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The Cowboy Perspective an exploration of grit, servant leadership, and business philosophy with high performers!


Jun 25, 2021

Johnny & Zulean Poynor have lived an incredible live, I met them through church and knew that I needed to record their Cowboy and Cowgirl perspectives.

On this episode, Johnny talks about his childhood growing up in an Oil Camp, his and Zulean's marriage and their strong family ties, maintaining their marriage and faith after losing a child, Cutting Horses, Christianity and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

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(4:07) - Johnny Poynor’s early life and career

(9:20) - Growing up in an Oil Camp

(16:01) - Johnny & Zulean’s early married life and their 3 kids

(19:08) - Johnny’s Faith Journey

(25:42) - Working in Oil Field Services

(28:28) - Johnny’s Grandfather and Father

(29:31) - Dangers around working with Hot Oil Trucks

(35:20) - Selling a business

(38:09) - the experience of outliving your children

(45:31) - Maintaining your marriage after tragedy

(48:31) - Money is not happiness

(51:23) - Raising horses & Racing Horses

(1:08:59) - Christianity & Timing

(1:14:34) - Family

(1:26:04) - Advice to Johnny & Zulean’s children and grandchildren

(1:29:27) - Wrap Up

(1:30:57) - Zulean’s Childhood and experience as a mother & wife

The Cowboy Perspective is produced by Straight Up Podcasts & Root and Roam.