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Sep 19, 2024 โ€ข 38min

Chris Grant: Customer-Centric Strategies | Ep. 55

Chris Grant, President of IHT Group, brings over 25 years of agricultural expertise to the conversation. He discusses his transformative journey from corporate stress to agricultural success, emphasizing the importance of customer-centric strategies. Chris shares powerful insights on mentorship, personal fulfillment, and the risks that drive growth. He also highlights the value of direct engagement with customers and the role of supportive relationships in navigating business challenges. Tune in for practical leadership advice!
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Sep 12, 2024 โ€ข 43min

Ariana Bigham: Digital Marketing Tips | Ep. 54

Hello there!In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Ariana Bigham, a Marketing Communications Specialist at Datamars, brings her wealth of experience in branding and digital marketing within the agriculture industry. She shares insights on creating customer-focused brand strategies, the challenges of managing a global brand, and the unique aspects of digital marketing in a sector that's typically slow to embrace new technology. Tune in to discover practical tips for navigating change and connecting with your audience. Listen now on all major platforms to stay ahead in the agriculture business."Your brand loyalty starts inside first. Design your brand around your true beliefs and operations." ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Ariana Bigham holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Communications from Texas Tech University and a double Bachelor of Science in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences and Agricultural Media and Communication from West Texas A&M University. With over six years at Datamars, Ariana specializes in global brand and digital marketing strategies. Her experience spans managing product launches, global marketing projects, and teaching scientific communication.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:35) Introduction(09:43) Branding and brand strategy(17:15) Keeping customers at the center(23:29) Evolution, not revolution(29:08) Digital marketing in agriculture(36:45) Managing change effectively(39:51) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Sep 5, 2024 โ€ข 34min

Rick Purnell: Strategic Communication in Ag | Ep. 53

Rick Purnell, Managing Director of Communications at RPR Company, shares his extensive experience in agricultural media relations. He discusses the evolving landscape of communication strategies and the importance of strong media relationships. Rick highlights the shift from traditional methods to digital formats, emphasizing the need for tailored messaging. He reflects on sustainability and animal welfare in agriculture, advocating for effective communication that balances education with promotion. Tune in for insights on navigating media dynamics in the industry!
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Aug 29, 2024 โ€ข 45min

Ben McCormick: Effective B2B Strategies | Ep. 52

Hello there!In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Ben McCormick, Vice President of Marketing Services at 5MetaCom, brings his wealth of experience in creating successful B2B marketing strategies for the agriculture industryโ€™s complex, science-driven products. Discover how to stand out in the market, communicate technical details effectively, and navigate common challenges. Tune in for practical insights that can boost your marketing efforts."Understanding the customer's problem and how your product can uniquely solve it is crucial."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Ben McCormick is the Vice President of Marketing Services at 5MetaCom in Carmel, Indiana. With a degree in Business Communications from Indiana University Bloomington, Ben has over 19 years of experience developing B2B marketing strategies, particularly for scientific, technical, and regulated products. His expertise in differentiating products and aligning marketing messages with sales goals has been pivotal in helping clients achieve success.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:31) Introduction(07:39) Science and technology(10:22) Mature markets(14:04) Three Cโ€™s approach(17:33) Customer preferences(29:40) Aligning marketing(40:31) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Aug 22, 2024 โ€ข 35min

Henry Arrowood: Tech & Meat Industry | Ep. 51

Hello there!In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Henry Arrowood, the Founder and CEO of Farmshare, explores how technology is reshaping modern agriculture, especially within the meat industry. Henry shares insights on the inefficiencies of traditional supply chains and explains how Farmshare is equipping independent farmers and ranchers with cutting-edge tools to level the playing field. Discover how these innovations are helping to sustain small family farms and provide greater transparency for consumers. Join us as we take a closer look at the future of agriculture and the role of digital marketing in the farming world."We are creating direct market opportunities for producers to connect with consumers, restaurants, and grocery stores, empowering an entirely new channel of independent meat production."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Henry Arrowood is the Founder and CEO of Farmshare, where he leads efforts to modernize the agricultural supply chain through technology. With a background in economics from the University of Miami and international experience at institutions like Universitร  Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi,' Henry brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the agriculture industry.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:43) Introduction(03:04) Inefficiencies in farming(11:15) Evolving business strategies(14:43) Marketing and communication(19:04) Flexibility in business(25:05) The hard right over the easy wrong(31:23) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Aug 15, 2024 โ€ข 38min

