Jamie Johansen sits down with Randy Little for an honest, entertaining look at how a dairy farm kid built one of the most recognizable Western stores in America. Randy talks about his early days milking cows in Clever, Missouri, the unexpected break that launched him into business, and the moment he decided to take a gamble on a small feed store that eventually became PFI.

He shares how bold ideas, smart branding, and a lot of hustle led to the BootDaddy brand, the catalog boom, wild promotions, national TV moments, and the growing crowds that turned PFI into a destination. Jamie also dives into Randy’s passion for agriculture, youth leadership, and the work he’s doing today to strengthen Missouri agriculture and support the next generation.

It’s a fast-moving, inspiring conversation with a man who built an empire by trusting his gut, asking big questions, and never losing sight of his roots.

Jamie Johansen sits down with Randy Little for an honest, entertaining look at how a dairy farm kid built one of the most recognizable Western stores in America. Randy talks about his early days milking cows in Clever, Missouri, the unexpected break that launched him into business, and the moment he decided to take a gamble on a small feed store that eventually became PFI.
He shares how bold ideas, smart branding, and a lot of hustle led to the BootDaddy brand, the catalog boom, wild promotions, national TV moments, and the growing crowds that turned PFI into a destination. Jamie also dives into Randy&rsquo;s passion for agriculture, youth leadership, and the work he&rsquo;s doing today to strengthen Missouri agriculture and support the next generation.
It&rsquo;s a fast-moving, inspiring conversation with a man who built an empire by trusting his gut, asking big questions, and never losing sight of his roots.

Join host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.

Whether you’re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we’re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate’s open… are you ready to step through?

Join host Jamie Johansen for&nbsp;Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.
Whether you&rsquo;re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we&rsquo;re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate&rsquo;s open&hellip; are you ready to step through?

Beyond The Gate

Join host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.

Whether you’re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we’re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate’s open… are you ready to step through?

Episodes drop every other Wednesday, starting TOMORROW, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Join host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celebrate the people, challenges, and triumphs that define rural life.
Whether you&rsquo;re in the tractor, at the kitchen table, or on the road, we&rsquo;re bringing the heart of agriculture straight to you. The gate&rsquo;s open&hellip; are you ready to step through?
Episodes drop every other Wednesday, starting TOMORROW, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

 Randy Little: How a Dairy Farm Kid Built a Western Empire

Justin Raef is a fifth-generation dairyman and poultry producer from Lebanon, Missouri, whose family has been working the same land since 1916. He brings a collection of stories that define the grit of rural life, including the time he was only eight years old and sneaking out of the house at 4:00 AM to beat his grandpa to the milk barn. It's a raw and honest look at the kind of persistence it takes to keep a Century Farm thriving in 2026.

Justin and Jamie explore the high-stakes reality of modern agriculture, highlighting a wild 24-hour window where Justin transitioned from a lifetime in the dairy business to a million-dollar poultry operation. With 20,000 hens now producing thousands of eggs a day alongside his dairy cows, Justin breaks down the daily grind of family teamwork and the market rollercoasters that define his "milk and eggs" lifestyle.

Thanks to our sponsor, Co-Angler!

