We’re back and exploring Utah’s Kamas Valley - an area just outside Park City but a world apart in pace and lifestyle. Mirr broker and resident Utah-expert Chris Corroon joins Haley to break down what makes this high mountain valley so enticing to ranchers and outdoorsmen alike.

With access to the Uinta Mountains and fishing on the Weber and Provo Rivers, the Kamas Valley is quietly gaining buyers' interest for its year-round recreation and ranching appeal. Chris takes us through local market trends, conservation tied to the Great Salt Lake watershed, and why this area stands out for both lifestyle and land ownership.

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[0:00] Intro: Welcome to the Kamas Valley with Chris Corroon!

[1:40] Getting to know the Kamas Valley

[3:36] Living in the Kamas Valley

[5:00] Recreation in the Kamas Valley

[8:03] Ranching in the Valley

[10:37] Who Would Thrive Here?

[11:41] Mirr Properties in the Area

[14:08] Kamas Valley Hidden Gems

[17:11] See You in the Valley!

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T7 Ranch

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Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

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Bob Budd, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, joins Haley on the podcast this week to discuss how ranchers can rethink the wildlife roaming their properties for what it truly is—an asset, not a liability.

Bob walks us through how landowners across the West can approach habitat management with intention, sharing real-world examples of small adjustments that lead to meaningful gains. He also highlights why healthy soil, water, and wildlife are the foundation of long-term land value.

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[0:00] Introduction to Bob Budd and the Trust

[4:32] The role of landowners in wildlife conservation

[7:21] Where should you start?

[13:29] Real examples: small changes, big impact

[18:55] Large-scale initiatives in Wyoming

[23:49] The future of wildlife management

[27:10] Advice for new landowners

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Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

This week, we’re headed down to Texas to chat with Max Kruemcke, co-owner of Bastrop Cattle Company, about what it takes to build a successful small-scale beef business. After an unexpected shift from the film industry to life on a cattle ranch, Max shares how he used his background in production and marketing to help Bastrop Cattle Co. evolve from supplying restaurants to shipping beef directly to customers across the Lone Star State.

Max gives us an inside look at the realities of marketing beef and the small changes ranchers can make to simplify the purchasing process for consumers. We also talk logistics—can you really ship meat in the mail? After six years on the ranch, Max shares practical advice for ranchers looking to launch their own direct-to-consumer operation, along with lessons learned, common pitfalls, and why making it easy for customers to buy might be the best thing you can do for your small business.

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[0:00] Introduction

[0:57] Max’s Background: From Film Industry to Ranch Life

[3:03] The Early Days of Bastrop Cattle Company

[6:07] COVID and the Shift to Direct-to-Consumer Sales

[12:09] Ranch Structure and the Multi-Ranch Co-Op Model

[15:05] Labeling, Certifications, and Industry Regulations

[18:21] Grass-Fed Beef & Processing Younger Cattle

[21:22] Advice for Ranchers

[26:31] Lessons Learned Running a Small Beef Business

[30:06] Closing Thoughts

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Bastrop Cattle Co.

Need professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us:

Mirr Ranch Group

901 Acoma Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (303) 623-4545

https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/