How to Start a Small Business as a Cowgirl!! MONTANA STYLE

[@darlynsamson4970]

I raised sheep about 20 years ago. We sold lambs to local grocery stores in spring for meat. You have to know when your ewes are ready to breed and be sure ram isnt breeding too early so you are having lambs birth in January or February when it's almost too cold where I was living then. Not too many people know lambs born with tales and you have to watch out for over-eating. They were a great deal of fun to raise ed and you can raise on not too many acres of land. In the end, you do it because you love the lifestyle. The advantage today is social media and farm raised meat. Caroline, you have created a wonderful life for yourself. Congratulations. Trinity, another successful video.

[@jessepitt]

My wife and I are working towards a homestead🙄 situation. We are going at it from a different approach. We both have professions that are relatively profitable, my wife is a nurse and I own a small construction business. We made a fortunate land purchase of 2.5 acres and a home ten years ago when prices were low, we paid 180k for it and it is creeping up on 750k at current market value. We both grew up on farms but we are learning more about animal husbandry through a variety of livestock that we keep for various purposes. We have pack goats and two horses as well as chickens and meat rabbits. I work on my friends ranch with my horses any time he needs help, including fence work, not just the fun stuff. When our children are older and we are burnt out on the jobs we have, we are hoping to sell our current place to get a larger property on which we can raise a larger quantity of livestock and hopefully manage to turn a profit. I think we can pull it off but only because we have many years invested into our trades and are able to earn decent money.

[@davidrife6191]

Good interview, she’s a plethora of information.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. She is able to have insight from angles that I don’t have.

[@kregwhiteside8641]

Trinity, just when I decided you're my favorite KZbinr you may have lost me to Big Sky Caroline. What a passionate, smart, engaging rancher. I'm going to contribute to her success.

[@brianshively9628]

One of the most insightful interviews I have seen in a long time.

[@janemuir3546]

LOVE this interview! She is so great, with her passion, enthusiasm, willingness to share, debt free journey. Thanks Trinity.

[@kd-yd5pk]

Very interesting listening to this young lady. Her drive to get where she is today from her teen years in learning is amazing and I would think most people wouldn't have the ability to wait and work toward a future payoff. You have to admire someone with such tenacity. She will always be successful in life due to her willingness to work hard, live frugally and invest in her dreams.

[@raulortega2061]

She looks so happy when she’s feeding her steers.

[@susangille7255]

Caroline is such a delightful lady. Thank you for bringing her story to us.

[@chrisridesaharley2396]

I love this channel and the common sense/straight talk.

[@jimgreenan8126]

This interview has got to be with one of the most honest open people there are I wish them and you the best.

[@heatherwillson4862]

I can identify with Caroline, as a child crying her whole trip home after a visit to Montana. My mother was born on her grandparents ranch in Milligan Canyon out of the Three Forks area. The summer I was ten, we went to visit all the Montana family. I had the time of my life! It was devastating to go home. I cried brokenly. And I was robbed by not getting to grow up there. I love the outdoors, all animals, the solitude & have a deep connection with the land. Im content with animals, the sun, grass, rocks & trees for company. I have even learned to embrace the wind. I am so enjoying your channel. Thanks!

[@johnhughes2113]

What a refreshing young woman, good luck to you in your venture, I hope we can see more of your progress, I’m from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK we have loads of sheep.

[@bradhines4137]

Great content. This young lady has success in the crosshairs. Her ability to learn and adapt in such a challenging environment will pay dividends. Thanks for an inspiring story.

[@AuneRanch]

Me & my husband are native Montanans in the bitterroot. I always wanted to be on a ranch. My husband helped on a ranch in eastern MT, we now own a cow calf operation & absolutely love it & learn new stuff all the time. We are looking into direct consumer selling finished beef as well. Ranching is not easy & beyond a full time job that people don’t understand.

[@LifeintheWest]

The reply about you winning something is not me. I have deleted the comment. Sorry about that.

