{"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":"166. The Goal I Didn't Hit (And Why That's Okay)","slug":"166-the-goal-i-didn-t-hit-and-why-that-s-okay","published_at":"2026-07-28T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/166-the-goal-i-didn-t-hit-and-why-that-s-okay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738","url":"https://ofthewest.co/blog","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ed9838ea-6e74-4a95-95c1-91962ecebf1e.mp3","summary":"In this week's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the bigger projects we've built at Of The West and sharing the real numbers behind its launch. I'm talking about why we created the Ag and Western Career Blueprint , the goal I set for its first launch, and what happened when we came up just short of hitting that number. More importantly, I'm sharing why missing a goal isn't the same thing as failing, and how having the courage to set ambitious goals in the first place can completely change the trajectory of your business and your life. I also dive into the importance of creating goals that are backed by a plan, the lessons that come from falling short, and why success isn't always measured by whether you hit an exact number. Sometimes the greatest growth comes from what you learn in the pursuit. If you've ever felt discouraged because you didn't accomplish a goal exactly the way you envisioned, I hope this episode encourages you to keep going, adjust your approach, and remember that progress is still worth celebrating. 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: The Ag and Western Career Blueprint Episode 10: How to Set Your Goals Successfully Episode 84: Goal Setting with Jessie Jarvis 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…","meta_description":"In this week's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the bigger projects we've built at Of The West and sharing the real numbers behind its laun…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1440,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leaders-of-the-west-6421738/episodes/166-the-goal-i-didn-t-hit-and-why-that-s-okay/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-6421738/166-the-goal-i-didn-t-hit-and-why-that-s-okay.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}