From $4 Corn Lows to Podcast Pros: Farm4Profit's Lessons on Surviving Tough Markets

08/09/2025 1h 50min

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Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this special guest episode, hosts Sawyer and Tork open up the barn doors to welcome the crew from the Farm4Profit podcast—Corey, Dave, and Tanner—for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about life in agriculture, the world of ag podcasting, and so much more. From humble beginnings podcasting in a basement bedroom surrounded by spare blankets, to building a multi-host, multi-platform media brand, the Farm4Profit team shares their journey, biggest growing pains, and the lessons they've learned along the way.The crew gets candid about balancing full-time work, family, and the never-ending grind of farming—all while building an audience and staying ahead in the quickly evolving digital landscape. Together, they tackle hot topics like farm profitability, barriers for new and first-generation farmers, generational shifts, changing technology, and the challenges facing agriculture today. Expect real talk on everything from the best equipment investments to the importance of mental health, family dynamics, and passing on knowledge to the next generation.Packed with laughs, a little bit of friendly roasting, and practical advice, this episode is a peek behind the curtain into the community that keeps rural America running. Whether you're a farmer, AG professional, or just love a good story about hard work and passionate people, you won't want to miss this one! So sit back and enjoy as Barn Talk and Farm4Profit let it all out in the barn—because what happens at the barn, doesn’t always stay there.Shop Farmer Grade 👇🏻https://farmergrade.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ➱ https://bit.ly/3a7r3nR  SUBSCRIBE TO THIS’LL DO FARM ➱ https://bit.ly/2X8g45c LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY ➱ https://open.spotify.com/show/3icVr4KWq4eUDl7Oy60YMY APPLE ➱ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barn-talk/id1574395049Follow Behind The Scenes👇🏻● This’ll Do Farm Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/30KPBNk  ● Barn Talk TikTok ➱ https://bit.ly/3qciekS  ● Sawyer’s Instagram  ➱ https://bit.ly/3BtX0n4  ● Tork’s Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/3LGZJxS   00:00 "Share the Show, Spread Value"07:20 "Building a Thriving Conference Niche"13:14 From Firefighter to Farmland Investments18:58 "Crazy Manure Hauler and Pig Contracts"23:59 Corey's Impact on Podcast Production28:31 Time: The Biggest Podcasting Challenge31:44 Trade Shows: Key to Partner Growth39:08 "Communication Crisis in Agriculture"44:25 Balancing Screen Time and Engagement52:37 Encouraging Kids' Farm Involvement54:49 Agronomy: Navigating Information Overload01:00:16 Farming Struggles Without Diversified Income01:04:54 Balancing Farm Operations & Family01:10:45 Unsuccessful Satellite Talk01:18:41 Occasional Chats and Guest Plans01:20:50 "Enhancing Farm Profitability"01:25:22 "Forming Friendships Through Interviews"01:30:46 "Social Media's Impact on Rural Awareness"01:35:54 Automobile Era Displaced Horse Industry01:46:17 Choosing Finance to Avoid Struggle01:48:28 Advice to My Younger Self-------------------------------⚠NO FINANCIAL ADVICE / DISCLAIMER⚠ The Information discussed and shared on Barn Talk is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or success for any particular purpose.The Information contained in or provided from or through this podcast is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice.The Information on this podcast and provided from or through our content is general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this podcast without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional, professional broker or financial advisory.

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