Katy "Trail Blazers" with John Beuerlein

John Beuerlein's 42 year career was with Edward D. Jones Financial Services. He woke up remembering a dream about writing a book about the lives of Ted and Pat Jones. Sixteen months later, "Trail Blazers" by Jeannette Cooperman was published. We discuss their great history.
"Trail Blazers: The Free-Spirited and Extraordinary Lives of Ted and Pat Jones" was published April, 2022. John Beuerlein knew them well and shares anecdotes from the book that exhibit their passion for the land and for people. Ted was a farmer and took over Edward D. Jones from his father. He cultivated the business into being the 4th largest financial services company in the country. Along the way, he and Pat conceived and secured the future of Missouri's Katy Trail, the longest train to trails in the country. Their farm was returned to prairie and native plants and donated to the University of Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation. Listen to their story and be inspired. A 5-star interview.
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