Building Legacies: Rick Kimbrell and StartKleen Legacy

In this episode of the Meat People podcast, Neil sits down with Rick Kimbrell, founder of StartKleen Legacy, to discuss his career and contributions to the food safety and sanitation industry. The conversation covers Rick's family legacy in the business, the early struggles and successes in establishing StartKleen, and the importance of leadership and training programs. Rick also shares personal anecdotes about growing up in a family involved with the Southwest Meat Association (SMA) and how this shaped his career. The episode highlights the evolving nature of the meat processing industry and the significant challenges and rewards of building and maintaining a business in this field.

 

Topics

00:46 Meet Rick Kimbrell: A Journey in the Industry

01:48 The Founder's Story: Rick Kimbrel and Start Clean

03:12 Leadership and Training at Start Clean

06:53 Family Legacy and Business Beginnings

11:21 Building and Growing Start Clean

17:41 Sales, Marketing, and Team Dynamics

20:05 The Essence of Selling and Community

20:31 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

20:49 Understanding the Meat Industry

21:48 Educating the Next Generation

23:04 Building a Legacy

26:25 Riding for the Brand

29:04 The Importance of Food Safety

30:19 Promoting the SMA and Career Opportunities

35:38 Farm Experiences and Visitor Reactions

37:04 Innovative Farm Accommodations

40:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts