: Phil Robertson's early life was marked by "rebellion" and personal turmoil until he turned to his faith, a transformation detailed in the movie The Blind .

so the Robinson. family it's it's four brothers. and it's a family business. and um so you've got these four brothers their wives. YouTube·How Leaders Lead with David Novak Family History - Duck Commander

The story of " Duck Dynasty " is an American "rags-to-riches" tale of the Robertson family, who transformed a humble duck-call business into a multi-million dollar sporting empire through faith, hard work, and a unique sense of humor.

: Kay Robertson (Miss Kay) stayed by Phil’s side through their darkest years, an "epic love story" of endurance and faith that ultimately led to the family's redemption. Life After the Show

Since the original Duck Dynasty ended, the family has continued to share their lives through new projects: The Untold Story of How Duck Dynasty Really Started

The family's journey was not without significant personal struggles.

: In their early days, the family lived simply, often eating "fried bologna sandwiches". Phil Robertson began making duck calls to live off the land, despite being "shown the door" at various sporting goods stores when he first tried to sell them.

Before becoming reality TV stars, Phil and Kay Robertson started Duck Commander from their home in West Monroe, Louisiana.