115. Turning Byproducts Into Heirlooms: The Story of Cate Havstad-Casad

Today I’m joined by Cate Havstad-Casad, hat maker, leather goods founder, regenerative rancher, and all-around creative force. Cate’s story weaves together multiple passions into a life and business that’s as intentional as it is inspiring. From building custom western hats in a horse barn wash stall, to launching Range Revolution, a leather goods brand sourcing hides from regenerative ranches, Cate shares how she’s tackling waste in the meat industry, strengthening supply chains, and creating heirloom-quality products that honor both the land and the people who steward it. We talk about the realities of starting a mission-driven brand, the challenges (and wins) of building a regenerative supply chain from scratch, and how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood. Cate also shares how slowing down, building the right team, and staying rooted in purpose have shaped her vision for the future of her multiple businesses. If you’ve ever dreamed of blending creativity, agriculture, and impact into your own work, or you simply love a good story about building something beautiful from the ground up, this episode will leave you both inspired and motivated to take your own next step. This episode is packed with actionable advice you can use right now to improve communication at work and beyond. Resources & Links: Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered by E.F. Schumacher Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson Podcast 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 Email us at [e-mail] Subscribe to Of The West's ⁠Newsletters List your jobs on ⁠Of The West Connect with Cate: Follow on Instagram @rangerevolution @havstadhatco @casadfamilyfarms Visit her websites Range Revolution Havstad Hat Company Casad Family Farms Email her at [e-mail] Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices