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Shady Brook Angus Farm

Quotes:

“Mother Nature provides the best sort that you can possibly put on those cattle and when you emerge on the other side you’re going to have a better herd from it.”
“You have a very specific deadline, and there quite often is zero room for error.”
“When a bull goes off feed, and I’m talking completely off feed, he’s not going to make my sale. I always say, “I have zero room for error.”
“I urge all of you, all of you treat others as you would wish to be treated. It's that simple.”
“It's about doing the right thing. And doing the right thing, it’s often the easiest and cheapest way to remedy the situation.”

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Starting Over Sep 09, 2022

Show notes

David, Joe, and Korbin welcome back Vince Santini and kick off the show with their definition of phenotype. They then dive into all the different roadmaps you could take when starting over and share their different perspectives on building a trusted network of people, risk management, assessing your competition, and what to do when you can’t afford the right cow. They give their advice for younger producers and pull out a few highlights from the recent interview with Larry Coleman.

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Shady Brook Angus Farm

Quotes:

“You do you, and the good cattle and people will come, but that’s really. really scary to do.”
“In two years, you need to find a trusted network of people.”
“Once you find this network, you’ll find that these people want you to be as successful as they are, and they try to get the right genetics in the right hands.”
“I think that there’s a lot of opportunity and most of the people that you’re going to want to do business with care about your success as much as theirs.”
“I never make money off you, I make money off the friends you send.”

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One-Year Anniversary Episode with Larry Coleman and Jeremy Haag Aug 26, 2022

Show notes

It’s a special one-year anniversary episode, as David, Joe, and Korbin give thanks to the listeners and reflect on how awesome this year has been. They recap last week’s episode with Vince from Shady Brook Farm and then go into a super fun episode with Larry Coleman and his lovely bride Dee, who shares a hilarious story of her first impression about Larry. The crew also talks with Jeremy Haag, who is a recent addition at Coleman. The conversation covers how Larry got into the Donna cow families and integrated cow families, why it’s important to study three generations of pedigrees on cattle, and his advice for young breeders. Larry gives his advice for young breeders, shines a light on Coleman’s future, and provides more context on those epic fishing pictures.

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Coleman Angus

Quotes:

“The main goal of everything that we’re doing here is to encourage independent thought. Encourage people to look beyond the sales reports.”
“Look beyond the breed publications and just find out what works for you and your operation. And guess what, once you figure that out, once you master that, there’s going to be a whole client base that you never dreamed of that will be attracted to what you’re doing.”
“That’s what we’re all about here. Just think for yourself.”
“That’s the beauty of this business, and the Angus business. There’s a lot of different avenues and a wide variety that you can sell to.”
“You need to believe in your product. You need to breed quality. You need to breed what makes you happy.”
“Today, I definitely analyze pedigrees before I jump into something.”

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Ranch Tour Aug 12, 2022

Show notes

Vince Santini joins Joe and Korbin for a conversation all about ranch tours and how to make the best of your experience as both the host and the one taking the tour. They discuss having a plan in place of what it is you are there to see, and the importance of keeping an open mind when viewing how other people run their operations. As a host, they touch upon producing an experience that shows an authentic snapshot of your offerings, how to get over intimidation that comes with giving tours, and how to communicate with your guests in a way that matches their interest level.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Shady Brook Angus Farms

Quotes:

“Keeping things in perspective as to where you’re at is very important. Knowing that is the first step.”
“Make sure to see what you want to see, but don’t be in a hurry.”
“You know your cattle better than anyone. Make sure that the people see the ones they need to see.”
“We get concerned about the marketability of tours, but I’ve actually switched it around to where I just want them to see my program, and I want them to get to know me.”

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Standing Behind Your Product Jul 29, 2022

Show notes

The show starts off talking about calving in different seasons, and then some breaking news about the very first Bruin Hologram Calf being born! Then they dive into some topics as a continuation of last week: how to ensure customer satisfaction, and practicing just plain old good business. They give personal examples of how to make it right with your customers, what happens when you have to fire a customer, and why surrounding yourself with customers that get you on a personal level is so important.

Mentioned in this Episode:

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Quotes:

“Just do the right thing.”
“What it comes down to is, I love these cows, and I love what I do and it's my most favorite thing in the world.”
“The first one is standing behind your product and ensuring the satisfaction of your customer. It’s the most basic and good business item you can practice.”
“If you surround yourself with customers that get you on a personal level and treat things the same way you are, they end up liking similar types of cattle, they have similar types of goals.”

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Where Will You Be When You Get Where You’re Going? Jul 15, 2022

Show notes

The crew kicks off the episode by giving a recap of the National Junior Show. They talk about what a great job was done by all, and how impressed they are with both the future leaders and the sacrifice given by the whole family. They then dive into a question posed by past guest George Chambers: where will you be, once you get where you are going? Each person gives their individual answer, and they talk as a group about what the herd will look like in management, customer profitability, and the overall vision for the future.

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Quotes:

“That's truly the role of a seed stock producer: to keep your customer relevant in the marketplace.”
“I want my customers to be more profitable. I know that’s a real holistic view, but our commercial customers are our bread and butter.”
“As a commercial producer, it’s so much easier because you’re not following genetic trends. You’re not trying to do anything.”

