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Breaking Down Barriers | Pioneer Equipment | Jeff Hornung

The Engler Grind

Release Date: 11/19/2025

Capture The Little Moments | Mariapopp_Photo | Maria Popp show art Capture The Little Moments | Mariapopp_Photo | Maria Popp

The Engler Grind

Maria Popp is the founder and owner of Mariapopp_Photo and she currently lives on a ranch in the sandhills with her husband. Maria took a leap of faith and quit her job when she realized she wanted to pursue her business in photography. After she quit her job she discovered she was pregnant with twins! Tune into this episode to learn how Maria is capturing your little moments because she knows how important family is.  

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The Engler Grind

The best thing you can do as a business owner is learn to network and be financially responsible. In this weeks episode Kristen Seal dives deeper into her business and many of the lessons she has learned along the way. Tune into this episode to hear how she has grown as a business owner. 

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Go for it before you think you are ready | The Red Thread Group | Kristen Seal show art Go for it before you think you are ready | The Red Thread Group | Kristen Seal

The Engler Grind

Kristen Seal is the founder and owner of The Red Thread Group located in Texas. This group brings women together to celebrate their sucesses and share opportunities. She really discovered that she wanted to do for others and make sure that her identity was not wrapped up in her job. Tune into this episode to hear how Kristen is bringing people together and making life long impacts on others.

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Coffee Creates Community | Kaci Mashino | Open Gate coffee house show art Coffee Creates Community | Kaci Mashino | Open Gate coffee house

The Engler Grind

You are so much more than just your business. As a business owner Kaci has found that your identity does not just come from your business. Finding a hobby outside of your business helps make you a better entrepreneur. In this episode Kaci explains more about her entrepreneurial journey and why coffee is more than a drink it is a source for community.   

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Follow Your Heart and Never Fear the Grind | Kaci Mashino | Open Gate coffee house show art Follow Your Heart and Never Fear the Grind | Kaci Mashino | Open Gate coffee house

The Engler Grind

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Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable | Logan Peters | North 40 Beef show art Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable | Logan Peters | North 40 Beef

The Engler Grind

As the owner of North 40 Beef Logan Peters has discovered that he works for the grind. He wants to continue to solve problems and make his business the best it can be. Logan encourages us all to be present in each season of our lives. Tune into week two of this episode to learn more about bulding a business and what keeps Logan going as an entrepreneur.   

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Be the best at the everyday tasks | Logan Peters | North 40 Beef show art Be the best at the everyday tasks | Logan Peters | North 40 Beef

The Engler Grind

Logan Peters grew up with a love of agriculture and the determination to complete any task. Now, he has built an incredible business providing high quality Wagyu beef through his business North 40 Beef. Tune into this episode to learn more about Logan's story and some of his favorite memories from the Engler program.   

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Go Beyond Your Limits | Hannah Borg Photography | Hannah Borg show art Go Beyond Your Limits | Hannah Borg Photography | Hannah Borg

The Engler Grind

Hannah Borg has found opportunities by returning to her family farm and she has thrived as an entrepreneur because of it. She loves carrying on the tradition of agriculture on her family farm and working together with her family. As a farmer and entrepreneur she encourages all young people to try new things and never limit yourself because of fear.   

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What Is Your Hall Of Fame | Wolfden Farms LLC| Eli Wolfe show art What Is Your Hall Of Fame | Wolfden Farms LLC| Eli Wolfe

The Engler Grind

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The Engler Grind

Hannah Borg an agricultural advocate and has found ways to diversify her family farm by raising  Chickens for Costco. She is truly a testimate to entrepreneurship working on her family farm and owning her own photography business called Hannah Borg Photography. Through her business she captures the every day moments of rural living for the next generation. Tune into this episode to learn more about Hannah's story and even see a cameo from a furry friend!       

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In this episode, Jeff Hornung , founder of Pioneer Equipment based out of Hastings, Nebraska, is a true entrepreneur who buys and sells semi-trucks and trailers. He got his start by mowing lawns and breaking down school buses using what he had to start his business. As an Engler alum the program has taught him so much about how to hustle while learning how to collaborate with other companies.