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56: How to Take More Control Over Your Future

mardi 25 novembre 2025 • Durée 24:53

In this episode, I talk about what it really means to take back control of your future, especially if you're feeling stuck, micromanaged, or unheard in your family farm transition.

I explore why so many farmers find themselves frustrated and uncertain, waiting for others to make decisions that deeply affect their future. From micromanaging parents to unspoken fears about letting go, I unpack the root causes of these tensions and the mindset shifts needed to move forward.

I also share how curiosity, courage, and communication can turn conflict into clarity, and why it's time to stop accepting bad behavior, start setting boundaries, and make this winter the season you finally take action.

If you've ever thought, "Things can't keep going like this," this episode will help you see that progress starts with you — one honest conversation, one clear boundary, and one next step at a time.

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Timestamps

0:00:30 - Introduction and discussion about harvest season and Christmas
0:08:09 - Addressing micromanagement and family dynamics in farming
0:16:53 - Strategies for having difficult conversations and planning for the future
0:19:01 - Urgency of making changes and managing time effectively

55: Who Can the Farm Support Financially?

mardi 11 novembre 2025 • Durée 36:24

In this episode, I sit down with Amber Meyer, Certified Financial Planner with TruStone Wealth Management, for an eye-opening conversation about how financial realities and family expectations shape the success (or the struggle) of farm transitions.

Amber brings years of firsthand experience helping multigenerational farm families align money, mindset, and legacy. Together, we explore the biggest hurdles keeping families from "getting to the table," from unspoken assumptions and generational gaps to the tough math of cash flow, living expenses, and retirement readiness.

Amber explains why clear communication, realistic asset valuations, and early planning are essential to keeping both the business and the family intact. We also talk about creative ways to make transitions viable—from custom work and diversified income streams to using tools like trusts and lifetime transfers to balance fairness with financial sense.

If you've ever wondered how to start these conversations or how to keep them from derailing, this episode will help you see that peace and profitability can go hand in hand when families commit to transparency, teamwork, and communication.

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Timestamps

0:01:55 - Amber's background growing up on a farm in North Dakota
0:04:34 - Discussion of generational gaps in farming
0:08:34 - Financial inventory and assessing farm viability
0:11:53 - Advice on saving and investing for young farmers
0:17:06 - Importance of wills and estate planning
0:21:37 - Setting realistic land and asset valuations
0:24:04 - Fee structure for financial advisors
0:28:58 - Who typically drives the farm transition process
0:33:56 - Key advice: Communicate, communicate, communicate

46: Designing Great Decisions as a Young Adult Farmer

mardi 10 juin 2025 • Durée 42:42

In this episode, my guest is Cheryl Mitchell, founder of Farm Legacy and a longtime advocate for communication, leadership, and education in agriculture. Cheryl brings deep experience helping farm families navigate generational dynamics and make sound decisions during farm succession planning.

We discuss how young farmers and ranchers can design better decisions during the early stages of their careers, especially when navigating the emotional terrain of multigenerational farm transition planning. Cheryl and I explore how generational identities, from the Silent Generation to Gen Z, shape values, expectations, and communication styles on the farm.

You'll learn why listening well, asking thoughtful questions, and building trust across generations are critical to keeping the farm legacy alive. Cheryl also shares stories that highlight the often unspoken fears that can hold families back from making progress and how to approach tough conversations with more clarity and compassion.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:07:05 - Discussion of generational differences

00:09:04 - Identity challenges for older farmers and how younger generations view work differently

00:14:06 - Strategies for younger farmers to approach and communicate with older generations

00:19:43 - Importance of focusing on legacy and emotional connection

00:20:56 - Definition of legacy as an "invisible thread" connecting past, present, and future

00:27:00 - Changing decision-making approaches in agriculture

00:30:28 - Best places and methods for having meaningful conversations

00:33:13 - Communication techniques like one-word check-ins

00:35:22 - Importance of involving younger generations in professional meetings early on

00:38:29 - Addressing concerns of family members, especially women, in farm succession planning

45: The Power of Stories in Farm Transition

mardi 27 mai 2025 • Durée 35:29

In this episode, I sit down with Lydia Carpenter, a farmer, facilitator, and thoughtful voice in rural community development, for a special role-reversing conversation where I'm the one answering the questions.

