Dave Perry - Faith, Grit, and Passion: Building Perry Cattle Company

What does it really take to build a cattle company from the ground up?In this episode of From The Ground Up Show, we sit down with Dave Perry, the man behind Perry Cattle Company, to talk about the realities of ranching, building a business in agriculture, and the grit it takes to chase a life on the land.Dave shares his story of growing up around ranching, the lessons learned along the way, and how faith, persistence, and hard work helped him build a cattle operation from the ground up. From the highs and lows of the cattle business to the values that keep ranch families moving forward, this conversation is an honest look at life in the ranching world.Whether you're involved in agriculture, dreaming about starting your own operation, or simply fascinated by the ranching lifestyle, this episode is packed with real-world insight and inspiration.In this episode we discuss:The realities of building a cattle operationLessons learned from a lifetime in ranchingThe role of faith, grit, and perseverance in agricultureThe challenges and rewards of the cattle businessAdvice for the next generation of ranchers and entrepreneursIf you enjoy conversations about ranching, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and building something from nothing, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show for more conversations with builders, entrepreneurs, and people creating their success stories from the ground up.#ranching #cattleranching #cattle #agriculture #ranchlife #farming #rancher #agpodcast #ruralamerica #westernlife #entrepreneurship #cattleindustry #wyoming #fromthegroundupshowhttps://shop.fromthegroundupshow.com/THE WEEK'S CONVERSATIONS, IN ONE EMAILChoose the depth that fits your time: the full conversation, a roughly 20-minute CONDENSED edition, or a focused Topics episode.Join the From The Ground Up Show newsletter: https://fromthegroundupshow.com/newsletter/WATCH & LISTENWatch this full episode: https://youtu.be/BZ1hi2V7x94Subscribe to From The Ground Up Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheGroundUp-k9pListen in your podcast app: https://pod.link/1846907140SHORTER EDITIONSFrom The Ground Up Show CONDENSED — a roughly 20-minute focused version of the full conversation.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa9BVKGD64tAPodcast apps: https://pod.link/6806079674From The Ground Up Show: Topics — complete 3–10-minute episodes built around one useful question or lesson.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzToS_5Hj6oPodcast apps: https://pod.link/6808750058PARTNERS & SPONSORShttps://www.macarthurco.comhttps://athletefresh.shop/fromthegroundupshowABOUT FROM THE GROUND UP SHOWReal stories. Hard lessons. Stronger foundations. From The Ground Up Show delivers honest business and leadership conversations and practical lessons for owners, operators, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and leaders building something that lasts—with hearts, hands, and hustle.Hosted by Erick Loden, a former commercial roofing company owner and business advisor. From 2014 to 2025, he owned and ran his roofing company, growing annual revenue more than eightfold and operating profit nearly fifteenfold before completing a successful internal sale.Website: https://www.fromthegroundupshow.comHave a question for Erick or an upcoming guest?https://fromthegroundupshow.com/ask-a-question/Have a story built through hearts, hands, and hustle? Apply to be a guest and tell your story:https://fromthegroundupshow.com/be-a-guest/#ranching #cattle #cattleranching #agriculture #ranchlife #farming #westernlife #rancher #entrepreneurship #cattleindustry #wyoming #agpodcast #ruralamerica #fromthegroundupshow