Sep 15, 2020
Hey Y'all! This episode I continue The Cowboy Mentor Series with my cousin John of Dudley Brothers Ranch. We talk about the perspective of running a true family business, John’s desire to be front and center in all aspects of life, never saying no to an opportunity, having a strong support system with family, the most important lessons learned of operating in a partnership & being resilient through hard times in the lens of something tragic like losing a child. Enjoy!
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“Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead”
Books & Webites Mentioned
Dudley Brothers Ranch: https://dudleybros.com/
Big Wonderful Thing by Steve Harrigan: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Wonderful-Thing-History-Texas/dp/0292759517
The Mansions and the Shanties by Gilberto Freyre: https://www.amazon.com/Mansions-Shanties-Gilberto-FREYRE/dp/B000MXLTMS
(2:30) – John’s background
(6:22) – How did they go feed?
(8:25) – Big Bob and Little Bob, and milking out the cow
(9:57) – John’s parents and classical music
13:00 – Neil calls him Uncle John, but he’s not actually Neil’s uncle – family relations
(15:45) – John can’t stand milk
(16:25) – The Bryson House and Herefords
(17:42) – John’s perspective on leading a family business, and how things evolved
(22:10) – You don’t know anything
(23:52) – Role of a leader in the industry
(27:20) – A team effort with John’s wife
(28:58) – Challenges when building the industry, and what it entailed
(33:40) – The experience John had with discipline
(35:53) – Lessons John has learned
(38:25) – Today, politics, and the media
(41:30) – A story about Jackson
(43:50) – The Gail Dudley quote: “If you aren’t having a good time doing this, go do something else.”
(44:25) – Getting through tough times – strength, resilience, and the loss of a child
(50:30) – John’s thoughts on showing emotion
(54:00) – Not just cowboys, also cowmen
(54:55) – The books John reads
(60:10) – The value of a dollar
(64:40) – Wrap up – “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead”
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