From Fourth Grade Teacher To Youth Pastor | Episode 5

Matthew Mabery On Building With Integrity | Episode 11

Ryan Rendon and Steven Butcher sit down with Matthew Mabery of Mabery Contracting for a conversation about custom home building, hard work, mentorship, integrity, and building a reputation that lasts in the Texas Hill Country. Matthew shares his story of becoming independent at a young age, starting his own contracting business, learning through framing, hotels, commercial projects, and eventually building custom homes in Boot Ranch. They also talk about client relationships, choosing the right projects, building strong teams, mentoring younger people, giving back, handling stress, and why honesty and trust matter in every part of the construction process. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/mmMCzmaMb6k Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 11 00:37 Meet Matthew Mabery 01:48 Building in the Hill Country 02:24 Opening prayer 03:27 Why Matthew came on the podcast 05:37 Life at 16 and early independence 08:20 Starting with odd jobs and framing 09:07 Lady Bird Golf Course, hotels, and early opportunities 11:37 Learning through commercial construction 15:33 Breaking into Boot Ranch 16:26 The Texas Monthly model home 17:56 Building a team and stepping back 20:25 Mentorship and early guidance 23:06 Honesty, integrity, and doing the right thing 24:29 Steven’s early years in custom home building 26:44 Letting go of control 28:08 Growth, maturity, and long-term success 29:12 Choosing the right clients 31:05 Experiencing the client side of construction 32:03 Short-term rentals and reinvesting 33:55 Walking away from the wrong fit 36:32 Trusting your gut in business 38:12 Building spec homes with vision 40:50 Spec homes as a reflection of the builder 42:10 Success, motivation, and timing 44:09 Mentoring young builders 45:25 Learning through legal struggles 47:38 Matthew’s first home with his wife 50:38 Family struggles and becoming a father 53:37 Teaching young people to work hard 55:38 Giving back to the community 57:41 The joy of generosity 01:01:26 Building 67 homes in Boot Ranch 01:03:19 Earning trust in a small community 01:05:12 Living where you build 01:06:21 Relationships over the build 01:07:46 Protecting client relationships 01:11:06 The reality of being your own contractor 01:12:31 Why custom home builders earn their fee 01:16:12 Hiring the right people 01:18:40 Building loyalty through opportunity 01:21:27 Benefits, bonuses, and taking care of the team 01:24:36 Helping young people find their path 01:29:19 Why college can still matter 01:31:31 Advice for young people starting out 01:33:57 Trust, respect, and choosing the right owner 01:35:08 Final thoughts from Matthew 01:37:25 Closing prayer 01:37:48 Closing remarks Resources and links: Support us at : https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider Matthew Mabery Mabery Contracting: https://www.maberycontracting.com/ Steven Butcher Website: https://www.butcherbehrens.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts Phone: +1 210-636-5387 Ryan Rendon Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate Phone: +1 830-890-1943 Mentions Fredericksburg Boot Ranch Lady Bird Golf Course Holiday Inn Express Comfort Inn Hampton Inn Boerne San Antonio Cross Mountain Texas Monthly Fredericksburg High School Saint Mary’s Shriner Port Aransas Cinnamon Shore Colorado Dave Ramsey TCU Marble Falls Horseshoe Bay Arrowhead Bank Follow Texas Hill Country Insider for more conversations on local business, real estate, growth, and life across the Texas Hill Country.

