Ep. 033 - Building a Beef Empire with Austin Tarrant

Austin wanted to be a pilot from a very young age.

Most people doubted his big dream when he was a kid especially being from a small town that is disconnected from that world.

Austin didn’t listen to the doubt and pursued his passion to be a pilot by first flying helicopters and then planes.

This meant working in the big city and dealing with wealthy individuals.

Austin realized his growth was limited after hearing from one of his clients that he’ll never be able to ride in the back of the private plane if he’s flying it in the front.

This started the search for opportunity and change and the desire to build something of his own and being able to raise a family in the same small town country environment that he grew up in.

He turned to agriculture and cattle but realized that was long hours and sometimes short pay, so he kept his eyes open for more opportunities.

Austin was able to start a business that stayed in line with his passion for beef, Flying T Meat Market.

A chance meeting with a customer developed into a new venture also in the beef business, Trail Ridge Beef Jerky.