Farm4Profit Podcast

Intro:  My name is Andy Caygeon Junkin.  Originally from Bobcaygeon Ontario and most of my friends call me Bobcaygeon or Caygeon.  Married American farmgirl and live in Mt. Vernon Iowa.  Company name is www.Stubborn.Farm  and I just wrote my 7th book "Stubborn".  My nice:  I help stubborn farmers work better together 1/  What is the one thing that is the difference of perspective between generations about succession planning.   the analogy to a girl being in a long term relationship and yet no ring.  The need for commitment.  2/  What is the one thing that successors don't get, that causes their parents to be hesitant?  (Three points on Page 1 of attached).  What do you suggest that is different than what normal farm succession planners suggest?  (9,000 hour rule -I'll take 4 minutes to explain it)4/  Over that two year period, what are you trying to do?  Why not just do succession planning in two meetings:  (need for humility vs. pride.  The need to get rid of arrogance and create a culture whereby everyone is humble and listening to each other FIRST, prior to the conversation).  Get a performance review starting with successor for 6 months, then 360 degrees for two years.  5/  Why take the extra time?  Why not just have someone come out and sell you a life insurance policy in an afternoon?  6/  Why did you write this book? No money in writing books for farmers.  Completely different perspective change how farming is done.  7/  When is the right time to start doing succession planning? 8/  What is the benefit nobody really thinks about before starting your process?  5/  How does a successor get the process started, do you pull an ultimatum or what?   In your experience, what is the common misunderstanding or oversight by successors that causes hesitation from their parents, as outlined in the three points on Page 1 of the attached?Initiating the process as a successor can be challenging. How do you recommend successors approach this, emphasizing humility and the need to create a culture of humble listening within the family?Can you share a benefit of the succession planning process that people might overlook or not consider before starting it, especially in terms of improving family decision-making and its impact on farm profitability?Conclusion:  How do you learn something new the best?They can access a free copy of the audiobook (listen to it like a podcast) at www.stubborn.farm Avoiding succession planning in a family business can have significant adverse effects on mental health for all involved parties. Here are some potential impacts:Stress and Anxiety: The uncertainty about the future and the lack of a clear succession plan can lead to heightened stress and anxiety levels among family members. Concerns about the business's continuity and the financial well-being of each member can be overwhelming.Interpersonal Strain: Without a structured succession plan, family members may experience increased tension and conflicts. Ambiguity about roles, responsibilities, and future leadership can strain relationships, leading to resentment and misunderstandings.Feelings of Uncertainty: Individuals involved in the family business may feel a sense of insecurity when succession planning is neglected. Not knowing who will take over the business or how it will be managed can create a constant undercurrent of uncertainty.Impact on Leadership: For the current business leaders, the lack of a clear succession plan may hinder their ability to confidently step back or retire. The pressure to continue leading the business without a defined transition plan can lead to burnout and a decline in mental well-being.Family Dynamics: Succession planning involves open communication and collaboration. Without it, family members may experience a breakdown in communication, leading to isolation and strained family dynamics. This can affect both personal relationships and business interactions.Loss of Identity and Purpose: Family businesses often carry a sense of identity and purpose for the individuals involved. The absence of a succession plan may leave family members feeling adrift, questioning their roles and contributions to the business.Impact on Future Generations: In situations where succession planning is neglected, the next generation may experience frustration and a lack of motivation to engage in the family business. This can result in a loss of legacy and continuity.Financial Concerns: The financial implications of a poorly planned succession can contribute to mental health challenges. Concerns about the business's financial stability, inheritance issues, and equitable distribution of assets can create significant stress.Regret and Resentment: Individuals who postpone or avoid succession planning may later regret not taking timely action. This sense of regret can lead to feelings of self-blame and, in some cases, resentment towards other family members.Health Consequences: Prolonged stress and anxiety associated with the absence of succession planning can have physical health consequences. Chronic stress is linked to various health issues, including cardiovascular problems and weakened immune function.In conclusion, avoiding succession planning in a family business can have far-reaching implications on mental health, affecting individuals' emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Addressing succession planning proactively can help mitigate these negative effects and contribute to a healthier family and business environment.         