2 | How To Build a Career in Western Sports with Kadee Coffman Blair

ON TODAY’S EPISODE

In this episode How To Build a Career in Western Sports, we cover:

• How to Identify a mentor.
• The importance of building a strong network.
• Being a forever learner.
• Building a career in western sports.
• Not being afraid to put in hard work.

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• Follow Kadee on Instagram

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

ABOUT KADEE

Kadee Coffman Blair is recognized as 40 Under 40 by the Fort Worth Business Press and 20 Under 40 by the Association for Learning Environments. She is the director of business development at CORE Construction. Known as the 2nd largest K12 school builder and 2nd largest public safety builder in the country, Kadee acts as the link between CORE Construction and future clients, helping keep CORE top of mind in her community and beyond.

In addition, Kadee is a national TV host and sideline reporter who can be seen on networks such as: CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and more. Kadee has also been hired to moderate star-studded events including a sit-down interview with Academy Award winner Diane Keaton, New York Times Best Selling Author Moll Anderson, and Emmy Award-winning TV personality Carson Kressley.

Kadee is a Dean’s Scholar from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in political science. Along with her strong TV presence, Kadee is also proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut, allowing her to produce and edit her own stories. Her works have aired from local news outlets to CNN.

More About Leaders Of The West

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 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.

You’ll find new episodes every week. Don’t forget to subscribe, so you never miss a show!