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Jan. 15, 2024

Chad Lausen AJFC

Chad Lausen AJFC

Today's interview comes from the World Championships in Calgary, Alberta. I had heard about Chad Lausen for years and was happy to finally meet him in England a couple of years back, preparing for Stoneleigh. He was busy with the team prepping, so we...

Today's interview comes from the World Championships in Calgary, Alberta. I had heard about Chad Lausen for years and was happy to finally meet him in England a couple of years back, preparing for Stoneleigh. He was busy with the team prepping, so we didn't have a chance to do the interview there. After his go in Calgary though, we had some time to chat.  I enjoyed hearing Chad's personal and unique philosophies on a lot of topics including business, marketing, and competition.  As you will hear, he is also someone who likes to get involved in making the trade better. And in that spirit, since this recording, he became the president of the Western Canadian Farriers Association. I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes there. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

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00:00 Introduction and Background
00:04 The Importance of Mental Game in Horse Care
00:39 The Art of Pricing in Horse Care
00:54 The Role of the Western Canadian Farriers Association
01:18 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Horse Care
01:44 Interview with Chad Lausen
02:36 Chad's Journey in the Horse Care Industry
03:03 The Importance of Community in the Horse Care Industry
04:33 Chad's Apprenticeship Program
08:56 The Importance of Being Coachable
10:05 Chad's Approach to Business and Work-Life Balance
12:17 Chad's Journey in the Horse Care Industry
15:33 Chad's Approach to Teaching and Apprenticeship
17:28 Chad's Experience in Rodeo and its Influence on His Career
26:12 Chad's Approach to Avoiding Burnout
27:15 Chad's Experience in Competitions
31:50 Chad's Tool Making Business
33:59 The Art of Knife Making
34:43 Balancing Craftsmanship and Podcasts
35:08 The Business Side of Farriery
36:32 The Importance of Profitable Business
37:37 The Value of Quality Work and Marketing
39:04 Promoting the Farrier Industry
39:17 The Journey Towards Certification
40:31 The Importance of Competitions and Certifications
41:54 The Impact of Apprenticeships
44:26 The Importance of Business Knowledge
46:36 The Stratum Tectorium: Short Answer Questions
47:33 The Importance of Sponsors and Competitions
01:03:11 The Importance of Stretching and Exercise
01:03:29 The Importance of Passion in Your Career