# #61: Brandon Callis

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Podcast: [The Sort](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sort-7078198)
Published: 2026-01-05T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thesort.captivate.fm
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/24506e31-caf4-41e1-863a-96fa16a2dc85.mp3
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## Resource

In this episode of The Sort Podcast, host Brett Kaysen sits down with guest Brandon Callis—a respected livestock judging coach—to discuss Brandon’s journey from his Texas upbringing to a successful career in livestock judging and coaching. Brandon shares insights on the value of focusing on the process over results, the importance of mentorship, and how to balance professional ambition with personal values. He emphasizes starting small, continual self-improvement, and maintaining integrity both in and out of the ring. The episode offers practical advice and inspiration for livestock judges, students, and industry professionals, highlighting the deeper purpose and lifelong impact of livestock evaluation.

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