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Everyday Stories On Our Homesteadđ The Fall of Gratitude | Harvesting Lessons from Every Season | Ep,. 169Fall is a season of reflectionâharvesting lessons and giving thanks before rest. Learn how to gather whatâs grown and release whatâs finished. It's been hard for me to let go and I still have a lie to unravel, but I am learning and I hope this episode helps you too.đ Watch & read: https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-fall-of-gratitude-harvesting-lessons-from-every-season?preview=true#gratitude #reflection #faithandwork #homesteadleadership
2025-11-0705 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homesteadâď¸ The Summer of Stewardship | Growth, Grit, and Gratitude | Ep 168Summer is where the real work happensâstewardship, consistency, and daily gratitude. Hereâs how to tend what matters most in your marriage, homestead and life.đ Watch & read: https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-summer-of-stewardship-tending-what-matters-most#stewardship #discipline #leadership #homesteadwisdom
2025-11-0601 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homesteadđą The Spring of Renewal | Planting Hope After a Hard Season | Ep 167Spring is about courageâbelieving that new life is possible again. Hereâs how to plant hope after the hardest seasons of life.đ Watch & read: https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-spring-of-renewal-planting-hope-after-a-hard-season#growthmindset #faithandwork #renewal #homesteadwisdom
2025-11-0602 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homesteadâď¸ The Winter of Marriage | Finding Faith in the Stillness | Ep. 166Winter can feel silent â in the garden, in marriage, and in the heart. Yet beneath the frozen ground, life is still moving. In this vulnerable episode, I talk about what it means to walk through a season of loss, loneliness, and quiet faithđ Blog link: https://profitablehomesteadproject.com/blogYouâll hear:How winter reveals whatâs rooted deeplyWhy rest and reflection are not wasted timeHow faith grows strongest in the coldest soil#resilience #leadershiplessons #faithjourney #homesteadwisdom
2025-11-0504 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homesteadđ¤ď¸ The Four Seasons of Marriage & Homesteading | What the Land Teaches About Love | Ep. 165Every marriage â and every homestead â moves through seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. In this episode, I share how The Four Seasons of Marriage by Gary Chapman mirrors the life of the homestead â from planting and growth to harvest and rest.đ Read the full blog at: https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-four-seasons-of-marriage-and-the-homesteadYouâll learn:What the four seasons of marriage teach us about commitmentHow homesteaders can recognize their current season of lifeWhy hope is always just one sunrise away
2025-11-0402 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Investor Quadrant: Making Money Work for You | Ep. 164What if your money could work as hard as you do? đą Learn how to grow assets that produce income, build legacy, and steward your resources with wisdom. đ https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-investor-quadrant-making-money-work-for-you đ https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-investor-quadrant-making-money-work-for-youYou can find all my links at https://bio.site/ScottAlanWesthoff#leadership #investing #cashflowquadrant #stewardship #profitablehomestead #selfreliance #financialwisdom #talentacquisition
2025-10-3002 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Business Owner Quadrant: Building Systems That Work for You | Ep. 163The Business Owner Quadrant is where freedom begins. Robert Kiyosaki calls it the turning point â when you stop working in the business and start working on it. Learn how to build systems that run even when youâre not there â whether thatâs on the homestead, in business, or in your daily stewardship. đ https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-business-owner-quadrant-building-systems-that-work-for-youCheck out the rest at https://bio.site/ScottAlanWesthoff#leadership #systems #cashflowquadrant #homesteadbusiness #selfreliance #profitablehomestead #entrepreneurship #talentacquisition
2025-10-2903 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Employee & Self-Employed Quadrants: Trading Time for Money | Ep. 162Most people live their whole lives on the left side of the Cashflow Quadrant â trading time for money as Employees or Self-Employed workers. This episode explores how to use that season wisely, build discipline, and prepare to move toward leverage and freedom.đ https://profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-employee-and-self-employed-quadrantsAlso, check out https://bio.sites/scottalanwesthoff for each upcoming episode.#talentacquisition #homesteadbusiness #selfreliance #cashflowquadrant #financialfreedom #profitablehomestead