We talk about the power of storytelling in farm succession and how the narratives we inherit, avoid, or rewrite shape the future of our farms and families. Lydia and I explore the emotional side of transition planning, the importance of listening with intention, and how language, values, and identity all influence what legacy really means.

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Timestamps

0:01:30 - Introduction and discussion about the power of stories

0:01:40 - Exploring the power of letters

0:03:46 - Elaine's advice for young farmers

0:07:29 - Elaine's early experiences as a young farmer

0:15:15 - Changes in farming and family dynamics

0:23:15 - Importance of communication and being present

0:26:27 - What excites Elaine about working with farm families

0:31:06 - Reflections on contentment and life's journey

44: Navigating Narcissism on the Farm

mardi 13 mai 2025 • Durée 34:46

In this episode, my guest is Lauren Van Ewyk, co-founder of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, agricultural mental health advocate, social worker, foster parent, sheep farmer, and PhD student on a mission to give farmers better access to ag-informed therapists.

We explore what narcissism has to do with farm family dynamics and why not understanding the truth—that we are fiercely loved and incredibly precious—ultimately blocks us from healthy relationship dynamics and personal growth. This episode is full of practical strategies, insight, and resources to help you navigate the complexities of your life as a farmer.

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Timestamps

0:00:30 The story of Elaine's stuffed sheep
0:02:25 Introduction to Lauren Van Ewyk
0:03:10 What is a narcissist when it comes to farm family dynamics
0:05:48 Helpful language for dealing with feeling attacked
0:07:52 You play an invaluable role in our world and community
0:09:46 Curiosity is a really valuable tool
0:11:24 It's all about identity
0:14:25 What does 'dropping a stone' mean
0:15:44 The impact of generational trauma
0:17:02 Unhelpful guilt and people pleasing
0:19:58 The dark side of resilience and workaholism
0:22:18 How to begin navigating towards a healthy dynamic on the farm

43: How to Navigate Parents Who Go Soft with Their Children in Transition

mardi 29 avril 2025 • Durée 30:12

In this episode, my guest is Isobel Knight, an Australian succession planning specialist and owner and director of ProAgtive - Australia's leading farm family transition planning business. Isobel specializes in ensuring that the next generation has an opportunity to participate in agriculture and believes that valuing family above all else is the key to future success.

We will explain what it means when mom and dad "go soft" during the farm transition, plus the consequences of not having a family-centred process in place for the next generation. We will discuss how succession planning is not a single event, but an ongoing process, which, if started early enough, can protect farm family members (particularly mom and dad) when they're at their worst and most vulnerable.

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Timestamps

0:00:30 Introduction of Isabel Knight and her background in farming
0:01:14 Isabel discusses her family farm history and challenges in farm succession
0:07:08 Explanation of Proactive's approach to farm transition
0:09:25 Detailed process of gathering information, including questionnaires and financial analysis
0:15:13 Discussion on "going soft" with children in farm transition
0:18:24 Strategies for helping parents align and plan for their future
0:22:16 Importance of integrating business, succession, and estate plans
0:25:07 Challenges of making decisions after losing a spouse
0:28:54 Closing advice on prioritizing parents' needs in farm transition

42: Servant Hearted Leadership for Your Farm

mardi 15 avril 2025 • Durée 38:32

In this episode, my guest is Andrew Leikvoll, a leadership coach based in west central Minnesota. Andrew is part of the team at Triune Leadership Serves, a coaching and consulting organization based entirely around servant leadership.

We discuss what is at the heart of servant leadership and why the culture of leading with love accounts for the tendency of servant-led organizations to outperform and thrive in the long run. We talk about how micromanaging is robbing the next generation of their innovative energy, and why being able to clearly articulate your business (not your personal) purpose, vision, and values, is crucial in your ability to show people why their role matters and how it may (or may not be) aligned with the overarching purpose of the business.

