessie Jarvis

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In today’s episode we have Gatlin Didier sitting down with us. Some of you might recognize him as Darrel Bibbins, a character he created and plays that’s found wide success across social media. 

Gatlin shares his unique journey of growing up in rural Oklahoma, being raised in a ranching family, pursuing baseball and a law degree, moving to Hollywood, and meeting his wife. 

Gatlin also shares how he’s grown his social media platforms with humor and how lucky he feels to get to include his family in his work!

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I’m so excited to have Jena Ochsner on the show today! Jena shares her backstory on growing up, graduating with two degrees (one being in nursing), and then transitioning to working on the family farm with her husband. She’s also a mom, direct-to-consumer beef business owner, and podcaster.

Jena shares her personal journey, as well as her son’s, to better health while working with a functional medicine doctor. Her journey includes a detox to heal her gut, getting rid of anything with food dye in it, swapping foods for healthier options, and what low to non-toxic household items she uses. She’ll share tips she used to change to their more healthy lifestyle as well as some ideas of where to start your own health discovery. The biggest message coming out of today’s episode: be your own advocate to find what works for you and your family. 

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We are kicking off 2025 with another bonus episode! Justin Bates of Strategic Financial is back with us to talk all about the stock market and investing. Investing in the stock market is a fear for many Americans but Justin is shedding light on some of the common misconceptions about the stock market and why starting small may be a good way to get started investing.

In this episode, we’re covering what you should know about getting started with investing in the stock market. Justin shares some insight into the behavior of people in the Western industry towards the stock market, historical stock market crashes and recoveries, and the importance of understanding your risk tolerance. Whether you’re already investing or looking to get started, Justin’s insight on the stock market and investing will empower you to make informed decisions in your financial journey.

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It’s hard to believe that this is the last episode of 2024! It has been such a great year both personally and professionally. I have so much gratitude for all that has taken place and I want to say thank you to all of you for listening, sharing episodes, and sending me follow up questions. It all means so much to all of us who are involved in this podcast!

Today we are bringing back an episode from the past because it’s the perfect time to re-listen to it! In August 0f 2023, I went through the process of how I set goals successfully. 

You’ll learn the two different types of goals and a way to keep your goals visual and top-of-mind. I’m talking all about the power of goal setting, how to attack your goals so that you can achieve your big dreams, and the value of setting goals that matter to you and align with your purpose.

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