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August 15, 2025 82 mins

Josh Halter of The Bio Dude discusses all about the recent challenging situations that The Bio Dude has been facing in recent times: from how Covid affected the business, the new tariff situation, and more. He talks in depth about the business practices that he has set in place in order for The Bio Dude to remain a productive business for himself and the staff, as well as some changes he has made to ensure he is a good owner of the business. Josh also discusses future plans for The Bio Dude, including isopod consumables from ethically sourced fish. This episode is great for people who want to learn more about The Bio Dude’s message, goals, and the behind the scenes struggles of a small business.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/236-the-bio-dude/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Bio Dude Website: https://www.thebiodude.com/The Bio Dude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiodudeThe Bio Dude YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebiodudejoshhalterTIME STAMPS:

0:00 Introducing Josh Halter from The Bio Dude

2:35 Coming Up: Zoo Med University

3:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

3:40 Welcome Josh Halter + Recent Trip to Costa Rica

9:22 The Business Model of The Bio Dude

14:58 Recent Challenging Situations for Josh + Growth Process

29:27 Josh As The Owner of The Bio Dude

31:36 Zoo Med University

32:47 Working Through Corona Virus

35:27 The New Tariff Situation

51:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

52:02 More Changes Made Due To Extenuating Circumstances

57:37 New Plans For The Bio Dude: Consumables, Drainage Layers + More

1:11:11 The Bio Dude Storefront

1:18:48 Closing Thoughts

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