Deep Dive with the Walt Disney of Youth Baseball Fields. Ep. #023

In 2005 Lance Byrd bought a 320 acre horse ranch outside of Ft. Worth. His dream? Start a horse training facility. How did he go from that to being the rural Disney for traveling baseball families? You'll have to listen find out! In a couple weeks I'll be visiting the ranch to make a video of the facility. Be sure to check back for that. In today's podcast we talk about:- How he started the ranch- WHY he started the ranch- Where he makes his money- What makes his ranch special- Unit volumes, etc- Much much more.You're gonna LOVE this! Lance Byrd is awesome! Enjoy!Submit a question for the show:  http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0pWatch the video version of this on YouTube instead: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://newsletter.chrisjkoerner.com/Learn more about me: http://chrisjkoerner.comFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhp_guy01:04 The Genesis of Rocker B Ranch: From Family Ranch to Baseball Haven03:51 Expanding the Dream: Fields, Facilities, and the Accidental Business04:25 The Evolution of Amenities: From Hotel Rooms to a Resort-Style Pool08:06 Navigating Challenges: Insurance, Water Supply, and Unexpected Expenses09:20 Marketing Magic: The Power of Word of Mouth and Social Media10:02 The Unexpected Demand Surge: Software Glitches and Rapid Expansion12:05 Creating a Premier Baseball Destination: Quality, Community, and Memories28:52 The Culinary Experience: Elevating Food at Sports Tournaments35:15 Merchandise Success and Surprises: The Rocker B Brand Takes Off37:39 The Success of Building and Expanding Facilities38:28 Envisioning Future Developments: Softball Fields and More39:04 Addressing Parking and Infrastructure Challenges41:48 Creating a Family-Friendly Sports Resort44:12 Expanding Beyond Baseball: Corporate Events and More50:24 Considering New Ventures and the Future of Rocker B52:55 Reflecting on Entrepreneurship and Growth58:57 The Unique Appeal of Rocker B and Future Plans01:01:29 Exploring Potential Expansions and the Business Model01:07:49 A Vision for the Future and Closing Thoughts