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EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 31 MIN

From Farm Kid to Full-Time Entrepreneur Building a Custom Business

from The Rural Dispatch · host Behrens & Co

Send us a text or leave a voicemail - we’d love to hear from you!In this episode, Aly sits down with Luke Quandt, owner of Quandts Coatings to talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself. Luke grew up on a farm and started engraving in his spare time out of his house. After years of working on hog barns, he made the leap to go all in on his side hustle, and six years later hasn't looked back. Luke shares how his passion for quality craftsmanship has turned into a way to help other small businesses stand out, whether it's creating custom pieces for their teams, client gifts, or branded signage. He has a knack for bringing visions to life. Make sure you check out Quandts Coatings and follow along on Facebook to see what he creates next.Keep track of your income, expenses, invoicing and payments all in one place, even when you're on the road. Right now, get 50% off QuickBooks Online for 3 months through our link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/affiliates Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up.➤ Download the Beef Hub App | Google PlaySupport the showBEHRENS & CO | Join Our Email List — BEHRENS & COFacebook | Instagram | TikTokSubscribe, leave a review and share this episode to support rural voices! 

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Send us a text or leave a voicemail - we’d love to hear from you! In this episode, Aly sits down with Luke Quandt, owner of Quandts Coatings to talk about what it really looks like to bet on yourself. Luke grew up on a farm and started engraving in his spare time out of his house. After years of working on hog barns, he made the leap to go all in on his side hustle, and six years later hasn't looked back. Luke shares how his passion for quality craftsmanship has turned into a way to hel...

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