E496 - Inside The Brilliant Mind of Banded's CEO, Austin Booth - The Banded Hour

Chad sits down with Austin Booth, the CEO of Banded Brands, for a conversation that digs into the grit behind leadership, hunting, raising a family, and running a company in today’s world. Austin grew up in Arkansas and served his country as a Marine Corps lawyer. He spent time with the Arkansas Game & Fish, and now he’s running one of the most respected brands in the hunting industry. But his roots and passion are still in the dirt, in the woods, and in the water. They talk about balancing family and business, and what the courtroom taught Austin that still guides his leadership today. Austin breaks down what it takes to lead a big operation without losing the mission, and why clear communication and real trust in your team are everything. Of course, they talk ducks. Where are they? Has hunting really changed in the last decade? Austin’s take is sharp, honest, and backed by experience on both sides of the industry. This episode gives a real look behind the curtain at the minds building the future of waterfowl gear and why Banded would rather take bold risks than ever play it safe. This episode is brought to you by Caesar’s Palace and Entertainment, Travel Nevada, Banded Brands, Avery Outdoors, Greenhead Gear Decoys, Avery Sporting Dog, Corning Ford, Benelli Shotguns, Federal Premium Black Cloud, Hi Viz Sights, Realtree Brand Camo, and Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works.