The Grind Don’t Stop Podcast

GDS Podcast EP12: It’s Duck Season!

On this episode, Joe & Ira discuss the start of duck season, how their farms are looking, and their outlook on the upcoming weather front. They also talk a bit about the lack of water in the area, on public areas, and how that affects our duck season as a whole!
 
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GDS Podcast EP11: Pete Alfano

In this episode, we talk with Whitetail Properties Co-Founder Pete Alfano about a variety of topics in an interesting conversation covering a large cross-section of Pete's life and journey in business. Pete discusses his family chasing the American dream, how he continued that after the passing of his father, and how he used the principles learned there to set him on a course for success in real estate and other business ventures. 
 
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GDS Podcast EP 10: Rosie

Joe talks about the loss of his dog, Rosie, and how the relationship with a good hunting dog is about a lot more than just hunting.
 
This was a tough one for me to get through.

GDS Podcast EP9: Jim Ronquest

Joe & Ira discuss the hunting industry, duck calling, turkey hunting, and a HUGE career change for one of the staples of the waterfowling community, Jim Ronquest. We hit on his storied career in the contest calling world, his history with RNT, and new horizons with the Drake Waterfowl family of brands!

GDS Podcast Ep 8: Alex Templeton

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!

GDS Podcast EP 7: Jim Gianladis

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!!

GDS Podcast EP 6: Joe & Ira’s Journies

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!

GDS Podcast Ep 5: Jeff Watt

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. 
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GDS Podcast Ep 4: Clint Mann

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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GDS Podcast Ep 3: Jason Zerrer

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!