Podcast appearances and mentions of jolene brown

In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Matt Adams sits down with the dynamic Jolene Brown at the 2025 Emerge experience for Ag Credit. Jolene, an Iowa farm girl turned professional speaker, shares her invaluable insights on farm finance, transition planning, and the importance of community in agriculture. From navigating the tough times of the 1980s farm crisis to offering practical advice on ensuring the continuity of family farms, Jolene's wisdom is both profound and practical. Tune in to learn how to initiate honest conversations about farm transitions, the significance of knowing your neighbors, and the critical steps to secure your farm's financial future. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this episode is packed with strategies to help you grow your farm's legacy. Don't miss out on Jolene's engaging stories and expert advice!  Show Notes:   Connect with AgCredit on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Share questions and topic ideas with us:Email podcast@agcredit.net

Tax deadlines and end-of-year planning are looming! Join Haylie Shipp as she chats with Britney Tempel (CPA at Montana Roots Accounting), Angel Devries (CPA and RSA Executive Director), and Michelle Math (rancher and RSA board member).In this episode, we discuss:Difference Between Cash Flow & Taxable IncomeSunsetting Tax RulesAgricultural Tax PlanningEstate TaxEntity SelectionManaging Deferred IncomeHow to Best Utilize Your AccountantBookkeeping Management StrategiesAlso mentioned in this podcast, the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance "Basic Ranch Bookkeeping" webinar series is now available on our YouTube channel and the replay of Jolene Brown's "The Positives of Passing It On" workshop can be accessed through our website. Brown's workshop expires November 11, 2024.The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org. Want to support our mission? Visit https://ranchstewards.charityproud.org/Donate.

Thank-You for celebrating 6 years of The Impact Farming Show with us!  We truly could not have done this without the support of you, our amazing viewers and listeners, and of course all of our wonderful show guests. It's a great honor to have come this far and we are so excited to continue with season 7 (starting soon).   Our 1st ever episode aired on August 8th, 2018, Tracy interviewed Jolene Brown in the episode titled "Family Farms and Succession Planning", take a step back in time and watch episode 1. Now for our #1 most viewed and listened to show of season 6, we bring you Episode 209. Please join Tracy and long-time Impact Farming Show guest, Kelly Dobson in this episode titled “Coaching For Farmers: Getting Unstuck, Peak Performance & So Much More...” Kelly Dobson is the chief leadership officer of LeaderShift Inc., powering the National Farm Leadership Program initiated by Farm Management Canada for farmers and farm advisors in January 2020. Are you interested in improving your personal/family relationships, growing your farm operation, and achieving results you haven't seen before? If so, you will not want to miss this episode. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Kelly Dobson, from LeaderShift Inc., about “Why Coaching for Farmers?” Are you looking to maximize your farm's performance? If so, look no further than you….the farm operator. That's right. Canadian farms are high-tech and use the best inputs, equipment, agronomy advice, and technology; however, a majority of farms haven't yet tapped their personal competitive advantage to achieve more with the resources they already have. In this episode, Tracy and Kelly speak about: Why leadership for farmers? Kelly shares more about the “National Farm Leadership Program” and its goals. Tracy asks the million-dollar question, “Why coaching for farmers?” Kelly shares his thoughts, experiences, and the science behind professional leader development and coaching for farmers. Kelly and Tracy have a casual conversation about getting unstuck, greater personal happiness, knowing how to shift your behaviour to impact your life and your relationship with others, and so much more. The 2024 “National Farm Leadership Program” is about to launch. Kelly shares more information on this year's program and encourages anyone interested to reach out before the fast-approaching application deadline ends on January 18, 2024. Kelly wraps the episode up by sharing wisdom on the power of coaching too unlock our true abilities and show up as the best version of ourselves in our lives. Do yourself a favor and tune in to this episode.  You do not want to miss it. ............................... Show Resources National Farm Leadership Program - Learn More ...............................

