September 22, 2025
#186 - Selling The Boat He Lived On For Over 3 YEARS To Buy His Dream Farm with Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow
The Land Podcast - The Pursuit of Land Ownership and InvestingAbout this episode
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow. We discuss: Nate Hicks shares his journey from living on a boat to buying land and starting a business. He reflects on how much has changed since his last podcast episode three years ago. Nate's love for land stems from his childhood on his grandfather's apple orchard. He sold his boat to purchase his dream farm, which he renovated himself. The decision to sell their first home was driven by family needs and space for kids. Nate and his wife found a larger home with lake access and more land, leading to a big move. Painted Arrow, Nate's business, was growing, prompting him to quit his corporate job. They faced challenges with commuting and managing family life while running the business. Nate sold the land from their second property before selling the house, which surprised him. The journey emphasizes faith and listening to God's guidance through major life changes. And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code ' HOFER ' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow