Pioneer Mindset – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode Summary

Happy Memorial Day and what better way to honor it than by sitting down with someone who actually lived it.

This week I brought on my good friend Tyler Sharp, Southwest Kansas native, former private security contractor, 22-year fire department veteran, and owner of Sharp Shooting Supply.

In this episode, Tyler opens up about going overseas to Kandahar, Afghanistan as a precision overwatch contractor in his early twenties, the firefight that sent him home and the long road back to faith and purpose. He also talks about what he's built since, a thriving gun store, a deep commitment to his community, and a perspective on gratitude that stops you in your tracks.

This one is raw, real, and a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy on a holiday weekend came at a cost most of us will never fully understand.

In this week's Memorial Day episode with Tyler Sharp:

• Sacrifice looks different for everyone and it deserves our respect
• Asking for help isn't weakness, bottling it up doesn't work
• The change that pulls you out of a dark place often comes through the people closest to you
• Faith, community, and purpose are powerful tools for putting the pieces back together
• Building a business on relationships and customer service will always stand apart
• Gratitude for the sunrise is a practice, not a feeling

Resources & Links:

• To learn more about how I can help you achieve financial clarity and confidence through essential tools and systems, check out my free training here!

Connect with Tyler:

• Follow Tyler on Facebook
• Follow Tyler on YouTube
• Sharps Shooting Supply Website 

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp
• Follow on TikTok - @garrettruskamp
• Learn more about Pioneer Farmer here!

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

This is part three of our series on the real stressors of the busy season. We talked about the weight of the workload. We talked about keeping the business from falling apart. Now we're getting into the one thing most farmers won't admit is suffering until it's already broken: the work and family life balance.

In this episode, I get honest about the realities of trying to be a good farmer, a good husband, and a good father all at the same time. I talk about why we work the way we do, where that comes from, and why "we'll do it later" is one of the most dangerous things we can say to the people we love most.

I also share a different way to think about balance, not as a scale that needs to be perfectly even, but as a checking account. Are you making more deposits than withdrawals? Because the busy season has a way of draining that account fast, and most of us don't notice until we're already in the red.

At the end of the day, we say this is all for our kids and our family. But if we're never around to build something they actually want to be a part of, what's it really all for?

Key Takeaways:

• Balance isn't a scale, think of it like a checking account
• Make deposits before the busy season starts making withdrawals
• It's the change in your presence that hits hardest, not the absence itself
• Be aware, communicate, and build your non-negotiables as a family
• Allow yourself to quit, the work will always be there
• None of it gets better by accident, it takes intention

Resources & Links:

• To learn more about how I can help you achieve financial clarity and confidence through essential tools and systems, check out my free training here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp
• Follow on TikTok - @garrettruskamp
• Learn more about Pioneer Farmer here!

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

This week on the podcast, I dive into sharing the story behind Pioneer Farmer.I talk about why I started the business, some of the struggles that I faced, and how I now helps farmers and ranchers take back control of their operations.

I talk about how some of our experiences on our operation like expanding our cow-calf operation and the financial pressure we faced after taking on debt from that expansion to navigating difficult conversations with bankers, attorneys, and family members. Like many producers, the challenge wasn't a lack of work ethic, it was a lack of financial clarity and a business framework for running the farm.

After being forced to actually look the numbers and rethink the future of our operation, we began rebuilding our operation with a stronger focus on financial awareness, strategic decision-making, and long-term sustainability.

That journey ultimately led to the creation of Pioneer Farmer, a coaching and consulting program designed to help farmers and ranchers gain clarity around their finances, build a plan for the future, and make confident decisions about their operations.

Tune in to this episode to learn more what Pioneer Farmer actually does, how the process works, and the five biggest obstacles that hold farmers back from running their operations like a business.

More importantly, I share the deeper mission behind the business: helping farmers build profitable, sustainable operations so they can continue doing what they love while strengthening the rural communities that depend on agriculture.

Resources & Links:

• To learn more about how I can help you achieve financial clarity and confidence through essential tools and systems, check out my free training here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp
• Follow on TikTok - @garrettruskamp
• Learn more about Pioneer Farmer here!

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

This week I discuss how to make informed decisions in our farming operations.I share my most recent experience with this year's alfalfa crop and how a change in price affected our breakeven projections.This episode is not just about alfalfa but it's about focusing on the principles of strategic decision-making that can apply to any crop or livestock operation.