[@LifeintheWest]

So glad you were able to get into ranching. I wish you luck on selling your own beef as well.

[@unitedstatesdale]

The Bitteroot valley is beautiful

[@AuneRanch]

@@unitedstatesdale yes it is! It’s very expensive but so beautiful year round.

[@olcowcatcher671]

This young lady has a great mind for what she is doing I am sure she will make it good luck on the future nice video thanks so much

[@dougbourdo2589]

Absolutely true.

[@danw6014]

She's right on track. I raise Holstein dairy steers because they are cheap and easily obtained on a regular basis. I also raise Romney sheep. Since Holsteins need to be raised on feed I raise my own feed, ear corn and hay. I sell my steers for 100% more money than I could on Monday morning auction. My hay and feed crop program is going down the path of regenerative farming. The steers are confined at this point but my sheep are mob grazed through most of the year. Awesome job. Wish you much success.

[@zapatafa]

I love this content.

[@dougbourdo2589]

I see Caroline sports a Stormy Kromer Cap. Alright! With her years of "Apprenticing" so to speak & her drive, she will do just fine. You Go Girl! Bravo to you. There is a local meat supplier here in Alamogordo, NM. They buy quality cattle from local ranchers and, with their USDA credentials, butcher & sell them in varied form; half's, quarters, etc. in Choice & Prime quality meats. The meat is so much better than what the big grocers offer. And their pricing is fair. They do all of their 'marketing' via social media. And, so if your Lamb/Sheep/Mutton sales cause you to sell out of product, obviously it is working well . Keep it. Excellent interview Trinity.

[@janejohnson852]

Thank you so glad to this kind of "smarts ", from a young person with enthusiasm for her work

[@-joe-davidson]

Hard working young lady.. Not a lot of people will work hard for low pay these days. Very impressive person.

[@usavettez51]

Great interview. She’s amazing! People like her and yourself give me hope for this country.

[@marlinyohn8982]

I assure that this young lady will make her dream come true. She has everything she needs to make a business work. I started a business 40+ years ago and I see a lot of what I had in her. She has a business plan, has the personality to work with people, has the mindset and the energy to grow a business. Good luck to her.

[@victordiaz1273]

What an incredible woman! Thank you for another amazing video, Trinity.

[@Vincent12]

Fastest 46 minutes of my life. Loved it

[@TheBEBETOOOOO]

Great content! Live in the UK, my family owns a farm back in Brazil and the unfortunate truth is that farming has become more and more difficult, worldwide. The increasing difficulties to being a farmer is no different in Brazil than the US - boggles me as to when things started going downhill and the reasoning behind it but it’s content like this that keeps us motivated and proud of the trade! Keep up the great content and god bless us all! 🙏

[@kimdagnillo8246]

I’d like to spend a weekend at that retreat someday, who am I kidding, I want to live there ! Thanks for introducing Caroline, I learned so much from this interview and I still want to go work on her ranch. Animals will always be my people 🙂🐕🐴🐏🐾🐈

[@OneEyeHikes]

I’m not a rancher. I grew up in a small family business in Arkansas. Oil production. Sounds wonderful but it too was much like a farm or ranch environment. I rodeoed through college and majored in Agriculture. I say this to say I totally get what you are presenting and encourage you to do more. Our society has become so darn soft and ignorant really. Love the passion you and your interviewees have. Thx!

[@revjohnvh]

Thank you Trinity for sharing this.

[@LifeintheWest]

You are very welcome.

[@lonnygehring3043]

Great interview with a very intelligent and insightful rancher. So many ranchers are actually very diversified to supplement their lifestyle. They sell beef, fenceposts, firewood, cut timber, do excavation work, just like what BSC does with her retreats, sheep skins, etc... Well done BSC!

