Carrot Cashflow

Dec 04 2024 95 ep. 37 mins 90
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Carrot Cashflow is the first 100% business-focused podcast for small-scale farmers and market gardeners. Learn how to market your farm products better, increase sales, and get more customers. This show is for anyone who wants to run a farm business profitably. Each episode explores a farm business topic. Some episodes feature guests where we talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to determine what makes their farm successful. I focus on farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, social media marketing, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network. Diego is also the co-author of the book Ready Farmer One.

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The Frugal Farmer's Journey: Cultivating Profits Through Prudent Spending (CC49)

Dec 04 2024 95 mins  
Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market returns to the show to look back on their 10-year market gardening journey. He shares the practical financial mindset with which he ran Barlow Roots, as well as how they manage their finances both inside and outside the business. Sign up to Tony's newsletter here! Click here to learn more about Barlow Roots Market! Get time and labor-saving farm

Cucumbers, From Hobby to Business: The Journey of a Niche Seed Seller (CC48)

Oct 30 2024 70 mins  
Jay Tracy of CucumberShop.com shares his interesting journey of starting a hobby, which later turned into a business of breeding and selecting the best of over 70 different varieties of cucumbers and selling cucumber seeds online. Click here to learn more about Jay Tracy and Cucumber Shop! Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on th

High Prices, Small Portions: Cracking the Code of Japanese Market Gardening (CC47)

Oct 02 2024 59 mins  
Brian Sakurada of Shiwa Green Farm in Iwate, Japan joins host Diego to share his interesting farming journey and how he began selling organic produce not just in his local area but all over Japan. He also talks about the differences between farming in the US and farming in Japan, as well as the reality of organic farming in Japan. Click here to learn more about Brian Sakurada and

The Time Trap: Are You Losing Precious Moments Without Realizing It?

Sep 21 2024 21 mins  
This is the audio version of my newsletter Seeding Thoughts. Subscribe and read previous issues of the newsletter here. Time slips away quickly, especially when raising children, leaving parents wishing they could relive precious moments. The key is to proactively manage your present by implementing "Sacred Time" - non-negotiable slots in your schedule dedicated to important rela

The Secret to a Productive Day: It All Starts the Night Before [EASY LIFE HACK]

Sep 14 2024 19 mins  
This is the audio version of my newsletter Seeding Thoughts. Subscribe and read previous issues of the newsletter here. Going to bed on time is a crucial yet often overlooked strategy for boosting productivity and overall well-being. It sets off a positive chain reaction, leading to more energetic mornings, better focus, and improved performance throughout the day. By prioritizin

Pick-Your-Own Profits: Keys to Pick-Your-Own Farming with Megan Neubauer (CC46)

Sep 04 2024 77 mins  
Farmer, business owner, and author Megan Neubauer from Pure Land Farm returns to the show to give us an update of her latest growing season running a Pick-Your-Own Farm. Megan talks about the changes they made with their growing practices and the strategies they use when there's either too much or not enough produce to pick, and she also shares the new season passes that they offer

ADHD and Entrepreneurs: Insights into Validity, Diagnosis, and Treatment [Seeding Thoughts]

Sep 03 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of 'Carrot Cashflow,' host Diego follows up on a past episode exploring the subject of ADHD and general strategies you can use to improve focus. Subscribe and read my newsletter, Seeding Thoughts. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Sma

The Long Game: What 11 Years of Podcasting Taught Me [Seeding Thoughts]

Aug 27 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of 'Carrot Cashflow,' host Diego reflects on his 11-year podcasting journey, sharing the key lessons he's learned over the years. He discusses his early love for talk radio and the influence of Howard Stern, his unexpected venture into podcasting, and the formative experiences that have shaped him. Diego highlights the importance of giving freely, recognizing invisi

Beware the Business Quicksand: Lessons from a Serial Mistake-Maker [Seeding Thoughts]

Aug 19 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, host Diego discusses the pitfalls of chasing 'shiny objects' in business and the importance of properly vetting new opportunities before diving in. He uses examples like the Denver Broncos' acquisition of quarterback Russell Wilson and the impulsive decisions of new homesteaders to illustrate how easily attractive but ultimately detrimental ideas

Is ADHD the Secret Sauce (and hidden killer) for Entrepreneurs? [Seeding Thoughts]

Aug 13 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, the focus is on managing ADHD and the tendency to chase new and exciting ideas, which are often to the detriment of ongoing projects. Diego touches on how ADHD traits like curiosity, risk-taking, and impulsivity align with entrepreneurial behavior. He discusses how these traits can be both beneficial and detrimental, emphasizing the importance of