The Engler Journey

Tom Field gets honest about the failures that have shaped him. He recognizes that failure is never final, and neither is success. Tom's story is full of powerful moments that speak to the power of day by day choices, as he says, "Great entrepreneurship is the story of one percent each day."

Season 5 covers the story of Director Tom Field, the history of Founder Paul Engler, and the beginning of the Engler Program. Engler Director Tom Field is both a hopeful, compassionate optimist and a tough, gritty cowboy.

Tom tasted entrepreneurship in a variety of ways growing up from being in a rock and roll band to scouting radio waves in small-town Colorado. If you've ever wondered what Tom was like in his youth, find out in this episode.

On the weekends, you are likely to find Ralston Ripp at a livestock judging competition or in the barn with her show steers. She and her sister Railen are just as gritty as they are chic! They organized their own annual livestock show called Champions in the Valley for sheep, goats, hogs, and cattle in June 2020 and in November 2020, the two sisters launched their online boutique, Two Sisters and A Barn. Ralston and Railen will tell you that they are western fashion enthusiasts with a flare of boho, a whole lot of sass, and of course, always presented with class.

Cole is an Engler Entrepreneur who took the leap to start his gig and you should, too! He has an eye for design and the instinct to create cinematic masterpieces, amazing photos, elegant logos, and intentional designs. CJK Media was started by Cole with the mission of serving the Midwest by providing quality content for businesses and people. Find his work and get in touch at cjk-media.com/.

Jeanette Kleppinger's mission is to create future business owners as the Westside High School Business Teacher and a School of Entrepreneurial Thinking Facilitator. In this episode, Jeanette shares how she empowers students by challenging them to think creatively, and creates long-term connections with the community for students interested in the entrepreneurial mindset and startup space.

Matt & Joe Brugger are twins and cofounders of Upstream Farms, a farm-to-table beef company with the purpose of putting new ideas on old dirt. The business lives up to "new ideas" with recently added pork and honey to the upstreamfarms.com shop, and whiskey coming soon! Listen to this episode to laugh along with these guys and to be challenged to redefine "smart."

Hunter has a problem–he can't get enough fishing in a day. Cade has a gift–he loves to connect with people. The two friends and Nebraska natives combined their strengths and founded LS Lures, a company that focuses on hand-made quality jigs and lures in only the best colors and sizes.

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Dillion Muirhead, founder of DM Creative, shares his experience of cold calling and business launching. Dillion is a creative videographer, adrenaline junkie, and passionate storyteller. If you're questioning the start, you want to press play on this episode!

Find Dillion's work online: dm-creativemedia.com

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Trent Marshall and Kaden Schow come from gritty Nebraska roots. Trent was raised in a family business of ranching. Kaden was raised in a family business of auctioneering. Trent plays guitar. Kaden sings. The willingness to fail is what just might take them to Nashville one day! Listen to this episode to hear their entrepreneurial journey, to hear Kaden auction, and to hear their talent.

Engler Alum Alix Ambriz has a full-time job with Vivayic, two boys under the age of two, and a purposeful side hustle. She launched Created To Do with the mission of coming alongside women to lighten their load so they can live out what Christ has created them to do. Tune in to this episode to learn hacks for starting something when you feel like you have no time!

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