110 | How to Be Passionately Obsessed with Click Thompson

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

In this episode, How to Be Passionately Obsessed with Click Thompson, we’re joined by three-time PRCA Photographer of the Year and a true creative force in Western sports. From the bright lights of the NFR to the quiet corners of the back pens, Click captures rodeo like few can, blending trust, grit, and powerful storytelling in every frame.

But Click’s path wasn’t a straight shot. Originally from Virginia and once employed by the Department of Defense, he walked away from security and structure to chase the unpredictable world of rodeo photography—something most people didn’t understand at the time. What followed was a relentless pursuit of craft, connection, and creative excellence.

In this episode, How to Be Passionately Obsessed with Click Thompson, we cover: 

• Falling in love with the process
• The reality of “overnight success”
• What it really takes to build a creative career in the Western industry
• How obsession with your craft (not just your subject) is key
• Why the Western industry thrives on relationships
• How staying committed when no one’s watching changes everything

Resources & Links:

• The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
• Join The Directory Of The West
• Email us at hello@ofthewest.co
• Join the Of The West Email List
• List your jobs on Of The West

Connect with Click:

• Follow on Instagram @clickthompson 
• Follow on Facebook @clickt 
• Visit his website

Connect with Jessie:

• Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
• Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
• Check out the Of The West website

MORE ABOUT LEADERS OF THE WEST PODCAST: 

Leaders Of The West is a podcast for innovators and change-makers in the ag and western industries. Hosted by Jessie Jarvis, the Founder of Of The West, our mission with Leaders Of The West is to foster a community of pioneers, innovators, and leaders who want to be at the forefront of what’s next. 

Whether it’s a guest episode where we’re digging into the blueprints behind our favorite industry businesses, discussing the innovation and strategies that have allowed family farming and ranching operations to continue on for another generation, to episodes with honest conversations from entrepreneurs who have risked it all on their dreams, or leaders detailing how to create a company culture so strong that you couldn’t pay your employees to leave. 

These conversations are meant to encourage the leaders of today and inspire the next generation of trailblazers. 

In addition to bringing in guests, you’ll also find some solo episodes, where Jessie shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey as a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. 

Whether you’re a farmer, a rancher, an equine lover, someone headed up the leadership ladder, an ag business owner, a western sports athlete, an entrepreneur, or someone who just loves the western way of life—this is the place for you. 

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