What You Need To Know About Your Food, Agriculture, & Produce Ft. David White - Farmer, Entrepreneur, & Man Of Faith
Feb 9, 2024
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David White, entrepreneur and man of faith, discusses the agricultural industry, the importance of permanent planting and water infrastructure in California, running a farm, the key to a successful marriage, and the health benefits of pomegranate juice in this entertaining episode of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast.
The importance of staying centered, having faith in oneself, thinking at a higher level, and being engaged in work for entrepreneurial success.
The significance of permanent planting, such as trees, as carbon sequesters to cool the planet and the need for regenerative farming practices.
Deep dives
Developing an entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of perseverance
In this podcast episode, the founder of The Squeeze Juice, David White, shares his journey as an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of staying centered and having faith in oneself. He encourages individuals to think at a higher level and be engaged in their work. David also discusses the challenges he faced in the juice industry, including the crash in the market. Despite setbacks, he never gave up and believed in the potential of his products. He also talks about the key ingredients to a successful company, such as having an end goal in mind and dealing with setbacks.
Insights into the agriculture industry and the importance of permanent planting
During the podcast, David White delves into the agriculture industry, specifically the significance of permanent planting, especially with trees. He highlights that permanently planted trees are great carbon sequesters and play a crucial role in cooling the planet. He mentions how the drought in California resulted in the removal of many trees, affecting water availability and the environment. David also mentions the importance of regenerative farming and how organic farming, although considered cool, is not always sustainable.
Understanding organic farming and the significance of washing fruits and vegetables
David White addresses the concept of organic farming and explains the process of becoming certified organic. He discusses the need for sustainable farming practices and how organic farming has evolved. He also emphasizes the importance of washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly to remove any potential contaminants or bacteria. David dispels the misconception around organic produce and highlights the significant health benefits of consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, outweighing the potential risks.
Tips for entrepreneurs and the importance of faith, support, and perseverance
Towards the end of the episode, David White shares some valuable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of having faith in oneself and finding a supportive team. David also mentions the significance of building relationships and treating others with respect. He advises entrepreneurs to never give up, remain tenacious in sales, and be willing to adapt to different opportunities. Finally, he highlights the importance of balancing personal and professional life, having an end goal, and maintaining perseverance in the face of setbacks.
#658: Today, we're sitting down with the founder of The Squeezed Juice, David White. David is a businessman, fresh fruit marketer, farmer, entrepreneur, major junior hockey team owner, musician, man of faith, husband, father, and grandfather. His story is one of faith, perseverance, and hard work. Starting from humble beginnings, he went from a job selling fruit to owning a vertically integrated farming operation. Today, we have a conversation about the agricultural industry and how farming has impacted the produce people buy daily in their own grocery stores. He also shares information about what people should look for when shopping for produce, how to read the ingredient label, and business tips on dealing with setbacks and creating a successful company. This episode is brought to you by The Squeezed Juice Use code SKINNY for 20% off any order at shop.squeezedjuice.com To connect with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE To subscribe to our YouTube Page click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Produced by Dear Media
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