Mountain Mule Media

In this episode, Tim sits down with Jackson Stewart from B Bar Ranch to talk about organic beef production, regenerative ranching, and how their retreat model brings people back to connection, with the land, food, and each other. B Bar Ranch, located in Tom Miner Basin, has been family-owned since 1978 and continues to operate with a strong focus on conservation, learning, and intentional hospital...

Tim sits down with Jim Archer, a friend from back home in the Northeast and someone he worked alongside in his earlier years. Jim shares what he’s built with Elk Ravine Farm, a hands-on farm experience focused on education, interaction, and showing people what farm life actually looks like. Learn more about Elk Ravine Farm:https://www.elkravinefarm.comMountain Mule Transportation:https://www.mount...

Sam Howdy, founder of Howdy Bozeman, shares how he turned an idea into a growing local media platform by doing one simple thing, starting. We talk about:• Why perfection holds people back• Building a business with purpose• The importance of local community• Finding meaning in your work• How Howdy Bozeman is connecting people across BozemanIf you’ve ever had an idea you’ve been putting off, this ep...

What happens when college students stop waiting for experience and start building it? In this episode, we sit down with Chase Rivet and Christopher Hausmann, founders of a student-led venture fund at Montana State University focused on investing in early-stage Montana startups. We cover:How they’re raising and deploying capitalWhat they look for in startupsWhy Montana is becoming a hub for innovat...

Sally Bleck shares what it’s really like to work as a contracted miner, from hiking into remote sites to drilling, blasting, and uncovering mineral pockets deep in the mountains. This episode covers the reality of backcountry mining, how mineral specimens are found, and how a lifelong connection to rockhounding turned into a career. Follow Sally here:https://www.instagram.com/saldigsmt/ https://ww...

In this episode, Riley Rivers shares how he built Rivers Landscaping from a college side hustle into a growing company with 30+ employees. We talk about systems, leadership, hiring, and what it really takes to scale a service business. This is a conversation about growth, delegation, and building something that lasts. Rivers Landscaping:https://riverslandscapingmt.comMountain Mule:https://www.moun...

In this episode, Paul Byrne shares the story behind Umvelt, a modern bathhouse in Bozeman built around community, recovery, and intentional design. We talk about the complexity of building a space like this, the global history of bathhouse culture, and why creating a non-alcohol-centered social environment matters more than ever. This is a conversation about business, community, and building somet...

In this episode, Stacey Townsend, founder of Common Form, shares how she built a handmade jewelry business in Bozeman and what happened when one of her pieces was worn on Yellowstone. We talk about scaling production, building a team, navigating rapid growth, and the mindset behind running a creative business that actually works long term. This is a conversation about craftsmanship, leadership, an...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country has been connecting kids with mentors across Montana for more than 50 years. In this episode, Amy Crees shares how mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life and why something as simple as consistently showing up can make a lasting difference. We talk about how the program works, the impact mentors have on kids and families, and the ri...

Chris Yanker, General Manager of Buffalo Restoration, joins the show to talk about building and leading a family business that has been serving Bozeman for more than 35 years. We discuss how Buffalo Restoration started in a garage in 1991, what it takes to grow a company across generations, and why culture and leadership matter so much when building a strong team. Chris also shares lessons from tr...

Episode #91 of the Mountain Mule Podcast features Amanda Markel, a contemporary wildlife sculptor based in Bozeman, Montana. Amanda’s bronze sculptures use wildlife as archetypes to explore deeper themes of resilience, courage, hope, and the human spirit. Through her unique use of negative space and storytelling, her work invites viewers to see their own experiences reflected within the sculpture....

