The Truth About Risk Management with Dean Klippenstine
In this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Dean Klippenstine, Partner and Business Advisor with MNP’s Agriculture team. Dean shares insights from his extensive career in agriculture and business, touching on risk management, succession planning, and how collaboration between advisors and producers can unlock growth opportunities. The discussion gets into critical topics like navigating liability in farming operations, preparing for generational transitions, and using operational adjustments to maximize efficiency and profitability.
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The Truth About Being a CEO and Million Dollar Decisions with Craig Lothian
In episode 16 of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert sit down with Craig Lothian of Lex Capital Corp. A former lawyer, Craig is a serial entrepreneur having founded and sold a number of successful private oil and land companies. In this episode, they dive into the similarities and differences between running businesses in Ag and Energy, lessons learned from raising capital, scaling, and exiting companies, things to consider when making million dollar decisions, and the benefits of structuring your team like company owners.
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The Truth About Monette Farms
In Episode 15 of The Truth About Ag Podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout dive into the complex world of land management and expansion with Darrel Monette of Monette Farms. Known for its impressive—and sometimes controversial—growth over the past 15 years, Monette Farms has become a force across multiple regions. Darrel shares hard-won insights into the essential role of real estate in long-term farm sustainability, managing rapid growth within a family business, and keeping the next generation engaged in an ever-evolving operation. This is a candid look at the high stakes of modern farming.
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The Truth About The Harvest Hangover
Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss this year’s challenging harvest, from managing unpredictable weather to empowering the team through cross-training and delegation. They talk about the role of guilt in farm decision-making, how to step back and let your team shine, and whether the “post-harvest hangover” is real.
They also share the top three things that went right on the farm, insights into capital planning, and how used equipment and loans play into succession planning.
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The Truth About Farm Succession and Peer Support with Clint Fischer
In Episode 13 of The Truth About Ag Podcast, host Evan Shout welcomes Clint Fischer, a South Dakota attorney specializing in farm family transitions and succession. They explore the intricate challenges faced by farm families during ownership transitions and discuss strategies that can help. Clint is also founder of Braintrust Ag, an online farm peer group and resource center. Clint shares how such networks provide a vital connection point, reducing isolation and helping farmers manage the unique stresses of their work. Tune in for a deep dive into these essential topics.
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