Dr. Luis Romero: AI in Agriculture | Ep. 50

Hello there!In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Dr. Luis Romero, a leader in animal nutrition and health innovation, explores how omics technologies and artificial intelligence transform product development in the agriculture industry. He shares how these breakthroughs provide fresh perspectives on animal health and performance, leading to quicker and more efficient product development. Donโ€™t miss out on this conversation about how cutting-edge science is driving the future of agriculture. Tune in on your favorite platform today!"AI has the potential to transform animal health by offering insights that were previously unimaginable."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Dr. Luis Romero, a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Alberta, is a trailblazer in animal nutrition and health. As the Founder and CEO of Biofractal, he focuses on leveraging omics technologies and artificial intelligence to revolutionize animal health. With a rich background in innovation management from global leaders like DSM and DuPont, Dr. Romero now leads a cutting-edge startup that bridges the gap between genetic potential and field performance. What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:18) Introduction(04:21) Founding Micropep(09:34) Entrepreneurship and global challenges(14:30) From consulting to entrepreneurship(22:45) Building a global company(31:29) Complexity of crop protection(38:15) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Aug 8, 2024 โ€ข 41min

Thomas Laurent: Building a global company | Ep. 49

Hello there!In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Thomas Laurent, CEO of Micropep Technologies, discusses the crossroads of entrepreneurship, science, and agriculture. Laurent shares his story of launching an AgBiotech startup that leverages bioactive peptides to address challenges in crop protection and yield improvement. The conversation touches on market growth, regulatory hurdles, and the future of sustainable agriculture. Tune in now!"The biggest driver for me in founding a company was the belief that our work could have a positive impact on future generations by contributing to sustainable agriculture."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Thomas Laurent, CEO and founder of Micropep Technologies holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School. With extensive experience in business development and entrepreneurship, he leads Micropep, an AgBiotech startup developing bioactive peptides for sustainable agriculture. Laurent focuses on innovative solutions to enhance crop yields and manage stresses, ensuring a positive impact on future generations. What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:18) Introduction(04:21) Founding Micropep(09:34) Entrepreneurship and global challenges(14:30) From consulting to entrepreneurship(22:45) Building a global company(31:29) Complexity of crop protection(38:15) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Aug 1, 2024 โ€ข 37min

Philippe Tacon: Feed Additives & Sustainability | Ep. 48

Hello there!In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Philippe Tacon, Product Manager at dsm-firmenich, discusses his extensive experience in aquaculture and the livestock industry. Philippe shares insights on the latest trends in feed additives, their impact on animal health and sustainability, and the challenges of working across diverse global markets. Tune in for valuable insights on making farming more profitable and sustainable. Listen to the full episode on all major platforms."Feed additives can help reduce costs and increase profitability for farmers, making them a crucial part of modern farming."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Philippe Tacon holds a PhD in Fish Physiology from the University of Rennes I. With 20 years of experience in Asian aquaculture, he specializes in fish reproduction, product development, and business development. As the current Product Manager at dsm-firmenich, he focuses on sales development and operational marketing.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:22) Introduction(06:22) Livestock and Aquaculture(09:34) Feed Additives in Animal Health(13:59) Feed Additives and Sustainability(17:27) Market Trends and Innovations(29:58) Future of Feed Additives(32:50) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Jul 25, 2024 โ€ข 42min

Blake Wilson: Leading Global Teams | Ep. 47

Hello there!In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Blake Wilson, Global Commercial Director at Kerry, shares his expertise on leadership and team management in the agriculture industry. Blake discusses strategies for effective communication, breaking down silos, and fostering collaboration among diverse teams. He also emphasizes the importance of personal connections and networking in achieving business success. Tune in for all the latest on progressive leadership and management in this industry."Communication is key. Making sure there are no silos, and everyone understands the common goal and roadmap is essential."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Blake Wilson, Global Commercial Director of Animal Health and Nutrition at Kerry, has extensive experience in the agriculture industry. He holds an MBA in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University and a Bachelorโ€™s degree in American History.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:42) Introduction  (09:02) Managing global teams  (10:49) Breaking down silos  (14:18) Pre-meeting strategy  (16:24) Importance of collaboration  (29:58) Building personal networks  (39:00) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix
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Jul 18, 2024 โ€ข 44min

Sarah Heppner: Bridging Science & Business | Ep. 46

Hello there!In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Sarah Heppner, a seasoned marketing and sales manager, shares her expertise in integrating science and business in the agri-biotech sector. Sarah discusses her journey from a science background to leading marketing and sales at AcuFast, highlighting key strategies for innovation and communication in a competitive market. Tune in to listen on your preferred platform!"All investments in technology and innovation must be applicable and impactful at the farm level."๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜: Sarah Heppner holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA in Agribusiness from the University of Guelph. With over six years at AcuFast, she leads global marketing and Canadian sales, focusing on strategy development and stakeholder engagement. Her experience spans marketing management, sales, and project leadership in agriculture biotechnology.What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:26) Introduction(04:30) Top achievements and experiences(15:01) Challenges and successes(18:26) Communication strategies (26:44) Trends and challenges(32:36) Practical applications (41:09) Final QuestionsAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€, ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ.Instagram: @wisenetixLinkedIn:  Wisenetix

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