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

Ep. 236 - 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/ #236 #JoshHalter #TheBioDude #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: The Bio Dude Website: https://www.thebiodude.com/ The Bio Dude Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiodude The Bio Dude YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheBioDudeJoshHalter Photos and Video in Episode: https://youtube.com/@TheBioDudeJoshHalter 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 SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: APPLE► https://apple.co/347PjSO SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI GOOGLE► https://bit.ly/3dX6bQq STITCHER► https://bit.ly/2UFzwHM _________________________________________ WEBSITE► https://www.animalsathome.ca EMAIL►hello@animalsathome.ca FACEBOOK► https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsatHome.ca/ INSTAGRAM► https://www.instagram.com/animalsathomeca/ DONATE TO AMAZON RAINFOREST CONSERVANCY (ARC): http://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/ BELOW ARE MY AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER: More information here: https://www.animalsathome.ca/affiliate-disclaimer/ PODCAST EQUIPMENT: ZOOM H6: https://amzn.to/3n2YBIP Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2Gqx2Ze Microphone Boom: https://amzn.to/33g40UT Microphone Desk Stand: https://amzn.to/34r6wHx Head Phones: https://amzn.to/3cLmdNl FILM & OTHER EQUIPMENT: Shelving Unit: https://amzn.to/2waz0nD Camera: http://amzn.to/2D8Ed0w Lavalier Microphone: http://amzn.to/2oPjpac Action Camera: http://amzn.to/2HeDug Voice Over Microphone: https://amzn.to/2AXyq22 Drill: https://amzn.to/2SH9Veg ABOUT DILLON: Welcome to my channel, Animals at Home! Here you will find the reptile videos I have made as well as video versions of The Animals at Home Podcast! The podcast mainly focuses on the pet reptile industry. My mission with Animals at Home is simple: To inspire others to push the limits of their reptile husbandry by promoting the importance of high-level, creative husbandry individualized for each reptile. https://youtu.be/ey7KGzg3N9M