Ep 015 - Kody Porterfield: Cutting Horse Trainer, All Around Cowboy, & Partner in 817 Horse Sales
Kody started out with gold buckle dreams in the rodeo industry. His drive to win the all around led him to compete in all the timed events, but that wasn’t enough. He thought he could get more points if he got in the cutting. Little did he know that his connection to the cutting world led him to an introduction to one of the greatest of all time Buster Welch.
Kody saw the opportunity in front of him and was able to go work for Buster on his ranch. He learned what hard work meant, a lot about cowboying, and a lot about the relationship between a horse and a cow.
He realized that there may be more out there than day working and rodeoing for a living, so, with some encouragement from his better half, he decided to load up and move to Weatherford to learn the cutting horse industry.
After working for and around other trainers he finally decided to go out on his own. It’s definitely had its ups and downs but Kody is considered one of the best cutting horse trainers in the industry.
Kody is also looking at other opportunities that don’t require manual labor and that’s how he got in 817 Horse Sales with his longtime friends.
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Ep. 014 - Caiden Fenoglio: Fenoglio Boot Co.
Caiden tells the history of the cowboy boot in Nocona TX. It started way back in the cattle drive days.
His family is still carrying on the tradition of bootmaking in Nocona and with that they go through the same struggles and growing pains as other small businesses. They’re always trying to innovate and stay ahead of trends.
Tune in to hear some history, overcoming struggles of owning a business, and what kind of cowboy boot you should be buying.
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Ep. 013 - Neil Dudley: Entrepreneur, Podcast Host
Neil grew up on the Dudley Bros. Ranch in Comanche. He was involved working on the ranch and developed a love for calf roping.
While trying to make a living as a rodeo cowboy he fell into a job at Pedersons Farms where he learned sales and marketing. He has rose through the ranks at the company through always learning.
On his search for knowledge he started a podcast called The Cowboy Perspective where he always interesting conversations with interesting guests. Y’all check out it out.
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Ep. 012 - Mike Morrow: Rancher, Preacher
Mike is a cowboy and a rancher that also leads the Cross Brand Cowboy Church in Tyler, TX. He grew up around agriculture and decided to pursue that path himself. They run a cow/calf operation as well as yearlings. Mike was also led to preach the gospel and help others. He’s one of my favorite preachers to listen to because he can relate so much back to ranch life.
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Ep. 011 - Cody & Erika Archie: First Generation Ranchers, Influencers, and Business Owners
Cody & Erika Archie are first generation ranchers that have went viral on social media. What started out as some posts about their experiences ranching, to help spread awareness about where our food comes from and to help other ranchers avoid mistakes, has changed their lives.
They now get speaking opportunities and brand deals because of their large following on social media.
They realized early on that they needed to find a different way to ranch while also paying the bills. This has led them to experiment with many different niches in the industry from replacement heifers, to yearlings, to sheep.
Besides being ranchers and social media influencers they’re also business owners. They own an essential business if you’re in the western world, a dry cleaners. We all need those starched clothes to go out on the town. They’ve also built houses and experimented with other business opportunities.
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Ep. 010 - Dusty Whitford: Horse Trainer, Creator of Tin Top & HorsePro TV
Dusty has been involved with the horse industry his entire life. He was so driven to pursue his passion for horses that he lived in his truck while his horse training business was getting started.
Dusty also served in the military and has a passion for helping veterans. He found a way to help more people in the horse industry by starting HorsePro TV that is an online horse training platform that covers most disciplines. This platform helps trainers reach more clients and also helps the horse enthusiast educate themselves at home.
Dusty saw a need for family friendly entertainment that shows our way of life and Tin Top was born. Tin Top is a show based around veterans, horses, and agriculture. The show has a pilot available to view on social media platforms and is currently getting votes for funding from Angel Studios. Reach out to Dusty Whitford to see how you can help keep this project going.
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Ep. 009 - Parke Greeson: Rancher, Horseman, Fisherman
Parke operates his family’s operation, Sarco Creek Ranch but he travelled a lot of miles before landing back there in Goliad.
He went to school at Texas Tech and fell in love with the land and the people of west TX. From there he went on to the TCU Ranch Management Program. Besides learning about ranching during this time he also had the opportunity to learn from some of the best horse trainers in the cutting and cowhorse world.
He took all this knowledge back to the home place, that has been in the family since the 1800s, and started implementing it. Today they run a cow/calf operation that is always trying to get the most pounds of beef in the most efficient way possible and also a top notch horse program. They also like to break off anytime they can to make the short drive to the gulf and go fishing.
