Nordic Victory with Erikk Peterson

Kevin Baslee is a man who had a desire to make aviation part of his life, and found a way to do it.  And not just do it at a regular private pilot level, but all the way to Certified Flight Instrument Instructor.  Taking it all the way to the top.  He has an inspirational story and we had a lot of fun talking about planes.  You will enjoy getting to know Kevin Baslee.  We are cleared for take off.

I get to sit down with Tyler Sherrick as we talk about rodeo, cowboying, flying and wrecking planes and moving through life. It is a fun conversation and we hit a lot of points. You are going to enjoy getting to know Tyler Sherrick. We are cleared for takeoff.

What a story. Athlete, cowboy, auctioneer, pilot, cancer survivor, believer... the list goes on. From some incredible heights of athletic and rodeo glory to struggles with addiction, personal tragedies and health issues. Bailey doesn't hold anything back as he tells his remarkable story. His faith in God and love of his family shine through in this inspirational conversation with a man that loves life and I know is here for a reason. The loss of his son, Cash, led to the creation of the Cash Moore Foundation, which has helped a lot of people in need. This episode is being brought to you by www.cjwpinoranch.net. We are cleared for takeoff.

Dr. Hagen and I have been friends for many years, and have worked farrier clinics and conferences together in Germany, Israel and now Iceland.  She is a brilliant mind in the farrier and veterinarian community with a lot of insights and knowledge about the horse, and in particular, its feet.  Her research has given our trade a lot of information.  We get to sit down behind the scenes of the Icelandic Farrier Conference and you are invited to the conversation.  We are cleared for takeoff.

From a dairy farm in Belgium to the windswept world of Iceland, Geert Cornelis shares his story and how he came to be a full-time farrier in Iceland.  He is the founder of the Icelandic Farrier Conference, and brings international clinicians to Iceland for farriers, vets and horse owners to learn more about our great trade.  Our talk provides a deep dive into the life of a farrier in Iceland, the challenges and rewards of the profession, and Geert's personal journey and contributions to the horse community.  Sit back and enjoy.  We are cleared for takeoff.

Erikk Peterson is a Farrier industry insider and third generation farrier tool manufacturer.  You are going to enjoy getting to know this humble man who still turns on the mills and sweeps the floors, even though he is part of the family that owns and operates Nordic Forge and president of another company called Victory Horseshoes.  Erikk has been around our great industry for his entire life, and he has some interesting insights in how things work.  This was another one that I am proud to bring you.  We are cleared for takeoff.

What a great talk Tim and I had as we got reacquainted.  Tim is a very creative man who has done quite a bit of different things in his career.  Inventiveness led to patents, and the economy has fought back several times, but he keeps moving forward with perseverance and work ethic. The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of running a business, the importance of family and community, and the current socio-political landscape. Despite numerous setbacks, Tim continues to pursue his passion projects, emphasizing the value of hard work, resilience, and adaptability.  We are cleared for takeoff.

Katie is my niece in law, and is a legitimate cowgirl with a beautiful and hilarious outlook on life. Katie's engaging storytelling highlights her resilience, humor, and passion for family, horses and entrepreneurship. We had a great visit about her near death experience, her life as a ranch wife, mom, and horsewoman. Check out her work at katiegregoryphoto.com. This episode is being brought to you by https://nmre.com

Jerry Marti is a seasoned pilot and serial entrepreneur from Lamar, Missouri. Trained in aviation at Oklahoma State University, Jerry won a national title with his piloting skills. From there he went on to own three McDonalds, a golf course, printing businesses, and many more. He has a great story to tell with a lot of insight. I really enjoyed getting to sit down with Jerry and you are going to enjoy it as well. We are cleared for takeoff.

This is a great episode where Riley talks about how to start and train a horse, and how to bring a young man into adulthood. Riley is a Wyoming raised cowboy with a heart for God and a love of helping men get better in this crazy world we live in. He will inspire you and make you want to do better in everything you do. Sit back and enjoy. We are cleared for takeoff. #heartlanders #horse #ranch