2025-10-2804 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadUnderstanding the Four Cashflow Quadrants: How Homesteaders Can Earn in Every Category | Ep. 161Most people only earn in one quadrant⌠but there are four ways to create income â and freedom â according to Robert Kiyosakiâs Cashflow Quadrants. Learn how each quadrant applies to the homestead and how to move from trading time for money to building systems that work for you.đ https://bio.site/ScottAlanWesthoffhttps://profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/understanding-the-four-cashflow-quadrants#homesteadbusiness #cashflowquadrant #financialfreedom #selfreliance #profitablehomestead #entrepreneurship
2025-10-2704 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Journey Home | From Brokenness to Beginning Again (Faith, Homelessness & Purpose) | Ep. 160The battle isnât over â not even close.Iâm still walking through homelessness, still fighting to rebuild from the ground up, still searching for what âprofitableâ really means when youâre starting again with nothing but a dream, a laptop, and faith.This episode of From Homeless to Homestead isnât a conclusion â itâs a checkpoint. A moment to look back on what Iâve learned through the fear, the faith, the healing, and the hard work of rebuilding⌠while the journey continues.đ In this vlog, I share:How Iâm still fighting for purpose while navigating homelessnessWhy faith, stew...
2025-10-2406 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Hard Work of Healing | From Homeless to Homestead (Faith, Forgiveness & Starting Over) | Ep. 159They donât tell you this â recovery can be just as exhausting as the breakdown.Healing isnât soft. Itâs sacred, slow, and sometimes painful work.In this short episode of From Homeless to Homestead, I share what Iâve learned in the weeks since leaving the Behavioral Medicine Unit â how healing has become a daily decision to keep showing up, forgiving, and rebuilding from the inside out.đ In this video, youâll hear about:Why pain can be your greatest teacherHow forgiveness frees your mind and your heartHow faith gives structure to emotional healingWhy healing is a form of stewardsh...
2025-10-2311 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Power of Stewardship | Managing What You Have When Youâre Starting Over | Part 5 | Episode 158When life strips everything away, it forces you to look at whatâs left â and for me, thatâs stewardship.I donât have acres or abundance right now. What I do have is time, a laptop, a mission, and faith â and Iâm learning to manage those like theyâre gold.This episode of From Homeless to Homestead is all about The Power of Stewardship â managing what you have while trusting God for whatâs next.đ In this episode, I share:What stewardship really means when youâre starting from scratchWhy managing small things well prepares you for greater blessingsHow gr...
2025-10-2217 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadFrom Homeless to Homestead | Faith Over Fear (When the Storm Returns) | Episode 157Itâs been less than a week since I got out of the Behavioral Medicine Unit.And just a couple days ago, I received another restraining order â this time from my wife and kids back in Kansas.This episode of From Homeless to Homestead is real, raw, and faith-filled.Itâs about what happens when the storm comes back⌠and how to keep rebuilding when fear hits harder than before.đ In this vlog, I share:How Iâm learning to live with faith over fear â one day at a timeMy morning routine that keeps me grounded: prayer, Think and Grow Rich, and...
2025-10-2112 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadFrom Homeless to Homestead | Building from Within (Faith + Systems = Stability) | Episode 156When life falls apart, you canât wait for perfect conditions to rebuild â youâve got to start building from within. In this episode of From Homeless to Homestead, I share how Iâm turning Desire, Faith, and Autosuggestion into daily systems that create stability and momentum. This isnât just about marketing funnels or homesteading plans â itâs about the internal framework that makes everything else possible.While living with my mom at 46 and starting from zero, Iâm learning that faith gives direction, systems give traction, and together they build peace.đ In this episode, I share: My grandpaâs lesson on...
