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The Grind Don’t Stop Podcast

The Grind Don’t Stop Podcast
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Ira McCauley, Joe Weimer, and guests discuss a variety of topics including hunting, business, new ventures, and the stories and strategies of how their guests found success or failure in their endeavors. With revolving seasons, projects, and pursuits....regardless of the time of year....The Grind Don’t Stop!
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On this episode, Keith Allen joins Joe & Ira to discuss a ton of issues that duck hunters will resonate with. From night or day migratory behavior and duck activity to discussing duck hunting regions in our flyway....to true and false questions about calling, hole setups, hunting's glory days, and more. If you're a duck hunter ready for season.....you'll feel what these guys are talking about. Enjoy
Ira is in Colorado, and Joe answers some listener questions about land, duck season, and how the process was in starting a business of his own. If you're someone who has started a business, or thought about it, you might find this interesting and may share some of the same experiences! Enjoy.
On this episode, Jordan and Zach talk about everything from hunting in the woods and purchasing farms to Jordan's new album, upcoming headline tour, and his journey to where he's at now. Ira pops in fresh off a motorcycle accident incident, too. You'll enjoy this one.
In this episode, Joe and Ira discuss a myriad of topics centered around land and investment, farm design and setup, leverage, and more. It's a great variety and cool discussion! Enjoy.
Mike Abbadessa has been part of Habitat Flats since BEFORE the beginning. From guiding and cooking to the famous Pizza Night at the lodge. He is also the owner of one of the finest restaurants in the Midwest, The Pear Tree. In this episode, Mike tells his story, the story of Habitat Flats' early days in his eyes, and the successes and failures that go into running and owning a business. This is a unique perspective on some important business topics. Enjoy!
On this episode, Joe and Ira talk with outdoor industry legend Fred Zink about his journey to and through the hunting industry, making his mark and being responsible for some of the biggest innovations in waterfowl and turkey history along the way. Fred talks about the early days, the story of selling his companies, spending over half a year in China, and how passion fueled his meteoric rise through the ranks of waterfowl hunting and business alike.
You won't want to miss this one. Talk about sharing some knowledge!
On this quick episode, Joe and Ira discuss a wide variety of topics including investing in properties and Ira gets into some of his thoughts on the subject, leverage, and when to start! He also gives a quick update from the 49th Annual NWTF convention. The fellas answer a couple of listener of questions regarding habitat and getting involved in land / property investment!
Enjoy!
On this episode, Joe and Ira are joined by podcast veteran Jason Zerrer of Habitat Flats and Eric Teson, owner of Show-Me Retrievers. Throughout the conversation, the fellas discuss a variety of topics including but not limited to Ira's SEMO & Arkansas duck tour, and duck numbers in the area. Eric sheds lots of light on gun dog training, expectations, owner involvement with puppies, and unveils a new development with Habitat Flats Kennels for the upcoming year. The fellas also recall some of their favorite gundog memories of all time. This was a fun one!
Jimbo joins the podcast to discuss duck season, ducks, and business with Joe and Ira. Jim always brings an experienced insight and perspective. He's very knowledgeable about ducks, their behavior, and the populations and hunting success across the flyways. He also discusses some big news from DRAKE and RNT Calls. We really enjoyed this one!
On this Episode, Joe and Ira talk with Josh Ditch of Fowl Focus Taxidermy. Josh is a past MOmarsh employee, current taxidermist, avid waterfowler, and an extremely talented and passionate individual. In this episode, we discuss hunting, the history of his time at MOmarsh, the sale of that business, and forging a path into your own future for success. We also talk about MDC and the powerhouse waterfowl areas they operate along with some frustrations regarding public hunting areas, draw procedures, and more on the subject. This is a cool one!
Aaron McCauley joins Joe and Ira on this episode for a discussion on duck hunting and the season that is. Silver Jesus also discusses some old war stories from his guiding days and the infancy of Habitat Flats. This is a fun conversation and we appreciate you all tuning in!!
On this episode, Joe & Ira talk with Tony Vandemore about a variety of topics including recent migration trends, the Missouri River and how it affects duck activity. Tony gives his opinion on everything from refuging ducks, duck numbers, habitat development, startup businesses, flooded corn, how ducks react to weather, and a whole lot more. Tony's perspective is unique, and his experience is first-hand. Enjoy this one!
On this short episode, Joe answers listener questions about his hunting, business, and his opinion on some hot-button waterfowl related topics. Thank God it's almost duck season!!
Roy Carter of CBI Hunt Club in SE Kansas joins Joe and Ira for a discussion on a variety of topics. As is always the case with Roy, you'll get some history and some entertaining stories.....and this time, we focused a good deal of the conversation on habitat, conservation, and preserving these resources for future generations. Roy even dives into the purchase, sale, and RE purchase of one of his farms and explains the fire being re-lit in his waterfowling journey. Enjoy!!
On this episode, we discussed a good variety of topics and Joe and Ira list their Mt. Rushmore of products that have shaped the waterfowl industry and changed the game. Enjoy!!
Joe & Ira discuss a wide variety of topics from duck numbers and turkey success to memories made in the old Habitat Flats Lodge + the coming new build. Lots of things touched on in this episode, including a bottle of Evan Williams. Enjoy!
This week, Joe & Ira have a great visit with World Champion Goose Caller, business owner, and hunting industry pioneer Field Hudnall. The fellas talk about Field's path from a high school kid that loved hunting through a guiding, filming, production, and call making career. Field answers lots of questions about the "good old days" from his time with Zink Calls and Habitat Flats producing hunting footage. He even touches on the challenge of being a Dad bringing kids into the hunting world. Enjoy!
Spencer Halford of Rolling Thunder Calls joins Joe & Ira to discuss a variety of topics in a great conversation. Spencer tells the story of starting his call company and what drove him to do so. From the garage to a full retail location....it's a fascinating tale. He also touches on the growth and acquisition of the family business, building a community within an industry, and aligning with partners that make sense. This one checks a lot of boxes for those interested in hunting, entrepreneurship, and more!
Hope you enjoy it!
This episode, Joe & Ira visit with one of the most gifted callers of our time, Beau Brooks. Not only is Beau an incredible turkey caller, he is a champion elk and goose caller, incredible duck caller....and can even mimic animals not in season! Along the way, we find out more about Beau's story, his start and journey in the industry, and his new exciting launch of RIVEN calls. You'll even hear some calling and several turkey tips from Beau! Enjoy.
Even if you don't like this episode, you'll certainly have an opinion after listening. Keith Allen joins Joe & Ira to talk about the duck season that was, the freeze and thaw, duck season dates, spinners, and MORE. The conversation also touches on Missouri's turkey season changes, duck hunter's attitudes, and a ton of general duck chatter.
Enjoy!