The Impact Farming Show is celebrating 6 years! Wow, time sure flies. Do you recall our 1st ever episode which aired on August 8th, 2018? Tracy interviewed Jolene Brown in this episode titled "Family Farms and Succession Planning", take a step back in time and watch episode 1 Our season 6 countdown continues with Episode 206 taking the 2nd place spot. Please join Tracy and Art Lange in this episode titled “Cash Flow Concerns.” As a business owner, cash flow planning is one of the most critical financial planning activities. Art Lange, owner of AJL Consulting is a farm business management consultant and he has a tool to help producers with financial planning. TUNE IN to this episode, as Art shares the details. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Art Lange about “Cash Flow Concerns.” As a business owner, cash flow planning is one of the most critical financial planning activities. In this episode: Art shares his thoughts on how 2024 cash flow planning might be extra challenging. They chat about upcoming CEBA loan payments and what this means to farmers and their 2024 cash flow. Art reviews the CEBA loan amounts, forgiveness portions, and when payments are due. With loans due in January, farmers must come up with the money. He shares a few options for repaying these loans if the money is not in the bank. Second, on Art's radar is the increased cost of borrowing. He speaks about interest rates and how this is impacting farmers. We know interest rates make a huge difference. Art reviews an example of $1 million over 25 years at 4% or 7% and the difference in payments. The difference truly is staggering. They dive deeper into the discussion on interest rates for farmers who are looking at new loans or who have renewals coming up. He speaks to high interest and cash flow concerns. Art has a tool to help producers with financial planning. He shares the details. If CEBA loans or interest rates are on your mind, you won't want to miss this episode. ............................... Show Resources   www.AJLConsulting.com

The Impact Farming Show is celebrating 6 years! Wow, time sure flies. Do you recall our 1st ever episode which aired on August 8th, 2018? Tracy interviewed Jolene Brown in this episode titled "Family Farms and Succession Planning", take a step back in time and watch episode 1 Our season 6 countdown continues with Episode 213 taking the 3rd place spot. Please join Tracy and Felix Wever in this episode titled "Drones For Farming". Drone expert Felix Weber is here to tell you why you should be using a drone for your farming operation. TUNE IN. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Felix Weber about “Drones for Farming.” Are you interested in buying a drone for your farming operation but don't know where to start? Are you looking to learn more about the types, models, uses, benefits, and legalities of operating drones? If so, this episode is for you.  In this conversation, Tracy and Felix speak about: How his passion for drones began and why he sees them as a powerful tool for farming operations. He shares more information about the types and models of drones he carries. Felix shares the three main uses of drones and walks Tracy and the audience through what they need to know in each area.  Elevation mapping Crop health checks Application drones  With each use, he shares more about what you can apply, run time, volume, drone needed, and other important information that producers need to know. He speaks about what is legal and what is illegal to apply. He shares guidelines on drone sizing and at what point you are required to get an operator's license. Felix shares his thoughts on the return on investment when purchasing a drone for your farming operation. He provides real-life examples of how drones are used and how they come to the rescue on farming operations to remedy problems, prevent loss, and get things done in conditions and locations that typical equipment may not be able to reach. If you want to learn more about drones, tune into this episode and visit Felix's company website, where they sell drones for Canadian farming operations. Thanks so much for tuning in friends, Tracy RESOURCES AgDrone by Ag Business & Crop Inc. https://agdrone.ca SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

Season 6 Countdown #4 - Episode 204: "Conflict On The Farm" w/Elaine Froese The Impact Farming Show is celebrating 6 years! Wow, time sure flies. Do you recall our 1st ever episode which aired on August 8th, 2018? Tracy interviewed Jolene Brown in this episode titled "Family Farms and Succession Planning", take a step back in time and watch episode 1 Our season 6 countdown begins with Episode 204 taking the 4th place spot. Please join Tracy and Elaine Froese in this episode titled "Conflict On The Farm". Industry leader Elaine Froese always knows how to help and when help is needed. Do your whole farm a favor and TUNE IN. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Elaine Froese about “Conflict On The Farm.” Farming is challenging enough to begin with. Then add in family, and perhaps multiple generations of family, and it becomes conflict waiting to happen. In this episode, Tracy and Elaine chat about: How conflict is always perceived as negative and meant to be avoided at all costs. Elaine speaks to the fact that conflict is not bad. In her role, Elaine deals with farm families that are experiencing conflict. She shares the areas that most farm families struggle with. She shares positive conflict behaviours that we want to embrace, destructive ones we want to let go of, and hot-button triggers. This is good stuff! At the AgEx event in November (2024 Event), Elaine will be helping farmers in the audience understand the questions needed to get clarity for better conflict resolution. She shares these questions with our audience. Each person handles conflict differently based on so many different variables. Elaine has a Conflict Dynamic Profile, and she tells our audience more about this tool. Tracy always ends by asking Elaine a similar question…. “How do farmers know when it is time to bring in outside help like a farm coach?" If you are experiencing conflict on your farm or want to proactively learn how to improve your communication style… this episode is for you. ............................... Show Resources (2024 Event) AgEx Event Info & Registration: www.fmc-gac.com/programs-services/agricultural-excellence-conference/ Elaine's Website: https://elainefroese.com Farm Family Transition Membership: https://elainefroese.com/membership/ Conflict Dynamic Profile: https://elainefroese.com/coaching/conflict-dynamics-profile/  