2025-10-2012 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadFrom Homeless to Homestead | Desire, Faith & Autosuggestion (The Mind Reset) - Ep. 155https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/from-homeless-to-homestead-turning-my-mess-into-a-message-2This oneâs raw.Today I got served a restraining order.I couldâve chosen anger.Instead, I chose purpose.In this episode of From Homeless to Homestead: The Mind Reset, I share what it means to rebuild your mind when everything else feels broken â using three principles from Think and Grow Rich: Desire, Faith, and Autosuggestion.Iâm learning that even when life strips everything away, your mind can still be fertile ground. The seed of a dream never dies â it just waits for you to plant it again.đ In this episode youâll learn...
2025-10-1607 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadFrom Homeless to Homestead | The Breaking Point That Changed EverythingWhen everything fell apart, I found peace in the quiet.đ Read the full story: https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/from-homeless-to-homestead-turning-my-mess-into-a-messageI spent six days in a behavioral health unit here in St. George, Utah.No phone. No homestead. No family. Just silenceâand a notebook.It felt like rock bottom⌠but it turned out to be the reset I didnât know I needed.In that silence, I rediscovered my dreamâto help other homesteaders and creators turn their pain into purpose, their ideas into income, and their message into impact.This is Part 1 of my new series, âFrom Homeless to Homestead...
2025-10-1502 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadThe #1 Homestead Tool Youâre Probably Forgetting (Itâs Not What You Think!) | Ep. 152The most powerful tool on your homestead isnât a tractor, greenhouse, or even your favorite shovelâitâs your mind. But since we all forget things, thereâs one simple way to back it up: journaling.đą In this episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share why keeping journals (and especially using the SeedTime Garden Planner) has transformed how I plan, grow, and harvest. From seed to harvest, SeedTime automatically fills in the steps you needâso you donât have to guess.đ Check out the planner here:https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/garden-plannerWhat youâll learn in this episode:Why you...
2025-08-2301 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 151 â The Morning Routine That Changed My Homestead LifeWhat if just 15 minutes each morning could transform your whole day on the homestead? đhttps://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-morning-routine-that-changed-my-homestead-lifeIn this episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share the routine that shifted my mornings from chaos to calmâmy personal âtime with Jesusâ meditation. Learn how taking a few quiet moments each day can help you reset, refocus, and gain clarity for the work ahead.
2025-08-2102 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadTransform Your Homestead with Think and Grow Rich (Episode 150)đ What if your body became a living vision board for your goals?đ Read the full blog here:https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/transform-your-homestead-with-think-and-grow-rich-body-mappingIn Episode 150 of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share how a powerful activity from the Think and Grow Rich Challenge changed how I visualize success. I labeled different parts of my body with what I want most in lifeâpeace, abundance, strengthâand now I move through the day with intention.This episode connects timeless wisdom from Napoleon Hillâs classic book to the life of a modern homesteader...
2025-08-2102 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadFind the Who, Not the How: Why I Partner Instead of Running a Farm Stand | Ep. 149What if the secret to homestead profitability isn't doing more, but partnering better? https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/how-adopting-russell-brunson-s-find-the-who-not-the-how-revolutionized-my-farm-to-table-salesIn Episode 149 of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share why I never built a farm standâand how a principle from Russell Brunsonâs Traffic Secrets changed my whole approach to selling what I grow.Instead of juggling growing and selling, I decided to focus on what I do bestâfarmingâand partner with folks who already have a farm stand presence. Itâs a story of collaboration, focus, and leaning into your strengths.đ In this episode, youâll hear:Why I skipped t...
2025-08-2101 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadHow My Neighbor Revolutionized My Tomato Game | Episode 148What if one simple conversation could double your tomato harvest?https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/how-a-neighbor-s-tomato-trellis-method-revolutionized-my-gardenIn this episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share the story of how a neighbor completely changed the way I grow tomatoesâand inspired a whole new layout for my garden. Gone are the days of flimsy cages and tangled vines. With just barbed wire, bailing twine, and two strong runners per plant, I learned how to grow healthier tomatoes, increase airflow, and harvest without breaking a sweat.đ¨âđž Here's what you'll learn:⢠Why traditional tomato cages fail in hot, humid climates⢠The step-by-step b...