[@debbiechristiansen7130]

Interesting how things work with different characters. I met an older married couple on the Washington coast who were running a property to park RV’s and rental park models, that had been life long cattle ranchers from Montana. Their kids had no interest in taking the ranch over. They were glad to be done with all the hardcore aspects of ranching. This gal comes in with a total heart & desire to make a go of it by hard work, persistence & some rare luck by the ranchers who gave her opportunity. Certainly has to be a heart drive. May God bless all your efforts.

[@Janer-52]

Amazing. Thank you so much. We grew up in the suburbs, but my daughter also decided to become a rancher. She did get a degree, but also has raised cows, sheep, fowl, and pigs. She's not yet as big as this operation, but grows each year. You have given me a whole new perspective!

[@LKre-vi5oq]

Fascinating and educational. This young lady is resourceful and has her eyes on the future. Love her attitude and her intelligence.

[@James222SD]

God Bless yall and have a great Sunday an start to your week. :)

[@bruehighlanders7708]

Excellent video - where you and your guest Caroline manage to highlight and put in words so many points that is so difficult for most non-stock people to realise and grasp - and not just in Montana.

[@49er61]

Thank you Trinity and your guest for sharing your life with others. Very interesting and informative video. Love Montana but a relative I had used to call me a flatlander when I would visit from Central Iowa where I still am but I still love the high country. Thanks again

[@lisacox9062]

Hi Neighbors! Great advice.. Thank you Caroline. Thank you Trinity another great video.

[@justinfinke9249]

Thank you for these videos. Living here in northern frozen lands of Minnesota it opens a persons eyes to all the different farming. We have acres of old farm land that is just going back to forest it’s sad to see that so many farms have disappeared over the years and most of my generation and younger have no clue what all goes into farming and how the process works. Hope the ribs are getting better! Thanks again

[@sheila95472]

This was an excellent segment! She is so smart and so realistic in her approach. I’m sure she and her husband are going to continue to build a successful business.

[@fusileer7281]

The both of you made 110% spot on description of what ranching and farming is like… These knuckleheads nowadays compare everything to what they see on TV, and KZbin and think that that’s what ranching in farming is like….

[@jessealexander4329]

Excellent video. I can really identify with the young lady. I am in my late 60's and have always made my living in the beef cattle and sheep business. I run commercial sheep in The Finger Lakes area of northern NY State. Our environment is totally different but a lot of the concepts she brings up are very relevent. She provides some really true insight to what the livestock business is about. It is refreshing to watch a quality video by someone who isn't a regenerative ag snake oil salesman trying to sell a book.

[@lauragoin1227]

It's all about what you can personally able to do . I get it.

[@LifeintheWest]

Are you wanting to become a rancher or cowgirl, or is this just interesting? Just wondering where people are at.

[@roycolglazier1061]

Fascinating! I literally hung on every word. One of your best interviews, Trinity. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@ryanaustin2617]

Excellent reporting. Very informative and good truthful information. Good job Trinity.

[@LifeintheWest]

The reply about you winning something is not me. I have deleted the comment. Sorry about that.

[@ryanaustin2617]

@@LifeintheWest There is a lot of scammer out there. I don't reply to them. Thanks

[@PaintedDesertRanch]

15:57-16:40 So, so, so true!!!

[@evancoleman1164]

This was a fabulous episode! You put to words many things I’ve thought and tried to explain. Thank you.

[@ericschachtner1264]

Great content! I enjoy watching your videos interviewing your local ranchers, along with your normal content. I keep telling my 16 yo son to watch your videos. He wants to be a rancher so very bad. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@Snappypantsdance]

Where are you located? I have a 15 yo daughter that wants to be a rancher and at this point, she doesn’t know of any other young people who want to do that.

[@ericschachtner1264]

We are in Iowa.

