CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-grauer-553b2788 https://www.museumofthebigbend.com/michael-grauer/ https://www.enpleinairtexas.com/museum-talk-by-michael-grauer In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews cowboy historian Michael Grauer, who shares his insights into the true history and culture of cowboys in America. Grauer discusses his background, the misconceptions surrounding cowboy life, and the evolution of the term 'cowboy.' He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cowboy's role in American history, the business aspect of ranching, and the code of the West that guides their lives. Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:19 Michael Grauer's Journey to Cowboy History 00:03:24 The Misunderstood Cowboy 00:05:40 The Origin of the Term 'Cowboy' 00:10:27 The Cowboy as a Global Symbol 00:13:57 The Business of Cowboying 00:16:05 Rodeo: Entertainment vs. Reality 00:20:42 The Code of the West 00:25:39 Untold Stories of Cowboys 00:32:20 The Sacrifices of Cowboys 00:35:58 The Truth Behind Cowboy Culture