2025-08-0501 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homestead147: The Day I Finally Took Ray's Adviceâand What Itâs Doing to My Homestead BusinessYears ago, I asked Ray Higdon what I should do to create an income online using attraction marketing. He responded with a short message: âCreate three types of content every day.âI wasnât ready back thenâbut I am now. In todayâs episode, I share what itâs been like to take that advice to heart, how Russell Brunsonâs publishing philosophy is influencing my homestead business, and what happens when we finally show up consistently.Come hear the storyâand take the challenge with me.https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/the-day-i-stopped-surviving-and-started-building-a-resilient-homestead-business
2025-08-0403 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 146 â The Day I Realized I Was Working On My Homestead, Not Just In ItWhat does it really mean to be self-sufficient? In this episode, I share the moment everything changedâthe day I stopped running myself ragged and started working on my homestead like a true entrepreneur. After surgery and a paycheck-less month, I realized something sobering: we werenât self-reliant at all. That realization birthed a new direction, one filled with systems, vision, and purpose. Tune in as I share the story that turned my homestead into a mission and my busyness into a blessing.
2025-08-0105 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 145 â Theyâll Remember How You Made Them FeelAfter undergoing hernia surgery yesterday, I was reminded of one of my earliest memoriesârecovering from heart surgery at age two. I donât remember the words spoken, but I remember how I was made to feel: safe, loved, and cared for. In this episode, I share how that memory shaped my belief that the kindness we offer matters more than we realizeâand how that applies directly to our calling as R.E.A.L. homesteaders. Using Marion G. Romneyâs powerful reminder that "food cannot come from empty shelves," I challenge all of us to become the kind of...
2025-07-3102 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadWhat Should I Do With My Tiny Email List? | Ep. 144What would you do if someone asked to pitch their product to your tiny but loyal email list? That happened to me this weekâand it made me realize something powerful about the journey to a profitable homestead. In today's episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I talk openly about a real request I got to promote a mushroom-growing course. My list is only around 1,000 people, and yet, itâs a start.This episode is all about what we do with what weâve gotâno matter how small it seemsâand how we can lev...
2025-07-3105 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadPropagating Hope: Roses, Willows, and the Power of Sharing What You Grow | Episode 143When a friend stopped by the homestead, I found myself showing them around and sharing the excitement of everything Iâm growing â especially the roses and willow trees. In this episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I talk about taking rose and willow cuttings, how simple propagation can bless your land and your neighbors, and the importance of showing others the fruits (and flowers) of your labor. This oneâs all about self-sufficiency, beauty, and growing things that grow more things.To learn more about propagating roses:https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/g...
2025-07-3104 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadGradual Change and the Danger of Dehydration | Episode 142In this episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, we explore what happens when we make sudden changes without respecting the pace our bodiesâand our livesâneed. After experiencing dehydration in extreme heat, I learned a powerful lesson about gradual change, hydration, and self-awareness. Whether you're trying to improve your habits, change your diet, or build your dream homestead, this episode is your reminder to take it slow, steady, and smart.For the full story https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/how-dehydration-opened-my-eyes-to-the-life-changing-power-of-gradual-progress
2025-07-3003 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadLeft Behind but Not Alone: Homestead Lessons from a Week of Solitude |Ep. 141While my family celebrates my daughterâs graduation at a church-owned university, I stay behind on the homesteadâalone for a week of stewardship, solitude, and spiritual reflection. In this episode, I share what Iâm working on, how Iâm staying grounded in daily routines, and why the silence is both a challenge and a blessing. Most importantly, I reflect on the beauty of agency, parenting, and the promise that if we train up a child in the way they should go, they wonât forget.
2025-07-2307 minEveryday Stories On Our Homesteadđ§ Episode 140 â âYou Canât Help But PlantâCategory: Faith and FamilyWhile serving a two-year mission for my Lord and Savior, I found myself nurturing more than just soulsâI was nurturing a tiny spider plant in a little pot. Before long, it multiplied, and I started handing out baby plants to other missionaries. One of them looked at me and said, "Man, you canât help but plant."That comment has stuck with me for years. Because it's trueânot just with plants, but with people, with principles, and with purpose.In t...