Father Ian On Catholic Faith And Community | Episode 10

Ryan Rendon and Steven Butcher sit down with Father Ian from Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Fredericksburg for a conversation about faith, prayer, Catholic tradition, calling, community, and what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Father Ian shares his journey into the Catholic faith, his path to the priesthood, what seminary formation looked like, and why daily prayer is essential for spiritual strength. They also talk about confession, saints, Catholic misconceptions, Fredericksburg’s faith community, Saint Mary’s School, and why anyone who has been thinking about walking through the church doors should not be afraid. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/mXecGiivmRQ Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 10 00:24 Meet Father Ian 01:07 Opening prayer 02:11 Father Ian’s snapshot 03:19 Growing up and becoming Catholic 04:32 Seminary, ordination, and early ministry 06:16 Hearing the call through prayer 08:10 Making prayer part of daily life 09:31 Following Jesus in business and life 10:48 Catholicism and Christian common ground 14:19 Seminary formation and education 17:23 Growing as a man and a professional 19:18 Coming to Fredericksburg 21:16 Serving Saint Mary’s and Our Lady of Guadalupe 23:51 Prayer, anxiety, and sitting still 25:45 Starting the day with Jesus 27:47 Hustle culture, goals, and faith 32:51 Redemption and God’s mercy 33:46 Confession and the mercy of Jesus 34:38 Saints, martyrs, and holy examples 40:08 Saint Carlo Acutis 41:40 Miracles and Catholic tradition 43:15 Veneration versus worship 46:10 Why Catholics go to confession 49:18 Catholic misconceptions 53:04 Converts and renewed interest in the Church 56:10 Christianity, Jesus, and church communities 57:01 Tradition, worship, and authenticity 01:00:10 Fredericksburg’s faith community 01:03:06 Celibacy and the priesthood 01:05:58 Saint Mary’s School and education freedom accounts 01:08:11 Be not afraid 01:09:20 Closing thoughts Resources and links: Support us at : https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider Father Ian Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Fredericksburg, Texas Our Lady of Guadalupe Fredericksburg, Texas Steven Butcher Website: https://www.butcherbehrens.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts Phone: +1 210-636-5387 Ryan Rendon Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate Phone: +1 830-890-1943 Mentions Father Ian Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Saint Mary’s Parish and School Our Lady of Guadalupe Fredericksburg Archdiocese of San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Assumption Seminary Texas State Our Lady of Wisdom Saint Monica’s Saint Andrew in Pleasanton Saint Carlo Acutis Blessed Stanley Rother Saint Augustine Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Joseph Saint Peter Saint Paul Maximilian Kolbe Saint Edith Stein Saint Januarius Gillespie County Ministerial Association Texas education freedom accounts Acts Retreat Catholic Church Confession Eucharist Nicene Creed Second Vatican Council Follow Texas Hill Country Insider for more conversations on local business, real estate, growth, and life across the Texas Hill Country.

Weston Jenkins On Texas Land, Family, And Purpose | Episode 9

Ryan Rendon and Steven Butcher sit down with Weston Jenkins, partner and farm and ranch agent at Texas Landmen, for a conversation about Hill Country land, legacy, real estate, faith, and using the outdoors to change lives. Weston shares how land has been part of his family story for generations, what he learned from growing up in Medina, how he helped grow Texas Landmen, and why his cousin TJ inspired him to start Disabled Outdoorsman USA. They also talk about water concerns, land development, farm and ranch investing, mentorship, team building, and why the Texas Hill Country continues to attract people looking for a slower, more meaningful way of life. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 9 00:28 Meet Weston Jenkins 01:44 Opening prayer 02:26 This or that questions 04:58 Growing up in Medina 06:02 Medina Lake, drought, and water concerns 07:26 Hill Country growth and development 10:51 Fredericksburg, Boerne, and small-town change 14:56 Land, family, and Texas Landmen roots 16:10 College, sales, and early career lessons 23:04 Weston’s first day in real estate 25:32 First listings and early momentum 26:10 Mentorship and building the right support system 29:53 Growing Texas Landmen 32:18 Building a young team 33:22 Partnerships, leverage, and reinvesting in the company 39:33 What people get wrong about farm and ranch real estate 40:30 Ranches, entities, and tax strategy 44:59 Disabled Outdoorsman USA and TJ’s story 48:40 Life is short. Go chase it. 51:30 Gratitude, faith, and perspective 57:18 Disabled Outdoorsman across five states 58:46 The healing power of the outdoors 01:01:09 Equipment, access, and future rental ideas 01:03:18 The vision for a DOSA ranch 01:07:19 What’s next for Disabled Outdoorsman USA 01:13:35 The current farm and ranch market 01:16:47 Why Texas land remains a strong long-term play 01:19:14 Why Weston stays in the Hill Country 01:23:09 New Yorkers, Harper, and Hill Country lifestyle 01:24:16 Building systems, agents, and support 01:27:05 Family, balance, and buying back time 01:29:48 Where to find Weston Jenkins 01:30:54 Advice for new real estate agents 01:33:16 Closing thoughts Resources and links: Support us at : https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider [https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider] Weston Jenkins Email: weston@texaslandmen.com Phone: 2102153771 Steven Butcher Website: https://www.butcherbehrens.com [https://www.butcherbehrens.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/ [https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens [https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes [https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts] Phone: +1 210-636-5387 Ryan Rendon Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com [https://www.ryanrendon.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor [https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor [https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate [https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate] Phone: +1 830-890-1943 MentionsWeston JenkinsTexas LandmenDisabled Outdoorsman USAMedinaMedina LakeBoerneKerrvilleFredericksburgHarperMountain HomeEdwards CountyKerr CountyTexas StateNAR 30 Under 30Disabled Outdoorsman USA chapters in Texas, Alabama, Minnesota, Utah, and South CarolinaDOSA RanchHill Country Charity BallHill Country ChurchTexas farm and ranch real estateRainwater catchmentWater wellsAg exemptionsWildlife exemptions1031 exchangeCost segregationSection 179 Farm and ranch tax strategy Follow Texas Hill Country Insider for more conversations on local business, real estate, growth, and life across the Texas Hill Country.

