Craig Zwiers and Tom James - Episode #1

Owner of Base Camp Country Real Estate - Craig Zwiers and National Sales Manager Tom James

Summary

In the inaugural episode of the Base Camp Country podcast, host Kix Nelson introduces co-hosts Craig Zwiers and Tom James, discussing their backgrounds in real estate and wildlife management. The conversation explores the unique culture at Base Camp Country, the importance of hiring the right people, and the challenges posed by wildlife diseases like CWD and EHD. The episode concludes with insights into the future plans for the company and the potential for growth in the land sales market.

Takeaways

• Base Camp Country focuses on land and farm sales.
• Hiring the right people is crucial for success.
• Wildlife management is an art form that requires knowledge and experience.
• CWD and EHD are significant challenges for wildlife populations.
• The company values a strong team culture and collaboration.
• Kix Nelson's entrepreneurial background enhances his real estate career.
• Tom James combines landscape architecture with wildlife management expertise.
• The hunting season brings excitement and preparation for the team.
• Base Camp Country is expanding into new states and markets.
• The podcast aims to increase brand awareness and connect with the audience.

Titles

• Understanding CWD and EHD in Wildlife
• Exploring the Base Camp Country Culture

Sound Bites

• "It's different than any other real estate company."
• "You gotta talk to him. This guy's phenomenal."
• "I always wanted to sell land."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Base Camp Country Podcast

01:46 Meet the Founders: Craig and Tom

05:14 Kix's Journey to Base Camp Country

10:41 The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Kix

13:01 Tom's Landscape Architecture Background

17:37 Wildlife Management Insights

22:20 Hunting Season Preparations

45:19 Future Plans for Base Camp Country

Keywords

Base Camp Country, real estate, wildlife management, hunting, entrepreneurship, landscape architecture, CWD, EHD, team culture, land sales