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The Importance of NJAA on the Future Generation of Angus Breeders Jul 01, 2022

Show notes

As we know, the future is our youth, whether we are talking about our society, country, or even the American Angus Association. So this week, the crew is joined by three guests to talk about the National Junior Angus Association: Caitlyn Brandt, Director of Events and Junior Activities at AAA, Corbin Cowles who was the past director of NJAA, and Eric Schafer, Current Vice Chairman of the NJAA Board. The three guests fill us in on everything it means to be an NJAA member including the opportunities, community building, and scholarships, and a few of their personal favorite things about the organization. We learn a brief history of NJAA, what goes into the record books and award ceremonies, and how it can shape the future leaders of tomorrow.

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National Junior Angus Association

Caitlyn Brandt — Director of Events and Junior Activities at American Angus Association (AAA)

Corbin Cowles — Past Director of National Junior Angus Association Board (NJAA) from Kentucky

Eric Schafer — Current Vice Chairman of NJAA Board from Illinois

Quotes:

“I myself was a junior member at one time. I like to think that what I picked up as a junior member really set me up for success in my career and really taught me a lot of life lessons.”
“At the end of the day, it’s about fostering that next generation and being able to make them better leaders, better industry members, and better professionals.”
“They are advocates for everyone else that they come in contact with.”
“But I do have to admit the personal bias and say that I firmly believe the auctioneering contest is the best and my favorite.”

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AAA Board of Directors Meeting Wrap Up with Darrell Stevenson and Great Cow Families with Dallas Woltemath Jun 17, 2022

Show notes

First, Darrell Stevenson of White Sulphur Springs, MT, serves on the American Angus Association (AAA) Board of Directors. Darrell shares a summary of the June 6-9 AAA Board of Directors meeting.

Then, Dallas Woltemath joined the show. Dallas is the owner/operator of Woltemath Angus, Kansas, and an Advisor to ZWT Angus Ranch in Crossville, TN. He talks about being born into an Angus family, and gives a historical perspective on great Angus cows and Cow Families.

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American Angus Association

ZWTRanch

Quotes:

“True profit is shown as to how long that cow can get bred back and how long she stays in production.” - Darrell
“If we want to provide a service in the best interest of the membership, I honestly believe there needs to be a lot of open discussions.”
“Most importantly, membership feedback from what I heard at least there was overwhelming interest.”
“I've been very fortunate to be around Angus cattle for over 50 years now, actually closing out 60. And I enjoyed it. And I've seen a lot of things come and go. And it's just a fun business to be in, if there's a lot of fun people involved.” - Dallas

“I think if you go back to some of these places where the really good maternal cows are, and they're packed deep in these pedigrees, you realize that they didn't deviate from what the goal was, and still have it to this day.”

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Passion for the Angus Cow Jun 03, 2022

Show notes

David, Joe, and Korbin are joined once again by Vince Santini of Shady Brooks Angus. The episode first starts out talking about the “shopping cart theory” and just how much a shopping cart can teach you about the depths of a human. The group then takes questions from listeners about some of their favorite cow families, what seven cows they would like to see in a pedigree, and mitochondrial DNA and environmental harmony. At the end of the episode, Joe explains his pedigree placement and why it’s important.

Mentioned in this Episode:

The Montana Bred for Balance Bull and Female Sale — Call David at 406-210-5605 or send an email to Bulls@MontanaRanchAngus.com if you’re searching for semen from balanced trait sires!

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

BreederLink.com

American Angus Association

Central Life Sciences

Shady Brook Angus

Angus Genetics Inc.

Certified Angus Beef

U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

Quotes:

“Maternal is a label placed on cattle with a certain level of brilliance and how they nurture their calf, adapt to range, land, and convert forage to profitability.”
“I don’t think there are bad cow families or good cow families. It’s understanding them and how they work, and how their pedigrees were constructed.”
“I think some of the greatest cows are the ones that go unnoticed the longest.”
“When we talk about mitochondrial DNA, we’re looking for those pre-potent cows.”
“If you’re gonna learn anything on Angus Underground, you’re going to learn what not to Google.”

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Post Listener Appreciation Episode May 20, 2022

Show notes

David, Joe, and Korbin are joined by Vince Santini of Shady Brooks Angus as they dive deeper into some listener questions from the previous episode. They begin with a riveting recap about bar soap and move into more pressing topics like $Maternal. Once again, they discuss the shortcomings they see with $Maternal, why it’s so polarizing, and their proposed solutions. They discuss how much the digital society affects messaging and how they think it can be improved. A big word in the cattle business today is “sustainability”; and they talk about what it means, why it can’t be ignored, and how to control the messaging. Finally, the guys talk about what their mentors have meant to them and why they believe everyone should seek out mentors.

Mentioned in this Episode:

The Montana Bred for Balance Bull and Female Sale — Call David at 406-210-5605 or send an email to Bulls@MontanaRanchAngus.com if you’re searching for semen from balanced trait sires!

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

BreederLink.com