Parke understands you need diversity and good people around you to make it in the ranching industry.
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Ep. 008 - Tyson Durfey
You probably know Tyson from being a World Champion Calf Roper. Tyson didn’t become a champion overnight though, he put in lots of hours since he was a kid. His upbringing taught him discipline and how to be relentless in his pursuit of success. The drive he had crossed over from the roping pen to the business world. Tyson has started several successful companies that have allowed him to retire from rodeoing full time so that he can spend more time with his family and doing the things he enjoys.
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Ep. 007 - Neil Dove: Calf Roper, Roofer, Entrepreneur
Neil comes from a family of calf ropers and found a passion for it himself in high school. He was always looking for a new entrepreneurial way to pay his entry fees that weekend at the roping. He eventually found the roofing industry. Neil was able to jump to the top of that roofing company and then opened his own. This provided his family with a great income but he wasn’t able to live his dream life of roping calves. He had a realization and made some life changes that decreased his income but allowed him to chase his dream.
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Ep. 006 - Brody Self: Entrepreneur, Golfer, Team Roper, App Creator
Brody grew up team roping and rodeoing for a big part of his life. In that industry you need to be creative to be able to survive so he learned from a young age how to make money solving people’s problems. He served some time in his family’s construction company where he played a huge role, when that sold he was searching for something else. He found merchant services which gave him the time freedom to do what he wanted. What he wanted had changed over the years from roping to golf. He not only did golf for fun though, he has found a way to solve problems on the golf course and is about to release an app called dailydogfights that allows players to keep track of different games they have going on the golf course. Y’all check out the app and follow Brody on social media to keep up with him.
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Ep. 005 - Logan McWilliams: Ultrasound & A.I Technician, Horse Trainer
Logan has deep roots in the ranching and horse industry. His family has been in both businesses in East Tx for generations. Logan struggled to find his place in life bouncing between athletics, horses, and school. He finally met the right people that got him into the cattle breeding business which also let him get back into his passion of training horses.
Ep. 004 - Dale Brisby: World’s Greatest Cowboy and the Western Industry’s #1 Ambassador
Dale Brisby has made a name for himself as a key player in the western scene, showcasing his passion for rodeo and ranching on social media. Coming from a no-frills background steeped in the rodeo and ranch lifestyle, Dale's journey kicked off in the dusty arenas and wide-open spaces.
With a knack for humor, Dale began sharing his rodeo-inspired pranks and antics online about a decade ago, and things took off from there. Responding to the demand for more Dale Brisby content, he boldly entered the business world by launching the Rodeo Time apparel line, bridging the gap between cowboy culture and commerce.
This cowboy entrepreneur's journey isn't just about laughs and stunts; it's a gritty tale of transitioning from the arena to the business arena, complete with its share of real-life lessons learned along the trail. Dale Brisby is more than a cowboy hat and a lasso – he's a testament to embracing the ride, no matter how dusty it gets.
Ep. 003 - John Kealey: Entrepreneur, Team Roper, Family Man
John definitely fits the mold of Wealthy Cowboy. Growing up in the northeast he had never been on a horse until he had already made and lost a few fortunes. Through perseverance and determination he built his wealth back up allowing him to live the life he had always wanted, on the back of a horse. John ended up in TX to be closer to the team ropings and has built up Diversified Payments, a merchant services company that helps businesses grow their profits, so that he can spend time with his family and on personal growth.
Ep. 002 - Chic Wilfong: Rodeo Cowboy, Joke Teller, and Custom Construction Company Owner
Chic had humble beginnings born into a ranching family but quickly learned to use his rope and used that to travel the country. He’s been to every rodeo in the country and won money at most of them. He’s recently found fame on social media from his jokes and big personality. He is still taking their money at the big team ropings and operating a custom construction business that travels the US, all while making content that puts a smile on people’s faces. Y’all give him a follow on social media to keep up with him.
Ep. 001 - Buster Frierson: Cowboy Influencer, Real Deal Cowboy, Entrepreneur
Buster has carved a prominent niche in the cowboy community, showcasing his exceptional skills in ranch rodeos and beyond. However, his influence extends far beyond the cowboy world, as he's successfully built a brand on social media. Through motivational posts and endorsements of exceptional products, Buster has captured the attention of a wider audience. Keep an eye out for him in upcoming western shows and movies, as he makes waves in that realm. Don't miss the chance to follow him on social media and explore the outstanding gear available from Range Hand Trading Co and Bison Union.