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Nov 2022
1h 12m

140 | the founders behind Good Ranchers

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East
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In today’s episode, we got to interview Ben and Corley Spell, a couple who took a leap of faith in 2018 and started their own meat company called Good Ranchers! Their business focuses on ethical practices, transparency, and animal wellness, something they felt was lacking among other companies today. Not only are they paving the way for other meat companies ... Show More
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