Behind The Scenes At Butcher Behrens | Episode 8

Steven Butcher sits down with Hunter Behrens, Randy, and Bodie Miller for a behind-the-scenes Butcher Behrens team conversation about how the company started, how the team works, and what it takes to build custom homes with care. They talk through the early years of the business, surviving difficult seasons, creating a stronger team, client communication, quality standards, delegation, waterproofing, job site lessons, and why building a great home is also about building trust. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 8 00:12 Meet the Butcher Behrens team 00:39 Shoutout to Donna 01:05 Steven’s role in the company 02:02 Hunter’s role in the field 02:38 Randy’s role as superintendent 03:08 Bodie’s role with the team 04:02 How Butcher Behrens started 04:21 Surviving Covid as a young company 07:06 Growing through hard seasons 08:09 Building a sustainable team 10:35 How Randy joined the company 12:19 How Bodie joined the company 13:50 Background before Butcher Behrens 18:45 The hardest part of each role 20:04 Selections and contract challenges 22:38 What people may not expect 25:40 What separates a good builder from a great builder 27:18 Why the team enjoys the work 29:27 Seeing a project finished 31:10 What makes the team proud 36:26 Why quality matters 41:12 Rapid fire questions 44:26 Closing thoughts on the team 45:46 Craig Lenard’s reminder about delegation 47:55 Closing prayer Resources and links: Support us at : https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider [https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider] Butcher Behrens Signature Homes Website: https://www.butcherbehrens.com [https://www.butcherbehrens.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/ [https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens [https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes [https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts] Phone: +1 210-636-5387 Ryan Rendon Website: https://www.ryanrendon.com [https://www.ryanrendon.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor [https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor [https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate [https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate] Phone: +1 830-890-1943 Mentions Craig Lenard Butcher Behrens Signature Homes Fredericksburg Kerrville Schreiner University Home Depot Home Builders Association Casa Über Alles Frieden Fredericksburg TX Follow Texas Hill Country Insider for more conversations on local business, real estate, growth, and life across the Texas Hill Country.

Identity, Purpose, And Surrender | Faith And Business | Episode 7

Steven Butcher sits down with Joshua Del Way for the first Faith & Business conversation on identity, purpose, and what happens when success, status, money, or approval starts defining who we are. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Episode 7 00:29 Introducing Faith & Business 00:56 Why identity matters 03:02 Meet Joshua Del Way 04:10 Whose am I? 06:34 Steven’s journey with identity 10:01 Identity beyond business success 11:40 Eternal return on investment 13:25 Building with a kingdom mindset 15:15 The disciples and secure identity 18:04 Believing versus knowing 19:20 Changing your identity in Christ 22:14 When identity gets anchored in the wrong place 26:10 Pleasing man versus pleasing God 32:22 Looking unto Jesus 33:42 Identity, confidence, direction, joy, and hope 37:35 Confidence rooted in God 40:05 Steven hosting without Ryan 41:38 Living as a witness 44:09 Relationship over religion 46:37 Loved by God 47:06 The woman at the well 49:10 The Lord as helper 54:10 Hope as an anchor 58:18 Closing thoughts and prayer Resources and links: Support us at : ⁠https://linktr.ee/texashillcountryinsider⁠ Joshua Del Way Website: https://jdwm.info Socials: @JoshuaDelWay Steven Butcher Website: ⁠https://www.butcherbehrens.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/butcher_behren_signature_homes/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-butcher-8678841b5/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ButcherBehrens⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@butcherbehrensighomes⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ButcherBehrensSignatureHomes/shorts⁠ Phone: +1 210-636-5387 Ryan Rendon Website: ⁠https://www.ryanrendon.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rendon_realtor⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/RyanRendonRealtor⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ryanrendon-RealEstate⁠ Phone: +1 830-890-1943 Mentions : Faith & Business Identity Hebrews 12:2 Hebrews 13:6 Hebrews 6:19 Proverbs 29:25 Proverbs 3:5-6 Romans 15:13 Nehemiah 8:10 Luke 10:2 The woman at the well The thief on the cross Bible study Follow Texas Hill Country Insider for more conversations on local business, real estate, growth, and life across the Texas Hill Country.