<![CDATA[The Ranch Rolodex: Connecting ranchers with resources]]>4f565adc-db45-5a23-9f47-a8aa98865cdaWed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:19 +0000Captivate.fmDerek Jackson, Zach Hopson, & Daniel Unruhhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/1aa6f12a-72fe-45fa-995f-33e007e6fe36/FINAL-The-Ranch-Rolodex-Cover-Art.jpgThe Ranch Rolodex: Connecting ranchers with resourcesDerek Jackson, Zach Hopson, & Daniel UnruhDerek Jackson, Zach Hopson, & Daniel UnruhThe Ranch Rolodex is where ranching, business, and relationships come together. Hosted by Derek Jackson, Zach Hopson, and Daniel Unruh, the show is built around conversations with the people who know what it means to start from nothing and build something real. From cattle and land deals to entrepreneurship, leadership, and hard-earned life lessons, the guys sit down with ranchers, businessmen, mentors, and friends who helped shape their journey along the way. Every episode pulls a new contact from “The Ranch Rolodex” — the kind of people you call when there’s a problem to solve, a deal to make, or wisdom to pass down. These are stories about grit, faith, risk, stewardship, and the relationships that build ranches, businesses, and communities from the ground up. Whether you’re in agriculture, business, or just appreciate authentic conversations with people who have earned their stripes, this podcast brings you inside the world behind the brand. Welcome to The Ranch Rolodex.https://the-ranch-rolodex.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcast4. Struggles & Strategies: A Conversation of Solidarity from Women on the Ranch4. Struggles & Strategies: A Conversation of Solidarity from Women on the RanchIn this episode, the ranch women are taking over the podcast as they know firsthand what it means to carry the many responsibilities that come with life on a ranch. Kerri Jackson, Emilie Hopson, Nicky Tiffany, Elli Unruh, and Jill Carr share an honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, work, mental health, and the often invisible load women carry while supporting their families and ranching operations. Rather than pretending they have everything figured out, they talk openly about the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that have actually helped them navigate the demands of rural life.

The conversation explores practical ways to create boundaries, communicate with your spouse, protect your mental health, and make space for yourself when everyone seems to need something from you. They also talk about the importance of intentionally building community, especially when ranch life can feel isolating, and why women need other women who understand what they're going through. From weekly family meetings and household systems to taking a walk, getting outside, or simply inviting people over without waiting for everything to be perfect, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to carry it all alone.

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]]>In this episode, the ranch women are taking over the podcast as they know firsthand what it means to carry the many responsibilities that come with life on a ranch. Kerri Jackson, Emilie Hopson, Nicky Tiffany, Elli Unruh, and Jill Carr share an honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, work, mental health, and the often invisible load women carry while supporting their families and ranching operations. Rather than pretending they have everything figured out, they talk openly about the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that have actually helped them navigate the demands of rural life.

The conversation explores practical ways to create boundaries, communicate with your spouse, protect your mental health, and make space for yourself when everyone seems to need something from you. They also talk about the importance of intentionally building community, especially when ranch life can feel isolating, and why women need other women who understand what they're going through. From weekly family meetings and household systems to taking a walk, getting outside, or simply inviting people over without waiting for everything to be perfect, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to carry it all alone.

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]]>3d61b1ab-cbbe-4616-aac8-0ed21db4c697Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -050036:32falsefull443. There's No One Way to Ranch: Toby Holsted's Story of Leaving the Family Farm and His Path to Profitability3. There's No One Way to Ranch: Toby Holsted's Story of Leaving the Family Farm and His Path to ProfitabilityIn this episode, Derek sits down with Toby Holsted to share a story that challenges one of agriculture's biggest assumptions: that there's only one path to building a successful ranching business. Toby reflects on growing up on his family's Oklahoma farm, helping build a large stocker cattle operation, and eventually reaching a point where drought, changing markets, and family dynamics forced him to rethink everything. Rather than walking away from ranching, he found a new way forward by questioning long-held paradigms, embracing Ranching for Profit principles, and building a business centered on solving problems for others.

The conversation explores the difficult reality of leaving a family operation, the role Toby's wife played in helping him challenge old assumptions, and how Executive Link and Ranching for Profit reshaped both his business and his relationships. Toby also shares how he transitioned from farming and owning equipment to managing custom cattle operations, why proposals and clear communication have become essential to his business, and how finding purpose beyond land ownership has given him the freedom to build a profitable ranching career on his own terms.

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]]>In this episode, Derek sits down with Toby Holsted to share a story that challenges one of agriculture's biggest assumptions: that there's only one path to building a successful ranching business. Toby reflects on growing up on his family's Oklahoma farm, helping build a large stocker cattle operation, and eventually reaching a point where drought, changing markets, and family dynamics forced him to rethink everything. Rather than walking away from ranching, he found a new way forward by questioning long-held paradigms, embracing Ranching for Profit principles, and building a business centered on solving problems for others.

The conversation explores the difficult reality of leaving a family operation, the role Toby's wife played in helping him challenge old assumptions, and how Executive Link and Ranching for Profit reshaped both his business and his relationships. Toby also shares how he transitioned from farming and owning equipment to managing custom cattle operations, why proposals and clear communication have become essential to his business, and how finding purpose beyond land ownership has given him the freedom to build a profitable ranching career on his own terms.

