Listen "Sam Middleton, Brokering West Texas Part 2"
Episode Synopsis
Kent is joined by Sam Middleton, the seasoned West Texas ranch broker from Chas. S. Middleton and Son, who orchestrated the blockbuster sale of the 266,000-acre Four Sixes Ranch to a group led by "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Sam walks us through the grit and glory of brokering one of Texas' most storied land deals, a testament to his decades in the ranch real estate game. But the conversation takes a legendary turn when Sam shares an unforgettable tale: the day Fran Morrison, a no-nonsense country woman, outsmarted corporate raider T. Boone Pickens. When Boone targeted Fran's 15,000-acre ranch she refused to buckle. With a steely resolve and a rancher's savvy, Fran turned Boone's aggressive bid into a masterclass in negotiation, holding out until he nearly doubled his offer, leaving the billionaire stunned and the locals cheering. Sam, who brokered that David-and-Goliath showdown, reveals how Fran's victory became a West Texas legend. From the Four Sixes to Fran's triumph, this episode delivers a rollicking mix of history, heart, and the high-stakes dance of Texas land deals.
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