Beneath The Brim
Beneath The Brim is A VOICE in the agricultural and outdoor world. This podcast explores the agricultural industry and its many facets, featuring stories from individuals across various ag businesses. We aim to provide valuable information, education, and a touch of entertainment. We’ll shine a light on current topics, past experiences, and issues that matter.Welcoming guests who can offer great insights—whether through educational discussions, hard-earned experiences, or relatable stories.As we embark on this adventure, we also delve into the outdoor industry, lending, real estate, and different entrepreneurial topics.I humbly appreciate any follows, listens, or views, and...
From Struggling to Sell Colts to Selling Them Before Birth. Ft. Jeff Willingham
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What does it really take to make money in the horse business? Jeff Willingham has spent 30 years learning—and some of his biggest lessons came when he nearly walked away.
In this episode of Beneath the Brim, Brady Wilcox sits down with Jeff of Willingham Quarter Horses to talk about building a breeding program, surviving tough markets, and turning a love for horses into a lasting family business.
From Blue Valentine bloodlines and raising championship horses to the auction that forced hi...
25 Years Behind the Sale Barn: Gary Owen on Cattle, Business & Life
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Gary Owen grew up a farm kid with big ambition in the small town of New Hope, Texas. His entrepreneurial journey started alongside his father: farming, chopping wood, and working cows. He has always lived by a simple code: work hard and do what you say you'll do.
From there, Gary expanded his own farming operation and eventually got into cattle. While building his farm and ranch, he also built golf courses, installed septic systems, and earned a reputation for integrity and an...
25 Years Behind the Sale Barn: Gary Owen on Cattle, Business & Life
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Gary Owen grew up a farm kid with big ambition in the small town of New Hope, Texas. His entrepreneurial journey started alongside his father: farming, chopping wood, and working cows. He has always lived by a simple code: work hard and do what you say you'll do.
From there, Gary expanded his own farming operation and eventually got into cattle. While building his farm and ranch, he also built golf courses, installed septic systems, and earned a reputation for integrity and an...
He turned his dad’s tax return into a few heifers, and today moves millions of dollars in cattle every week on a handshake.
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Clint Langley of Langley Cattle Company in Hugo, Oklahoma is an order buyer, cattle feeder, and businessman. He joins Brady to share how he got his start as a kid, what it takes to run a large order buying operation, being a partner in a good-sized feedlot, and running thousands of feeders.
We break down how order buying actually works, walk through the stages and logistics of the cattle feeding process, and talk about why old-school handshake business still holds strong...
Matt Lowery: World Champion Auctioneer, Sandhills Rancher, and the Man Who Reads Cattle Genetics Like a Book
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From the Sandhills of Nebraska to center ring at the world's biggest purebred sales — Matt Lowery has done it all. A World Champion auctioneer who spent 15 years teaching the next generation how to call a bid, Matt didn't grow up dreaming of the auction block. He grew up a ranch kid with deep roots in cattle country, running around 1,000 mother cows across 10,000 acres of Sandhills grass. His mom pushed him to find work off the ranch to help keep it alive — he ended up going to c...
From City Kid to Multi-Business Owner: David Jones on Building a Legacy That Outlives Your Children
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From City Kid to Multi-Business Owner: David Jones on Building a Legacy That Outlives Your Children
He didn't grow up on a ranch. He didn't grow up around cattle. David Jones started in the city with zero agriculture background — and built one of the most diversified businesses you'll ever hear about.
Rent house portfolio? Check. The most successful motorcycle/ATV/tub dealership in the entire nation? Check. A thriving mortgage business? Check. A large-scale cattle ranch? Check.
...From Humble Beginnings to Ranching Success: Brandon Motley's Inspiring Journey
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We dig into the beef industry topics on everyone’s mind right now — MCOOL, rising input costs, and the day-to-day realities of running a modern operation. Brandon breaks down the full cycle of a ranching business and walks us through the different segmentations of the industry, giving listeners a real look at how the pieces fit together.
We talk candidly about what it actually takes to succeed in ranching in this day and age — because it’s not the same game it was a...
40 Years of Horses, Cattle & Deals: Lessons From Bill's Journey | ft. Bill Lewis
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From Cutting Horses to Closing Deals: Bill’s Story of Cattle, Land & Opportunity
In this episode of Beneath the Brim, we sit down with Bill to connect the dots of a life built around horses, cattle, business, and opportunity.
From growing up on an irrigated farm in Montana to spending 40 years training cutting horses, custom grazing cattle, navigating real estate, and understanding mineral rights, Bill shares the lessons that only come from decades of experience.
...From $120K Bulls to Massive Ranches: Kelly Albrecht's Cattle-to-Real Estate Legacy | Beneath The Brim EP. 3
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Insider talk about ranches and real estate
Non U.S. Citizens Buying Land, The Educationl System, MCOOL | Beneath The Brim (ft. David Bullard)
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Excited to announce that this week on the podcast, we have Oklahoma State Senator David Bullard! Originally from Texas, David has spent many years calling Oklahoma home.
While he once dreamed of becoming a pilot, he found his true calling in teaching, inspired by his family’s roots. Later he felt called to become a voice for Oklahoman’s as State Senator. His agricultural background sets him in an advocacy position for the ag community. David’s passion for American history drives...
America’s Beef Supply, Building a Business & Brand, Land Shortages | Beneath The Brim EP. 1 (Ft. Jeff Hazaleus)
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In this episode we go over many topics within the agricultural world. SOme of our topics include
Advice for people wanting to get started in the cattle industry
Durant Stockyards Owner Jeff Hezaleus
How does a salebarn work?
A much needed middle man.
What is the perfect calf to bring to the sale?
He has so much faith in the beef industry, he owns hundreds of head, and buys all of...
