The Engler Journey

Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
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The Engler Journey

  1. 6D AGO

    Keep Molding Your Craft | Virginaleatherco | Mattie Beattie

    "I got a cheap kit from Amazon and it was probably $25. I jumped in, and I loved it!" Because of Engler Mattie pursued her dream of leather working. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Mattie Beattie! Mattie is the owner and founder of Virginaleatherco where she creates hand crafted custom leather pieces. she is a 6th generation farmer and rancher and loves sharing her passion for agriuclture through her leather working business. Tune into this episode to learn more about the beautiful craft of leather working and the amazing journey Mattie has had in the Engler program!    https://www.instagram.com/virginialeatherco?igsh=MXhoOGRwNWVldzloMg==

    17 min

  2. JAN 28

    What charms are you collecting in your life? | Ember Creatives | Emily Holz

    "I just fell in love with the connection that I get to build with seniors during such a special time in their lives." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Emily Holz! Emily is the owner of Ember Creatives, capturing lifestyle and livestock photography. She loves making an impact on others and providing photos that will bring people together. Tune into this episode to discover the incredible Engler story of Emily Holz.  https://www.facebook.com/p/Ember-Creatives-61573973362454/

    19 min

  3. JAN 14

    They run so he can ride | RK Performance Horses | Tom Ortner

    "It wasn't something that we necessarily asked for it was just something that we went out and did." To start a business you can't wait for the right people to come to you, you have to go to them. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Tom Ortner! Tom is a manager of RK performance horses and works with his family to breed high quality horses. He has always loved horses and wanted to breed horses that can do well both in the arena and on the ranch. Tune into this episode to learn more about how Tom is helping the horse industry thrive here in Nebraska. https://wwwhttps://www.rkperformancehorses.com

    18 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    Get Popping | Gage Valley Produce | Zach Hirschman

    "Connecting with people and going out there and getting your hands dirty is really the best part." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Zach Hirschman! He grew up in St. Paul, Nebraska on a family farm and found a love for agricultural education. He is the owner of a popcorn business and partnered with agricultural education programs where the students sell the popcorn. Tune into this episode to discover how Zach is providing opportunities for students and learning how to teach others through Engler.  https://www.instagram.com/gagevalleyproduce?igsh=ZzMzcTNpM3BvZ2c0

    18 min

  5. 12/26/2025

    Building A Lasting Legacy | Benes Livestock Services LLC | Braden Benes

    "I remember coming out of that class every day and Tom would have you ready to run through a brick wall!" Braden has loved his time in Engler and especially all he has learned in the Engler 101 course to grow his business. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Braden Benes! Braden grew up in Albion, Nebraska He is the owner of Benes Livestock Services LLC where he works to find the best cattle for your operation, while he also fits cattle to look their best for the showring. Tune into this episode to hear how Braden is continuing his family legacy and bringing some of the things he has learned in Engler into his business.   https://www.instagram.com/beneslivestockservicesllc?igsh=N3hhN2s1eDZoNzR4  https://www.circleblivestockllc.com

    17 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    Keep Running Towards Entrepreneurship | FanPlex | Nate Freyhof

    "Running is the biggest sport that is the best for entrepreneurship, because there is one winner and one loser." Nate explains how running teaches you to be resilient and keep running towards your goals in entrepreneurship. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Nate Freyhof! Nate grew up on a small farm in Michigan and has found a home away from home here in Nebraska. He is the owner and founder of FanPlex which is a Shopify agency that empowers business owners through optimizing their storefronts. Tune into this episode to hear how Nate started his business and some of his favorite memories from Engler.  https://fanplexgraphics.com  https://www.instagram.com/fanplex_graphics?igsh=MWxkcTF0NW9pNWZxcg==

    20 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Leave nothing on the table | Grassland Goods | Leah Christen

    "If I was home right now, and I was wishing I was right here. What is something I wish I would do." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Leah Christen! Leah grew up in Steinauer, Nebraska as the 6th generation of her family ranch and has found a love for serving others in the agricultural industry. As a state FFA officer and aspiring agricultural educator she is well on her way. In the Engler program Leah has started Grassland Goods after using beef tallow as a lotion helped cure her eczema condition. Tune into this episode to hear how Leah is continuing to make an impact on others through agriculture and finding natural solutions.  https://www.instagram.com/grassland_goods?igsh=N3FlcTF2MDI2dTBn

    16 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    The Value of a Story |The KP Collective| Kendall Prior

    "How is your business going? What are you excited about? What is your dream job?" Building others up and making an impact is what this weeks guest does best. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Kendall Prior! Kendall grew up around entrepreneurship because both of her parents are entrepreneurs. After cleaning houses for an entrepreneur and working as a day of coordinator at a vineyard in Palmyra, NE she has taken what she has learned to launch her own business: The KP Collective for event and wedding coordination. Tune into this episode to hear how Kendall is continuing her entrepreneurial journey.  https://www.instagram.com/the.kp.collective?igsh=MTU0a2k2dWN4d2lwaw==

    19 min
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The Engler Journey

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  • Creator
    Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Engler Journey