Show Highlights:
Revisiting Ep. 111: Ag’s Asset Problem and Rural Blight [00:38]
How your feedback improves thinking and learning. [04:13]
Outpaced, misaligned small country elevator challenges.… READ MORE
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Ernie Chappell’s background and the EFC Systems story. [04:54]
The importance of prioritizing longevity and buyer needs over rapid growth. [08:00]
Early signs of board misalignment and ways to resolve it.… READ MORE
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Laying M&A de-risking foundations in agribusiness. [00:40]
Understand M&A as a process, not an event. [4:56]
The pitfalls that lead M&A deals to disappoint. [06:36]
The real challenge of post-deal integration.… READ MORE
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What sets Horizon Resources apart. [03:54]
North Dakota’s ag co-op merger aversion [06:05]
The ag co-op business model amid the Bakken oil boom and bust. [09:54]
The power of scaling known capabilities in a time of rapid growth.… READ MORE
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Definition of diversification. [02:28]
Is diversification always objectively valuable in ag? [03:10]
The diversification misnomer in the context of co-ops. [04:29]
Perceived vs.… READ MORE
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BulkLoads’ origin story and company overview. [03:31]
Opportunities and challenges ag bulk freight creates. [07:39]
Service innovation with factoring and TMS solutions. [21:24]
Insights on broad appeal and pain points beyond load matching.… READ MORE
Show Highlights:
Taking a collective approach to agtech advisory needs. [06:13]
The Collective’s service offerings and expertise. [10:37]
Core forms of AI in ag with compelling examples. [17:46]
Why a digital strategy is essential for every agribusiness.… READ MORE
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Understand the centrality of customer retention in M&A success. [00:47]
The importance of defining retention goals as explicit data-driven targets. [02:43]
How to identify the customers to prioritize in retention strategies.… READ MORE
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Learn about Michigan-based AgroLiquid 40+ years strong in crop fertility. [03:15]
Why AgroLiquid chose M&A for growth after decades of organic expansion. [05:55]
The five-key disciplined framework that led to acquiring Monty’s Plant Food.… READ MORE
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How Compeer Financial positions its identity and impact in agribusiness. [03:40]
Multilateral collaboration as an ag innovation accelerator. [07:29]
How an abundance mindset, not zero-sum thinking, benefits ag.… READ MORE