Justin Raef is a fifth-generation dairyman and poultry producer from Lebanon, Missouri, whose family has been working the same land since 1916. He brings a collection of stories that define the grit of rural life, including the time he was only eight years old and sneaking out of the house at 4:00 AM to beat his grandpa to the milk barn. It's a raw and honest look at the kind of persistence it takes to keep a Century Farm thriving in 2026. Justin and Jamie explore the high-stakes reality of modern agriculture, highlighting a wild 24-hour window where Justin transitioned from a lifetime in the dairy business to a million-dollar poultry operation. With 20,000 hens now producing thousands of eggs a day alongside his dairy cows, Justin breaks down the daily grind of family teamwork and the market rollercoasters that define his "milk and eggs" lifestyle. Thanks to our sponsor,&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__t.dripemail2.com_c_eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.GKhyajn0RUyvNrnSfdsqcxQPsyERvCE27PlSMJcaldQ&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=ux_7MDobVJweUTsDAx6WvxozYTVP8fIp2wOO-IdRP4Y&amp;m=WNwfXs_bEsV8KxCjph791W4wcU_3YyMF09WZqPKyPcLAmGk_ddxsckQpVYEpZVZ7&amp;s=TTcSZRbcruDmbioM9UaEgm7NF1bqBIpOcLV13G7heQI&amp;e=" data-cke-saved-href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__t.dripemail2.com_c_eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJhdWQiOiJkZXRvdXIiLCJpc3MiOiJtb25vbGl0aCIsInN1YiI6ImRldG91cl9saW5rIiwiaWF0IjoxNzcyMDIwMDQ3LCJuYmYiOjE3NzIwMjAwNDcsImFjY291bnRfaWQiOiI0ODM5MzcyIiwiZGVsaXZlcnlfaWQiOiJtdm1nd295cXoxbDliZzhkZWx2eCIsInRva2VuIjoibXZtZ3dveXF6MWw5Ymc4ZGVsdngiLCJzZW5kX2F0IjoxNzcyMDIwODAwLCJlbWFpbF9pZCI6MTE1MjkwNDUsImVtYWlsYWJsZV90eXBlIjoiQnJvYWRjYXN0IiwiZW1haWxhYmxlX2lkIjo0NjI1MTIyLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2NvYW5nbGVyLmNvbT9fX3M9djBmb2ZvMHUzNDBzOW43MzZ2OGImdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1kcmlwJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPUFubnVhbCtIdW50aW5nK2FuZCtGaXNoaW5nK1Blcm1pdHMrRXhwaXJlK2F0K0VuZCtvZitGZWJydWFyeSJ9.GKhyajn0RUyvNrnSfdsqcxQPsyERvCE27PlSMJcaldQ&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=ux_7MDobVJweUTsDAx6WvxozYTVP8fIp2wOO-IdRP4Y&amp;m=WNwfXs_bEsV8KxCjph791W4wcU_3YyMF09WZqPKyPcLAmGk_ddxsckQpVYEpZVZ7&amp;s=TTcSZRbcruDmbioM9UaEgm7NF1bqBIpOcLV13G7heQI&amp;e=">Co-Angler</a>!

Milk, Eggs, & 5 Generations of Grit: The Justin Raef Story

Agriculture doesn’t move without trucks... and most of us never think about that.

In this episode, Jamie Johansen talks with Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads, about the side of agriculture that keeps everything running behind the scenes. Jared shares how working in grain logistics opened his eyes to a bigger opportunity: helping small, independent trucking companies stay profitable and competitive in a tough industry.

They dive into the real challenges owner-operators face, why cash flow can make or break a trucking business, and how BulkLoads grew into more than just a load board. It’s now a trusted marketplace, a funding partner, and a growing media platform telling the stories of rural America. 

Thanks to our sponsor, Co-Angler!

Agriculture doesn&rsquo;t move without trucks... and most of us never think about that. In this episode, Jamie Johansen talks with Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads, about&nbsp;the&nbsp;side of agriculture that keeps everything running behind&nbsp;the&nbsp;scenes. Jared shares how working in grain logistics opened his eyes to a bigger opportunity: helping small, independent trucking companies stay profitable and competitive in a tough industry. They dive into&nbsp;the&nbsp;real challenges owner-operators face, why cash flow can make or break a trucking business, and how BulkLoads grew into more than just a load board. It&rsquo;s now a trusted marketplace, a funding partner, and a growing media platform telling&nbsp;the&nbsp;stories of rural America.&nbsp; Thanks to our sponsor, <a href="https://coangler.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://coangler.com">Co-Angler</a>!

BulkLoads: Connecting Small Truckers to Big Opportunity

You’ve heard his name, but now it's time for his story.

Jamie Johansen sits down with former Missouri Governor Mike Parson for his first in-depth interview like this since leaving office. In a wide-ranging, personal conversation, Governor Parson opens up about where he came from, growing up on a small farm in Hickory County, and the experiences that shaped him long before politics ever entered the picture.

He reflects on his path through law enforcement, the military, business ownership, and public service, sharing stories and lessons that rarely get told once the spotlight fades. The conversation goes beyond titles and elections and gets into leadership, humility, family, and what really matters after the job ends. If you’re interested in hearing a side of a former governor you haven’t heard before, this is a must-listen.

You&rsquo;ve heard his name, but now it's time for his story.
Jamie Johansen sits down with former Missouri Governor Mike Parson for his first in-depth interview like this since leaving office. In a wide-ranging, personal conversation, Governor Parson opens up about where he came from, growing up on a small farm in Hickory County, and the experiences that shaped him long before politics ever entered the picture.
He reflects on his path through law enforcement, the military, business ownership, and public service, sharing stories and lessons that rarely get told once the spotlight fades. The conversation goes beyond titles and elections and gets into leadership, humility, family, and what really matters after the job ends. If you&rsquo;re interested in hearing a side of a former governor you haven&rsquo;t heard before, this is a must-listen.

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