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


Jan 27, 2023

Welcome back! We've got the great Steven Bardin in the studio to discuss his business: Texas Pro Lake Management. We discuss fishing for fun vs. food, why college might not be necessary anymore, how Steven has grown his business and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Links:

Texas Pro Lake Management

Tarleton Department of Wildlife and Natural Resources

Texas Brigades

Black Bass Stewardship Group

Toyota ShareLunker Program

 

Topics:

(2:54) - Introducing Steven

(3:36) - Steven’s upbringing and career

(8:38) - What got you interested in fishing in the first place?

(12:38) - Fishing for fun vs. for food

(15:14) - Does Mother Nature cull the population?

(17:46) - Is there a revenue opportunity farmers and ranchers should consider with a day pond?

(18:47) - How big is Ten Acre Lake?

(20:25) - Do you like school?

(23:50) - Do you think college is necessary anymore?

(38:25) - How many people work for you?

(39:33) - What are you going to do about your company name when you’re worldwide?

(41:06)  - With your hiring standards how has it been for you to hire the people you want?

(45:38) - How do you approach price negotiation?

(49:50) - How do you feel so confident in passing up customers?

(52:06) - What is your end goal for the company?

(55:13) - How do you approach marketing?

(59:59)  - Why don’t you have any kids?

(1:04:01) - Is there anything you would like to say that you haven’t had a chance to?