The Roundup with Capitol Ranch

On Episode 22 of The Round Up with Capitol Ranch, host Colton Harbert sits down with Steve Roberson, Founder and CEO of Land id, formerly known as MapRight, one of the nation's leading property intelligence and land mapping platforms. Steve shares his journey from GIS and real estate technology to building a company that's helped transform how land professionals analyze, market, and unders...

On this episode of The Round Up with Capitol Ranch , host Colton Harbert and co-host Cody Maxwell sit down with Pieter Human Swart, a South African-born wildlife and ranch management professional now based in Texas. Pieter shares his journey from Africa to the United States, his decades of experience in wildlife, exotics, and ranch operations, and the leap of faith that brought his family to Texas...

In this episode, we rounds up Jonathan Newar the Co-Founder & CEO of Captain Experiences—the Austin-based marketplace that’s unlocking the outdoors one booking at a time. After a botched attempt to organize an office fishing trip, Jonathan left a career in oil-and-gas finance and, in 2019, launched Captain to make finding a “damn good guide” as easy as calling an Uber. Fast-forward to today an...

IN THIS EPISODE: Cody Maxwell, Broker/Owner of Capitol Ranch Real Estate Gavin Grahovac, Aggie Baseball - INF/OF Cody Maxwell joins Gavin Grahovac  for a great day at Vaquero Ranch getting to know the person behind the game ahead of first pitch Explore additional Capitol Ranch Real Estate listings at RanchRealEstate.com. Connect with Capitol Ranch: Instagram: @capitolranch About Gavin Grahovac  AT...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jesse Griffiths, a chef, author, and one of the most influential figures in Texas outdoor culture and cooking. As the owner of Dai Due Supper Club and Butcher Shop in Austin, Jesse has redefined the relationship between hunting, sustainability, and the culinary arts. His acclaimed books, The Hog Book and The Turkey Book, are go-to guides for hunters and f...

Camelot Bell is unique in many ways! The forty acre lake that was built from scratch over twenty years ago is host to a pure Florida strain of large mouth bass. IN THIS EPISODE: Cody Maxwell, Broker/Owner for Capitol Ranch Real Estate Henry Coleman III, Aggie Basketball - Power Forward Cody spends a day on the lake with Henry Coleman III getting to know the person behind the game ahead of tipoff....

Tune in for an exciting crossover between sports and real estate! IN THIS EPISODE: Cody Maxwell, Broker/Owner of Capitol Ranch Real Estate Jace LaViolette, Aggie Baseball Outfielder Watch as these two share laughs, swing some clubs, and tackle some insider tips on both the game of golf and the Texas real estate market at the Larry Dierker Celebrity Golf Shootout - BlackHorse Golf Club in Cypress,...

In this episode, we welcome Tootsie Tomanetz, a legendary figure in Texas barbecue, best known as the pitmaster at Snow’s BBQ in Lexington, Texas. Even into her 80's, she continues to work the pits every Saturday morning, a role she's held since 2003 alongside owner Kerry Bexley. Despite her age, Tootsie is hands-on, preparing meats and tending the barbecue pits herself. Her journey into barbecue...

In episode Colton sits down with Brent and Dr. Karen Looby to explore the intersections of conservation, entrepreneurship, and Texas heritage through the stories of Desert Door and Wild Spirit Wild Places®. Brent takes us on the journey of Desert Door, from field to bottle, sharing how the craft distillery came to life. Meanwhile, Karen discusses how their non-profit arm works tirelessly to protec...

In this episode, Capitol Ranch sit down with Brent and Daniela Phillips, the passionate owners of Milk and Honey Ranch, a charming Airbnb property nestled in Texas. Brent and Daniela candidly share their inspiring journey of building the ranch, revealing the challenges they've overcome, including a significant financial setback that led to a complete overhaul of their business strategy. They d...

