Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land

Austin Martin, Squash Hollow Farm
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Homesteady - Stories of Living off the Land

Have you ever dreamt of starting a farm or homesteading? Do you love foraging for wild edibles? Is your perfect afternoon spent drifting downriver, fishing for that nights dinner? Or do love to spend a crisp fall morning hunting for wild game to share with your family? Or perhaps you spend all your free time digging in your garden, collecting herbs, vegetables, and fruits to enjoy. Homesteady is a show that focuses on living a more sustainable life. We talk about all the ways a modern Homesteader can put food on the table, from the fields, streams, gardens and woodlands. Our roads may be rocky, but with the right skills and knowledge we can make Homesteady.

  1. FEB 10

    The TRUTH About Homesteading I Wish Someone Told Me (3 Hard Lessons)

    Three Hard Truths About Homesteading That Nobody Talks About! From financial realities of raising chickens to the unexpected challenges of homestead life, I share three important lessons learned over 15 years of homesteading that I wish someone had told me sooner. If you're thinking about starting a homestead or already on your journey, these insights might save you from some common disappointments. Special thanks to our sponsor Backwoods Home & Self-Reliant Magazine! Get 50% off with our discount code link 🎵 Want to hear my old band? Check out Not Quite Bobby here Are you making money from your homestead? Take part in our study Make your own "Three Hard Truths" video and share it! Let's build a stronger homesteading community together. #Homesteading #FarmLife #SelfSufficiency CLICK HERE TO BECOME A HOMESTEADY PIONEER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  2. FEB 3

    YOUTUBE'S BIG CHANGE = Your Homestead's a GOLD MINE

    Something is changing on YouTube, and it could be a huge opertunity for your Homestead! Youtube is making major changes that favor small creators, creating an unprecedented opportunity for homesteaders to build successful channels. In this episode, we follow the inspiring journey of Crystal and Reeve, who transformed their Alaska homestead into a thriving business by combining YouTube content with goat milk soap sales, enabling Crystal to leave her nursing career behind. Discover the simple three-step process that helped homesteaders earn $60,000-$100,000 from their farms, and learn from Farm Marketing Solutions' John Suscovich about turning expertise into digital products. Whether you're just starting out or already have a homestead, this episode reveals practical strategies to start making money today through YouTube, product sales, and consulting - without expensive equipment or previous experience. Plus, get insider tips on common mistakes to avoid and how to take advantage of YouTube's algorithm changes before this unique opportunity window closes. Starting or Growing a Youtube Channel? FREE COACHING....JOIN MY EMAIL LIST Need Some Help? Let's Work Together! Book a Consulting Call CLICK HERE to Book a Consulting Session with me! BECOME A HOMESTEADY PIONEER Checkout Chrystal and Reeve at  @FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska  John Suscovich at  @farmmarketing ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  3. JAN 28

    We WASTED $10,000+ On These Homestead Mistakes (EXPENSIVE LESSONS)

    Are you dreaming of starting your own homestead? Before you dive in, learn from our costly mistakes! In this video, we share the top 7 expensive lessons we learned the hard way on our homesteading journey. From a freezer failure that cost us thousands in spoiled meat to a moldy hay bale blunder that wasted $500, we've made our fair share of mistakes. We'll also discuss our $1,000+ lesson in aquaponics, custom chicken feed, and more. Don't let these mistakes discourage you from homesteading – instead, use our experiences to avoid making the same costly errors. We'll share the lessons we learned and tips on how you can prevent these issues on your own homestead. If you're considering homesteading or just starting out, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we transparently share our journey and help you navigate the world of homesteading without breaking the bank! #homesteading #homesteadingmistakes #homesteadingtips #moneysavingtips #selfsufficientliving BACKWOODS HOME AND SELF RELIANCE MAGAZINE This episode is brought to you in partnership with Backwoods Home and Self Reliance Magazine. 50% OFF! https://www.backwoodshome.com/shop/homesteady-special/ BECOME A HOMESTEADY PIONEER https://www.thisishomesteady.com/quick-question-pioneer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  4. JAN 6

