Agripreneur Podcast

On this episode, Phil sits down with an innovative industry leader, Jason Mauck, to talk about the value of locally owned businesses and to research where your meat sources come from. Jason, CEO of Munsee Meats and CEO of Constant Canopy, has learned a thing or two and experienced more over the years in his career that he shares with us. Learn more from industry experts like Jason on the Agripreneur Podcast, subscribe today!

Episode Recap: This week’s episode of the Agripreneur Podcast is one you do not want to miss. The hosts are coming to you LIVE from Capital Cigar Lounge in Lincoln Nebraska, which is co-owned by this week’s guest and his partner Austin Hillis. Phil and Landon sit down with Anthony Goins, a marine, father/husband, and serial Entrepreneur. They talk about how he ended up moving to Lincoln Nebraska, to starting a business in the city. The three talk about how one of Anthony’’s businesses is breaking the mold of the digital age and keeps customers coming back. The host’s dive into Anthony’s history while uncovering some Marine philosophies he still follows today with his businesses. Later, the group talks about how complaints are actually gifts in disguise. Also, find out how Anthony turned a one star review by a lost customer, into a great review by a loyal customer. They talk mindset, mission, and execution, for every business to take, apply, and succeed. Find out how football relates to business, and what Anth

Episode Recap: The average person makes about 35,000 decisions everyday. As an entrepreneur you may feel like your number is way more… and you are probably right! Luckily, in this week’s episode of the Agripreneur Podcast, it is all about making life decisions  - the good, bad, and disasters. The hosts discuss how difficult it is to really sift through the many decisions entrepreneurs need to make in life and how to make sure you stay level-headed through it all. In addition to the hilarious perspectives and personal experiences in this episode, you will receive plenty of practical solutions from the various “Pro-Tips” our hosts provide. Early in the episode, we hear about a life changing decision that Phil had to make in high school that had altered his direction through life. However, Landon provides insight on how small decisions/changes can affect our lives just as much as the larger ones. Later, they discuss how to make sure you are making rational decisions when taking meetings, potential clients, and w

Episode Recap: In this week’s episode of the Agripreneur Podcast, Phil and Landon sit down with Brandon Peterson of DPA Auctions, SELFiD, and many other companies. His passion for entrepreneurship and building businesses is what got him to where he is today. There is a lot to be covered when it comes to a conversation with Brandon and the hosts waste no time. First, Brandon takes us through his background of how he became so into entrepreneurship and what he did when he first realized his talent at such a young age. Phil asks about what other businesses he is involved with, which leads into an conversation about a new smart technology that is changing the game. Later, Brandon discloses how DPA is leveraging social media to their advantage and talks about auctioneering in the agriculture industry. You’ll learn the best time to buy and sell used equipment and what major difference there is between DPA and their competitors. Also, Brandon explains how he brought his innovative ideas about video to the board and

Episode Recap: Agripreneur had the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Mauck, CEO and Farmer of Constant Canopy. Jason has garnered a strong following on Twitter and brings a fresh perspective to the Agriculture game. Phil and him discuss how he got started in agriculture, what’s working for him, and a misguided mindset that is behind many family farms that he had to face when he was younger. Using the experience that he has acquired through the years, Jason explains what he sees happening in the future for not only his business but agriculture as a whole. Later, we learn what farming practices have been very effective for his yield and why trying unconventional farming techniques may not always be a bad thing. We even get an inside look at what his yield drag looks like, what is keeping costs low, and the benefits he’s found with certain practices. Diversification is another topic of discussion in this week’s episode, and Jason tells how he has diversified to keep business going throughout the Winter season.

Growing a YouEconomy   Episode Recap: On this Fourth of July, the hosts are joined by John Pfanner, a commodity consultant at Tredas. Today’s episode is all about building a personal brand, as they take a look at the article, “3 Lessons for Growing a YouEconomy,” by Emma Johnson of Success.com. Now more than ever, people are leaving the workforce to pioneer their own businesses and brands. Because of this, it is crucial to build an identity in what you do, who you serve, and why people should listen to you. That is why Phil, Landon, and John, break down the three major lessons introduced in this article. They discuss how to receive, react, and leverage audience feedback. If you aren’t receiving feedback at all, don’t worry! Landon talks about how to establish a level of credibility and evoke a reaction from your audience. Later in the episode, you’ll learn about some successes of others and how to apply that to your own entrepreneurial goals. They take a look at the strategic moves Amazon is making to continu

Why Most Farmers Fail and How to Make Sure You Don’t   Episode Recap: In this episode, Phil and Landon take a look at key points from the article, “10 Reasons Why 7 Out of 10 Businesses Fail Within 10 Years,” by R.L. Adams of Entrepreneur Magazine. Adams’ article tackles the tough reality of starting and maintaining your business in the long run. The hosts dive into 7 reasons and help translate how these business pitfalls apply to the unique struggles farmer’s face in 2018. From the start, this episode is chalked full of expert tips and personal anecdotes on how to overcome the hurdles of farming and entrepreneurship. Landon shares his take on farming from a branding standpoint and why he predicts farmers will change the way they prioritize their resources in the near future. Later in the discussion, they talk about the types of people you should look for when building a “tribe” for your business. Later, they reveal how to use this tribe to create a strong company culture and develop an effective management s

