Joe, Vince, and Korbin celebrate the peak of summer, discussing preferred times and methods for cattle shows and favorite warm-weather activities with their herds. They then talk about the nuances of working alongside family, acknowledging both the rewards and challenges that can come with it. They talk about the importance of fostering family-like relationships with employees and the value of letting kids learn from their own mistakes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BruinRanch.com

ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com

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Quotes:

• “You show your banker your grass in the morning and your cows in the evening.” [4:26]
• “Commercial cattlemen don’t want a lot out of the cattle. They just want them to do what you say they will do.” [7:23]
• “Investing in our kids is super important.” [11:50]

David is joined by return guest, Dave Mullins. Dave is the former Angus Association Regional Manager, Consultant for leading Angus herds throughout the county, livestock auctioneer, and founder of the online sales platform SaleRing.Live. Dave first shares the latest at SaleRing and why he’s optimistic about the future of the Angus industry. He and David then discuss building a successful business through your culture, network, and branding.

Mentioned in this Episode:

MontanaRanchAngus.com

ShadyBrookAngus Farm.com

Facebook @AngusUnderground

Instagram @AngusUnderground

Contact AngusUnderground@Yahoo.com or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.

SaleRing.Live

CreekInsure.com

Quotes:

• “In a world where they struggle and people say good help is hard to find, I’ve been blessed.” — Dave [6:59]
• “Believe in what you want to do, even when it may not be the most popular. That’s okay. Own your lane.” — Dave [23:40]
• “Branding is the art of differentiation.” — David Brier [29:10]
• “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” — Warren Buffett [29:16]
• You have to let people know who you are, and what you are.” — David [32:06]
• “From a professional standpoint, the greatest blessing I have and will ever receive is the friendships and network that I have accumulated over the last 25 years across this country. Period.” — Dave [36:15]
• “There's nothing that will pay dividends like your network.” — Dave [38:29]

It’s a fun week this week as the crew covers the upcoming American Angus Association sire evaluation update. Then they dive into different approaches for wintering cattle, grazing management, and vaccination practices across climates. The guys also talk through their preparation process for moving cattle to pasture as the season changes. During the “Grumpy Old Men” segment, the guys question what the main obligation is for customers in the industry.

Mentioned in this Episode:

MontanaRanchAngus.com

ShadyBrookAngus Farm.com

Facebook @AngusUnderground

Instagram @AngusUnderground

Contact AngusUnderground@Yahoo.com or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.

Quotes:

• “It’s amazing to me how different I would run things if I didn’t have to catch these cows all the time.” [36:13]
• “The more information I can have, the better on these cows.” [53:01]
• “If you are a young fellow wanting to get established in this business, the last thing you want is a bad reputation for being a slow payer, or a no payer!” [1:13:14]