Join us as we engage in an enlightening discussion with Noah Berkson about the perks and pitfalls of being the youngest person in the room, especially when it comes to entrepreneurship. We dig into the complexity of building relationships at the same age while remaining focused on your business. The conversation also explores how one can maintain their sense of self when their identity is deeply intertwined with their business.

In this intriguing dialogue, we navigate the transition from being an entrepreneur to an investor. Our guest shares valuable insights on family office investing and the significance of balancing investments and business operations. We also tackle the power of having a narrow focus when investing, and the benefits that come with owning a bank and a software engineering company. The conversation also includes reflections on selling a business and its implications on one's exit strategy.

We also touch on innovative approaches to agricultural leasing and crop insurance. We delve into the challenges of introducing technology to a conservative customer base and discuss how our price discovery tools are revolutionizing the leasing of farmland and crop insurance. In addition, we discuss how our guest manages his time for productivity and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on entrepreneurship, investments, and managing time and productivity.

(0:00:01) - Navigating Friendships as a Young Entrepreneur (7 Minutes)

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being the youngest person in the room and the impact that can have on your business. It's a competitive world and it can be difficult to build relationships with people your own age. We explore how to overcome these challenges and how to keep your identity and sense of self when your life is so wrapped up in business.

(0:06:35) - Transitioning From Entrepreneur to Investor (8 Minutes)

We explore the transition from entrepreneur to investor and the differences between the two. We also discuss the fundamentals of family office investing and how having a balance between investing and operating a business can be beneficial. We discuss the advantages of having a narrow focus for investments, as well as the benefits of owning a bank and a software engineering company. We also reflect on the experience of selling a business and its impact on the exit.

(0:14:21) - Agricultural Leasing and Crop Insurance Innovation (7 Minutes)

Traditional methods of leasing farmland can be difficult to introduce technology to a conservative customer base. Our price discovery tools provide a more efficient method of leasing farmland and pushing the boundaries of crop insurance. Last year, we raised $3 million and our vision for the business going forward.

(0:21:45) - Managing Time and Prioritizing Productivity (9 Minutes)

Noah's healthy lifestyle and its impact on his work are important. We also talk about how he manages his time to be productive and the significance of attending meetings in person to create connections.