2025-07-2202 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homestead"Work First, Get Paid Second: My Grandpaâs Legacy and the Offer Iâm Making Today" |Ep. 139In Episode 139 of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share the powerful story of my grandpaâa humble carpenter who traveled across the country during the Depression, offering one week of free work to prove his value. Iâm using the same method to grow the Profitable Homestead Project. If you're building a homestead or homestead business and want help getting resultsâI'll work with you at no charge until we do.đ Sign up for the newsletter and apply here: https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com
2025-07-2201 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadLike Dragons Did They Fight: The Fierce Love That Fuels Homesteaders| Episode 138In this episode, I share a powerful verse that stopped me in my tracks: âlike dragons did they fight.â Itâs from Alma 43, and it describes people who were wildly outnumbered but fought with incredible strengthâbecause they loved their families. That same fierce love is what drives me every single day on the homestead.We donât just hope things work outâwe build the life we want, one decision, one chore, one sunrise at a time. If youâve ever felt like youâre swimming upstream just to provide a good life for yo...
2025-07-1504 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 137: Living Up to the Homesteader InsideYou donât need land to live like a homesteader.In this episode, I share the surprising story of how I built my first aquaponics system using kiddie pools at a rented apartmentâand how that small step transformed my mindset and mission.â
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2025-07-1402 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadGrow Trees, Not Trouble: Chestnuts, Compost & the Future of Food | Ep. 136What if the future of farming isnât in fieldsâbut in forests?In Episode 136 of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, we dig deep into why tree crops like chestnuts may be a better long-term food source than grain, how Cuba survived its fertilizer crisis with compost, and why weâre facing both obesity and malnutrition at the same time.In this episode:đł Why perennial trees beat grains in resilience and laborđ° Chestnuts as alternatives to corn and soyđ¨đş How Cuba composted its way through collapse𧏠The âdouble burdenâ of obesity and hungerđż The truth...
2025-07-1106 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadHomestead Assets That Keep Paying You Back (Episode 135)What if you could buy back your time⌠with a fruit tree, a freeze dryer, or even a blog post?In this episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share how weâre building both physical and digital assets that give us time freedom, income, and long-term valueâwithout tying our income to our hours.We talk about:The fruit cocktail tree that changed how I see assets đłSeparating time from money đĄThe power of value-for-value in the digital ageWhy homesteaders should think in seasons, not minutes
2025-07-1004 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 134 â Freedom Starts Within: Honoring Sacrifice, Living to ServeEpisode 134 â Freedom Starts WithinIn this special Independence Day episode, Scott reflects on the true cost of freedom and how we can honor itânot just with flags and fireworks, but through a life of service and self-reliance.From the battlefield to the backyard garden, freedom is something we protect and pass on. Scott shares how homesteaders can be modern-day defenders of liberty by growing food, strengthening communities, and reclaiming independenceâone step, seed, and sacrifice at a time.Featuring powerful quotes from Marion G. Romney and others, this episode explores how freedom starts...
2025-07-0303 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadCashflow For Homesteaders - Lessons Learned From Robert Kiyosaki - Ep 133Check out the blog for more information on Cashflow and I give a link to Robert Kiyosaki's work there too.https://www.profitablehomesteadproject.com/blog/how-homesteaders-can-thrive-using-kiyosaki-s-cashflow-quadrant
2025-07-0309 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadLifting Where You Stand: A Hard Day, a Breakdown, and the Gift of Community -Episode 132Ever had a day so heavy you just couldnât hold it together? In this vulnerable episode, I share what happened when I broke down in tears at workâand how my supervisors responded with compassion, truth, and a powerful reminder: we all need help sometimes.I talk about what it means to be part of a real community, even as homesteaders, and how lifting where we stand can change everything. This oneâs raw, but itâs real. If youâre carrying too much right now, I hope this story helps you feel a little less alone....
