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  1. Shepherd

    100 Unsexy Business Ideas: Name as many as you can!

    GOLD! IDEA 
    My son and I were having a conversation a couple months ago and I asked him how he liked his class and working on diesel engines. He said he didn't really like it and would rather be working on his car or other hot rods, but that's where the money was. No idea where the kid got that mindset...
  2. Shepherd

    100 Unsexy Business Ideas: Name as many as you can!

    GOLD! IDEA 
    My son is finishing up high school next month having spent the last 2 years in a vocational program to be a diesel mechanic. He will have no shortage of job options right out of the gate, with no debt and a solid skill set I hope he leverages into Fastlane opportunities. He has been a mediocre...
  3. Shepherd

    100 Unsexy Business Ideas: Name as many as you can!

    GOLD! IDEA 
    I thought about this thread when I was ankle deep in the mud feeding my sheep this morning in the dark. When my wife complains of the smell on nasty days, I always tell her that's the smell of money.
  4. Shepherd

    100 Unsexy Business Ideas: Name as many as you can!

    GOLD! IDEA 
    I actually sold some sheep to a person a couple hours away who slaughters sheep/goats/chickens mostly for immigrants in the Midwestern U.S. This is something I have contemplated doing with lambs for the past several years as I have the facilities to do it and live near a fairly large city with...
  5. Shepherd

    Idea INE: Low Carb Drinkable Yogurt

    IDEA 
    The yogurt is spoonable, but they have a smoothie protein drink that's pretty good too. Both under the "Carbmaster" label under Kroger's own brand. I'm surprised there aren't more options out there.
  6. Shepherd

    Idea INE: Low Carb Drinkable Yogurt

    IDEA 
    Kroger has a low carb (5g) yogurt line that I eat every day for dessert at lunch. Has been great for my sweet tooth. I definitely think the keto movement will make such products very profitable.
  7. Shepherd

    Kentucky/Louisville Meet Up Interest

    MEETUPS 
    I'm in. Let me know if you need any help organizing and I would be glad to do whatever I can. I travel a bit for work, so the earlier we can get it on the calendar the better.
  8. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    I have access to enough pasture ground at the home farm to expand to 1,000 head. I'm saving all the female offspring to expand, so at the current rate of growth I should hit my goal by either 2020 or 2021. After that, I would probably have to buy or rent more land if I want to go further. I'm...
  9. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    I have quite a few processes pretty well ironed out, so I think I can easily expand to 1,000 and not get in over my head. The difference between handling 100 and 200 is really not that significant if you have the sheep conditioned to move through the facilities and have structured those...
  10. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    As of this morning, we have 135 ewes with 203 lambs, average of 1.5 lambs per ewe. A dip as expected with more first-time mothers. After flooding in the area, the past week has been calm which makes daily chores much easier. Spring grasses are starting to sprout up, which means I will have to...
  11. Shepherd

    Indiana/Indianapolis

    MEETUPS 
    I pass through your area a decent amount. About 10 years ago I wrote for the News Standard in Brandenburg when they first started up. I think that publication is defunct now, but I enjoyed covering stories in that area.
  12. Shepherd

    Indiana/Indianapolis

    MEETUPS 
    I'm also in southern Indiana in the Corydon area (I thought I was on the sunny side, eliquid), super close to Louisville. Definitely open to a meetup.
  13. Shepherd

    Hi everyone, I'm Joanna

    INTRO 
    As a parent who has recently had a child nearly the same age have major issues with a breakup (which we are still dealing with), my heart goes out to you, your husband and son. I think you have found a great community here and your experience building a business gives you plenty to contribute...
  14. Shepherd

    The Worth of a Good Guy is...

    MINDSET 
    I think we all have to look at who the people are we allow into our life and create appropriate boundaries. A good practice is just to say "no" as much as possible. My wife tells me I'm great at it, especially at the car lot, lol. The more you practice, the more it reinforces that your time is...
  15. Shepherd

    How I earned money (hustle arbitrage) to start a real business.

    GOLD! 
    Color me interested if you ever have the inclination to mentor, minivanman. As a guy with a truck, storage space and a decent back, I'm really tempted to throw my hat in the ring and give this a shot. My time is at a premium, but man I see the potential and love to hustle.
  16. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    Update 2-1-18 Up to 90 ewes with 147 lambs, average of 1.63 lambs per ewe. Glad to see this number creep up, but I expect it to dip again as most of the first-time mothers have yet to lamb. Weather has been up and down, which can make the daily routine a bit more tedious. I would actually...
  17. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    Noted. Thank you!
  18. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    Update 1-24-18 Nearly halfway through lambing the older ewes (female sheep). Here are the stats so far: 61 ewes had 97 lambs, which is 1.59 lambs per ewe. Certainly acceptable per industry standards, but my goal is to edge closer to 2 lambs per ewe. I have incorporated more prolific genetics...
  19. Shepherd

    Wish you had apps w/10 MILLION+ downloads?

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I want in. Thank you!
  20. Shepherd

    Yes, I'm really a shepherd.

    EXECUTION 
    In an ideal world, I would have any customers who wanted come to the farm and see how our animals are raised. From touching the intensively raised animal industry as part of my day job, I do know the industry is responding to animal welfare concerns and trying to create a dialogue with end...

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