This is the start of a three part series about working with your hands. Join me in thinking through the value and misconceptions of working with those God-given hands.  ..read more

Day 2 of the 30 day challenge! This go around I talk about a key influencer in my life who is little known by the rest of the world. Jim Keith was my next door neighbor growing up and is my best friend's dad. He's been a farrier for over 40 years, and he one of the key pieces to this whole story. Listen in!  ..read more

How I've managed to have the best guests on Banecast is beyond me, but episode 44 continues the trend with hunter and hunting show filmmaker/editor, Kurtis Blosser. In the past six years he has accomplished a lot in the world of hunting television by contributing to work showcased on most of the major hunting networks and even the Discovery Channel. We talk about filming a hunt, the perks of filming the outdoors, what it takes to start the adventure of creating, and more! Thanks for listening ..read more

Proverbs 11:24 says, "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want." (ESV) In this episode I discuss the benefits of giving things away for free as an entrepreneur.  ..read more

In this episode I try to explain the importance of teaching younger people the reason we do things the way we do them. The "why" is foundational to having a truly full-orbed understanding of any subject or skill. Thanks for listening!  ..read more

To put it simply, it was a joy getting to speak with this man and faithful brother in Christ. Jordan Goodwin is a full time, traditional blacksmith and the entrepreneur behind Axe & Anvil. We jumped into some key subjects underpinning vocational training and the success of young people on their way to adulthood. From discussing the purpose of education to the historic nature of apprenticeship it was a valuable conversation to have. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for a part 2 ..read more

This episode, I had the honor of speaking with the man who instigated this podcast--Darren Doane. He is a top level music video director, filmmaker, and content creating artist. Having worked with the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Jason Mraz, Blink 182, the Zac Brown Band, and hundreds of others, he knows hard work. We talked about the world's current situation through the dual lens of small business ownership and content creation. I learned a ton. Thank you for listening!  ..read more

This episode we talk a little bit about failure, specifically how it pertains to building, creating, and otherwise making things. Thanks for listening ..read more

This episode I talk about my own transition out of my day job to working hard pursuing what I really want to do. I hope this is encouraging to you. Thanks for listening!  ..read more

This episode I suggest three books to pick up and read. One is on leathercraft, one is on blacksmithing, and the last one is on work in general. Toward the end, I give a little shout out to a blacksmith I've recently met through Instagram, Jordan Goodwin of Axe and Anvil. Check his Instagram page out or look him up at https://axe-n-anvil.com/ Enjoy!  ..read more