#41 Beyond Breeding Basics with Heidi Schlenker

3 Mistakes I will Never Make in Business Again

Someone recently asked me the intriguing question of "What are you going to do differently building this new business?"...  Well here are my top 3 mistakes I do NOT plan to repeat.  Refernce to website building: https://agilecreativemarketing.com/ Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/crystalshow] Whether you found us by accident or on purpose (bonus points if you did), we’re glad you’re here. This is the official home of Horses Hope & Hustle — the podcast for all things horses, hope, and hustle. I’m your host, Crystal Show. Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and the grit it takes to chase what matters. This space was created with honesty, purpose, and heart — for the lifelong horse people, the newly obsessed, and anyone looking for meaning in the middle of life’s chaos. So whether you’re listening from the saddle, the pickup, or with coffee at the kitchen table, welcome. Subscribe, follow along, and make yourself at home. This is Horses Hope & Hustle — welcome to the ride. Follow our website for merch, blog content and more! horseshopeandhustle.com [https://www.horseshopeandhustle.com/]

#42 Business, Marriage & The Real Deal with Trevor & Joci Deal

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Trevor Deal and Joci Deal, the husband-and-wife team behind Real Deal Horses. Known for their reputation of offering honest horses and doing business the right way, Trevor and Joci share how hustle, a willingness to learn, and a constant drive to improve helped them build the program they have today. But this conversation goes deeper than horses. We talk about what it really takes to build a business with your spouse — the communication, the trust, and the level of respect required to grow something together without losing each other in the process. This episode is about partnership in every sense of the word — in business, in marriage, and in the pursuit of doing things the right way. Follow Real Deal Horses on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealDealHorses Checkout Their Website: realdealhorsesllc.com Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/crystalshow] Whether you found us by accident or on purpose (bonus points if you did), we’re glad you’re here. This is the official home of Horses Hope & Hustle — the podcast for all things horses, hope, and hustle. I’m your host, Crystal Show. Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and the grit it takes to chase what matters. This space was created with honesty, purpose, and heart — for the lifelong horse people, the newly obsessed, and anyone looking for meaning in the middle of life’s chaos. So whether you’re listening from the saddle, the pickup, or with coffee at the kitchen table, welcome. Subscribe, follow along, and make yourself at home. This is Horses Hope & Hustle — welcome to the ride. Follow our website for merch, blog content and more! horseshopeandhustle.com [https://www.horseshopeandhustle.com/]

#41 Beyond Breeding Basics with Heidi Schlenker

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Heidi Schlenker, a self-taught entrepreneur bringing a fresh — and bold — perspective to the breeding world. We dive into what it really takes to stand a stallion, the role of mitochondrial DNA in breeding decisions, and how understanding the mare side can completely change the way you look at pedigrees. Heidi also breaks down the concept of “nicking” — and how she’s working to modernize it through the creation of QuarterNicks. Fair warning… this one’s a little unhinged — but it’s packed with insight. Between the laughs and the chaos is some seriously valuable information that challenges traditional thinking and pushes the conversation around breeding forward. If you’re ready to think differently about pedigrees, performance, and the future of the industry, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Visit Heidi’s platforms:  www.quarternicks.com [http://www.quarternicks.com/] www.stallionflyers.com [http://www.stallionflyers.com/] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/crystalshow] Whether you found us by accident or on purpose (bonus points if you did), we’re glad you’re here. This is the official home of Horses Hope & Hustle — the podcast for all things horses, hope, and hustle. I’m your host, Crystal Show. Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and the grit it takes to chase what matters. This space was created with honesty, purpose, and heart — for the lifelong horse people, the newly obsessed, and anyone looking for meaning in the middle of life’s chaos. So whether you’re listening from the saddle, the pickup, or with coffee at the kitchen table, welcome. Subscribe, follow along, and make yourself at home. This is Horses Hope & Hustle — welcome to the ride. Follow our website for merch, blog content and more! horseshopeandhustle.com [https://www.horseshopeandhustle.com/]

Imagine What Worse Luck your Bad Luck Saved You From

Just imagine it... What worse luck your bad luck might have saved you from?  How many times was what you considered bad luck just God realigning you back to the right track.  Food for thought!  As always thanks for being here friends  -Crystal  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/crystalshow] Whether you found us by accident or on purpose (bonus points if you did), we’re glad you’re here. This is the official home of Horses Hope & Hustle — the podcast for all things horses, hope, and hustle. I’m your host, Crystal Show. Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and the grit it takes to chase what matters. This space was created with honesty, purpose, and heart — for the lifelong horse people, the newly obsessed, and anyone looking for meaning in the middle of life’s chaos. So whether you’re listening from the saddle, the pickup, or with coffee at the kitchen table, welcome. Subscribe, follow along, and make yourself at home. This is Horses Hope & Hustle — welcome to the ride. Follow our website for merch, blog content and more! horseshopeandhustle.com [https://www.horseshopeandhustle.com/]

#40 Women Building Women with Jennifer Bishop of The Trainers Wife Podcast

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with Jennifer Bishop of Jennifer Journals and host of the The Trainer's Wife Podcast for a conversation about purpose, passion, and creating space for women’s stories in the horse industry. Jennifer shares what inspired her to start The Trainer’s Wife Podcast — a desire to highlight the women behind the scenes whose support, sacrifice, and strength often go unnoticed. But beyond that, this conversation dives into Jennifer’s own journey of giving herself permission to pursue what was on her heart and build something meaningful of her own. We talk about women building community instead of competition, following creative passions, and learning that your purpose doesn’t have to fit inside someone else’s expectations. This episode is honest, encouraging, and a reminder that sometimes the thing you feel called to create is the very thing someone else needs to hear. Find The Trainers Wife Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/crystalshow] Whether you found us by accident or on purpose (bonus points if you did), we’re glad you’re here. This is the official home of Horses Hope & Hustle — the podcast for all things horses, hope, and hustle. I’m your host, Crystal Show. Here, we dive into the real and the raw: stories from the saddle, lessons from the tough days, and the grit it takes to chase what matters. This space was created with honesty, purpose, and heart — for the lifelong horse people, the newly obsessed, and anyone looking for meaning in the middle of life’s chaos. So whether you’re listening from the saddle, the pickup, or with coffee at the kitchen table, welcome. Subscribe, follow along, and make yourself at home. This is Horses Hope & Hustle — welcome to the ride. Follow our website for merch, blog content and more! horseshopeandhustle.com [https://www.horseshopeandhustle.com/]