Tag: New Mexico

Steering MJ Farms to Victory with Mac Murray (Ep. 37)

Steering MJ Farms to Victory with Mac Murray (Ep. 37)

Join Billy and Cade Peterson as they welcome Mac Murray of MJ Farms, a notable name in the equine industry. Mac shares his extraordinary journey from the automobile industry to becoming a prominent figure in horse racing. He discusses how he and his wife, Janis, transitioned from starting their farm in Utah to expanding into New Mexico, seizing the opportunities presented by the state’s horse racing and casino gambling industry.

Gain insights into the challenges Mac and Janis faced and how they transformed MJ Farms from a small broodmare operation into one of the most respected horse farms in the country. 

Mac discusses: 

  • His transition from the automobile industry to horse racing
  • The importance of making strategic business decisions
  • How inflation has had an impact on the horse breeding industry
  • Valuable business insights, and challenges of running a horse farm
  • The importance of good financial backing and support staff in business
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Mac Murray is a partner at MJ Farms, which is located in New Mexico. He owns the farm along with his wife, Dr. Janis Murray. MJ Farms is home to prominent New Mexico-bred sires. The farm has also owned or managed several other major sires, including Dash Ta Fame.

From Drywall to Derby: Pierre Amestoy’s Journey into Horse Racing (Ep. 17)

From Drywall to Derby: Pierre Amestoy’s Journey into Horse Racing (Ep. 17)

For centuries, horse racing has captivated enthusiasts worldwide.

However, beyond the flashy and glamorous racetrack, the industry intersects heavily with the business world.

In this episode, Billy and Cade Peterson chat with Pierre Amestoy, a prominent figure in the horse racing industry. Pierre shares his story, from working in the family drywall business to having a successful business in the construction industry and what led him to enter the horse industry. Additionally, Pierre emphasizes the importance of putting money to work, pursuing passions, and taking risks.

Pierre discusses: 

  • How he got involved in horse racing, the challenges of the industry, and his success with buying and selling horses
  • The qualities of successful horse trainers and the significance of a winning attitude
  • Why he chose to amalgamate his drywall business with land development
  • The risks faced by business owners due to inflation and rising interest rates
  • The importance of finding something that makes you different from your competition 
  • And more!

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