[@Mcfaddenclan000]

What an inspiring episode! Caroline is an old soul for sure 😊 she has some awesome ideas that I’m going to pursue on our farm. Love your channel Trinity 🤩

[@MrBowNaxe]

Another awesome story Trinity! She's an amazing ambassador for the starting from scratch rancher. What an informative interview. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. Hope I can keep on delivering. 😁

[@lauragarcia-mw9xb]

Congrats... This vídeo is deep down to earth knowledge based on living experiencia... Very Smart, honest and keen woman... I am a Spanish Fighting Bull Ranchero un Venezuela... And is quite similar to Montana,,, yet Here we pay NO land haces and we can raised 1.5 cows per hectar... Thank You for those wise videos and contents Ranching is a philosofy.. is a way of life... Good luck

[@jasondiaz6642]

Somebody has read some Joel Salatin books. Good on her for making her dream come true.

[@LifeintheWest]

The reply about you winning something is not me. I have deleted the comment. Sorry about that.

[@woundedtiger7547]

Thanks again for sharing 😊. At 70 I can only say what if. I had the dream, but didn't. Maybe next time.

[@August84118]

Great interview! Thank you for presenting this information! Extremely useful.

[@LifeintheWest]

The reply about you winning something is not me. I have deleted the comment. Sorry about that.

[@adaptiveplangrazingbrasil4715]

One of the best videos ever! Thank you for the content.

[@jdhall229]

Thanks for this look into a first time rancher.

[@unitedstatesdale]

Trinity , this is a fantastic post. Thank you very much

[@Sbullo]

Your stories and guests are SO interesting! And the context and the way you bring them to us feels so genuine. Thank you so much! Gives me a whole new perspective for what’s on my plate and a greater respect for all!

[@irvinwilbert1268]

Great video, I really enjoy all of your videos but find the ones where you go do interviews at other ranches very informative, I hope you continue with these.

[@jeffblackburn8536]

Absolutely great interview Trinity. This one and your video at the bison ranch are so informative and entertaining. You have that talent to do both. Looking forward to you getting back on your horse. God speed

[@bobdelano6746]

Love the , stormy kromer !

[@iddddaduncan]

Trinity, have you been taking supplements for your ribs? I broke five ribs and took a lot of magnesium, silica calcium and vitamin D and was back to work doing construction in 3 weeks.

[@Saltriversquirters]

What a great video. Came to visit my dad he put this episode on I sunbscribed right away. Been around ranchers/farmers most my life. As a non cowboy at all yet have done all the hard work just the same. Just really appreciated this young lady and her story can't wait to watch your other videos now.

[@helenkelley8788]

This was a totally amazing interview...hats off to this young lady for knowing what she wanted and has now achieved this goal...bless all those along the way that encouraged her to follow her dream.her spunk and willingness are contagious, I wish her and her husband much happiness. Thanks Trinity..for a Great interview!!

[@ColinHadaway]

Great interview! Love your content and now I imagine I'm going to love hers too!

[@markgallagher1376]

Great video. I like that you are showing us other types of ranching as well as your ranch. Very educational.

[@joneide3122]

What a great story. Good for Caroline. Inspirational.

[@stevefournier6375]

Another Great Podcast, love these mom-and-pop operations, more moving parts and hard work, than I thought. Lady was very interesting, to listen to, lamb operation and how they, make it work.

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

She is smart and genuine.

[@bethlemmon]

Those sheep are beautiful! I'm gonna by same lamb from her website! She is sensational!

[@TheBlueOwl21]

Very well done to this young lady !

[@lauragoin1227]

Thank you. I learned more than you know. Keep up the totally interesting content. I enjoyed it very much.

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Absolutely loved this. Wish I were young enough to do something like that. Thanks for sharing.

[@leemiller2811]

Absolutely wonderful interview. What a brilliant woman living her dream. Thank you.

[@NazimBENBEY]

Great video , love the interview, thank you Trinity

[@emeraldgemexchangedumbosho7012]

I am a New York city boy who ;love Montana and the great West. Thank you Sir for your work.

[@FarmerC.J.]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@karenjohnson3152]

Very Very nice and educational. Thank you.