2025-06-2802 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEp. 131 â Who Are R.E.A.L. Homesteaders?What does it really mean to be a homesteader today?In this short but powerful episode, Scott unpacks the heart behind the R.E.A.L. Homesteaders movementâthose who are Reclaiming the wisdom of the land, Empowering communities, living with Abundance for their families and neighbors, and building a Legacy that outlasts them.Whether you're new to the homesteading journey or years into it, this episode will remind you why the work mattersâand why youâre not alone.đą Join the movement: https://www.profi...
2025-06-2604 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Power of Quiet Sacrifice: Gratitude on the Homestead - Episode 130Yesterday, my wife mowed the lawnâknowing full well sheâs allergic to grass. Her arms swelled, she ached, but she did it anyway because she saw a need and stepped in to help. In this episode, I reflect on that quiet act of love and what it taught me about family, sacrifice, and the sustaining power of gratitude.Join me as we talk about what it means to show up for each other on the homestead, why some of the most powerful acts are the ones no one sees, and how gratitude can transform the way we l...
2025-06-2405 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadThe Mindful Homesteader: How Meditation Changed My Life and My Land - Episode 129A friend once told me, âYou should look into meditation.â That simple nudge set me on a journey that transformed not just my mindâbut my entire homestead.In this episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share how I went from fumbling with a timer to writing my own Christ-centered meditation scripts. Youâll hear the story behind my practice, why presence matters more than perfection, and how cultivating stillness can improve your clarity, your connection to the Savior, and even your productivity.Whether youâre brand new to med...
2025-06-2301 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadâWhy Shiny Object Syndrome Nearly Ruined My Homestead Businessâ Episode 128Are you caught in the loop of starting things but never finishing them? Youâre not alone. In this episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, Scott shares his personal battle with shiny object syndromeâand the powerful turnaround sparked by The Last Secret.After years of half-finished podcasts, websites, and projects, Scott opens up about what finally helped him cross the finish line. If you're a homestead content creator ready to move from distraction to completionâand actually serve your audienceâthis episode is for you.đŻ Want to finish something that will actually bless your audien...
2025-06-2302 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadKindness Over Criticism: A Lesson I Had to Relearn - Episode 127In this episode of Everyday Stories On Our Homestead, I share a recent experience that reminded me how easy it is to criticizeâand how powerful it is to choose kindness instead. After a frustrating family council, I critiqued my wife and later felt the sting of my own words. But a 27-year-old memory from the missionary training center brought it all into perspective: most people already know what they need to improveâthey donât need us pointing it out.Join me as I reflect on how that old lesson helped me make things right and why ch...
2025-06-1902 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 126 â Crashing, Surviving, and Trusting the ProcessYears ago, I crashed a truck after it stalled and swervedâno seatbelt, shattered glass, and a miracle that I walked away standing on the only unbroken pane. That experience taught me the power of being spared and the importance of preparation.On todayâs episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I draw a connection between that life-altering moment and what it means to be preparedâboth on the homestead and in life. Whether itâs making sure the roof is fixed before the storm or investing time into setting up an online homestead that sustains your fam...
2025-06-1803 min
Everyday Stories On Our Homesteadđ§ Episode 125 â The Power of a Burning Desire: Lessons from Edisonâs PartnerWhat does it take to turn your dream into a reality? In this episode, I share the story of Edwin C. Barnesâthe man who didnât just want to work for Thomas Edison, he was determined to work with him.With nothing but a burning desire and a train ticket, Barnes started smallâdoing odd jobs at Edisonâs labâbut kept his vision alive until his opportunity came: to sell Edisonâs new invention, the Edison Dictating Machine.This real-life example from Think and Grow Rich shows how clarity of purpose and persistence lead to extr...
