McFarland Minutes Podcast

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, the team discusses why general marketing advice often falls short and how to tailor strategies specific to your business needs and audience. The conversation highlights the importance of individualized marketing tactics, recognizing unique audience behaviors, and the limitations of following trends and general recommendations blindly. Personal anecdotes and examples, […]

In the 32nd episode of McFarland Minutes, hosted by Natalie McFarland, founder and president of McFarland Productions, and Scout Foster, outreach marketing manager, they delve into the company’s 2026 marketing strategy. The episode covers both internal and external marketing plans, including the implementation of ‘Live Outdoors’ as a new slogan, and a future focus on

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, hosted by Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster, they dive into the intricacies of marketing planning for 2026. This first part focuses on laying out the structural foundation for an effective marketing strategy. They discuss the importance of early planning, especially for product-based businesses, and introduce a Google Sheets template

In this 30th episode of McFarland Minutes, hosts Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster talk influencer marketing, particularly focusing on its spot at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). The episode highlights the effectiveness of influencer activations in boosting brand visibility, engagement, and conversion rates, backed by a detailed case study from last year’s NFR.

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, hosted by Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster, the focus is on holiday marketing campaigns. Natalie and Scout discuss the importance of planning holiday content well in advance and share insights on generational spending habits, particularly highlighting how Gen Z prefers to spend on experiences rather than traditional gifts. The

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, the host, Natalie, interviews Callie Adams, the Director of Events at Montana Silversmiths, about her 20-year journey with the company. Callie shares her background growing up in Western Montana, her involvement in rodeo, and how she ended up at Montana Silversmiths through her connections with Judy Wagner. She details

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, hosts Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster share personal experiences and strategies centered around burnout in careers and life. They discuss the prevalent issue of burnout among social media managers, explore Scout’s research findings from her master’s project, and share personal experiences and strategies for mitigating burnout. The conversation highlights

In this episode of ‘McFarland Minutes,’ the team welcomes Nick Luciano, a former engineer turned successful influencer. They discuss Nick’s unique journey from studying engineering and working for the Army to creating viral TikTok videos and becoming a full-time social media influencer. Nick shares his experiences and insights on the importance of mental health, detailing

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, host Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster dive into Scout’s journey towards earning her Master’s of Arts in Mass Communications from Texas Tech University. They discuss how Scout has integrated her studies with her work at McFarland Productions, leading to significant insights into the high burnout rates among social media

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, Natalie, Scout, and Erin DeLong, the marketing manager of Durango Boots, cover Erin’s career in the Western wear industry, highlighting her significant role in Durango Boots’ rebranding and marketing strategies. She discusses key partnerships, such as the collaboration with the Grand Ole Opry and the National Day of the