[@PaintedDesertRanch]

Trinity, do you have your story posted somewhere? I have noticed that you posted a variety of different videos before you started doing these more ranch type videos

[@LifeintheWest]

Do you mean my personal story? Not really. I should probably make a video on that.

[@meycoe]

love her candor, this was hugely educational!!

[@haroldhaugaard410]

Love her attitude, her smile and laugh are among her many winning attributes ! Love what she does and how she does it ..................

[@carolhilton9855]

She s doing this the right way. Be proud girly, I know I am after watching this. 👏

[@kyleault497]

This was super informative. Great videos, keep up the good work!

[@jamesyates5191]

This young lady is amazing in her drive, intelligence and love for what she (they) are doing. If you love the ranching lifestyle you will find a way to make money to support your dream. Forget making a lot of money but there will be good years and not so good years. Our family owns a fairly large ranch in coastal Northern California and the people who lease it for cattle treat it as if it is their own. They are like family to us and are always looking out for our back so we can keep this ranch in the family going on 108 years. God bless you as you keep on ranching your dream.

[@jeremypincock323]

I feel what your doing has so much value I just want for your success.....Great story and thank you for sharing it

[@Capt-ze1lr]

Trinity I was already following the both of you for quite some time but this interview was a great idea, it was very interesting hearing you two chat. Great work!

[@johnt3728]

Thank you for another look at a side of ranching that we here in the east don’t see.I have a lot of respect for that young lady for being so open.God Bless you all.

[@johnscannell4189]

New subscriber here with lots of videos to watch.

[@Mr2eyedjack]

Wow, what a driven person. I'm native in the southwest. My paternal family still has a small heard of sheep. My dad's youth heading. Great grandma has an estimated 1200 head of sheep, not uncommon for the time. Love your attitude and your drive, your well on your way to success!

[@busterbailey370]

Now that’s a cowgirl lol love ur video’s keep them coming please

[@anthonyreves7022]

The best way to get started into a ranch is start out with the tiny farm of a few animals at a time and a few different other livestock like chickens and turkeys and fruit trees p like apple trees start out with a small garden and find out what products you can take to the farmers markets in Salem

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Two of my favorite influencers making a great video, thanks!

[@LifeintheWest]

Oh yeah? You follow both of us?

[@hank0455]

Like your show Trinity, reminds me of the Backroads of Montana on PBS. Good luck Carolne.

[@intothenight9256]

Awesome interview I learned a lot and love Caroline’s passion! Looking at getting a couple acres to raise our own chickens and sheep for home consumption raised organically. 👍🏼

[@marymcguire1435]

Such a great episode. I learned lots. Thanks for sharing.

[@noname-zg8lh]

Good job Trinity. One of the best video's you've produced. You're a really good interviewer.

[@kaper1286]

Hi Trinity, love the fresh content of visiting local ranchers. Keep it goin! How’s your rib doing?

[@tammyvanpernis3278]

Hello! I just wanted to tell you that i Love your videos. I think you do a great job. Love the music too. I love it when you play slow music to a beautiful landscape in slow motion. I live in Florida born and raised. I would not survive your winters. Here it is very hot and humid. It does not snow here, one year we got flurries but it melted by the time it touched the ground lol.

[@eweandmeranch4024]

Good insight. We started with nothing and have stuck with the barest minimum needed to run our sheep. Moving from the west coast to rural Missouri to raise a family on a farm. No days off for sure so you better love it or you'll hate it!

[@MrCaissed]

This video was excellent and I am following this young lady now. Never to old to learn! I have 2 plus acres in a farming community in Massachusetts and 2 acres cost $250k with nothing on it.

[@allacarter]

So informative. I've got 7 sheep, so I'm building up.

[@cathymarshall8327]

Loved this video! She knows what she's doing for sure.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. She certainly does.

[@williamespinosa9094]

I really enjoy and appreciate your shorts, first video