Capitol Ranch welcomes Calan Ahrens the owner and CEO of Ahrens Ranch & Wildlife. Calan sits down to talk about what it takes to run a company that manages ranches; cattle, outfitting, buying and selling exotics, and supporting an ecosystem all across Texas. Calan is a wealth of information and has some excellent insights into these topics. We discuss Texas growth, The King Ranch, and dig into...

Capitol Ranch welcomes Justin Dreibelbis of the Texas Wildlife Association into the studio. In this episode, Colton and Justin take a peak behind the curtain to see what makes TWA so successful; from "keeping wild places wild" to landowner stewardship and protection, to the youth and young adult programs getting those from all walks of life into the great outdoors. In addition, they look into the...

In the studio for Episode 10 is Greg Brown, owner and the innovative mind behind the Ranch Road Cargo System. In this episode, Colton and Greg get into the ins and outs of running Ranch Road Cargo, and what it takes to create an American Made product in this day and age. We dig deep into taking a business from 0 to 1, and what the future looks like for the start-up through sharing insights into th...

Colton welcomes Chris Maxwell-Gaines, owner of Innovative Water Solutions, into the studio. In this episode, Colton and Chris take a deep dive into the state of the water in Texas. Discussing everything from the science of the water cycle in Texas to what residents could look for in the near future and beyond. Colton and Chris get into the origin story of Chris's company and address some of the am...

Colton sits down with Jonathan Lusk and Taylor Jackson, co-founders of Birddog. This startup exists to provide Hunters with exceptional hunting experiences. By partnering with ranch owners, they give Hunters access to a broad range of hunts across many types of game, and they ease the marketing, scheduling and administrative burden for Landowners. We get into the origa story of the company, a litt...

Colton and Joe sit down to talk about all things in the Texas Exotic Wildlife Industry. They discuss general overviews of what raising exotics looks like, and discuss some best practices to consider for new and experienced exotic wildlife ranch owners alike. In this Episode:  Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate  Joe Bailey with Wildlife Ranch Solutions  WildLife Ranch Solutions: WildLife...

Colton sits down with Taylor Collins, founder of ROAM Ranch. Taylor talks about how he went from having a strict raw-food diet to now owning and operating a respected ranch that distributes the highest quality Bison meat around the country. In this Episode: - Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate - Taylor Collins with Roam Ranch Started by first generation farmers, Katie and Taylor's journ...

We had the absolute privilege of sitting down with the world's foremost bat biologist and conservationist, Dr. Merlin Tuttle. Dr. Tuttle has dedicated his life to preserving these misunderstood mammals, and teaching people about how important they truly are to our daily lives. In this Episode: - Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate - Dr. Merlin Tuttle Merlin Tuttle is an ecologist, wildli...

Colton and Robbie sit down to discuss the importance of proper land and ranch management. As an experienced wildlife biologist, Robbie explains smome of the practices that are often overlooked when trying to maintain a healthy wildlife population on a property. In this Episode: - Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate - Robbie Mcqueen with M4 Outdoors LLC Robbie Mcqueen is a certified wildl...

Colton and Nick Palacios talk bowhunting and how a healthy lifestyle can help those that are looking to grow in the sport. Nick is a strong proponent of connecting fitness and backcountry hunting, talks about the best ways to practice that. In this Episode: - Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate - Nick Palacios with DNA Archery Nick Palacios is a first-generation bowhunter that quickly cu...

Colton and Bill McCranie discuss Regenerative Ranching and the benefits of this style of farming in Texas; along with a few stories about the character of the man we call Bill. In this Episode: - Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate - Bill McCranie, Regerative Rancher William Sheldon McCranie is a the respected owner and steward of Chickamaw Farm, Ranch, and Wildlife, located in Bastrop a...

Colton sits down with Jeff Crosby from the CRLT. They discuss the benefits and options for putting your land into a conservation easement, and what it means for future generations. In this Episode: -Colton Harbert with Capitol Ranch Real Estate -Jeff Crosby with the Colorado River Land Trust A little about Jeff: Since 2015, Jeff has been the executive director of Colorado River Land Trust leading...