Here are the three common problems that are rarely openly said, but often felt by parents: 1. The parents love their kids, but don’t feel that they can take over full management of thefarm. At this stage Dad feels he can’t walk away from the business without it collapsing.He feels that once his kids get the reins, they’ll run the farm into the ground. 2. Although he pretends to be humble, the patriarch is arrogant and thinks he’s smarter.He (or she) doesn’t recognize the contribution of his kids over the past 20+ years to thegrowth of the business and feels that any non-relative would have been a betteremployee than the successor’s performance. The patriarch (or matriarch) looks at thefarm as his, not ours. 3. Parents fear being pushed off the farm. The different generations have been fighting forcontrol for years and don’t have a great working relationship. Dad fears that once hesurrenders majority control of the farm’s shares, he won’t be welcome in the shop anddie with his slippers instead of work boots on. Thus, he clinches power to his grave. In some cases, these beliefs are true, and many times these believes are false. Sometimes it issomewhere in between. These fears aren’t often stated but believe me…they are subtly there. The legendary tale of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot dates back to ancient times.According to the story, when Alexander encountered an intricate, seemingly impossible-to-untieknot in the city of Gordium, he decided to tackle it in an unconventional manner. Faced with thechallenge, he drew his sword and sliced through the knot, rather than attempting to untangle itas others had failed to do. This bold and decisive action was interpreted as a sign of his destinyas a great conqueror and ruler. The "cutting of the Gordian Knot" has since become a symbolfor solving complex problems or overcoming challenges through innovative and forceful means,emphasizing the importance of thinking outside the box and taking bold actions whennecessary. Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

www.johndeere.com Pre-Rollwww.terraplexag.com 24:30https://www.corteva.us/Resources/truchoice-offers.html  12:41Kevin BrownRaised on a farm in rural America, Kevin's passion for tinkering with machinery began at a young age. From fixing up old tractors to scavenging spare parts from the family junkyard, his formative years instilled in him a deep appreciation for the beauty found in the forgotten and discarded.As he grew older, Kevin's love for automotive history led him on a journey of discovery, exploring abandoned barns, scrapyards, and forgotten corners of the countryside in search of automotive treasures. Armed with nothing but his knowledge, determination, and a trusty set of tools, Kevin set out to revive relics of the past, showcasing their stories and breathing new life into their rusty frames.With the launch of Junkyard Digs on YouTube, Kevin invited viewers to join him on his adventures, sharing his passion for automotive restoration and exploration with a global audience. Through his captivating storytelling and hands-on approach, he invites viewers into a world where each rusty chassis holds the promise of a new beginning and the potential for automotive glory.In this episode, Kevin shares insights into his journey from farm life to YouTube stardom, recounting tales of triumph and tribulation in his quest to unearth automotive treasures. From the thrill of discovering a rare classic buried beneath decades of dust to the challenges of restoration in the face of limited resources, Kevin's stories inspire and captivate audiences, reminding us all of the value found in the forgotten corners of our world.Join us as we sit down with Kevin Brown, the man behind Junkyard Digs, and explore the timeless allure of automotive restoration, the joy of discovery, and the enduring spirit of adventure that drives us all to seek out treasures hidden in the most unlikely of places. Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WWIAStrobel Shadeswww.strobelshades.comHow does solar work?Solar panels generate DC energy that is sent to an inverter that converts it to AC energy that youcan use for your home or business. The system is integrated with your operation and utilitymaking everything seamless. No need for any crazy upgrades to integrate solar. Any excessenergy that you are not using at the time will be sent back to the grid and you will build credits.When the sun sets you will use the credits that you build up.○ Let's clarify what we do. We are not involved in “solar farms utility grade” WE DO NOTTAKE UP HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF FARMLAND○ We help offset the cost of electricity of operations by installing solar that is connected tothe grid. Depending on the interconnection agreement the solar system can offset50-100%.