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Timestamps

0:00:36 Introduction of Andrew Leikvoll and discussion of servant leadership
0:08:31 Discussing personal identity separate from work
0:10:24 Accountability and keeping people aligned with core values
0:14:04 Living in the past and delaying progress in agriculture
0:21:18 Importance of relationships in leadership
0:22:53 Biblical perspective on leadership styles
0:27:31 Coaching strategies for improving generational relationships in family businesses
0:32:45 Discussion of love, patience, and commitment in relationships
0:35:36 Examples of successful people-first companies

41: How to Find a Peer Group

mardi 1 avril 2025 • Durée 47:04

In this episode, my guest is Matt Boos, founder of Agrigrowth Consulting, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We discuss the power of peer groups and why surrounding yourself with people with positive mindsets, who genuinely want to cheer you on, is a game-changer when it comes to personal growth.

We explore the benefits of joining a peer group with folks of different perspectives and varying levels of experience, as well as the little mindset shifts and decisions you can make to buy back truly valuable time. We also cover why the Law of Reciprocity and providing value without expectation is so important in the realm of self-development.

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Timestamps

0:00:30 Introduction to Matt Boos
0:03:56 What is a peer group and why is it so powerful?
0:07:16 Learning from failures and successes
0:07:42 Understanding your value
0:10:13 The guidelines that need to be in place for peer groups
0:12:28 Matt's new peer group
0:15:08 Leveraging AI to alleviate the things we're not good at
0:20:02 The antidote to overcome barriers to establishing peer groups
0:20:53 The power of bringing together different perspectives
0:23:49 The success of all vs the individual
0:24:37 The Law of Reciprocity
0:26:32 Diversified revenue streams
0:29:07 How Matt stays in the lane of positivity
0:29:33 Peer groups are like a secret society
0:31:44 Getting more "time currency"
0:35:33 Stacking habits and total transparency
0:41:42 Comparison is a joy stealer

40: Cultivating Early Succession Planning

mardi 18 mars 2025 • Durée 44:08

In this episode, my guest is Ben Law, former financial advisor turned podcaster and strategic coach for agribusinesses and the rural community - helping them grow, protect, and transition family wealth by addressing the problems and pitfalls of succession.

We discuss the importance of preparing the next generation to be good custodians of wealth by cultivating early succession planning. We also explore how fear, language, and financial transparency all play a role in whether or not a farm family thrives. By the end of the episode, you'll understand how the combination of wealth, wisdom, and wellness are key factors in the overall success of high-performance farm families.

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Timestamps

0:00:30 Introduction to Ben Law

0:05:58 Why some farm families thrive and others don't

0:08:03 The 3 factors of wealth, wisdom, and wellness

0:010:06 Being proactive vs reactive

0:12:41 High-performing families are built, not born

0:15:37 How Ben got clarity on his new identity

0:18:00 Using language to understand what someone truly wants

0:23:30 How to address to fear of failure

0:27:30 The telltale signs that a succession either will or won't be successful

0:30:43 Why all generations need to be at the table (including both on and off-farm siblings)

0:35:20 It's the unsaid things that are the problem

0:36:39 How can you add value to the farm as an off-farm family member?

0:41:09 A hopeful message to any despondent mom's

39: Non-Family Transition... A Success Story

mardi 4 mars 2025 • Durée 22:01

In this episode, my guest is Robin Tunnicliffe - vegetable farmer and co-owner of Sea Bluff Farm in Saanich, Vancouver Island. Robin was one of the attendees at a workshop I held in Saanich over a decade ago, and today, we discuss her journey from not knowing where to start to now owning equity as a non-family farm member.

We discuss Robin's transition from farm apprentice to farm owner and the challenges she faced along the way, including making sure everyone was on board during all the phases of transition. We also talk about how Robin's husband, Sasha, played an instrumental role in the success of the transition, as well as the power of written agreements.

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in non-related joint venture farming.

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