The Cattle Coach Show

Some conversations are too valuable not to share. This week, Kolten sits down with one of the greatest influences in his life—his grandpa, Frank Heldt. A respected cattleman, entrepreneur, and man of unwavering faith, Frank shares the lessons that shaped his life, his business, and the legacy he's leaving behind. From building successful sale barns across Texas to treating every customer with...

🐂 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.comEPDs are one of the most talked-about tools in the cattle industry — and one of the most misunderstood. Some cattlemen make every breeding decision based on EPDs. Others ignore them completely. The truth? The best breeders usually land somewhere in the middle. In this episode, we break down what...

🐂 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.com I got run over by a brand-new heifer — and it was 100% our fault. Here's what happened and what every cattle owner needs to learn from it. Within 20 minutes of unloading a yearling heifer, she buried her head in my stomach, picked me up off the ground, and ran me over in front of my 8-year-...

The New World Screw Worm has everyone talking—but should ranchers actually be panicking? In this episode, Kolten breaks down what the New World Screw Worm is, how it spreads, what to look for in your cattle, and the practical steps his operation is taking to prepare. More importantly, he explains why preparation—not fear—is the right response. Drawing from generations of ranching experience, Kolte...

Most people spend their lives asking, “What’s the next step?”But what if that’s the wrong question? In this episode, Kolten sits down with John and Sarah Hudgins for a powerful conversation about vision, purpose, family, leadership, and what it really means to build a life worth living. John shares the lessons he's learned through ranching, entrepreneurship, coaching, marriage, and raising a f...

What happens when the family ranch you thought would last forever suddenly starts falling apart? In this episode, Kolten sits down with John and Salina Locke for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet about family, legacy, ranching, identity, and personal transformation. John opens up about the painful season when his family’s multi-generational ranch operation nearly split apart — for...

🔗 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com/🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.com/🔥 Why do so many show steer families lose money? Is raising a show steer a business… or just the most expensive hobby in agriculture? In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, Kolten gets brutally honest about the financial reality of the show steer industry. From jackpot shows and major wins...

🐂 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.com Are you doing things with intention… or just because that’s how they’ve always been done? In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, Kolten dives into one of the most important mindset shifts in the cattle business: questioning everything. From feeding routines and show cattle prep to commercial...

Are show cattle actually hurting the real-world cattle industry… or is that just noise? This episode breaks down one of the most argued topics in the cattle world — show vs commercial. You’ve heard it before: “that show stuff is backwards.” But is it really? We get into what each side actually values, where the disconnect comes from, and why both worlds might be right… depending on how you define...

What happens when a cowboy works his tail off, hits his income goal… and is still broke? In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show , Kolten sits down with Crockett Carruthers, host of The Wealthy Cowboy , for a conversation that every cattleman, rancher, and ag entrepreneur needs to hear. Crockett opens up about the moment he realized hard work alone wasn’t creating wealth , even after grinding thr...

👇 LINKSBullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.comCattle Coach Academy: https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageThis episode hits on one of the biggest mindset traps in the show steer world: believing the price tag determines the outcome. A $5,000 steer and a $15,000 steer can absolutely be the same kind of calf. In this episode, Kolten breaks down why the sale price only determines ow...

Bullnanza Stud Services:https://bullnanza.comCattle Coach Academy:https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-l...What if the thing holding you back from winning… is your expectations? In the stock show world, we’re taught to expect success. If you buy the right calf, put in the work, and do everything “right,” you should win. But what if that mindset is actually hurting you? In this episode of The Cattle...

Bullnanza Stud Services:https://bullnanza.comCattle Coach Academy:https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageIs the “squishy pastern” actually one of the most overrated traits in show cattle? In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, we’re tackling a topic that might ruffle some feathers in the show cattle industry. For years, breeders, judges, and buyers have placed huge emphasis on the “squ...