○ You will still get a power bill but reduced. Saving thousands of dollars every month. Why should farmers invest in solar?The biggest motivation to go solar is the money the farmers can save by reducing monthly power bills andfreeing up capital that can be diverted elsewhere or added to the bottom line.Solar IncentivesUSDA REAP GRANT50% Total Project up to 1 Million dollarsInvestment Tax Credit30% Tax Credit - This goes against your tax liability. It can carry back 3 years or carry forward up to 22years.New law has passed that you can sell the tax credits as well.Depreciation- A solar energy system is classified as farm equipment.There are also bonus credits depending on location.How much does a solar energy system cost?There isn’t a one-size-fits-all option for solar. Every system is unique. There are many factors to consider.This would include whether it will be roof mounted or ground mounted. How much trenching,wiring,conduit, panel count,inverter count and specific engineering. The great news is that panel priceshave dropped in price and will remain flat for a long time. When you add up all the incentives and theycan be applied, the incentives pay for the entire project.What is an interconnection agreement?The agreement establishes all the terms and conditions associated with operating the customer's solarsystem in parallel with the utility's electric power system. Every electricity company is different.Especially in rural areas. A lot of these terms and conditions haven’t been updated since the 1980s. What size solar energy system will my farm need?Accuracy is absolutely imperative in order to set realistic expectations. We use the most recent 12months worth of utility data and analyze everything. This ranges from energy pattern, rate structure,demand charges, on and off peak. We use sophisticated technology to analyze ROI, IRR, paybackperiod and 25 year savings. Also a financial model is presented along with any type of loan option if oneis requested. We even take a look at the last 30 years of historical weather data in the exact location ofthe project. Attention to every detail is important for someone to have the best experience possible.Why go solar now? Won't the technology be cheaper down the road?There has never been a better time to pursue a solar project. The panel technology is so efficient thatfuture technology will be incremental. The alignment of incentives and grants has made this investment ano brainer. There is no other piece of farm equipment that has a 30% tax credit and a grant that cancover up to 50% of the cost. The reality of the grant is we don't know the future of the grant in 2025. It ispossible that it can be reduced or stay the same. The fact is it would be a gamble to wait.What is the process for going solar?Evaluation of ProjectContract ExecutionEngineering DesignPermitting & InterconnectionApprovalEquipment ProcurementInstallation & CommissionLong-Term O&M andMonitoringWill solar panels power my building when the grid is down?These systems are interconnected with the grid. If the grid goes down the solar shuts down. This is asafety measure with the utility company. There cannot be any live power while the lineman are working tofix any grid issues. This is where a battery backup can be introduced. Battery technology is still very newand the prices will come down over the years. This should be the last resort considering all farms havegenerators. Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Koch – “X” @IfICan79 5.7k   Insta @Ifican.chriskoch 17.3k    Facebook 49khttps://www.ifican.ca/aboutAwesome show!Whether you are interviewing someone or just talking I have learned from every show. I am an engineer by trade but love farming. This show has taught me so much and I love discussing it with farmer friends!Manure hauling Mike via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/11/24  born and raised in the small farming and ranching community of Nanton, Alberta.Within hours of when I was born my grandma was informed that my parents gave birth to a healthy baby boy however, I was missing both arms and both legs. Without any hesitation whatsoever she simply pointed out the fact that, “Bruce (my father) never did finish anything he started”.I grew up just like any other small-town kid. I played road hockey and baseball with all the others my ageI helped out on my grandpa’s farm operating equipment whenever I could. Life was pretty normal.study History and Psychology at University as well as working with The War Amputations of Canada.The War Amps was always, and still continues to be a very important influence in my life.Their Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program has assisted thousands of kids across Canada who were either born missing limbs or lost them due to accidents or for other various reasons.After being away from home for about five or six years it was time to move back to southern Alberta.the opportunity to start working on “If I Can…”It had originally started off as a travel show idea“If I Can…” has since evolved into a message that I deliver via the videos on YouTube as well as speaking at schools, conferences and various other events and venues.Fast-forward to today and I still continue to work in the farming and ranching industry. When I’m not out in the field I am traveling around as a motivational speaker.Been on with Oprah Network (Dr. OZ), has a TedX talkSkateboarding a 10k in Switzerland, completed multiple marathons,Where has he traveled? How does he best learn something new? Jail/Prison for a year or:Never participate in another raceNever speak to a group of kids againFavorite FoodFavorite DrinkGuilty PleasureHow long would he spend in prison to have legs?   