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]]>f1e11dd9-571f-48eb-96cd-3e28c8a15b4fWed, 05 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -050057:25falsefull332. Building a Profitable Ranch: How RFP Transformed Our Operations & Our Lives with Dallas Mount2. Building a Profitable Ranch: How RFP Transformed Our Operations & Our Lives with Dallas MountIn this episode, Derek, Zach, and Daniel sit down with Dallas Mount, owner of Ranching for Profit, to explore how one business management school fundamentally changed the way each of them approaches ranching. This conversation focuses on the hosts' personal journeys: how they found the program, the challenges they were facing beforehand, and the practical changes that have shaped their businesses, families, and long-term goals since attending.

The discussion goes well beyond spreadsheets and profitability. Dallas and the hosts talk about the importance of accountability, mentorship, healthy relationships, mental health, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow. They also address common misconceptions about Ranching for Profit, explain why the program isn't just for large or established operations, and introduce the Ranch Rolodex scholarship initiative designed to help more producers invest in continuing education and professional development.

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]]>In this episode, Derek, Zach, and Daniel sit down with Dallas Mount, owner of Ranching for Profit, to explore how one business management school fundamentally changed the way each of them approaches ranching. This conversation focuses on the hosts' personal journeys: how they found the program, the challenges they were facing beforehand, and the practical changes that have shaped their businesses, families, and long-term goals since attending.

The discussion goes well beyond spreadsheets and profitability. Dallas and the hosts talk about the importance of accountability, mentorship, healthy relationships, mental health, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow. They also address common misconceptions about Ranching for Profit, explain why the program isn't just for large or established operations, and introduce the Ranch Rolodex scholarship initiative designed to help more producers invest in continuing education and professional development.

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]]>b66fc72c-78ee-4c3f-a164-717c970b0117Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:05:00 -050059:30falsefull221. The Ranch Rolodex Origin Story1. The Ranch Rolodex Origin StoryIn this episode, hosts Derek Jackson, Zach Hopson, and Daniel Unruh introduce the story behind The Ranch Rolodex and explain why they believe the right relationships can completely change the trajectory of a ranching business. Rather than focusing on perfect operations or overnight success, they share the real stories of building businesses through leased ground, custom work, mentorship, hard lessons, and a willingness to challenge traditional ways of thinking.

The conversation explores each host's ranching journey, the people and programs that shaped their businesses, and the mindset shifts that allowed them to see opportunities where others saw limitations. They also share the mission behind the podcast: creating a place where ranchers can learn from the people who have helped them grow, while encouraging listeners to build stronger businesses through relationships, accountability, and continuous learning.

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]]>In this episode, hosts Derek Jackson, Zach Hopson, and Daniel Unruh introduce the story behind The Ranch Rolodex and explain why they believe the right relationships can completely change the trajectory of a ranching business. Rather than focusing on perfect operations or overnight success, they share the real stories of building businesses through leased ground, custom work, mentorship, hard lessons, and a willingness to challenge traditional ways of thinking.

The conversation explores each host's ranching journey, the people and programs that shaped their businesses, and the mindset shifts that allowed them to see opportunities where others saw limitations. They also share the mission behind the podcast: creating a place where ranchers can learn from the people who have helped them grow, while encouraging listeners to build stronger businesses through relationships, accountability, and continuous learning.

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]]>82f70c57-191a-425e-add0-00eb1fae2b45Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -050025:51falsefull11Welcome to The Ranch RolodexWelcome to The Ranch RolodexThe Ranch Rolodex is where ranching, business, and relationships come together.

Hosted by Derek Jackson, Zach Hopson, and Daniel Unruh, the show is built around conversations with the people who know what it means to start from nothing and build something real. From cattle and land deals to entrepreneurship, leadership, and hard-earned life lessons, the guys sit down with ranchers, businessmen, mentors, and friends who helped shape their journey along the way.

Every episode pulls a new contact from “The Ranch Rolodex” — the kind of people you call when there’s a problem to solve, a deal to make, or wisdom to pass down. These are stories about grit, faith, risk, stewardship, and the relationships that build ranches, businesses, and communities from the ground up.

Whether you’re in agriculture, business, or just appreciate authentic conversations with people who have earned their stripes, this podcast brings you inside the world behind the brand.

Welcome to The Ranch Rolodex.

]]>The Ranch Rolodex is where ranching, business, and relationships come together.

Hosted by Derek Jackson, Zach Hopson, and Daniel Unruh, the show is built around conversations with the people who know what it means to start from nothing and build something real. From cattle and land deals to entrepreneurship, leadership, and hard-earned life lessons, the guys sit down with ranchers, businessmen, mentors, and friends who helped shape their journey along the way.

Every episode pulls a new contact from “The Ranch Rolodex” — the kind of people you call when there’s a problem to solve, a deal to make, or wisdom to pass down. These are stories about grit, faith, risk, stewardship, and the relationships that build ranches, businesses, and communities from the ground up.

Whether you’re in agriculture, business, or just appreciate authentic conversations with people who have earned their stripes, this podcast brings you inside the world behind the brand.

Welcome to The Ranch Rolodex.

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