That's Hard on the Paint

That’s Hard on the Paint - Episode 15: Ranch and Rodeo with Sam Powers

Sterling and Harrison sit down with professional steer wrestler and lifelong cowboy Sam Powers from Sonora, Texas. Sam shares his journey growing up ranching and rodeoing, the lessons passed down through generations, and what it's like competing in events like the San Angelo Rodeo.  They talk about the highs and lows of the rodeo road, balancing ranch life with competition, the rising costs of horses and land, and why keeping the Western way of life alive is more important now than ever. Sam also offers real advice for young cowboys, the power of strong family roots, and how grit, hard work, and good people shape success.

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Episode 14: Zach Drennan and Jack Graves.

In this episode, we're joined by two West Texas entrepreneurs with grit, heart, and a whole lot of stories—Zach Drennen of a mobile oilfield accommodations company, and Jack Graves of Jay Bar Meats. From launching businesses out of San Angelo and carving out success in competitive industries to investing time and money into youth ag programs, Zach and Jack share how they’ve turned hard work into high impact. This episode is packed with business insights, heartwarming stories, and West Texas wisdom on what it means to build something that lasts—whether it’s a company, a friendship, or a community legacy. Learn more about the San Angelo Stock Show Syndicate at https://www.sasss.org

That’s Hard on the Paint: Episode 13, Real Estate and Entrepreneurship with Sterling Fryar

In this episode, Sterling and Harrison sit down with commercial farm and ranch appraiser, broker, and property tax consultant, Sterling Fryar. From growing up in agriculture to navigating the real estate market, Sterling shares his journey, biggest wins, and hard-earned lessons in the industry. The guys dive into: The reality of buying, selling, and investing in real estate, How economic shifts and interest rates impact the market, The importance of education, competition, and resilience in business, and Why spending time “in the barrel” is key to long-term success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a real estate enthusiast, or just enjoy a good conversation about business and life, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and practical advice.

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Episode 12: The Weishuhn Brothers

In this episode, we’re joined by Jake, Marty, and Zach Weishuhn—agricultural entrepreneurs and show pig breeders from San Angelo, Texas. Together, we dive into a little bit of everything: the ins and outs of ranchland machinery, the challenges of raising show pigs, the rollercoaster of being a business owner, and even some unforgettable tales of good ol’ fist fights. Sterling and Harrison also offer introspective advice about Big Country Equipment, sharing nuggets of wisdom mixed with plenty of laughs.

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Episode 11: Jam Session with Gunnar Latham

In this special episode of That's Hard on the Paint, Sterling and Harrison are joined by their longtime friend and talented musician, Gunnar Latham! Gunnar takes us on a journey through his musical life, sharing stories about his biggest influences, how he got his start, and the passion that drives his artistry. But it doesn’t stop there—Gunnar brings out his guitar for a few exclusive, never-before-released performances that you won’t want to miss!