Or arms?Which would he rather have? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Cultivating Success: Sales Strategies for Agribusiness"Introduction of our esteemed guest, St John Craner, (pronounced SIN JIN) founder of Agrarian, sales coach, author, and speaker in the agricultural domain.https://www.ruralsalessuccess.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stjohncraner/Introducing St John Craner,his business: Agrarian based in New ZealandNew Zealand’s most trusted rural sales and marketing training company, dedicatedexclusively to the business of agribusiness.share some strategies, tools, and techniques he teaches on human-centered selling and sale psychology to rural sales teams and managersHis podcast (48 episodes so far): The Rural Sales Show & he has been featured on many othersHis book: “How To Succeed In Rural Sales”highlighting his diverse roles as founder, author, speaker, and contributor to reputable publications in the agribusiness space.Who needs sales skills?Farmer to landlordsFarmer to understand sales peopleDirect to consumerWhat else?The Changing Landscape of Agribusiness SalesDiscussing the evolving dynamics of agribusiness sales and how it differs from traditional selling methods.Exploring St John's emphasis on supporting the buyer's buying process and the importance of speaking the buyer's language.Trusted parties rather than a race to the bottom priceHuman-Centered Psychology in Salesapplying human-centered psychology to transform the sales process.universal principles that can be applied to sales teams worldwide, emphasizing the significance of understanding and connecting with the buyer on a deeper level.Does this work in reverse when connecting with a seller?Can we use this as a leg up in negotiations?Bridging the Sales-Marketing GapWhat is the gap between sales and marketing in rural companies?buyer's buying process versus traditional, self-serving selling techniques.Should our listeners be building their own brand?Learning to Speak the Buyer's LanguageUnpacking the essential skill of learning to speak the buyer's language and its impact on sales success.practical tips and techniques for sales professionals in the agribusiness sector.Where does one gain perspective?Winning negotiationsIs it true to never split the difference?Does anchoring work when starting a discussion?What are some good tips for our farmers to get better outcomes in negotiations?Thanks to St John Craner for sharing invaluable insights into sales strategies for agribusiness.SummaryChallenge Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

@ruralpodcastingco      Instagram: 636    Twitter: 4.6k                             @theimpossiblefarmerher          Instagram: 3.1kWhere are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farmingHow’s the family - do they farm with family?Caramut, Victoria, AustraliaAg communicatorFarmer and former ABC journalistPodcast builder and coach: ruralpodcastingco Podcast: Ducks on the PondPodcast for rural women Interviewed over 50 women Address unique challenges and opportunities faced by women living in rural areasRural Podcasting CoStarted this year (2023)Coaching - help start podcastFull Podcast Service - develop and produce podcast for individual/businessSpeaking - event host, next speaker, or podcast guest Services Consult: One 90 minute 1:1 session - review individuals contentThe Pod Launcher: strategy session, 1:1 coaching calls, templates, content reviews and feedbackRural Pod Connect: 30 minute monthly coaching session, group mentoring sessions, templates, content reviews and feedbackPodcast Ignite: 90 minute session, coaching calls, templates, content reviews and feedback, voice coachingAbout KirstenJournalist for 15 yearsFor Australian broadcasting CorporationStill occasionally present programsConversation Hour on ABC Radio Melbourne & the Newspaper round on ABC News 2013: moved to a farm2014: Received the Quill for Reporting Disability (nominated again in 2016)2021: appointed a Board Director of South West TAFECurrently deputy chairLives on mixed grazing and cropping farm in south-west Victoriaw/ husband & two boys Adventuring into incorporating a dairy into their farming businessHarvested on Christmas this yearHow has social media changed her life?How would they start it over differently?Which is their favorite social media platform? If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?Right now, who inspires you?If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be? Word association - Take the word we share and say the first thing that comes to mind connecting it to agricultureMovie                                       Hunter                                      AmericaHumorous                                 Fence                                      RescueNeighborhood                          Smart                                       StatesTool                                         Tire                                          CoffeeCatalog                                    Exercise                                   TouristSunrise                                    Staircase                                  Agronomy                                 What’s next for them?What can our listeners do to help?What do you enjoy most about what you do? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Farm4Profit podcast, we dive into the world of agricultural innovation with two industry disruptors, Danny Assman and Ryan Schroeder. As spokespersons for Terraplex, they share their journey from feedlot owner and commodity trader to pioneers in the drone technology space.Segment 1: Meet Danny and RyanIntroductions and background of Danny Assman (AUSMAN) and Ryan Schroeder (SHRAADER).Explore their unlikely partnership and the decision to venture into drone technology.Segment 2: From Feedlot to the SkyDiscuss the intriguing story behind why a feedlot owner and a commodity trader decided to invest in drone technology.Uncover the exciting outcomes when feedlot expertise meets the capabilities of drone technology.Segment 3: Iowa Aerial Applicators to TerraplexTrace the origins of Iowa Aerial Applicators and its evolution into Terraplex.Highlight lessons learned as business owners in the cutting-edge technology space.Segment 4: The Terraplex DifferenceUnpack the new business model that addresses farmers' needs and focuses on scalability.Explore the challenges farmers face in the online retail marketplace and how Terraplex turns the "Buy & Crash" scenario into a loyal customer base.Segment 5: Terraplex Team DynamicsHighlight the diverse talent pool assembled by Terraplex, including technology experts, support specialists, and agronomic backgrounds.Discuss how this team differentiates Terraplex from other agricultural retail businesses.Segment 6: Forecasting Drones in Agriculture (2024)Danny Assman shares his expert forecast for drones in agriculture in 2024.Address the need to eliminate online retail as an option for farmers and dispel misconceptions discouraging adoption.Segment 7: Farmer Payback with TerraplexExplore the benefits of partnering with Terraplex, including eliminating fears of flying drones, navigating regulatory challenges, and achieving fast payback on investments.Discuss how Terraplex puts farmers in control of their crops through efficient scalability and instant decision-making.Segment 8: Understanding Regulatory and Compliance FearsDelve into the core fears farmers face regarding regulatory and compliance issues in adopting drone technology.Segment 9: Importance of Choosing the Right PartnerEmphasize the crucial role of choosing the right partner in agricultural technology adoption.Highlight that WHO YOU BUY FROM is as important as the technology itself.Conclusion: In this enlightening episode, Danny Assman and Ryan Schroeder offer a glimpse into the transformative world of Terraplex drones and how they are reshaping the future of farming. Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

@bellfamilyfarms.  22.9k on titkok Chad Bell – NW Illinois6th Generation family farmCorn, Soybeans, Wheat, PigsHow was the growing year?Runs a gleaner combineSuper bowl commercialUsing social media to educate consumersHow would he do it differently?Do activists attack him?What benefits has he received?Is it beeswings or red dawg, red eye? When did he decide he wanted to be a farmer?What has he changed on the farm from other generations?What are the important parts of serving on boards or being involved?What are his hobbies?What is he looking forward to next year?  Would you rather?Iowa Corn or Nebraska CornCyclones or HawkeyesBeach vacation or national parkCocktail or beerSteak or Pork ChopSpring or FallBreakfast or Supper  Listener Review – AppleYou guys are crazy…..good stuff….Thanks to John Deere and Sukup for supporting them ….great stuffIowa Land Guy – Doug Bear  What would you tell someone who may have lost their fire or passion for farming? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