    Homesteady's Regrets, Money Earned, and Lessons Learned from a Decade of Doing Youtube

    After a decade of creating homesteading videos on Youtube, we're pulling back the curtain to share everything - the good, the bad, and the unexpected. If you're thinking about starting a YouTube channel in 2025, this is the video you need to watch first. We're covering: The real numbers behind running a YouTube channel Our biggest regrets (and what we'd do differently) Why some of our most controversial decisions weren't what people thought The lessons that changed how we create content Whether we'd do it all over again Whether you're a content creator, hoping to become one, or just curious about what really goes on behind your favorite homesteading channels, this is the raw truth we wish someone had told us when we started. 🌟 Join our Pioneer Program #homesteading #youtube #farmlife #contentcreator #behindthescenes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  5. 12/19/2024

    $75,000 SECRETS REVEALED - How Small Homesteads are Making BIG MONEY in 2025

    Did you know the average homestead LOSES $1,980 per year? But it doesn't have to be that way! In this video, we reveal how three successful homesteaders turned their farms into profitable businesses using the E.G.G. method: In this video we will discuss how 3 different homesteads made $75,000 last year, selling the right kind of products! 💰 Want to make YOUR homestead profitable? Click Here to Book a 1-on-1 consultation Click Here to Join Homesteady Pioneer Pro 🔗 Connect with our featured homesteaders: Desert Trails Homestead (Jess): Instagram Link Website Link Little Arellano Farm (Alyssa) Instagram Link Blueville Acres (Robin): Website Link Facebook Link 📋How Do YOU Make Money? Share your homestead success story: CLICK HERE to Fill out our survey #Homesteading #SmallFarm #Sustainability #FarmLife #SelfSufficiency #Entrepreneurship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  6. 11/25/2024

    The EASIEST Way to GROW MORE FOOD

    If you want to be more self sufficient, what should you start growing? We did a study, and found what was the easiest way to grow more of your food. Now we are creating a course to help you grow more of your food! CLICK HERE to get the HOMESTEADY PIONEER BLACK FRIDAY SALE Checkout John Suscovich Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  7. 11/04/2024

    How To Find FREE LAND to HOMESTEAD ON. (REALLY! FREE!)

    Do you want to start Homesteading but you don't have any money to buy land? DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU! In just 1 month we found over 1,000 Acres of land that we could start homesteading on with NO MONEY EXCHANGED! In this episode we share 3 ways to find land to homestead on without spending a dime on it, and we also share 3 warnings with you if you decide to go this route to start homesteading. Pioneers YURT Podcast Become a Pioneer Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  8. 10/28/2024

    How To START HOMESTEADING With NO MONEY!

    You CAN start Homesteading with NO MONEY! How do I know? We did!  When we started Homesteading 15 years ago, I was a construction worker and K was a SAHM. Trust me, we had no extra money! Using what I call the MINT Method, overtime we were able to start and grow a homestead life, and it led us to some amazing opportunities… If you want to start homesteading with NO money, you can!  We are going to talk about how, and I have a Warning for you at the end… so stay tuned. BECOME A HOMESTEADY PIONEER https://www.thisishomesteady.com/quick-question-pioneer/ Checkout our Partners BACKWOODS HOME MAGAZINE (get 50% 0ff!) https://www.backwoodshome.com/shop/homesteady-special/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
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Have you ever dreamt of starting a farm or homesteading? Do you love foraging for wild edibles? Is your perfect afternoon spent drifting downriver, fishing for that nights dinner? Or do love to spend a crisp fall morning hunting for wild game to share with your family? Or perhaps you spend all your free time digging in your garden, collecting herbs, vegetables, and fruits to enjoy. Homesteady is a show that focuses on living a more sustainable life. We talk about all the ways a modern Homesteader can put food on the table, from the fields, streams, gardens and woodlands. Our roads may be rocky, but with the right skills and knowledge we can make Homesteady.

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