SMART CHIX
Brandy Von Holten and her husband, David, own Von Holten Ranch. It is a century farm in Mora, Missouri, where they host multiple homesteading and equine events. They have a large social media following, an active email audience, and four businesses. Let's introduce you to the elements that make SMART CHIX marketable.
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This is an event that started in 2026 and has been ecstatically well received. It's an all-inclusive signature homesteading event, open to ten women per event. Each class has twelve topics and two instructors. Each season the topics change. The goal for 2027 is to have three different seasons with two classes per season (six total). Since this event is in a climate controlled venue, it reaches an audience beyond our equine audience.
An example of topics covered include: bread-making, fermenting foods, food preservation in the form of freezing, pressure canning, and water bath canning, medicinal herbs, tallow, sewing, vanilla infusion, topical salve, business basics, and gardening for each season.
Each person that attends gets an elaborate swag bag filled with samples that we make, a t-shirt, books that Brandy Von Holten has authored, and other printed materials.
This event is taught by Brandy (Biologist) and Mrs. Mary Ella (Mennonite) or other guest instructors.
We also use the bubble gum machine for icebreakers.
Social Media Metrics
Current as of September 2026
SMART CHIX
Business Facebook 111,094
Personal Facebook 7,573
Instagram 1,379
TikTok 57,735
YouTube 1,000
Active Email Subscribers 879
Bubble Gum Giveaway
At Von Holten Ranch, we use an antique bubblegum machine for icebreakers and giveaways. It’s the chance of winning that makes it fun!
This is a great low-cost way to get exposure for your products because each product is explained before we start having individuals come up. Each person then has a photo taken with their item, which is posted on social media.
The bubblegum machine is incorporated into all Von Holten Ranch events, such as Chix in the Sticks, SMART CHIX, Country Tough Trail Versatility, United States Mounted Archery, and clinics.
Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten
My podcast started in November 2020. It has been downloaded in all 50 states and 32 countries. It is a rotation of interviews with selected guests from the equine industry, motivational stories, or other business owners, and me, with a heartfelt topic or explanation. It can be found on every platform where a podcast can be downloaded.
Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten has won Missouri's Best Podcast for the last three years.
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