Ag Inspo

Under Doug's leadership, the organization saw tremendous growth, with assets increasing from $9.7 billion to nearly $26 billion and net income rising from $144 million to over $500 million. Doug has a wealth of experience and insights to share on leadership, particularly in the agricultural finance space. 

As someone who has worked closely with farmers and ranchers throughout his career, Doug offers a unique perspective on building successful, innovative agricultural businesses. We're excited to dive into Doug's journey, from growing up on a dairy farm in central Wyoming to his rise through the ranks of Farm Credit and now transitioning into the next chapter as a producer himself. 

Please join us as we learn from Doug's experiences and glean valuable lessons on effective leadership that can be applied across the agricultural industry. This is sure to be an insightful conversation you won't want to miss.

Learn more about farm succession planning resources: 

https://transitionpointba.com/ 

http://www.thedirttproject.com/

You canalso follow this podcast on the following YouTube Channels: 

https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA  or https://www.youtube.com/@FarmJournal 

Connect with Rena at: 

mailto:[email protected] 

https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA 

Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors 

Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ 

http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:[email protected] 

Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou 

Learn more about farm succession planning resources: https://transitionpointba.com/ 

http://www.thedirttproject.com/

Meet Jim, the owner of WyoTech, who shares his inspiring journey from a 14-year-old farmhand to a teacher at Wyotech. He highlights the importance of persistence, professionalism, and learning from failures. Jim also discusses WyoTech’s evolution, from private ownership to a respected trade school under Macmillan Publishing and Phillips Colleges, and his goal of reaching 10,000 students by 2030.

Jim tackles workforce challenges, like the search for qualified teachers and the need for affordable housing in Laramie, Wyoming. He shares his vision for expanding opportunities in the trades and engaging more youth in these careers.

Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with leadership lessons, perseverance, and overcoming obstacles.

Michelle dives into the challenges of navigating misinformation and social media trolls, while sharing how she stays motivated and inspired. Michelle discusses the growth of her business, the joys of travel, and her plans for future collaborations. From keynote speaking to working with brands, she’s passionate about telling the stories of farmers and finding beauty in everyday farming life. Plus, don’t miss her reflections on how social media can highlight strong women in agriculture and connect families through shared experiences. Join us for a conversation full of insights, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on farming and the food industry. 

You can follow this program on your favorite podcast platform or on the following YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA 

https://www.youtube.com/@FarmJournal 

Connect with Rena: 

mailto:[email protected] 

https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA 

Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors 

Connect with Ron: 

http://www.ronrabou.com/ 

http://www.raboufarms.com/ 

mailto:[email protected] 

Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou 

Connect with Michelle: 

Social media: The Farm Babe

Website: https://thefarmbabe.com/ 

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Learn more about farm succession planning resources: https://transitionpointba.com/ 

In this episode of the Ag Inspo podcast, hosts Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou sit down with Mark Stock of BigIron to discuss the fascinating origin story and growth of the BigIron online auction platform. Mark shares how BigIron evolved from his family's small auction business to become a leading destination for buying and selling agricultural equipment across the country. He also provides insights into the changing demographics of online equipment buyers and the challenges and opportunities facing farmers and business owners navigating the upcoming generational transition of agricultural assets. This conversation offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the dynamic world of modern farm equipment sales and auctions. 

Connect with Mark Stock at: 

mailto: [email protected] 

https://www.bigiron.com 

Connect with Rena at:

mailto:[email protected] 

https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA 

Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors 

Connect with Ron:

http://www.ronrabou.com/ 

http://www.raboufarms.com/ 

mailto:[email protected] 

Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou 

Learn more about farm succession planning resources: 

https://transitionpointba.com/ 

http://www.thedirttproject.com/

You can follow this program on your favorite podcast platform or on the following YouTube Channels:

•  https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA 
• https://www.youtube.com/@FarmJournal 

Connect with Rena at: 

• mailto:[email protected]
• https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA 
• Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors 

Connect with Ron: 

• http://www.ronrabou.com/ 
• http://www.raboufarms.com/ 
• mailto:[email protected] 
• Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou 

Learn more about farm succession planning resources: https://transitionpointba.com/ http://www.thedirttproject.com/

 In the first half, Sam shared about growing up on his family's sixth generation farm and ranch operation in Nebraska. He discussed the day-to-day workings of the business and his early experiences getting involved. Sam also outlined some of the challenges they face managing the operation over multiple generations. In this next segment, Sam will expand on how he has pursued a career off the farm and finds ways to still support the family business. He'll discuss navigating this transition and providing insights from his broader industry experiences. Sam will also reflect on the future of the operation and how he works with his brother to make strategic decisions for its long-term sustainability. Tune in to hear the rest of Sam's story and his thoughtful perspectives on generational transitions in agriculture.

Sam Beveridge

• Instagram: SammyBev2.0
• Facebook: Sam Beveridge

Learn more about farm succession planning resources:

• www.transitionpointba.com
• www.thedirttproject.com

Connect with Rena at:

• [email protected]
• YouTube: transitionpointba
• Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors

Connect with Ron:

• www.ronrabou.com
• www.raboufarms.com
• [email protected]
• Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou

Today we are joined by Sam Beveridge, a Nebraska native who grew up on a sixth-generation family farm and ranch. Sam will share his experiences growing up in agriculture and his journey pursuing a career off the farm. He will provide insights into how he works with his brother and father to manage the family operation and make decisions about its future. Sam will also discuss the challenges small farmers face today with rising costs, technology changes, and generational transitions. Tune in to hear Sam's inspiring story and learn from his perspectives on navigating these critical issues in agriculture.

Sam Beveridge

• Instagram:  SammyBev2.0
• Facebook:  Sam Beveridge

Learn more about farm succession planning resources:

• www.transitionpointba.com
• www.thedirttproject.com

Connect with Rena at:

• [email protected]
• YouTube:  transitionpointba
• Facebook:  Transition Point Business Advisors

Connect with Ron:

• www.ronrabou.com
• www.raboufarms.com
• [email protected]
• Facebook and Instagram:  Ron Rabou