Jolene Brown outlines the necessities for any good farm or ranch transition.

She's called the "Dr. Phil" of agriculture and boy do Haylie Shipp and Ranchers Stewardship Alliance board member Conni French feel better after talking to her!Jolene Brown is an award-winning speaker, farmer, and author. She'll be bringing her energy to Malta, MT on Saturday, May 11 to present "The Positives of Passing It On" to our audience. Registration is now open: https://ranchstewards.org/events/the-positives-of-passing-it-on/Ahead of the event, Jolene shares her insight into the world of farm/ranch/business transition during this podcast.The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org.

NDFB Straight Talk hosts Emmery and Alisha visit with Jeff Schafer, a farmer and rancher near New Rockford, N.D. Jeff is a 5th generation farmer who currently works with his children (6th generation) and grandchildren (7th generation!) on the family farm.Three county Farm Bureaus teamed up to bring Jolene Brown, a farmer and award-winning speaker, to Fessenden, N.D. to talk about succession planning and bridging the gap between the generations.Jeff was part of the group that brought Jolene to North Dakota. Following her presentation, Jeff sat down to talk about his takeaways and the lessons he's learned as he continues to keep his business thriving through the generations.We talk with Jeff about:What it's like to be a 5th generation farmer working with the 6th and 7th generationsHow to begin the conversation with kids and parentsExpectations between the generations (ie: "What do you expect from me?", "Here's what I expect from you.")How to find the "expert" you can trust to help you take the next stepWhy your farm is worthy of the respect of being treated like a business.To hear Emmery and Alisha's conversation with Jeff's daughter, Chelsey click here.To learn more about Jolene Brown, visit here.Keep an eye out for other events hosted by NDFB at ndfb.org/eventsContact Emmery and Alisha at emmery@ndfb.org

Hosts Emmery Mehlhoff and Alisha Nord visit with Jolene Brown, a walking, talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. Jolene is a farmer in eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine's popular family business column, author of two great books, and an inductee into the prestigious CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. In this episode, your hosts discuss ideas from her upcoming workshop entitled: “If we huff and puff, will we blow your house down?”Jolene shares lessons learned from her 30+ years of working with farm families. She addresses the issues of communication and conflict, fair and equal, entitlement and transition. During the workshop, she will provide 10 template tools to help with the transition of labor, management, leadership, and ownership.When your business is constructed correctly, not only do we have a productive and profitable result, but we have also laid the foundation for the legacy of a family business.To find out more about the March 22 workshop visit the NDFB website's event Jolene Brown succession planning event. RSVP for this free event to jpepple@nodakins.netTo hear more from Jolene Brown, visit www.JoleneBrown.com Contact our hosts at emmery@ndfb.org

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One of agriculture's greatest treasures, a champion for farmers and ranchers, an Iowa farmer, and my dear friend, Jolene Brown joins me on the show to discuss how we can better plan for the future, avoid common pitfalls, and prepare for success in our family businesses. Grab a pen and paper to take notes; you're going to want to listen to this valuable episode twice!Presented by CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Meats by Linz | Linz Heritage Angus | Redmond Real Salthttps://amandaradke.com/

Jolene Brown, a well-known expert and public speaker talks about how essential farm succession planning is within a family farm.

