Evan Jeffries - 20-year veteran of the Denver Fire Department, cattle rancher, conservationist, entrepreneur, and devoted father whose life has been built around service, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. As the co-founder and co-owner of The Lazy Butcher in Evergreen, Colorado, and Black Hat Cattle Co. Restaurant in Kittredge, Colorado, Evan has helped create businesses that celebrate quality food, locally raised beef, and the values of Colorado ranching. His passion for agriculture and conservation extends beyond business, reflecting a commitment to preserving the land and the lifestyle that have shaped him. In this episode of The Mountain Side, Bobby Marshall sits down with Evan to discuss two decades of serving the Denver community as a firefighter, the realities of ranching, building successful businesses from the ground up, forestry conservation, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and the lessons learned through a life dedicated to serving others. From the firehouse to the ranch, the restaurant, and the backcountry, this conversation explores what it means to lead with purpose, grit, and integrity while staying rooted in faith, family, and the Colorado way of life.

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