2025-06-1704 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 124 â Honoring Fathers and Following Their ExampleIn this special Father's Day episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share a story about my dadâhow he worked hard, prioritized our family, and made sacrifices to be present when it mattered most. His example shaped the way I approach both the physical homestead and my online efforts.Join me as I reflect on the values of presence, purpose, and provisionâand how we can carry that legacy forward through the lives we build and the businesses we run.đFor tools to build your own online homestead and leave a legacy of your ow...
2025-06-1703 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 123 â The Garden of the Mind: What You Plant Is What You HarvestIn this episode, I explore the powerful metaphor of the garden of the mindâhow negative thoughts (like weeds) grow effortlessly, but the good stuffâpurpose, faith, gratitudeâmust be planted, watered, and tended on purpose.I share personal insights on how Iâve learned to pull mental weeds and cultivate empowering beliefs through repetition and persistenceâjust like managing a real garden. I also draw from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill to talk about how your inner landscape determines your outer harvest.If you're ready to grow something great in your life and legacy...
2025-06-1702 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadWhen Plans Change: Lessons from a Long Walk - Episode 122What happens when your whole day goes off trackâand your homestead plans fall apart? In this episode, I share a real story about missed rides, late nights, and an unexpected opportunity to help a friend. Along the way, we explore what Napoleon Hill teaches about giving more than you receive, and how flexibility might be one of your most profitable tools as a homesteader.Join the Think and Grow Rich Challenge here:https://www.scottwesthoff.com/think-and-grow-rich
2025-06-1303 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadGrow and Thrive: From Aquaponics to Think and Grow Rich - 121What started as a search for a better way to filter a fish tank became a lifelong lesson in growth, abundance, and mindset.In this episode, I share how discovering aquaponics sparked a journey of self-reliance and led me to build something biggerâboth on the homestead and online. I connect that experience to the powerful lessons inside Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, a book that continues to shape my path as a homesteader and content creator.If you've ever wondered how a single thought can transform your future, this episode is for yo...
2025-06-1203 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 120 - Power the Land, Empowering the MessageYou can find the book at https://www.scottwesthoff.com/expertsecrets Support the show and help homesteaders grow.
2025-06-1004 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 119 â Planting Popcorn & Launching the Homestead Creator StoreIn Episode 119 of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I give a quick update on two frontsâdigital and dirt.On the physical homestead, Iâm planting more corn, watermelon, beans, and now popcornâa nod to self-reliance and a daily favorite snack for my son. Staggered planting means staggered harvests, and thatâs part of the plan.On the online side, Iâve officially finished categorizing products for the Homestead Content Creator Store. This is where fellow creators can grab swag, tools, and digital resources to grow their message and missio...
2025-06-1003 min
Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 117 â Rooftops, Cushions & Community: How a Simple Fix and a Strong Village Saved the DayWhen a storm damaged our roof months ago, I didnât act fast enoughâand the consequences came pouring in⌠literally, through my daughterâs ceiling. But thanks to a good friendâs simple tipâuse a couch cushion to stay safe on a steep roofâI was able to patch things up.This episode is a reminder that homesteading isnât just about rugged independence. Itâs about relying on the wisdom of others, showing up for our families, and leaning into the village that raises us all.Plus, I share updates from the Profitable Homeste...
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Everyday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 115 â Focus on The One Thing: Homestead Progress in the RainItâs raining again on the homestead, but thatâs not stopping progress. In Episode 115 of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share how Iâm leaning into The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan to move the Profitable Homestead Project forwardâone focused step at a time.Youâll hear about:Why I had to mow at my day job but not my homesteadThe challenge of juggling multiple websites and creative tasksHow "The One Thing" helps simplify goals, especially when stuck indoorsWhatâs next for my...
2025-06-1003 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadEpisode 118 â Think & Grow Rich: Purposeful Wealth for the Profitable HomesteaderIn todayâs episode of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share how the Think & Grow Rich Challenge and the Secrets of Success Book Club reshaped my mindset around wealth, purpose, and the power of intentional living. These timeless principles from Napoleon Hill arenât just for CEOsâtheyâre for homesteaders like us who are building a life of abundance from the ground up.We explore key takeaways:Why Definiteness of Purpose is crucialThe role of faith and belief in successHow organized planning turns dreams into actionReady...
2025-06-0603 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadPrepare Before the Storm â Episode 116In Episode 116 of Everyday Stories on Our Homestead, I share a hard but important lessonâone that came through a ceiling leak in my daughterâs room.A storm months ago ripped shingles off our roof. I didnât fix it right away⌠and now, with rain pouring down, water is flooding into her ceiling. I waited too long. And Iâm reaping the natural consequences.This episode is a call to prepareânot just with repairs, but with your food storage and finances too. Drawing from principles found in self-reliance guides, I discuss why every homest...
2025-06-0403 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadHow To Get Help -Captain's Log Day 10Copy and paste this link into your browser to get your physical product selected and sold. https://bit.ly/helpmeScott or just type it in your browser search bar.#homesteadadvisor #homesteadingforbeginners #homestead #homesteading #startingahomestead #homesteaddreams #qualitiesofasuccessfulhomesteader #profitablehomestead
2025-06-0113 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadPest Control for Homesteaders - Captain's Log Day 9Today we discuss my regimen for pest control. We use organic pest control that is safe for the beneficial insects and people. To win at homesteading we need multiple streams of income.Click the link below to choose your product OR expand your homestead following.https://bit.ly/helpmeScott
2025-06-0107 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadWhy are you homesteading? The mission of the Profitable Homesteading ProjectWelcome to day 8 of the Captain's Log Vlog. Today I discuss with you the purpose of homesteading. Why are you doing it?If you are a homesteader looking to add a way to add some money click the link -- https://bit.ly/helpmeScott Choose the e-com track.If you are a homesteader with an audience then click the link https://bit.ly/helpmeScott and choose the expert track.Thanks for joining us on this journey to bring the best to our communities.
2025-06-0104 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadIs WORK a four letter word?Welcome to Captain's Log Vlog Day 7.https://bit.ly/helpmeScottClick the above link to start selling your physical productOR If you already have an audience, Choose the Expert track to take your homestead to the next level.
2025-06-0101 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadBringing You the Best!! Captain's Log Day 6Today I share with you how I am able to bring you the best prices. Let me know what stickers you like best here --https://bit.ly/the_sticker_surveyHomesteader?Join me in selling your own product Or if you have an audience, make your expert business thrive!Click here --https://bit.ly/helpmeScott
2025-06-0101 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadHow To Make AI Work for Homesteading - Captain's Log Day 5Yesterday I was concerned about the AI story I produced. Well in this vlog I tell you how I made AI work for me and our story. Here is the link I share: https://bit.ly/helpmeScott
2025-06-0101 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadHomesteading with Integrity- Captain's Log Day 4I shared two links in this video:One for the sticker survey. Please let us know what you would like if you would like https://bit.ly/the_sticker_surveyPlus the link to create your own ecom product or advance your expert business: https://bit.ly/helpmeScott
2025-06-0106 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadHomesteading: What's The Point? Captain's Log Day 3Why are we doing all of this homesteading stuff? Why are you? What is the bigger purpose? Join Scott in this 3rd episode of the Captain's Log Podcast to learn the lessons from yesterday.
2025-06-0105 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadWhat in the world does AI have to do with Homesteading? Captain's Log Day 2Visit https://bit.ly/helpmeScott to make your Homestead more Profitable.Do you have an audience? a YouTube channel? Many followers?You have expertise!Go to https://bit.ly/helpmeScott and get THE experts to help you turn your expertise into an Expert business. No audience? No followers? Then sell a physical product. You don't need any expertise to help your homestead grow.Go to https://bit.ly/helpmeScott and choose eCom to choose your product and get it out there!
2025-06-0104 minEveryday Stories On Our HomesteadWhat is a Captains Log? Day 1Welcome to the Captain's Log Podcast! Today I explain what a captain's log is and what I am going to be sharing. Come join the journey as I sail my ship to a profitable homestead! You will find the tips and tricks I use to go from less than an acre to 50 + acres.
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