Episode #90 of the Mountain Mule Podcast features Mollie Flaherty, event manager of the Western Design Conference, a 30+ year legacy event celebrating Western-inspired art, design, and craftsmanship. Originally founded in Cody, Wyoming, and later held in Jackson, the Western Design Conference is now moving to Bozeman, Montana, where it will be held August 6–9, 2026 at The Brick. In this conversati...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Lydia, founder of Ritual Bodywork and co-founder of Somnia Studio. They talk about nervous system care, intuition, boundaries, and why creating intentional spaces, through bodywork or events, matters more than ever. Learn more about Lydia’s work at https://www.ritualmt.com/ and https://www.somnio.studio/Learn more about Mountain Mule at https://mountain-mule.com...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Tom Barrett, owner of OSO Security, one of Bozeman’s longest-standing security companies. Tom shares his path from law enforcement to business ownership, how Montana’s climate changes the way security should be designed, and why trust, availability, and slow growth still matter. Learn more about OSO Security at https://www.ososecurity.com/Learn more about Mounta...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Dan Brunner, former FBI Special Agent and co-founder of the Brunner Sierra Group. Dan shares stories from a 20-year career investigating organized crime, his philosophy on real-world security, and how life after the badge has reshaped his priorities around family and community. Learn more about Dan and his work at https://brunnersierragroup.com/Learn more about...

In this episode, Derek Ivester shares the story behind Mountain Fresh Italian Ice, from early days at Montana farmers markets to growing a clean, locally made product found across the region. He talks about sustainability, teaching, entrepreneurship, and the mindset it takes to build something over time. The conversation also touches on family, music, and why believing that everything is figureout...

To learn more about Cory Lawrence and Off the Beaten Path, visit https://www.offthebeatenpath.com/To learn more about Mountain Mule Media and upcoming episodes, visit https://mountain-mule.com/Mountain Mule Media is a production of Mountain Mule Transportation, connecting Montana businesses through authentic storytelling.

Rebecca Adams of Crossbow Western joins the show to share how she and business partner Macy Pryor built a growing Western lifestyle brand focused on handmade leather goods, custom hats, and artisan craftsmanship. We discuss entrepreneurship, building teams, balancing creativity with operations, and why investing in quality materials still matters. Learn more about Crossbow Western at https://shopc...

In this episode, Aurore Adam shares the story behind Aurore French Bakery and how she built a thriving business in Bozeman after moving from France. We discuss entrepreneurship, leadership growth, ingredient sourcing, and what it takes to bring authentic French baking traditions to a Montana community. Learn more about Aurore French Bakery at https://www.aurorebakery.com/Learn more about Mountain...

In this episode, Casey Rose of Endstate Commercial Partners breaks down what’s actually happening in Bozeman’s commercial real estate market. We talk multifamily oversupply, shifting vacancy rates, tenant versus landlord leverage, industrial demand, and how business owners can make smarter, data-driven real estate decisions in a fast-changing market. Learn more about N-State Commercial Partners —...

In this episode, Stephen Gill of Earthborn Nordic Saunas shares what separates true Finnish sauna design from modern shortcuts, why rock mass and ventilation matter, and how sauna culture creates real connection, not just heat. We also talk sustainability, local craftsmanship, and why sauna is as much about community as it is about recovery. Learn more about Earthborn Nordic Saunas at https://www....

In this episode, Foster Mobley shares lessons from nearly four decades of coaching executives and leadership teams. The conversation explores self-awareness, humility, identity, succession, and why the most effective leaders focus first on leading themselves before trying to lead others. To learn more about Foster Mobley and his work, visit https://fmgleading.com/Fosters Podcast: https://open.spot...

In this episode, Dr. Gene Tynes shares lessons from a lifetime of work as a dentist, mentor, and coach, including how adversity reshaped his path and clarified his purpose. The conversation explores alignment, gut instincts, mentorship, health, and what it really means to become antifragile through life’s challenges. To learn more about Gene’s work and The Antifragile Man, visit his website. https...

In this episode, Matt Ryan of the Bozeman Real Estate Group shares his story of moving his family back to Montana, rebuilding a business from scratch, and navigating the financial and emotional realities of entrepreneurship. The conversation covers money, faith, sobriety, psychology, and how asking better questions can change the way people experience real estate and life. Find Matt’s at https://w...

In this episode, John Zirkle, Executive Director of the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center, shares how a small-town theater became a cultural hub for Big Sky. The conversation covers the center’s unique partnership with Lone Peak High School, its approach to programming extraordinary performances, and why access and affordability matter in the performing arts. To learn more about the Warren Mill...