{"podcast":{"title":"Leaders Of The West","slug":"leaders-of-the-west-6421738","podcast_index_feed_id":6421738,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/leaders-of-the-west/","website_url":"https://leaders-of-the-west.captivate.fm/website","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/849fdd37-565a-49da-b61f-62ace1b81370/leadersofthewest-podcastcover-3000x3000-0523-final.jpg","author":"Jessie Jarvis","episode_count":182,"summary":"Welcome to Leaders Of The West, a podcast for innovators and change-makers in the ag and western industries. Hosted by Jessie Jarvis, the Founder of Of The West, our mission with Leaders Of The West is to foster a community of pioneers, innovators, and leaders who want to be at the forefront of what’s next. Whether it’s a guest episode where we’re digging into the blueprints behind our favorite industry businesses, discussing the innovation and strategies that have allowed family farming and ranching operations to continue on for another generation, to episodes with honest conversations from entrepreneurs who have risked it all on their dreams, or leaders detailing how to create a company culture so strong that you couldn’t pay your employees to leave … These conversations are meant to encourage the leaders of today and inspire the next generation of trailblazers. In addition to bringing in guests, you’ll also find some solo episodes, where Jessie shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey as a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Whether you’re a farmer, a rancher, an equine lover, someone headed up the leadership ladder, an ag business owner, a western sports at…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T10:19:51.208504+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738"},"episode":{"title":"165. If You Can't Beat Them, Build It!","slug":"165-if-you-can-t-beat-them-build-it","published_at":"2026-07-21T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/165-if-you-can-t-beat-them-build-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738","url":"https://ofthewest.co/blog","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ffeb1339-7794-46a7-bf9d-90bc98816930.mp3","summary":"Building a great team doesn’t have to mean you’re competing for talent. This week, I'm sharing the story of how a simple conversation with a friend led Of the West to build a college internship program from the ground up for an agricultural business. What started as a solution to a seasonal hiring problem turned into a strategy that can help businesses attract top talent, develop future leaders, and strengthen their workforce for years to come. In this episode, we talk about why internship programs are often overlooked in agriculture and Western industries, what it actually takes to build one that qualifies for academic credit, and how shifting your mindset from \"How do I stop this?\" to \"How do I make this work for me?\" can create opportunities. If you're a business owner looking for better hiring solutions or thinking about the future of your operation, this episode is full of practical ideas you can put into action. Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Resources & Links: Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Get our FREE resource: 10 Resume Mistakes (and how to fix them) Get our FREE resource: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Subscribe to Of The West's ⁠Newsletters List your jobs on ⁠Of The West Mentioned in this episode: Raising a champion takes more than feed. It’s work, time, and passion. Purina Equine Feed","meta_description":"Building a great team doesn’t have to mean you’re competing for talent. This week, I'm sharing the story of how a simple conversation with a friend led Of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1582,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/episodes/165-if-you-can-t-beat-them-build-it/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/165-if-you-can-t-beat-them-build-it.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}