Money shows up in nearly every major life decision, but it almost never comes with clear guidance on how to use it in a way that actually supports our long-term satisfaction. In this episode, Dr. Craig Lemoine sits down with Professor Donovan Sanchez to explore how financial education is evolving and why happiness deserves a place in the conversation alongside returns, income, and planning models.

The discussion moves through what the data says about income and well-being, how people adapt to comfort and convenience, and why experiences and relationships consistently matter more than most financial upgrades. The episode also takes a thoughtful turn into higher education, examining what it means to train future advisors and how research reshapes the way we think and question assumptions.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

• How income relates to happiness and why the relationship is weaker than most people expect
• The role of hedonic adaptation in everyday financial decisions
• Why experiences tend to create longer-lasting satisfaction than material purchases
• How spending on others strengthens relationships and personal well-being
• What the research says about money, meaning, and life evaluation
• How financial education can better connect numbers to human outcomes

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• Donovan Sanchez LinkedIn
• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Some opportunities only reveal themselves to people who pay attention, and that’s exactly what makes this conversation with Peter Lehman so interesting.

From the strength of Midwest farmland to the global forces fueling demand for protein, Peter shares how he and his team have repeatedly found value where others weren’t looking. The stories behind those decisions are surprising, thoughtful, and full of insight for anyone watching today’s markets with a long horizon in mind.

Key Topics:

• The global protein shift reshaping agriculture and investment.
• Why farmland remains a resilient long-term store of value.
• How specialty sector funds create an edge through relationships.
• What fix-and-flip lending taught Peter about timing and risk.
• The career skills that become more valuable as AI accelerates.

0:00 - Setting The Stage: Durable Skills

0:24 - Granite Creek: Who We Are

2:52 - Why Farmland Belongs In Portfolios

6:11 - Rates, Cash Flow, And The New Math

10:55 - Macro Tailwinds: Water And Protein

14:16 - Buy, Sell, 1031: Playing Offense

18:20 - Stability Versus Bonds

22:16 - Building The Agribusiness Thesis

27:00 - Lessons From China’s Rise

Connect with us!

• Peter Lehman on LinkedIn
• Granite Creek Capital Partners
• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Welcome back! We’re kicking off season 3 of Land and Everything Else with a conversation that bridges technology, trust, and transformation in wealth management. Dr. Craig Lemoine welcomes back Ilya Zlotnik, Partner and Managing Director at Vivaldi Capital Management, to explore how AI is changing the way advisors work and why it’s making the human element more valuable than ever.

Together, they unpack what AI can (and can’t) do in the advisory space, how fintech tools are freeing up time for deeper client relationships, and what the rise of private markets means for investors and future planners.

Key topics:

• The myth of the “dead advisor” in the AI era
• How AI tools like Copilot are reshaping efficiency and client service
• The expanding role of alternatives and private markets
• Why emotional intelligence and trust still define great advisors

Connect with us!

• Ilya Zlotnik on LinkedIn
• Vivaldi Capital
• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

It’s the end of Season 2, and for the first time, Dr. Craig Lemoine takes the mic solo to reflect on how far Land and Everything Else has come. What started as a simple idea to connect agriculture and alternative investing in the classroom has grown into a full-scale learning platform with thousands of students, nine courses, and fifty-one guests who helped shape the conversation along the way.

Two years later, this space has become a place where ideas turned into action, and stories turned into lessons. In this season finale, Craig looks back with gratitude for every voice that’s helped build it, and with curiosity for what comes next.

Connect with us!

• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Artificial intelligence may change how we work, but it won’t replace what makes advisors invaluable: empathy, perspective, and real human connection.

In this episode, Dr. Matt Goren, Chief Strategy Officer at Brett Danko Educational Center, joins Craig Lemoine to explore the intersection of AI, education, and financial planning. From calculators to ChatGPT, they discuss what’s worth keeping, what needs to evolve, and how the next generation of planners can balance efficiency with empathy.

They also dive into the changing face of advisor education, scaling classroom experiences without losing the human touch, and why the profession’s future depends on how we teach and who we attract to the field.

Key takeaways:

• How AI is reshaping, but not replacing, the financial planning profession
• Why empathy and experience are the new competitive edge for advisors
• The evolution of CFP education in the age of automation
• How hybrid learning models are preparing the next generation of planners
• Why compensation transparency and new fee models are shaping the industry’s future
• What upcoming leadership changes at CFP Board and FPA could mean for practitioners
  
  

Connect with us!

• Dr. Matt Goren on LinkedIn
• Danko Education
• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Behind every innovation in land and agriculture, there’s a story of persistence, feedback, and people. In this episode, Acres.com co-founders Carter Malloy and Ben Maddox sit down with Brodrick Lothringer, our host for this episode, at the Land Investment Expo to share how their platform is reshaping the way professionals access and understand land data.

They reflect on the scrappy beginnings of AcreTrader, the challenges of turning scattered records into usable insights, and the culture of curiosity that continues to drive Acres forward. Along the way, they explain why advice can be more powerful than feedback, and how staying people-focused has become just as important as advancing technology.

In this episode:

• The origins of AcreTrader and the launch of Acres.com
• Why quality data and human input remain essential in an AI-driven world
• The role of culture, character, and curiosity in building teams
• How land use is evolving beyond farming into energy, housing, and technology

Connect with us!

• Carter Malloy on LinkedIn
• Ben Maddox on LinkedIn
• Acres
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Financial conferences can be game-changers for advisors, but they can also be overwhelming. In this episode, PodPony founder Brodrick Lothringer talks about what makes these gatherings valuable, where they fall short, and why showing up ready to learn matters.

This conversation covers the mix of association, custodial, and newer conferences like Future Proof and T3, while also digging into the culture that surrounds them, from late-night networking marathons to the challenges of keeping events professional. 

Topics we cover:

• Which events stand out in the wealth and land space
• The role of alcohol, ego, and behavior at conferences
• How to get real takeaways instead of just checking a box
• The strange but true stories that come with being on the road

Connect with us!

• Brodrick Lothringer
• PodPony
• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

John Heneghan, founder of Servant Financial and longtime partner in the Promise Land Opportunity Zone Fund, joins us live from the Land Investment Expo. With decades of experience in wealth management and alternative investments, John shares how his journey took him from CFO work to founding Servant Financial, and why faith and purpose guided the name of his firm.

We dive into his investment philosophy, from farmland and private funds to the role of Bitcoin as a modern “digital gold.” John explains why he started allocating Bitcoin into client portfolios, the research behind that decision, and how strategies like rebalancing make even volatile assets part of a long-term plan. He also touches on Bitcoin mining, the future role of crypto in global currencies, and how he helps clients embrace diversification with both tradition and innovation in mind.

In this episode:

• Lessons learned from managing a $400M family office portfolio
• How Bitcoin fits into a diversified portfolio as “digital gold”
• What the future of crypto could mean for U.S. reserve currency

Connect with us!

• John Heneghan on LinkedIn
• Servant Financial
• Ailie Elmore on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Jonathan Shively’s career started in the high-pressure world of institutional equity brokerage, working with global funds and billion-dollar portfolios. But a personal leap into farmland ownership reshaped how he thought about investing. Now, as Director of Capital Partnerships at Peoples Company, he helps connect farmers and landowners with the capital they need—while giving investors access to one of the most resilient asset classes out there.

In this conversation, Jonathan shares how his career path took him from London’s finance circles to duck hunting in Arkansas, why farmland behaves differently than the stock market, and what high-net-worth clients really look for when adding land to their portfolios. He also offers his candid take on where the farmland market may be headed in the next year.

Takeaways:

• How a background in equity brokerage translates to land investment strategy
• The appeal of farmland for portfolio diversification and inflation protection
• Why patience and customization matter in high-net-worth farmland deals
• The current outlook for quality land versus lower-grade parcels

Connect with us!

• Jonathan Shively on LinkedIn
• Peoples Company
• Ailie Elmore on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel

Garrett Jackson never imagined a career in finance when he was growing up in rural Kansas. In fact, his dream was always to become a doctor. However, some science courses made him realize that might not be his thing, even though the desire for helping others was unchanged. That desire, alongside some life twists, led him to discover personal financial planning.

Today, Garrett leads a trust office in Kansas and helps urban investors and rural families with the challenges of land, legacy, and funds. 

Key takeaways:

• Waiting for the perfect moment can lead to lost opportunities
• The skills shaped by growing up in a rural community
• Trust work involves way more than just money

Connect with us!

• Garrett Jackson on LinkedIn
• The Trust Co.
• Dr. Craig Lemoine on LinkedIn
• Agriculture Focused Financial Planning
• Land & Everything Else YouTube Channel