If you started a goat grazing company with your romantic partner, would it help or hurt your relationship? Where would you go for information if you were just getting started? How would you ensure that you didn’t overextend yourselves by getting too big too soon?

Justin Simarro and Amanda Budde, with The Goat Grazing Company in California, join Max Wade to talk about how starting a goat-grazing business has challenged their relationship in many good ways and taught them how they operate far better as a team than they do on their own. They also shared how The Goat Grazing Podcast has been a big help in their goat-grazing journey, informing their decision to grow only as fast as they could manage and following the podcast's advice to “fail small”.

Where to contact them:

Instagram: @thegoatgrazingco

Number: 916-502-2196

00:00 Introduction

05:47 The Journey Begins: Starting Goat Grazing

08:48 First Job Experience: Challenges and Learning

12:18 Mental Load of Livestock Management

14:20 Navigating Relationships in Business

16:23 Daily Operations and Job Acquisition

24:38 Customer Expectations and Education

28:18 Growth and Expansion of the Business

34:48 Diversifying with Sheep: The Future Ahead

37:03 Building Partnerships in Agriculture

43:19 The Importance of Networking

46:22 Scheduling and Job Management

56:58 Managing Ecosystems and Livestock

01:01:04 Bidding and Pricing Strategies

01:05:13 Understanding Pricing in Goat Grazing

01:05:49 Assessing Job Complexity and Adjusting Fees

01:08:11 Establishing Baselines for Pricing

01:09:39 The Importance of Charging for Estimates

01:11:21 Navigating Insurance for Goat Grazing Businesses

01:14:29 Memorable Experiences in Goat Grazing

01:19:01 Future Goals and Growth in Goat Grazing

01:29:51 Advice for Aspiring Goat Grazers