General QuestionsFirst let’s start by comparing this time last year to this year.  Have there been more or less sales in 2023 than 2022?Is Covid officially done causing issues to the equipment market? Will Farm Bill discussions have any influence on the market?How about foreign relations with China or the battle in Ukraine?Overall do you feel the current market and recent sales are stronger or weaker than a year ago?What about new equipment?  How are PUK’s effecting the market?What effect do interest rates have on purchasing power?Who have the sellers been?Who have the buyers been?When you reflect on successful sales.  Is there something sellers have been doing that has really been working? or set their sale apart from the rest?How about flipping the script.  What is your best advice for a buyerDo you have a prediction for 2024?Anything else you’d like our listeners to know?Reminder to share CONTACT INFO  What’s your favorite part about what you do?SummaryChallenge Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"The Path to Greatness" The journey to greatness, self-discovery, and achieving one's fullest potential.Set the tone with motivational music. Clip 1: The Rock-Denzel Washington, Rocky, Steve HarveyDiscuss the importance of perseverance, mental resilience, and the "day one" mentality.Emphasize the power of self-belief and the quote, "It's not over until I win."Clip 2: The Power of 365 DaysExplore the idea of committing to giving one's all for 365 days without self-sabotage.Highlight the importance of putting in the work consistently over time.Clip 3: Warren Buffet's Wisdom on PrioritizationDiscuss the significance of prioritizing the top goals and avoiding distractions.Encourage listeners to set exceptional goals for the year.Clip 4: Mel Robbins and Finding HappinessComparing past moments of happiness with the present and making positive changes.Emphasize the impact of daily habits on overall happiness.Clip 5: Steve Harvey on Owning Your Own HappinessDiscuss the importance of challenging personal narratives and enjoying the journey.Emphasize the role of personal responsibility in finding joy.Clip 6: Surfer's MentalityDiscuss the importance of enjoying the entire experience of life, including challenges.Relate the surfer's mindset to embracing both highs and lows.Clip 7: Unconventional HappinessDiscuss the idea that happiness can come from unexpected places.Clip 8: Turning Hurt into MotivationResilience and determination required to turn negative experiences into positive actions.Clip 9: Doing What You Don't Want to DoDiscipline and mental toughness required to do things you don't want to do.Explore the idea that the path to success often involves discomfort and persistence.Clip 10: Stop ProcrastinatingShare strategies for overcoming procrastination.The importance of visualizing the future and making choices aligned with long-term goals.Clip 11: Compilation of Motivational QuotesDiscuss common themes, such as hard work, resilience, faith, and the belief in oneself.Encourage listeners to reflect on their own goals and commitment to greatness.ConclusionChallengeHosts Resolutions?         Clip1The Rock-Denzel Washington, Rocky, Steve Harvey, One day or  day one, it's time to get back to work. Who cares? You're tired.  Nobody cared. It's on you. Cut out all the fucking noise. Get back to the fucking mental lab. You got to go for it. I will never quit. I'm going to win. Seize this very minute. What you can do or even dream you can do and begin it. Now, if you know what you're worth, go out and get what you're worth.But you've got to be willing to take the hits. That's where winning is. There are no crappy jams in the. It's just you and your shadow. Say to yourself, it's not over until I win! Clip2What would happen if for the next 365 days,  you gave it your all? What if for the next 365 days, not 366, not 364. What if for the next 365 days, you didn't self sabotage? Who would you be  if for the next  365 days, you didn't quit? Who would you become? What type of person would be bred from that trial, that tribulation?I want to find out. And I think that you're doing a disservice to you, to your family, to your lineage, to your future generations, if you don't try to achieve your fullest potential. So, strive for greatness. Because, on the other side of this pain, this bullshit, this trial, this struggle, is greatness. And you can unlock it.But you gotta put in the fucking hours. You gotta put in the work. Yeah. And you gotta put in the 365 motherfucking days. Clip3Warren Buffet QuoteAs you set your New Year's resolutions this year, I want you to remember my favorite Warren Buffett quote. Take the top 25 things you want to get done this year, and write them all down. And then take number 5 through 25 on that list, and this year, avoid doing these at all costs. If you want to be exceptional this year, then you need to ruthlessly prioritize. Clip4Mel RobbinsI believe that the reason why you want to be happier is because you miss being happier and you can only miss things that you know. I'll give you a simple exercise that you can do that I did with one of our daughters. She dealt with the depression and the grief by drinking herself into the ground and had a complete breakdown.I said, okay, well, here's what, let's start here. First of all, I want you to have this breakthrough where you realize you do know what you need to do. So take out a piece of paper and I want you to draw a line down the center. When was a time that you felt happier than you feel right now? Now on the left hand side of the paper, I want you to write down all the things that were happening in your life then.Like what did your day to day life look like? So you start to write. I left the house at 7 a. m. I was at school all day with my friends. I went to lacrosse practice. I exercised every day. And I'm like, great, now write down what your life looks like