Episode 310 - Michael Grauer┃Shawn's Favorite Guest, Cowboy's Unmasked...

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-grauer-553b2788https://www.museumofthebigbend.com/michael-grauer/https://www.enpleinairtexas.com/museum-talk-by-michael-grauerIn this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews cowboy historian Michael Grauer, who shares his insights into the true history and culture of cowboys in America. Grauer discusses his background, the misconceptions surrounding cowboy life, and the evolution of the term 'cowboy.' He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cowboy's role in American history, the business aspect of ranching, and the code of the West that guides their lives.Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7FOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreChapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 Michael Grauer's Journey to Cowboy History00:03:24 The Misunderstood Cowboy00:05:40 The Origin of the Term 'Cowboy'00:10:27 The Cowboy as a Global Symbol00:13:57 The Business of Cowboying00:16:05 Rodeo: Entertainment vs. Reality00:20:42 The Code of the West00:25:39 Untold Stories of Cowboys00:32:20 The Sacrifices of Cowboys00:35:58 The Truth Behind Cowboy Culture