Family is an important aspect of any farm's success, but it can also be a factor that hampers progress. Jolene Brown, a featured speaker at the upcoming Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience, gives a preview of what she will be sharing with attendees when it comes to having those tough conversations that could make or break a farms forward progress. Plus, the Ohio Soybean Council is working with other state soybean groups to develop programs and ideas to help their members sell more beans. Get all of the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Jolene Brown a renowned farm and ranch transition expert. She joined me to discuss the importance of communication and preparing the next generation to take the reins of leadership in our businesses. Thanks to our Studio Sponsor, Sea-90! You can reach them at www.sea-90.com or (770) 361-6092. Sponsor: Farming Without the Bank Relevant Links: JoleneBrown.com

Today we explore the complex process of passing on the family farm to the next generation. In this episode, we'll focus on the importance of communication and making sound business decisions regarding succession planning. We'll hear from Jolene Brown as she shares practical advice on navigating the challenges and opportunities involved in this process. Whether you're a member of the next generation hoping to take over the farm or if you are the patriarch of the family trying to navigate your next step this episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in a family farm so sit back and listen, let's go right in!

Sharon Maureen launches her 1st show on the Lift Your Spirits Radio network with special guest and friend Jolene Brown. The two will chat about her amazing life and how to persevere. Website(s): http://www.TwinPeaksNutritionAndWellness.com/ www.SharonMaureen.com www.HempLily.com Music: https://www.coolwatermusic.net/

Sharon Maureen launches her 1st show on the Lift Your Spirits Radio network with special guest and friend Jolene Brown. The two will chat about her amazing life and how to persevere. Website(s): http://www.TwinPeaksNutritionAndWellness.com/ | www.SharonMaureen.com | www.HempLily.com | Music: https://www.coolwatermusic.net/

In this episode, Topcon's Dan Hendricks meets with family consultant and author, Jolene Brown, to discuss the complex and difficult conversations of farm transition, and the important steps needed to ensure the farm business and family might continue. 

We talk a lot about cows in this podcast. This week, we're going to switch things up a bit. In this episode, we're talking with Jolene Brown about ranch transitions, how to run a successful family business, and the human side of agriculture.  Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. She's a farmer in Eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine's popular family business column, author of two great books, and an inductee into the prestigious CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable information. She's on a mission to share leading-edge best practices, appreciation, laughter, and celebration to increase productivity, profitability, and peace of mind. Check out her website at www.JoleneBrown.com

Welcome to Episode 97 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses new partnerships that are helping accelerate Iowa's water quality progress. And award-winning speaker, author and farmer Jolene Brown shares her advice for managing the family dynamics in your farm business.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Register for Iowa Farm Bureau's Acres of Opportunity Conference

We continue our discussion about legacies with Jolene Brown, and yes, she is a real Farmer Brown from Eastern Iowa, and she knows family business! Jolene’s consulted with hundreds of families helping them create, protect, fix and transition their family business. She is known as the “Dr. Phil of Agriculture.”  In this episode, Jolene covers “The Top Ten Mistakes That Break Up a Family Business!”™ We discuss in-laws and out-laws, money expectations, daily communications and important meetings. From conversations to contracts, from assumptions to clarification, complaints to celebrations, Jolene opens eyes and touches on what tools families need to have in place to ensure their operation continues.  Connect with Jolene Brown: Website: www.JoleneBrown.com  YouTube: @JoleneBrown  https://www.youtube.com/user/jolenebrowncsp/featured

For the launch of Season Three, we are excited to be launching our first-ever Impact Farming Book Series. In this series, we will be shining a spotlight on noteworthy North American authors that have written books to IMPACT the lives and businesses of farmers. We hope you enjoy the series starting with today’s premiere episode. In this week’s episode, “Holy Crap! I Married a Farmer,” we are speaking to Jolene Brown about her book aptly titled “Holy Crap! I Married a Farmer.” This is our first book featured in our Impact Farming book series. Many of us know Jolene from her work as a family business consultant and speaker. She's helped hundreds of farm and ranch families fix, grow or transition their business. Her keen insight, tested management and leadership tools, and result-centered approach has her known as "The Dr. Phil of Agriculture." But today, we're going to explore another passion of Jolene's, celebrating the Women of Agriculture through her book “Holy Crap I Married a Farmer.” In this episode, Jolene discusses her journey and her “why” behind writing the book. She shares some of the lessons and humorous antidotes shared within the pages. Jolene shares the feedback that she has received from readers and some of the heart warming and heart-stopping stories that she has heard from women that have been impacted by the book and sense of community that it has fostered. Tracy and Jolene transition the conversation from light-hearted farm bloopers to a more severe note where Jolene shares her deep concern for women in agriculture. Please tune in to hear why now more than ever, Jolene is encouraging women to find "neighbors" and check in on them. Did you marry a farmer? If so, you will not want to miss this episode. Want to learn more about Jolene’s book and order your very own copy? If so, please visit https://jolenebrown.com/shop/

