In this episode, Tim sits down with Jackson Stewart from B Bar Ranch to talk about organic beef production, regenerative ranching, and how their retreat model brings people back to connection, with the land, food, and each other.B Bar Ranch, located in Tom Miner Basin, has been family-owned since 1978 and continues to operate with a strong focus on conservation, learning, and intentional hospitality.Learn more about B Bar Ranch:https://bbar.comFollow B Bar Ranch:https://www.instagram.com/bbarranchmtExplore more episodes and Montana businesses:https://mountain-mule.com

In this episode, Tim sits down with Jackson Stewart from B Bar Ranch to talk about organic beef production, regenerative ranching, and how their retreat model brings people back to connection, with the land, food, and each other.B Bar Ranch, located in Tom Miner Basin, has been family-owned since 1978 and continues to operate with a strong focus on conservation, learning, and intentional hospitality.Learn more about B Bar Ranch:https://bbar.comFollow B Bar Ranch:https://www.instagram.com/bbarranchmtExplore more episodes and Montana businesses:https://mountain-mule.com

Tim sits down with Jim Archer, a friend from back home in the Northeast and someone he worked alongside in his earlier years.Jim shares what he’s built with Elk Ravine Farm, a hands-on farm experience focused on education, interaction, and showing people what farm life actually looks like.Learn more about Elk Ravine Farm:https://www.elkravinefarm.comMountain Mule Transportation:https://www.mountain-mule.com

Sam Howdy, founder of Howdy Bozeman, shares how he turned an idea into a growing local media platform by doing one simple thing, starting.We talk about:• Why perfection holds people back• Building a business with purpose• The importance of local community• Finding meaning in your work• How Howdy Bozeman is connecting people across BozemanIf you’ve ever had an idea you’ve been putting off, this episode is for you.Learn more about Howdy Bozeman:https://www.howdybozeman.com/Mountain Mule Transportation:https://mountain-mule.com/Follow Mountain Mule for more local stories and episodes.

What happens when college students stop waiting for experience and start building it?In this episode, we sit down with Chase Rivet and Christopher Hausmann, founders of a student-led venture fund at Montana State University focused on investing in early-stage Montana startups.We cover:How they’re raising and deploying capitalWhat they look for in startupsWhy Montana is becoming a hub for innovationThe reality of college, networking, and businessLearn more at: https://absarokacapital.org

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Sally Bleck shares what it’s really like to work as a contracted miner, from hiking into remote sites to drilling, blasting, and uncovering mineral pockets deep in the mountains.This episode covers the reality of backcountry mining, how mineral specimens are found, and how a lifelong connection to rockhounding turned into a career.

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In this episode, Riley Rivers shares how he built Rivers Landscaping from a college side hustle into a growing company with 30+ employees.We talk about systems, leadership, hiring, and what it really takes to scale a service business.This is a conversation about growth, delegation, and building something that lasts.Rivers Landscaping:https://riverslandscapingmt.comMountain Mule:https://www.mountain-mule.com

In this episode, Paul Byrne shares the story behind Umvelt, a modern bathhouse in Bozeman built around community, recovery, and intentional design.We talk about the complexity of building a space like this, the global history of bathhouse culture, and why creating a non-alcohol-centered social environment matters more than ever.This is a conversation about business, community, and building something that actually brings people together.Umvelt:https://www.umvelt.coMountain Mule:https://www.mountain-mule.com

In this episode, Stacey Townsend, founder of Common Form, shares how she built a handmade jewelry business in Bozeman and what happened when one of her pieces was worn on Yellowstone.We talk about scaling production, building a team, navigating rapid growth, and the mindset behind running a creative business that actually works long term.This is a conversation about craftsmanship, leadership, and what it really looks like to grow a business without forcing it.Common Form:https://www.commonform.coMountain Mule:https://www.mountain-mule.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country has been connecting kids with mentors across Montana for more than 50 years. In this episode, Amy Crees shares how mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life and why something as simple as consistently showing up can make a lasting difference.We talk about how the program works, the impact mentors have on kids and families, and the ripple effect that happens when communities invest in the next generation.Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country:https://bbbs-bigskycountry.orgMountain Mule Media highlights Montana businesses, organizations, and the people building stronger communities across the state.Visit Mountain Mule:https://www.mountain-mule.com