The Grind Don’t Stop Podcast

On this episode, Joe and Ira talk with a legend in the game of waterfowl conservation. In fact, Jeff Churan is known for MANY things, including his contribution to habitat, his own successful private ventures, a wealth of knowledge in NUMEROUS fields, and more. He's a pilot, a decoy carver, and landowner, a businessman, an author, and someone everyone can learn a lot from. Turns out, Jeff actually was a key piece in facilitating the McCauley's Purchase of Locust Grove years ago. 

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This episode features a discussion with The Bootheel's own Keith Allen. We hit a variety of topics including waterfowl migration, Keith's journey inside and outside of the waterfowl hunting industry, discuss specific regions like New Madrid County MO and the famed White Oak Duck Woods. If you're a duck hunter, you'll enjoy this one. 

Joe & Ira are joined by Ben Higdon, Vice President of HIGDON Outdoors. The guys discuss family business, the journey HIGDON has taken throughout it's lifetime, and how tragedy and disaster brought about both risk and new beginnings. Additionally, the conversation covers HIGDON'S purchase of Ira's business, MOmarsh and each side's feelings on that transaction. ENJOY, and thanks for tuning in!

Jimbo comes on to talk about his transition from RNT to DRAKE Waterfowl, some of the research and development going on within the DRAKE network of companies, and how connections are invaluable within an industry. He and Ira also go over a recap of NWTF + turkey hunting plans for the upcoming Spring season. The fellas also discuss some older hunts, duck season 2022 recap, and MORE. Thanks for tuning in!

Today, Ira and Joe talk with Holt Blackwood of 5052 Farms about his journey in the outdoor and outfitting industry. Holt is a forester who has experience in farm management, non profit endeavors, and outfitting with a side of hospitality and service. Listen in as the guys discuss a vast array of topics from work to the state of duck hunting in Arkansas. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode, Joe and Ira are joined by Robert Eason & Kevin Keen of Mossy Oak Properties + Delta Land Management. The guys discuss property ownership, the work Robert & Kevin do in The Natural State, and some general duck hunting in regards to the habitat and diversity of the area!

On this episode, Joe & Ira discuss the start of duck season, how their farms are looking, and their outlook on the upcoming weather front. They also talk a bit about the lack of water in the area, on public areas, and how that affects our duck season as a whole!

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In this episode, we talk with Whitetail Properties Co-Founder Pete Alfano about a variety of topics in an interesting conversation covering a large cross-section of Pete's life and journey in business. Pete discusses his family chasing the American dream, how he continued that after the passing of his father, and how he used the principles learned there to set him on a course for success in real estate and other business ventures. 

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Joe talks about the loss of his dog, Rosie, and how the relationship with a good hunting dog is about a lot more than just hunting.

This was a tough one for me to get through.

Joe & Ira discuss the hunting industry, duck calling, turkey hunting, and a HUGE career change for one of the staples of the waterfowling community, Jim Ronquest. We hit on his storied career in the contest calling world, his history with RNT, and new horizons with the Drake Waterfowl family of brands!