In this episode I share our recent experience with a change in alfalfa prices and how I made a decisions based on that change:

• In moments of unexpected change it's easy to get caught up in the emotions and let that drive our decision making but I share how it's important to get back to the numbers to help you make an informed decision.
• Taking the time to know and understand your numbers and your financial position really helps kill the scarcity that change brings.
• Change is inevitable in farming but having a clear understanding of your finances helps take the feelings of scarcity and emotion out of decision making.

Resources & Links:

• Check out my free training inside Pioneer Farmer, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

Welcome back to another episode of Pioneer Mindset! It's easy to get caught up, stressed, and lose sight of the joy in our daily tasks, especially in agriculture. Today, I'm thankful for the opportunity to haul corn, drive truck, and bail hay—tasks I genuinely enjoy.Shift my mindset to focus on the things that I enjoy each day has been a game changer for me.Today I am sharing about a concept that can help anyone struggling with finding balance and alignment in their life.

In this episode I break down the concept of CORE 4 and how I can help you find alignment in your life:

• What is CORE 4? Body, Being, Balance and Business
• I share what each part of CORE 4 is and how they are all connected to one another.
• By being aware of each area and how they are connected can help you focus on what you can control while trying to navigate difficult challenges or stressful seasons.

Resources:

• Check out my free training inside Pioneer Farmer, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

In today's episode, I talk focus on mindset during the busy season, talking about the stories we tell ourselves and the comparisons we often make with others. I dive into some of the mental challenges we all face during the busy farming seasons and share some strategies I use to help keep a positive mindset and effectively manage a busy workload.

In this episode we share my thoughts on busy season mindsets:

• I talk about the impact that the comparison game during busy seasons can have on your mental state.
• I share how sticking to prioritizing tasks can help with staying efficient during busy seasons.
• I talk about the importance of shifting gears and recognizing when it's time to detach from work.

Resources:

• Check out my free training inside Pioneer Farmer, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

In today's episode I talk about some of the challenges when it comes to work and family balance during the busy seasons.Everyone's situation and life is different but being aware and shifting your mindset could have a huge impact on how you balance your work/life balance.

In this episode I share how shifting my mindset has helped me work through the challenges of balancing work and family life:

• I share a metaphor that has really helped me shift my mindset to work through balancing work and family especially during the busy seasons.
• How being aware and understanding of this balance and what I can do to help correct things when it gets off balance.
• I also talk about balance vs alignment and how this applies to your life by understanding the goals for your business and family.

Resources:

• Check out my free training inside Pioneer Farmer, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

Today I dive into the principles of extreme ownership discussed in one of my favorite books, "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.In this book they share their experiences in the military and how they can be applied to life and business.I am excited to share my takeaways from this book and how I have applied them to my own life.

In this episode I share the principles of extreme ownership and how they can be applied to business:

• I dive into the four laws of combat discussed in the book and what they are.
• I also share how taking extreme ownership of my actions has shaped my mindset in life and how it has affected how I approach challenges in our operation.

Resources:

• Check out my free training inside Pioneer Farmer, click here!
• To check out the book "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

Today I take a look at farm income trends over the years, what "returning to normal" could look like and how farmers can navigate the financial ebbs and flows from the markets. I discuss how knowing our enterprise breakevens has impacted our operation and marketing decisions.I share how farmers can still make informed decisions that are beneficial to their operation even through the uncertainty of the markets.

In this episode I break down some of the trends of farm income and how that can impact our operations:

• I dive into the different trends of farm income over the years and their impact.
• I discuss the importance of knowing your enterprise breakevens and their impact on marketing.
• I talk about value of having a marketing plan and an advisor to help make marketing decisions.

Resources & Links:

• Check out my free training, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

Episode Summary

This week I dive into the importance of focusing on providing value to others not only in business but also in our personal life as well.By shifting our mindset to value over money, it can have a great impact on others and ourselves in return.

In this episode we share the mindset shift of providing value instead of just chasing the dollar:

• I share how beneficial it can be by being intentional about daily actions and evaluating whether they contribute to providing value to others.
• I highlight the importance of investing time and effort in relationships with friends, family, and children, that will pay off in long-term benefits for everyone.
• I encourage you to reflect on your own actions and intentions at the end of they day and how they aim to provide value in your business and relationships.

Resources:

• Check out my free training, click here!

Connect with Garrett:

• Follow on Instagram - @garrettruskamp
• Follow on Facebook - Garrett Ruskamp

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!