Do you know a farm family?  The vast majority of agriculture businesses are family-owned.  Our guest, Jolene Brown, consults with hundreds of farm families each year and shares the stresses and delights of farming. Jolene Brown is a real "Farmer Brown." From Eastern Iowa, she's an internationally known professional speaker in agriculture. Jolene is a long-time friend of Michele and Eliz, who can attest that Jolene is fun and funny, insightful, and authentic in her presentations.  Her consultations in family business earned her the reputation as the "Dr. Phil of Agriculture." In this episode, she's shares experience, insight, and tools to help make a good family business even better. Key points: People in agriculture live in uncertainty all of the time: Weather, global markets, government pressures Farm families learn to be resilient Farmers critical to the economy of rural communities COVID-19 has added more uncertainty Significant economic and mental health impact Working 24 hours per day and still being in the red Not making a profit on products - Food had been dumped rather than sold Trade being questionable When uncertainty increases, people look for something to control Suicides have increased in Ag Farmers are handing on to assets and delaying decisions about succession Senior generations need to feel financially secure before handing over the reins Family farm businesses are complicated 95 - 98% of all agriculture businesses are family-owned but incorporated to address liability, asset protection, and tax issues Farmers are good people who want to do what’s right Farmers are dedicated to providing safe, abundant, and compensated food to the world Farming gives us national security Gratitude goes a long way Three tips to overcome food bullying: Know yourself and what you are willing to do Have good resources, be a good neighbor and check in with farm families Be a student and listen Links: Jolene Brown website: jolenebrown.com Facebook: facebook.com/jolene.brown.cspcpae Twitter: twitter.com/jolenebrowncsp Food Bullying with  Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/ Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast

This is a bit longer of an episode than normal, but you won't even notice! Jolene Brown and I visit about how to communicate with family, recognize their strengths, and run your operation like a business, not a family farm. If you have communication challenges, you will definitely want to tune in, as Jolene gives some great tips on how to resolve some of the most common challenges farming families run in to. Audio Production by Podsworth Media

Dale, Matt and Kolt are with you this week. Matt needs to clear the air on his farming naked shirt and Dale recaps the latest USDA stock report. During the Farm Science Review, Matt sat down with OCJ Marketing Specialist Risë Labig to chat with Jolene Brown about farm stress and mental health. Dusty joins us with an interview with Barry McGraw of the Ohio Soybean Council, and we meet Luke Crumley, the new Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management for the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association.

In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 2nd highest listened to and watched episode, which was "Family Farms & Succession Planning" with Jolene Brown.  This episode was originally aired on August 8, 2019. In addition to it being the 2nd most popular episode of season one, Jolene's interview on The Impact Farming Show holds the very special position of being the very first show episode aired. Don't miss this very impactful episode... In this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Jolene Brown to discuss family farms and succession planning. "If I huff and puff will I blow your house down?" Find out what 3 questions Jolene has for you.  We need to change our mindset to one of joy, celebration, and appreciation and we need to honour the family by doing the business right. 

Jolene Brown talks about the Women in Ag Symposium going on in Saskatoon

Jolene Brown is a real farmer Brown. She is a corn and soybean farmer in east-central Iowa. I love this part….She can hypnotize a chicken, plug grain augers and entertain the folks behind the equipment parts counter. In addition to being a farmer, Jolene has been a professional speaker for over 30 years, she’s an author and she’s a Family Business Consultant. In this episode of Impact Farming, we interviewed Jolene Brown at Farm Progress Show 2018 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Jolene was the keynote speaker at the event and was delivering her presentation "If I huff and puff will I blow your house down." She was kind enough to join us on Impact Farming prior to her presentation and share some of her key thoughts on family, farming and farm business planning. Key Takeaways: Honor the family by doing the business right. It's important for farm leaders to have a mastermind or a peer group outside the farm to receive the support they need. The 3 most important questions that need to be answered in regards to farm succession planning. Why it's important that we change our mindset to one of joy, celebration, and appreciation. To access this and many more great episodes, please visit www.farmmarketer.com go to Agriculture News and search "Impact Farming." We hope you enjoy this show!  

Agriculture is a family business. But what happens when there's a death, divorce, dispute, or default? Who is the manager? Where does the money come from? And how will you keep things from blowing up between the personalities involved? Jolene Brown, farmer, speaker, and family business consultant joins me to discuss the personal, professional, and legal aspects of a family Ag biz. Want to keep your family financially solvent and still speaking to one another after a disruption or death? Listen to this episode for great advice on setting up a thriving family biz. As Jolene says, “A conversation is not a contract.”

JOLENE BROWN, CSP is a real live “FARMER BROWN.” Her corn and soybean farm is in east central Iowa, 40 minutes west of the Mississippi River, on a non-flood year. She also can hypnotize a chicken, plug grain augers and entertain the folks behind the equipment parts counterShe has been authoring books and speaking professionally for 25+ years, primarily to agricultural audiences including grass roots farmers & ranchers, their Associations and Corporations. This includes those who produce in and those who serve the food, feed, fiber and bio-fuels industries. But, come October, she’s completely involved with harvest on the Brown farm and she’s in a tractor, not an airplane!JOLENE’S TOP TEN REASONS FAMILY BUSINESSES FAIL:1. Assuming all genetic relationships equal good working relationships2. Believing the business can financially support any and all family members whowant to work together3. Assuming others will / should / must change and not me4. Presuming a conversation is a contract5. Believing mind reading is an acceptable form of communication6. Failing to build communication skills and family meeting tools when thetimes are good so they’ll be in place to use when the times get tough7. Ignoring the in-laws, off-site family, and employees8. Forgetting to use common courtesy9. Having no legal and discussed estate, management transfer plan, or buy/sellagreement10. Neglecting vital facts of fair and equal, paying cash for emotional debts, andfailing to celebrate. Find out more about her and her books at www.jolenebrown.com   

Jolene Brown is no stranger to dealing with the often turbulent business world of the family farm. She has sat at over 400 kitchen tables as a business consultant helping families navigate the emotional entanglements that can destroy the family farm or at the very least leave the people involved in it with strained relationships if not properly dealt with.

It can be awkward, weird, tough, and uncomfortable to mix family and business. It can also be great. Any which way you do it you need to get everything in writing, and keep all the details straight. I will be the first to admit, Kate and I have not been as up on this as we should be. There is a lot we have talked about, but we haven't been so good about putting it down on paper. I find in general getting things down on paper when times are good gives you something to fall back on when times are bad. Even if it just an answer to the question, "Why did we even do this in the first place?" In this farm podcast you will learn: How to hire and fire your own children How to prepare for when someone kicks the bucket Tools for productive meetings The "deadly Ds" Educating not humiliating, building bridges Why someone else is not always the problem Preparing for bad times during the good times Interview with Jolene Brown Iowa grain farmer and professional speaker Jolene Brown will have you laughing while you learn! She’s an award winning communicator, and an honored recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional, the highest earned designation of speaking achievement worldwide! She's known as a Champion for Agriculture whether from the platform, in the magazines, on television, or on the radio. She is a walking-talking spokesperson and consultant for the family-owned business. With her keen insight and result-centered approach, she's been invited to sit at lots of kitchen tables and family business meeting rooms. Jolene has learned what works and what doesn't. She understands the unique challenges facing parents, siblings, in-laws and "outlaws" who work together. Jolene's popular book, Sometimes You Need More Than a 2x4!, contains how-to-tips so those in agriculture can increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind. As co-owner and active partner on their Eastern Iowa corn and soybean farm, her practical experience includes plugging a grain auger, hypnotizing chickens and entertaining folks behind the equipment parts counter. Jolene cares deeply about the ag industry and is on a mission to share leading-edge best practices.  She's a passionate supporter, promoter and champion for the people who feed, clothe and fuel the world. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled humor and real-life stories.  They leave with take home value, great big smiles on their faces and eager to return for more. Items mentioned in this farm podcast include: Jolene Brown Sometimes You Need More Than a 2x4 FoodCyclist Farm Take aways: Do you have a plan in case the worst happens? How does your family function as a business? Have you detailed it in writing? -- My skills are ever-evolving as an interviewer. Thanks for taking the time to listen in, and let me know what you think. You can leave a comment below, send me an e-mail, reach me on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a 5 star rating in iTunes if you liked the show. Click to subscrible to iTunes Support the podcast for $1 a month