now. I sleep till noon. I drink every day. I don't leave the house.I don't exercise. Like, compare. Mm hmm. And change accordingly. Your whole life is about those little things that you do every day. And if you're not happy, get out a piece of paper, draw a line down the center, and write down the things that you were doing when you were a happier or healthier person. And change accordingly Clip5Steve HarveyWhat can I do to be happy? Number one, you have to own your own happiness. Your kids are not going to make you happy. Your spouse is not going to make you happy. A big house is not going to make you happy. Own your own happiness and be responsible for doing those things that bring joy into your own heart, independently of life and people and money and all of that.That it doesn't necessarily give you a happiness. You have to take responsibility of that peace and that joy that lives inside of your heart and not inside of your stuff. The second thing that I think people need to do is challenge their own story because people torment themselves by how they see their life.Challenge your own story. Change the way you talk to yourself about who you are and what happened to you and what you're going to do in your life. You, you wrote the script, changed the story. The third thing that, that, that I think is very important is to enjoy the journey. Not the destination.  A lot of us delay our happiness.When I get to this level, when I get my degree, when I get the kids, when I get married, I'm going to be happy. Enjoy the journey, enjoy the whole step, the whole process. Every day that you get up to strive for whatever it is you're after, you know, I'm a goal oriented guy, but you don't celebrate when you get to the finish line, celebrate all along the way.Celebrate all along the way Clip6SurferIf you want to be happier, you need to use something that I call the surfer's mentality. See, because there's something a surfer understands better about life than most other people. See, a surfer wants to get up on the wave, but they don't make the mistake of believing that once they're up, that they're going to stay there forever.When they get up there, they enjoy it and they ride it as far as they can. But at every moment, they realize that that wave is going to crash. and that they're going to fall. And maybe another wave is going to crash on top of them. But they don't let that get them down. Because a surfer understands that there's always more waves coming.And that is the experience of surfing.  Trying to get up on the wave, waiting to get up on the next wave, getting ready and being prepared for the waves. that crash over you. And if you can enjoy the entire experience of being alive, the moments that are challenging as much as the highs, and understand that they are two parts of the same experience, then my friend, you will have won the game Clip7MN State FairWhat makes you happy? What brings you joy?  Sex.You didn't expect that, did you? Clip8And that, um,  that hurt, you know, and I think that just, that flipped a switch in me where I was like, okay, fuck you, watch this Clip9Doing what you don’t want to doWhen that alarm clock goes off at four or five in the morning, your mind says, no, you just say, this is what we do  is what we do now, because to get to where you want to go, the amount of pain involved, the amount of mental pain of how many times you're going to have to do something that you don't want to do to get to where you want to go, there's gonna be more times you do stuff that you don't want to do, then you are going to want to do it. And then once you do this over and over and over again, it becomes like breathing. I don't want to live this lifestyle, but to get to the other side of this, I have to.  Clip10Stop procrastinatingOne of the absolute best ways to get motivation to stop procrastinating and actually start working towards your goals is this. Grab a pen and paper and write down what your ideal life looks like  five years from now and what you have to do in order to achieve that life. Then, right next to it, write down what your life will look like five years from now if you continue to live by the  Have.Put them next to each other and look at them. Look at them and ask yourself which one of these two lives do I truly want and fully realize that you have the option to choose between either one of them. The habits that you are going to live by from this point on will determine which one of these two lives you will end up getting. Clip11Adam Sandler – My Tyson – Denzel – Steve Harvey – Kobe – Jay Z – Kevin Hart You have to think I am the best ever. I'm the most brutal and vicious and most ruthless champion has ever been. What do you want to be in life? I'm a winner.  I'm going to win. So this is how you level up. You need to work hard. The more you put in, the more you get out. It's on you. You can never lose faith.Things don't happen to you. They happen for you. Anything in life will eventually turn good. Always keep going.  Always, no matter what happens, the storm eventually ends.  does and you want to make sure that you're ready. 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