Most Replayed Moment: Clinton Anderson Gets Brutally Honest About the Business Behind the Business (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
Clinton Anderson built an empire training horses â but in this clip, he reveals the real skill that made him rich: managing people, not animals. Nine years of therapy later, he's finally saying out loud what he was really thinking for two decades while smiling at customers and biting his tongue. In this episode, Clinton opens up about: đš The "pool boy" era of his career â and why biting his tongue for 20 years nearly broke him đš Why 80% of his customers are women, and what that taught him about who's actually willing to learn đš The math behind Down Under Horsemanship: $40 from...
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"They Told Me Training Horses Was the Dumbest Thing I'd Ever Do" | $6 Million NCHA Rider, Michael Cooper (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
He grew up eating squirrel and rabbit, didn't taste his first steak until he was 22, and was once told that betting his future on horses was the dumbest thing he'd ever do. He went anyway. Today, Michael Cooper is an NCHA Hall of Famer, with more than six and a half million in lifetime earnings, and he's become one of the most respected cutting horse trainers in the industry. But this conversation is about far more than the wins. It's about the mindset, the mentors, and the hard-earned principles that built a champion, a businessman, and a family man who never forgot where he came from. He...
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Perspective Is a Verb: The Philosophy That Changed Me (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
What if the biggest thing holding you back isnât your circumstancesâbut the story you keep telling yourself? In a unique role reversal, The Converse Cowboy steps into the guest seat, interviewed my none other that the Louis Vuitton Vaquero himself, to unpack the ideas behind his new book, "Perspective Is a Verb". What starts as a conversation about writing a book quickly becomes a deeper exploration of mindset, resilience, gratitude, manifestation, and the power of intentional thinking. Mike shares the personal experiences that shaped his philosophyâfrom navigating divorce and rebuilding...
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What Elite Cutters See That Everyone Else Misses | NCHA Super Stakes Recap (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
The NCHA Super Stakes delivered unforgettable runs, breakout performances, and plenty of chaos inside the cowbox â I am joined by my good pal, 'The Louis Vuitton Vaquero' aka NCHA Hall of Famer, Jesse Lennox to break it all down. From Kenny Plattâs historic dominance in the 5/6 Open to Michael Cooperâs clutch performances under pressure, this episode dives deep into the horses, the strategy, and the personalities shaping the future of cutting. Jesse gives a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in the cowbox, how elite trainers read cattle, and why the next generation of riders...
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Aaron Watson: Why He Rejected Nashville at 22 - âIâd Rather Be Free Than Famousâ | (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
Aaron Watson turned down Nashville at 22 â and spent the next 25 years proving he was right. In this deeply honest conversation, Aaron opens up about building one of country musicâs most successful independent careers without compromising his identity, his songwriting, or his family. He shares the real cost of chasing music for a living, surviving two vocal cord surgeries that nearly ended his career, and why becoming a father changed the way he measures success forever. This episode goes far beyond country music. Itâs about resilience, reinvention, creative obsession, faith, and...
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Small Habits That Separate Winners From Everyone Else (From the NFL to Ranch Life) with Davon Godchaux (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
In this episode of The Converse Cowboy, NFL veteran Davon Godchaux breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind success, discipline, and identity â after 10 years in a league where most careers barely last three. âYouâve got athletes⌠and then youâve got professional athletes.â From LSU to the NFL, Davon shares the small, unglamorous habits that define longevity â the things no one sees, but everyone feels on game day. But this isnât just about football. Itâs about what happens when the dream becomes reality⌠and still isnât enough. We talk about:...
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I Borrowed a Horse⌠and Found My Purpose, Scott Slusher | (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
Most people donât accidentally find their calling. Scott Slusher did. With no formal training, he borrowed a horse, a truck, and a saddleâand stepped into a world that would eventually define his lifeâs work. In this episode, we go beyond photography into purpose, identity, and the tension between making money and making a life. Scott shares why chasing fulfillment looks nothing like chasing successâand why uncertainty might be the clearest sign youâre on the right path. If youâve ever questioned where youâre headed, this conversation will stay with you. This episode is brought...
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Turnpike Troubadoursâ Evan Felker: Timeless Writing and the Art of Paying Attention (Free Version)
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Evan Felker of âTurnpike Troubadoursâ has earned his reputation as one of the most respected songwriters in American music, but this conversation reveals what sits beneath the songs. Rather than focusing on highlights or history, this episode explores how great writing is builtâthrough attention, discipline, and a deep respect for ordinary moments. Evan reflects on why the most lasting songs donât come from chasing significance, but from noticing what others overlook and shaping it with care. Our discussion moves beyond songwriting into the larger work of living well. We discuss...
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How To Sell a Two Year Old Performance Horse For $1 Million (Free Version)
The Converse Cowboy
Foundations of Greatness â Training Young Horses Roundtable with some of the best in the business. Dive deep into the world of starting cutting horse prospects with three of the industry's most respected horse trainers: Wes Ashlock (Abilene, TX), Richard Jordan (Idaho), Gregg Garvie (Canada). In this candid roundtable recorded live at the NCHA Futurity, Fort Worth, Texas, these unsung heroes of the cutting horse world pull back the curtain on the often-overlooked art of building foundations for future champions. From day-one colt starting and teaching horses to "reach for an answer," to...
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Equine Nutritionist: Dr. Jyme Nichols Debunks Equine Nutrition Myths (Free Version)
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What happens when a breakout college breakaway roper canât turn pro and has to get a âbig girl jobâ? She accidentally becomes one of the countryâs leading equine nutritionists. Dr. Jyme Nichols (Bluebonnet Feeds) pulls back the curtain on her unlikely journey from the Sandhills of Nebraska and Montana State rodeo to earning a PhD and revolutionizing performance horse feeding. In this myth-busting conversation with The Converse Cowboy, she explains why protein percentage is the LAST thing she looks at on a feed tag, how horses can get type-2 diabetes just like humans, why supplements...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Converse Cowboy, Chad Bushaw takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in rural Oregon to becoming a top wealth manager and a dominant force in the cutting horse world. He shares how a childhood field trip to Oxbow Ranch sparked his passion for horses and set him on a path that intertwined business and the equine industry.
Chad opens up about the mindset of the ultra-wealthy, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and how he leveraged his love for cutting horses to build valuable relationships in the financial world. He also dives into the challenges of wealth management, lessons learned from market crashes, and the reality of running Crown Ranch as a business.
Whether you're an aspiring horseman, entrepreneur, or someone looking to gain insight into financial success, this conversation is packed with wisdom, real-life experiences, and entertaining stories.
đ§ Tune in to hear Chadâs incredible story and the lessons heâs learned along the way! Enjoy the show!
This episode is brought to you by:
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