The Grind Don’t Stop Podcast

This episode, we talk with Alex Templeton, a cattle farmer, land owner, outdoorswoman, and member of the outdoor industry. Alex shares insight on buying her first farm, joining the family business, the risk involved with getting started as a young entrepreneur and shares stories about her journey along the way!

Jim Gianladis is a veteran of the outdoor industry that is constantly innovating and pressing the envelope. He tells his story from the journey from hourly employee at Bass Pro, to a prosperous career with Cabelas, and into Battenfeld, Smith & Wesson, and finally into the private equity realm. 

A true story of starting at the ground floor and working his way up!

Truly enjoyable conversation!!

Joe & Ira discuss the paths they have taken in business and more. Listen to Ira discuss how he came about Locust Grove, and how he, his brother Aaron, and Tony Vandemore started Habitat Flats, a plan he was a bit skeptical of at the time!

Hunting industry pro Jeff Watt joins Joe and Ira to discuss his start, his journey, and how the industry has changed in his over 30 years in the thick of things. He also offers insight into some really cool product development topics, advises on ways for folks to gain entry into this industry, and shares some of the stories behind some of the more recognizable products and brands in the hunting world. 

Enjoy!!

Clint Mann joins Ira and Joe to discuss his journey as a dog trainer, building his business, and his role at Habitat Flats Kennels. He answers questions and discusses training strategy and the historic relationship between humans and dogs and the compatibility in our DNA. 

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On this episode, Dr. Jason Zerrer shares insight on his journey through his time as an ER doctor, risking it all in entrepreneurship, his career as a business executive with Veterans United, becoming part of the ownership team at Habitat Flats, and more. He and Ira also discuss the positives and some things they struggled with in selling their businesses and how tough it can be after building them from the ground up. Finally, the group answers some listener questions centered around hunting, calling, and business!

Rob Roberts of Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works joins Joe & Ira on this episode to discuss his start, his story and business journey, share some insight, and swap a few stories on hunting of all kinds!!

The introduction. Joe & Ira introduce themselves, the podcast, and discuss this duck season, what's next in line on their hunting calendars, and touch on business and industry during these unprecedented times!