Success Made to Last Legends with Patrick Gottsch, Founder of RFD-TV

Patrick Gottsch is truly a pioneer in television as the founder of RFD-TV. This passionate leader is all about rural folks. He went to work for Superior Livestock Auction with a vision to start a television network with programming devoted to rural communities. He believed that farmers watch tv. Launched in December, 2000, Patrick recognizes Bob Philipps, Texas Country Reporter, for providing his production studio. Patrick admires Ted Turner and adapted his rural lifestyle network reflecting Ted's network model. And Patrick also thanked Willie Nelson for providing his library of shows including the Porter Waggoner series. Willie said "Patrick, you are the first guy to get on my bus and never lie to me." Enjoy hearing about midwest values and how they live in RFD-TV. And learn about his family succession plan that has become a special blessing. He's the real deal who really cares about rural America. Enjoy this tribute to a down to earth leader who has read every single email comment about RFD TV from millions of people. As Patrick says- "We aren't that smart, but our audience is." That says it all.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.