We came across this article in Business Insider a few weeks ago called “19 Hard Things You Need To Do To Be Successful.” The author, Dan Waldschmidt, has assembled an impressive list. For us, it was a reminder that our job isn’t all puppies and rainbows (or whiskey and well-behaved cattle). Some of our favorites from the list include — …
Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 48
Happy Monday Everyone Today, we’re sharing a few sales and celebrating a milestone. This is our 150th blog! So we’re having a little contest to celebrate. We want to give away some #focusswag. Make sure you “like” us on Facebook and share your photo caption in the comments section below! A winner will be chosen on Fri. 1/31! Picture day …
Cowtown Bound
Cowtown, or Ft. Worth, Texas as it’s better known, is home to the Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR). The show’s slogan is “This thing is legendary!” … and we couldn’t agree more! We love this show. In addition to the livestock show, they have an impressive concert line up, great food, great shopping and all kinds of rodeos. …
Inspiration for Today
We love quotes. While perusing Pinterest, we found this one especially true. To see more of our favorite quotes, check out our “Quotes to Make You Feel Good” board. What are you doing today to tell the best “story”? As a group, we are constantly working to be better than we were yesterday. Where do you find your inspiration to …
Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 47
Whew! Last week was a whirlwind! We were busy in Denver — Handing out Focus goodies. Visiting with our friends and customers. Showing, moving in, moving out, getting our cattle ready. Attending various sales and breed meetings. Not to mention, eating, sleeping and maybe a little bit of socializing. Some of us have left the show, and some of us …
Tips for Finding the Best Vet
We all know it’s easy to find a small animal veterinarian – puppies, kitties, etc. But when considering a large animal vet to treat our favorite livestock companions, the choices are fewer and their locations are farther and farther away from our home. What all does a livestock vet do? According to smallfarm.about.com, “Large animal vets may conduct health exams, …
Guest Blogger: Christy Collins
Christy Collins Today, on the blog we’re excited to have livestock industry icon, Christy Collins. Christy is well known across the country for marketing and promotion of club calf/composite genetics, sale management and yes, photography. Tomorrow is the 8th Annual Embryos on Snow Auction and La Prix Scholarship Award Presentation, managed by Christy Collins Inc. Many of our FMG customers …
Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 46
Nearly every other post we see from our friends on social media is something about Denver, NWSS, National Western Stock Show or all the fun they’re going to have in the Yards! Guess what folks — we’ll be there too! Look for FMG crew members Shawna Chabot, Shannon Cook, Kyla Copeland, Amanda Holt, Kent Jaecke, Erick Schmidt or Katie Smith …
A Facebook Contest
We love the National Western Stock Show. To celebrate, we’re having a contest on our Facebook page! Once we reach 3,000 fans, some lucky fans will win some #focusswag! Have you liked us yet? Click here to view our page. Make sure you visit our page, like it and share this image with all of your Facebook friends for a …
Where’s Our FOCUS This Week? Vol. 45
Well our customers don’t have any sales this week, but that doesn’t mean they’re not busy. Together we’ve been prepping for Denver, for the Black Hills Stock Show and the Texas Majors — both the shows and sales. We wanted to help you get a few sales on your radar so you can scope out your favorites in the Yards …
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