The Independent Farmer Podcast

Dec 02 2024 171 ep. 29 mins 14
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The go-to Podcast for do-it-yourself Independent Farmers who are taking control of their own business, skipping the middleman, building their own brand, and selling direct to local Buyers.

Guest speakers frequently include successful Farmers who grow and harvest proteins, produce, dairy, and more! Discussions are focused on the business side of Farming. If you farm and it is your livelihood, then building a viable business matters.

The Independent Farmer Podcast is hosted by Barn2Door. We offer software, support and resources to enable Farmers to sell direct - online and in-person - to consumers and wholesale Buyers.

For more information about the Independent Farmer Podcast, visit https://www.barn2door.com/independent-farmer-podcast

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Creating your Ideal Customer Profile for Farm Retail Buyers

Dec 02 2024 22 mins  
In this week's episode, James and Kevin discuss how Farms can build their ideal Farm retail customer profiles to target marketing and products to Buyers in their community. Learn the steps to creating Buyer personas and building a Farm brand that attracts sales. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Balancing Farm and Family

Nov 08 2024 24 mins  
In this week's episode, James talks with Valerie from Grass Fed Cattle Co. (MN). Valerie and her husband, Jared, raise their children on their Farm, and have learned to balance Family time with work. Hear Valerie's best practices for finding this balance while serving her local community. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Farmer Spotlight: Yoder-Way Farm

Oct 25 2024 36 mins  
In this week's episode, Janelle and Lois of Yoder-Way Farm discuss the transition from commercial dairy to direct beef sales. Lois explains how she builds her community through marketing on social media and through newsletters, as well as securing recurring revenue. For more Farm resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Seamless Farm Sales with Combined Inventory

Oct 21 2024 29 mins  
In this week's episode, James and Anthony discuss Barn2Door's most recent feature (set to release in the coming weeks): Combined Inventory. Your Farm store will have the ability to offer a single item --- regardless of price(s), unit size(s) and / or price sheet (retail, private or wholesale). Learn more: https://www.barn2door.com/blog-all/combined-inventory Find more Farm resou

Farm Storefront Best Practices

Oct 18 2024 27 mins  
In this week's episode, James speaks with Kevin about best practices for a Farm's online store. From an easy-to-shop inventory and convenient fulfillment schedules. Learn how software built for Farmers can make your store streamlined and profitable. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Exclusive Content: Biggest Farm Mistakes

Sep 06 2024 27 mins  
This audiobook provides insights from successful Farms across the country who share lessons from their own errors, and how to avoid them. Learn best practices to build a thriving Farm business, while minimizing the impacts of potential mistakes your Farm encounters along the way. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Farm Finance Reporting with Taylor Bridges

Aug 30 2024 21 mins  
In this week's episode, James talks with Taylor Bridges of Bridging the Gap Financial Services LLC to discuss a streamlined process for Farms to report on their finances. She discusses practices to keep finances organized and to save time when tracking and reporting, as well as her recommended financial software. Join our Finance Academy: barn2door.com/academy [https://barn2door.c

Farmers Market Best Practices with Bennett Farms

Aug 16 2024 45 mins  
In this week's episode, James sits down with Tom of Bennett Farms (MI) to discuss Farmers market best practices. From choosing the right Market to how much product to bring, Tom now successfully serves 20+ Markets. Find moreFarm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources

Simplify your Farm's Delivery Day

Jul 12 2024 43 mins  
In this week's episode, Janelle speaks with Laci of Tagge's Famous Fruit and Veggie Farms in Utah about their Farm's delivery day. The Farm serves over 1,000+ CSA members, and uses software to simplify and save time fulfilling orders. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources [https://www.barn2door.com/resources?__hstc=21858660.33412c7e25b32134b5f8dc6601e

Increase your Farm's Average Order Value

Jul 05 2024 46 mins  
In this week's episode, James speaks with Peter of Bartlett Farms (ND) about how he increased his average order value by educating Buyers, selling sustainable products and offering a convenient option to shop. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources