The Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast

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As leaders, everytime in life we become the most resentful, it is always because of the times in life we have been the LEAST intentional. This podcast is created as a resource for leaders in agribusiness to learn what it takes to lead with intention. We interview leaders from all around agriculture, learning their take on intentional leadership and what they are doing to bring intention to their teams and organizations.

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Eric Paulson: Servant Leadership and Talent Retention in Agribusiness

May 19 2024 37 mins

Eric Paulson is the General Manager of Belgrade Cooperative in Belgrade, MN, a position he has held since October 2022. He was born and raised in Appleton, MN. After graduating from high school, he attended Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Accounting. Paulson's agriculture-focused career began with Western Consolidated Cooperativ

Tim Gutwein: Clarity is the Cornerstone of Intentionality

May 15 2024 31 mins

Tim Gutwein is a prominent figure in the agricultural business sector, known for his role as the owner and operator of AgXplore, a company that has seen tremendous growth under his leadership. Starting with a team of five, Tim scaled the company to employ around 70-75 individuals by the time he bought out the founder in 2018. Tim's background is quite unique as he was born in Bangk

Dr. Keri Carstens: Blending Science Into Business

May 12 2024 38 mins

Dr. Keri Carstens is Chief Executive Officer for Jord BioScience, a leading global provider of novel microbial technology solutions to agriculture products companies. Keri grew up on a farm, continues to farm, and has devoted her career to delivering safe, sustainable solutions that benefit farmers globally. Prior to Jord, Keri spent 14 years at Corteva Agriscience, where she led g

Clark Bell: Steps to Scaling Your Business

May 08 2024 31 mins

In this captivating episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, host Mark Jewell sits down with Clark Bell, CEO of Nano-Yield, to discuss the intricacies of leading with intention in the rapidly evolving sector of agribusiness. Right from the onset, listeners are treated to a stimulating conversation that dives deep into what it means for a leader to be purposeful, impa

Chad Pinter: Setting Clear Core Outcomes

May 05 2024 34 mins

In this engaging episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader podcast, we sit down with Chad Pinter, CEO of Western Milling, for an insightful conversation about leadership, intentionality, culture, and the evolving dynamics of agribusiness. Chad shares his unique leadership journey and the decisions that have shaped the growth and culture of Western Milling, a company deeply ent

Cory Willness: Embracing a Big-Picture Mindset

May 01 2024 35 mins

Cory Willness is the CEO of Croptomistic Technology Inc., a company that significantly impacts the agricultural industry through innovative technology solutions. Corey has an entrepreneurial spirit, having ventured into the world of startups for over 16 years before stepping into his role as the CEO. A visionary with a passion for agriculture and technology, Corey has shaped the co

John Finegan, Stephanie Liska, & Richard Bettison: CEO Trifecta

Apr 28 2024 44 mins

John Finegan is the founder and original CEO of Beck Ag, with a rich history in agriculture and business leadership. With a desire to create a company that differed from typical ad agencies, he built Beck Ag with a focus on experience and professionalism akin to industry giants like Deloitte and McKinsey.Stephanie Liska is the former CEO of Beck Ag and the current president of Kinc

Gaji Balakaneshan: Leveraging Individual Strengths

Apr 24 2024 39 mins

Gaji Balakaneshan is President of Midwestern BioAg, a 40-year old leader in soil health and one of the 100 largest agricultural retailers in the U.S. Since joining in March of 2021 as Vice President – Finance, Gaji has helped lead the sales organization and develop strategic and commercial opportunities for the business. He brings over 16 years of experience in strategic pla

Cultivating Culture and Growth in Agribusiness with Guy Kuhn

Apr 21 2024 29 mins

With a successful track record in sales, marketing, negotiation, procurement, lending, finance, and energy within the agricultural retail cooperative sector, Guy brings valuable expertise to the table. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness Economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, he has honed his skills over the years.Throughout his journey,

The Delicate Balance of Stewardship and Innovation with Scott Sanders

Apr 17 2024 48 mins

Scott Sanders has over 23 years of experience as a finance/accounting and business development professional. Mr. Sanders is currently the general manager at Peterson Farms Seed, where he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, helping drive forward the long-term vision by dreaming up the future for the company. Peterson Farms Seed is a privately-own