236: The Reptile Industry Is About to Collapse

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Animals at Home Network

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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!

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236: The Reptile Industry Is About to Collapse — Trump’s Tariffs Explained

Animals at Home Network

1 hour 22 minutes 36 seconds

2 months ago

236: The Reptile Industry Is About to Collapse — Trump’s Tariffs Explained

Josh Halter of The Bio Dude discusses all about the recent challenging situations that The Bio Dude has been facing in recent times: from how Covid affected the business, the new tariff situation, and more. He talks in depth about the business practices that he has set in place in order for The Bio Dude to remain a productive business for himself and the staff, as well as some changes he has made to ensure he is a good owner of the business. Josh also discusses future plans for The Bio Dude, including isopod consumables from ethically sourced fish. This episode is great for people who want to learn more about The Bio Dude’s message, goals, and the behind the scenes struggles of a small business.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/236-the-bio-dude/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Bio Dude Website: https://www.thebiodude.com/The Bio Dude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiodudeThe Bio Dude YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebiodudejoshhalterTIME STAMPS:

0:00 Introducing Josh Halter from The Bio Dude

2:35 Coming Up: Zoo Med University

3:05 Coming Up: The Bio Dude

3:40 Welcome Josh Halter + Recent Trip to Costa Rica

9:22 The Business Model of The Bio Dude

14:58 Recent Challenging Situations for Josh + Growth Process

29:27 Josh As The Owner of The Bio Dude

31:36 Zoo Med University

32:47 Working Through Corona Virus

35:27 The New Tariff Situation

51:01 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub

52:02 More Changes Made Due To Extenuating Circumstances

57:37 New Plans For The Bio Dude: Consumables, Drainage Layers + More

1:11:11 The Bio Dude Storefront

1:18:48 Closing Thoughts