The Baker & The Farmer

By: Daniel Shear & Buddy Powers
  • Summary

  • Join Daniel (the baker, Seasons' Yield Farm & Bakery) and Buddy (the farmer, Big Spring Farm) as they share their own entrepreneurial stories of their place-based businesses and listen in as they sit down with other brick and mortar business owners as they share their own stories.

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  • Episode 47 - Brick-and-Mortar in a Digital World: The Story of Walkabout Outfitter
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Tina & Kirk Miller, owners of Walkabout Outfitter, a thriving outdoor supplies store with six locations across Virginia. They share their journey from bootstrapping their business to hiring a CEO, all while staying true to their motto of "Encouraging happiness." Tina and Kirk discuss the challenges of navigating COVID as a brick-and-mortar store, competing with online sales, and the importance of moving quickly and prioritizing progress over perfection. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with entrepreneurial wisdom, resilience, and lessons in building a business that brings joy to both customers and the community.

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Episode 46 - Cold Plunge & Community
    Sep 4 2024

    In this episode, Daniel and Buddy share stories from their recent guys' trip with the founder of Ice Barrel. Tune in to hear about their icy adventures, the conversations that sparked new perspectives, and the importance of community in both business and life.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 45 - A Year of Growth: Ben Beichler (Creambrook Farm) on Navigating Growth and Challenges in the Raw Milk Industry
    Aug 21 2024

    In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Ben Beichler of Creambrook Farm, home to the world's largest raw milk dairy herd share. Almost a year has passed since Ben last joined the podcast, and he shares the significant developments and growing pains Creambrook Farm has experienced since then. From scaling operations to overcoming unexpected challenges, Ben provides an honest look at what it takes to lead a rapidly expanding raw milk business. Tune in to hear the latest from one of the most innovative farms in the industry.

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    1 hr and 20 mins

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