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Inside the Farrier Trade with Noah Ballard | Building a Business from the Ground Up
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In this powerful episode of the Rising Above Podcast, host David Hess sits down with Noah Ballard, owner and CEO of Ballard Ferrier Service, to dive into the world of professional horse care and hoof maintenance. Noah shares what it really takes to succeed in the farrier industry, the challenges he's faced, and how he's built a thriving business.
This episode also explores the growing presence and impact of women in the ferrier trade, a field traditionally dominated by men. Noah highlights why diversity matters, how the trade is evolving, and what the future looks like for aspiring farriers—regardless of gender.
Whether you're passionate about horses, interested in trade careers, or love hearing inspiring entrepreneurial journeys, this episode has something for you!
🔨 Topics Covered:
How to get started as a farrier
Building a successful ferrier business
The role of women in the farrier industry
Overcoming challenges in a physical trade
Noah’s personal journey and insights
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Ballard Ferriar Services
193 episodes
Manage episode 486858614 series 2873001
In this powerful episode of the Rising Above Podcast, host David Hess sits down with Noah Ballard, owner and CEO of Ballard Ferrier Service, to dive into the world of professional horse care and hoof maintenance. Noah shares what it really takes to succeed in the farrier industry, the challenges he's faced, and how he's built a thriving business.
This episode also explores the growing presence and impact of women in the ferrier trade, a field traditionally dominated by men. Noah highlights why diversity matters, how the trade is evolving, and what the future looks like for aspiring farriers—regardless of gender.
Whether you're passionate about horses, interested in trade careers, or love hearing inspiring entrepreneurial journeys, this episode has something for you!
🔨 Topics Covered:
How to get started as a farrier
Building a successful ferrier business
The role of women in the farrier industry
Overcoming challenges in a physical trade
Noah’s personal journey and insights
📍 Follow the Rising Above Podcast for more real stories from resilient leaders, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs. Subscribe to our Patreon Subscribe To Our Patreon
Join our Facebook Community Here: Rising Above Community Group
Follow Rising Above Pod On X
Ballard Ferriar Services
193 episodes
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