# Delegating, Ditching & Doing: Calli Thorne’s Mindset for Rural Business Success

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Podcast: [The Heart of Rural America](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-heart-of-rural-america-6476790)
Published: 2026-01-07T12:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/theheartofruralamerica/2432073
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## Resource

In this first episode of the Heart of Rural America podcast for 2026, host Amanda Radke reconnects with her friend Calli Thorne, a ranch mom, entrepreneur, and fellow speaker. They discuss the challenges and rewards of operating a USDA federally-inspected beef plant named Yellowstone River Beef, their experiences in the cattle industry, and the importance of a positive mindset in overcoming business obstacles. Calli shares her strategies for balancing multiple responsibilities, including motherhood, business, and public speaking, by using a method of delegating or ditching tasks to focus on what truly matters. The episode delves into themes of entrepreneurship, leadership, and maintaining mental well-being while managing a busy, fulfilling life. 00:00 Welcome to the Heart of Rural America 00:34 Catching Up with Calli Thorne 02:43 Challenges and Triumphs in the Beef Industry 09:09 Balancing Business and Personal Life 14:16 Mastering the Art of Saying No 20:42 Empowering Women in Agriculture 27:49 Final Thoughts and New Year Motivation Shop Red Aspen: https://redaspenlove.com/pages/incentive?srsltid=AfmBOopNOkswz8PWWlG-dJfmkmIG30focRh90PpRD91xzZowMyvRnzNJ&pws=amandaradke Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | Dirt Road Radio | All American Angus Beef | Radke Land & Cattle Use code RADKE for $10 off your next All American Angus Beef order at www.BidOnBeef.com Save on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/ Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-books Learn more about Bulletproofing Your Direct-To-Consumer Beef Enterprise: https://amandaradke.com/products/bulletproof-your-beef-business

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