AP007 So What’s Agripreneur All About Landon Rhodes’ interest in farming and agriculture initially began while growing up on his family’s farming operation near Exeter, Nebraska. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to receive his bachelor’s degree in Mechanized Systems Management. In 2016, he became part of the Tredas family. His current role at the company is to introduce clients to our experienced team of brokers while improving communication between current clients and brokers. Over the last year and a half, he has realized his passion for the media and advertising industry and will soon follow his passion of helping clients improve their marketing strategy through his new company, Grindstone Media. Doug Simon also grew up on a family farm based in Louisville, Nebraska. Following his high school graduation, he attended the University of Nebraska. After earning his bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Agriculture Economics, he became the president of a

Michael Kramer is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Baths & Kitchens R Us Remodelers, a remodeling franchise based in Gretna, Nebraska that serves homeowners throughout the Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington regions. Michael’s journey into entrepreneurship initially began following the loss of his beloved father, who owned an auto body shop. After seeing the struggles his family faced following the devastating loss, he became passionate about building a legacy that would positively impact his family’s life while serving and empowering others. In 2003, he purchased his first franchise business, and in 2007, he sold the business for more than he initially believed it was worth. Michael joins us today to share his journey into entrepreneurship and the importance of understanding why you chose to become a business owner. We discuss the importance of building effective systems and processes into your business and how these processes

Clint Hoffman’s desire to work in the agriculture industry initially began as a young boy growing up on his family’s farm in Polk, Nebraska. While attending college to obtain a degree in Horticulture, he became a teacher’s assistant for his Grain Marketing class. Currently, he works for Tredas where for nearly the last two decades he has worked with farmers, crop insurance, and grain buyers with mitigating the risks often associated with volatile crop commodity markets. Jameson Jenson - a.k.a. Jameo - is a Wisner, Nebraska native that found his passion for agriculture and agribusiness while working on a local feed crew. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture Business. After college, he began working with Lansing Trade Group, LLC., an independently owned international commodity trading company focused on whole grains, feed ingredients, and energy products. Clint and Jameson join me today to share their journeys within the agriculture and commodity trading

Welcome to the Agripreneur Podcast - the show where agriculture meets entrepreneurship. Each week, your host PJ Conradt interviews highly successful entrepreneurs within the agriculture industry to bring you inspiring stories, valuable insight, and unique viewpoints from farmers, bankers, ag salesmen and other agriculture professionals to help agriculture entrepreneurs thrive in the industry. PJ’s passion for the agriculture industry initially began in his hometown of O’Neill, Nebraska while working for a local farmer and rancher. While attending college, his passion for the industry intensified as he explored the marketing fields available to eager ag professionals. In 2014, he began working with Tredas, where he currently works with farmers, risk management, commodity consulting, and crop insurance. In this episode, PJ shares what inspired him to explore the world of agriculture market and commodity trading and why he decided to begin working with Tredas. He also explains how the idea for the Agripreneur po

Zane Abner and Ethan Bruland have been members of the Tredas family for the last two years. Zane and Ethan both work out of the Lindsey, Nebraska offices in the risk management departments. Landon Rhodes is a real estate investor, landlord, and founder of Grindstone Media, a digital advertising agency based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ethan, Zane, and Landon join me today to discuss why building trusting relationships with those around you is critical to your success as well as share strategies for investing in real estate as an alternative method of increasing your farming operation’s revenue. They share the challenges they’ve faced throughout their journeys into real estate investing and property management, why having the right mindset is critical to achieving your goals, and how purchasing rental properties can enable you to invest in other areas of your farm operation. They also discuss some of the challenges and adversities they have faced throughout their lives and careers, how overcoming these obstacles has

Drew Jensen grew up in Exeter, Nebraska on his family’s farm operation. The first-hand experiences he had throughout his childhood and young adult life is what initially sparked his passion and interest in the agriculture industry. Following high school, he followed his passion for agriculture and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to earn his degree in Agribusiness and Finance. After graduating, he began working with Barlett Grain, and later, Applebee’s International in the supply chain management field. While working at Applebee’s International, he attended the University of Kansas to earn his MBA. Like Drew, Adam Ickes grew up on his family’s farm operation based in Page, Nebraska. After attending the University of Nebraska, he spent the first five years of his career working in the cash grain trade industry where his responsibilities included trading specialty grains, managing logistics, and understanding risk exposure. Drew and Adam join me on today’s episode to share how the Tredas company got

John Pfanner’s interest in the agriculture industry initially began during childhood while working on his family’s farm raising row crops such as corn, beans, and wheat as well as hogs, cattle, and sheep. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Missouri to obtain a degree in Agriculture Business Management and Ag Economy. In 2005, he began working with DeBruce Grain - currently known as Gavilon. In 2017, he began working with Tredas in the commodity brokerage and consulting fields. John Lenhart grew up in the small town of Bethany, Missouri. After graduating from the University of Missouri in 2008, he also began working with DeBruce Grain. In 2016, he began working with Tredas. Pfanner and Lenhart join me today to discuss transportation and market fluctuations within the agriculture commodity trading industry. They discuss how the thought process regarding transparency has evolved throughout the industry, how social media has impacted this evolution, and how crop market exposure fluctuates