169: Rooted in Revenue - Adding Off Farm Income As A Farmer Dealer
February 20, 2023
It all starts with the foundational thinking of trying something new for the farm and envisioning the best years ahead of it. Can we really turn our operations into a profitable business as well? That is what we are going to delve deeper into our today’s episode as we welcome back Sam Shanks of the A Better Way to Farm team. How did his farm operations’ success translate to his beliefs that helping other farmers achieve the same fate is worth pursuing? Sam is going to share with us a very passionate story that may be what you are just looking for to change perspectives on how we should run our farm operations and achieve freedom at the same time so if you’re ready to learn more, then come and let’s go right in!
Episode 169 Highlights ✨
00:38 Welcoming back an old friend, Sam Shanks <<
02:42 Listen to Sam’s in-depth interview last time HERE
03:16 Sam’s humble beginning started here <
04:41 A beautiful farmland but with burned crops and pockets? How so?
06:56 A choice to fight like mad before giving up
09:25 Sam’s change of heart toward building another business
10:48 Driving force? The passion for the right systems in place
12:38 Transitioning to a part-time opportunity with a full-time income
13:59 How about the difference in the workload?
16:19 In this line of business, everything is earned. Nothing is given.
18:29 Goals change and maybe 2023 and beyond are the best years!
21:13 So how quickly could this replace a full-time salary if they come on board?
23:04 Stop the what-ifs and try to discover more, change that mindset!
24:13 Reach out to Sam! à (641) 420-1459
24:57 Catch the A Better Way to Farm team at Ankeny, Iowa, or go to the fundamentals of agronomy program near you!
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