Chasing The American Dream
By CraigTrible
We are all on a journey in pursuit of our particular American Dream! Some of us are new to the journey, and some of us have been enjoying the journey for a while. Come along as we catch up with one another and discuss our progress, seek solutions to our challenges, laugh at our mistakes and delve into the lessons learned.
Chasing The American DreamMar 13, 2023
Lawn Care Opportunity
Phil Thurston of Thurston Ag Service, LLC is BACK! Phil and I discuss the opportunities and challenges in ag spraying and his deep dive into the business of weed & feed for lawns. He is considering expanding into that business and shares his "Why" for doing so. If you want to know more, please go to betterfarmcrops.com
February recap
Conklin Lubricants
In this episode, we tap into a recorded conversation about Conklin Lubricant products. This was recorded during one of our weekly team meetings.
How the Conklin AgroVantage system helps a premium hay producer.
How Conklin can benefit your operation.
Cattle perform better with Fastrack.
Why open an account
Finding people to talk to about your business.
Tales of the 2022 Preferred Contractor Trip.
Difficult People
Money savings
Conklin Pro Ag program. Why you should attend!
On farm field testing
In this episode, Phil Thurston and I discuss the reality of doing your on-farm trials. Why you should, what to look out for and how to avoid setting yourself up for failure. Change management is important, and introducing change willy-nilly can be a real headache.
Equipment Setup for using starter fertilizer
In this episode Phil Thurston and I move the discussion from soil testing to setting up equipment for using fluid fertilizer.
Soil Testing - Why does this matter?
In this episode Phil Thurston, Thurston Ag Service, LLC and I discuss the importance of soil testing and how the Conklin AgroVantage soil test results system adds so much value to the work that Midwest Labs performs.
Business Structures. Do they matter?
Let's hear from the young guys (part 3)
In this episode, I continue the conversation with "Renneth the Roofer" and learn more about his adventures in ag.
Let's hear from the young guys (part 2)
I continue to grill Renneth Berry (aka "Renneth the Roofer") about his experience getting started with Conklin Roofing Systems.
Let's hear from the young guys!
In this episode, I interview Renneth Berry, aka "Renneth the Roofer," and learn how he got started with Conklin roofing systems and ultimately joined his father-in-law, Mick German of German Roofing, LLC.
Spraying weeds! It's a business! (Part 3)
Spraying Weeds! (continued)
Spraying Weeds! It's a business!
Life Changes! - continued
One day you are happy milking cows, and the next day this isn't working! Meet Mick German and learn how he managed the transition from dairy farming to commercial roofing.
Life Changes! - continued
One day you are happy milking cows, and the next day this isn't working! Meet Mick German and learn how he managed the transition from dairy farming to commercial roofing. Part two where Mick discusses the importance of having a good mentor.
Life Changes!
One day you are happy milking cows, and the next day this isn't working! Meet Mick German and learn how he managed the transition from dairy farming to commercial roofing. Listen in as Mick tells us how he made the change and built a successful commercial roofing company.