Episode one, coming at you with the story of how The Higher Points Podcast came into being. Who Nate and Nick are as co-hosts and a bit into the deep recesses that make up who we are.    Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

In our new segment titled "To the Point" we will discuss things we've done, problems that have arisen, challenges we've addressed, or nuggets of information we want to share. This will fill in the time between our 1st and 15th releases of our normal interview-formatted podcast. On this weeks episode: Nate talks about a grower and processor panel he sat in on with the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Nick discusses the importance of the small things in what you do at work. Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

Today, we talk with Bob and Sara Hiatt. The owner/operators of High Point Pharms and manage everything about the business from growing hemp all the way to their retail store. We discuss their lives, being parents, business, and benefits/misconceptions about hemp and CBD products.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

In our new segment titled "To The Point" we will discuss things we've done, problems that have arisen, challenges we've addressed, or nuggets of information we want to share. This will fill in the time between our 1st and 15th releases of our normal interview-formatted podcast. On this episode of To The Point Nate and Nick discuss the difference between a leader and a boss. Issues with how different generations see their jobs. Communication and how to properly structure meetings so they aren't a waste of time.  Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

Bryant Evans is the Sheriff of Rice County, Kansas and his Undersheriff Chad Murphy came on the podcast to discuss the life-altering events of April of 2019. Both were shot in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a suspect who had federal warrants. This is their story of how it changed their lives, the healing physically and mentally, as well as how it changed their perspective on life.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point Nate discusses a rough week in managing his small business, covering shifts, and working his full-time job. How to overcome the hurdles of managing outcomes that were less than ideal. Nick talks about the Rittenhouse trial, self defense, and how the only gunfight that you win is one you avoid.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

Felecia Davis is our strength coach and a strongwoman herself. Her athletic career spans more than 3 decades and multiple sports. Through injury, sexual assault, mental struggles, double knee replacements, and her coming back to the competition scene we learn what drives Felecia. She refuses to sit down and exist, she chooses to live life! We enjoyed the conversation and making this content, we know you will too!   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point Nate discusses having hard conversations at work and in your relationships. Advocating for yourself when it comes to wanting that raise you've always wanted. Nick talks about public servants and his feelings on how they should be conducting themselves in these trying times.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

Melissa Baldwin is the co-owner of South Bend Industrial Hemp and Performance Crop Research. During our conversation with Melissa we found she has a drive that comes from self-discipline. Not only is she a business owner/operator, wife, teacher, and farmer. She competes in body building to further hone the knife's edge that is her conscious. We learned so much from the conversation and we know you will too! https://www.southbendindustrialhemp.com/ Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point we talk with the President of the Kansas Cannabis Coalition, Amy Reid. We talk about the coalition's efforts in the Kansas legislature to pass medical marijuana. We ask some hard questions and received some really great answers. We discussed having Ms. Reid back on the podcast several times to update us on the progress of the bill through this legislative session.  https://www.facebook.com/KansasCannaCoalition/ Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On today's podcast we have Ethan Hershberger who is the co-owner of Clive's Staples and Coffee Shop in Sterling, Kansas. We talk with Ethan about his childhood, time in school, ministry in St. Louis, and being a business owner in small town America. We finally managed to get someone to discuss a few political items with us on the podcast and it was a great discussion. Tune in and enjoy some great laughs as we spent time with Ethan.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point Nate discusses how he believes in the business world there is no such thing as luck. Nate updates us on the status of the medical cannabis bill in the senate. Nick tells us about his feelings on fundraisers, mental health hurdles, and being the man in the arena as Teddy Roosevelt would put it.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of the podcast we sit down with Ted Carder who we know you'll find entertaining and funny. We really enjoyed recording this podcast. We discussed life, business, funny stories, the pandemic, and so much more. Jeanine initially wanted to sit in the studio and listen in. She joins the podcast later in the episode and adds great insight to our conversations. This podcast has plenty of laughs and quality content.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point you're probably raising one eyebrow at the title, which is perfectly understandable. Nate and Nick first start by discussing how pain is an inevitable in life and that happiness is created. Then after talking about the recent Chief's game a bit we discuss some pitmaster secrets of how we prepare various meats on our smokers.    Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

Today Nate spends his time on the show talking about his relationship and how it spiraled out of control leading to divorce after a multitude of issues. Through depression, drinking, bad business dealings, and battles with pornography Nate lays it all on the line. Don't miss this raw version of the story and how he made the decision to grow from it.    Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point we put a post on our social media soliciting questions for us to answer. We delve into those questions, some funny moments ensue, and we discuss Canada and their invoking their war powers.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

Today we interview Derrick Ploutz who is the former Chief of Police in Sterling, Kansas. Derrick has held many leadership titles and experienced a multitude of scenarios and incident in his career we asked about and learned from. There are some really great and funny stories from Derrick's time as a patrol officer that we know will give you entertainment as well as a quality chuckle.    Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point Nate starts it off by discussing our giveaway for getting over 1,000 downloads on the podcast! Nate discusses changes in his mindset, plans for competing in nationals for strongman, and shopping locally with farmers. Nick discusses not letting anyone write your story, to keep plugging along no matter what nay-sayers may have to say about your dreams.   Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On the podcast today we have our buddy Nelson Riemenschneider. We start with a bit of Nelson's past, move into his college days, follow it up with some H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S stories from he and Nate's college days. Then we turn to struggles Nelson has had to endure through his parents divorce and growing as a man in a broken family. Nelson has since started his journey of forgiveness and growth with his parents. This is a quality listen and a podcast that time seemed to fade away in the conversation. Keep an eye on our social media for our giveaway of some cornhole boards in celebration of getting over 1,000 downloads! Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast

On this episode of To the Point, Nate updates us on the new SB560 which is the senate bill to get medical marijuana access in Kansas. Nate discusses some of the hurdles as well as the patient access the bill provides for.    Follow us at: http://www.thehigherpoints.com Instagram: @thehigherpoints Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehigherpointspodcast