Ep 4. Shawn Haney - From Feedlot Alley To The Studios Of Nashville

In this episode, we talk about:

• Picture Butte, Alberta’s unique and competitive landscape of corporate farming
• Themes of the best managed farms:
• Clear division of responsibilities
• Clear communication of strategy and operational direction
• Not crossing the line of Business vs. Family
• Ignore tendencies to compare by respecting and trusting each other
• Off-farm spouses need to remain informed and in “the circle”
• Love of the land makes succession and transitions tricky
• Communication can’t just be what people want to hear
• Bringing RealAg radio from a hobby to a leading resource for farmers
• Anne Wasko who is a leading cattle analyst and who took a chance on Shaun in the early days
• Three types of people Shaun interviews
• Enjoying the process of the grind and travel
• The phobia of staying informed
• The “Moneyball” moment is coming to the farm

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