Bonanza Stud Services:https://bullnanza.comCattle Coach Course:https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageIn this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, we take on one of the most debated questions in the cattle business:What matters more — the bull or the cow? Today, we make the case for the bull. We break down why one bull influences an entire calf crop, why sire selection carries more weight th...

Access the Cattle Coach Academyhttps://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageBullnanzahttps://bullnanza.comIn this episode, we tackle the other side of the argument. Last week we made the case that the bull matters most. This week, we explain why the magic is actually in the cow. It’s not anti-bull. And it’s not theory. It’s understanding where consistency, longevity, and predictability in a her...

In this episode, we break down the one decision that quietly ruins more herds than any market crash, bad year, or tough break. It’s not a drought. It’s not a bad bull. And it’s not bad luck. It’s a decision most producers make early — and then live with for years. We walk through how this single choice affects herd direction, cash flow, breeding flexibility, and long-term momentum. You’ll hear why...

In this episode, we dive head-first into one of the most polarizing topics in the show cattle world: slick vs hair shows. Few debates get people more fired up than this one — and most of the arguments miss the point entirely. We break down why slick shearing isn’t just about looks, why hair shows still matter, and how environment, genetics, and management play a much bigger role than most people w...

Get Access to the Cattle Coach Academy:https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageIn this episode, I break down why most cattle businesses fail and how to avoid the mistakes that keep people stuck growing herds instead of building wealth. If I were starting a cattle operation today, this is exactly how I would do it. Not by buying cows first. Not by buying land first. But by building the busi...

Cattle Coach Academy & course: https://www.cattle-coach.comKnow Your Cattle Business — Trade vs Raise: which lane should you pick? Kolten Thigpen breaks down the risks, money mindset, and discipline that separate a profitable cattle business from an expensive hobby. Key takeaways (quick)Trading = fast turnaround, higher risk — must know the market. Raising = slow, requires discipline & tig...

https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageIn this episode, we break down the real reason most cattle operations never make money. It’s not lack of effort, passion, or good cattle. It’s failing to run the operation like a business. We talk about:🐂 The #1 mistake cattlemen make📊 Why not knowing your numbers quietly destroys your operation💰 How to think about cattle as a long-term investment...

Cattle Coach Academy — course & sign up: https://www.cattle-coach.comIn this episode I dig into beginnings — the mistakes, the lessons, and the moments that made the ride worth it. I tell the full story of buying my first promo bull with money I didn’t have, a terrifying vet reaction, a fence accident that looked like the end, and how that same bull ultimately helped build QB Cattle. I also sh...

In this episode Kolten Thigpen and our favorite guests from 2025, reflect on building a cattle business grounded in faith and family, the bold decisions that changed everything (including the sell‑out that netted six‑figures), and the community that’s helped them raise banner-winning cattle. You’ll get candid stories about growth, the Heart of a Champion sale, rebuilding QB Cattle, and why doing t...

Kolten Thigpen sits down with Skeet & Tyler Smith — the small‑town restaurateurs behind Skeet’s and Scooter’s Coffee — to talk faith, family, restaurant life, and the hard lessons behind a long comeback. If you’re a restaurant owner, small‑business operator, cattleman, or anybody who cares about stewardship over hustle, this episode is full of practical leadership advice, real vulnerability ab...

Cattle Coach Academy: https://www.cattle-coach.comShould you breed for the quick dollar or breed for the future? In this episode Kolten Thigpen walks through the tradeoffs every breeder faces — short‑term profit, long‑term genetics, how to use line breeding and outcrossing intentionally, and a practical checklist for mating decisions that protect your herd’s future. What you’ll learn in this episo...

Learn more about the Cattle Coach Academy: https://www.cattle-coach.com/kolten-landing-pageIn this engaging episode, we explore crucial "life lessons" and "personal development" insights that often go unrecognized on the journey to achieving your aspirations. Discover the power of a strong "mindset" and how cultivating a "success mindset" can reshape your ap...