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Pioneer Mindset

Garrett Ruskamp

Welcome to Pioneer Mindset! A podcast for rural ag business owners who want to challenge their mindset and address the discomfort in their business and personal lives by finding clarity resulting in bold conviction. Your host, Garrett Ruskamp, is a 5th generation farmer, husband and father from rural Nebraska. In the last 10 years of farming, he has experienced many challenges that business owners face on a day to day basis that stem from disorganization and being financially unaware. He

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E34 | Prioritizing Physical Health for a Balanced,...

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2024/10/01

Episode Summary This week I talk about the first pillar of CORE 4: Body.I dive into how your physical health is the foundation to making positive impacts in all areas of your life - being, balance and business.Tune in as I share my own personal journey and some tips that I have found helpful to remain consistent with your physical health. In this week’s episode I dive into the different ways focusing on your physical health can impact all areas of your life: Why Your Body Matters: I share how

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E33 | Expectations vs. Reality: Navigating the Slow...

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2024/09/24

Episode Summary This week I dive into expectations vs reality that deal with in business and life.I share about how our expectations often don't align with reality, especially when it comes to the time it takes to complete tasks or reach milestones. Whether you’re going through a slow journey of growing a successful farm or business, this episode is a reminder that good things take time, and patience is key. A few takeaways from this week’s episode: Time Management Reality Check: The phrase

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E32 | Farming Next Year? Preparing For Your Line of...

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2024/09/17

Episode Summary In this episode of Pioneer Mindset, I dive into an essential question for every farmer or rancher: "Do you know your current financial position?" This week, I explain why understanding your financial situation is crucial for securing financing and continuing operations into the next year. As harvest season kicks off, I encourage you to evaluate your working capital, equipment values, and commodity prices, as these factors directly impact your ability to secure future funding. In this

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E31 | Mental Health & Suicide Awareness in Agriculture

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2024/09/10

Episode Summary In this important and deeply personal episode, I speak on a topic that is often left unspoken—mental health and suicide awareness, especially within the agriculture industry. September is Suicide Awareness Month, and it's important to address the mental health struggles that many face but seldom discuss, particularly among farmers, ranchers, and ag business owners. In this week’s episode I share some of my own experiences when it comes to mental health and how mental health is a big

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E30 | Navigating Grain Markets and Harvest Planning...

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2024/09/03

Episode Summary This week I am excited to welcome my first guest to Pioneer Mindset, Zane Abner, a grain and livestock risk management consultant and insurance agent with Tredas. As we approach the fall harvest season, Zane shares valuable insights for farmers and ranchers on navigating grain markets, managing risk, and creating proactive strategies to maximize profits. With a focus on practical advice for grain marketing, this episode is packed with tips to help producers make informed decisions

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E29 | Learning From Missed Opportunities to Step Out...

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2024/08/27

Episode Summary This week I explore the concept of missed opportunities and how decisions made in the past shape our present and future by learning from them.I talk about the importance of recognizing potential opportunities, even when they are disguised as challenges or obstacles.Many in farming and family businesses, often go back to the security of familiar paths rather than exploring new ventures that may offer growth and success.This episode is about encouraging you to be willing to explore new

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E28 | Conviction in Action: Making Decisions and...

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2024/08/20

Episode Summary In this episode, I dive into the challenge of decision-making on the farm and business.I share about a recent decision I was faced with, which was implementing a grain dryer project on our farm.I share about the struggles between weighing the pros and cons, the fear of unknown consequences, and the heavy responsibility that comes with making decisions that have substantial financial commitments. In this week’s episode I share the weight of making decisions on the farm and in

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E27 | Balancing Ambition and Contentment: Striving...

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2024/08/13

Episode Summary Have you ever taken the time to look back and reflect on your current season and realized it’s what you have been praying for?Do you find it hard to be content in your current season? In this week’s episode, I focus on the challenge of finding contentment and gratitude in the season you’re currently in, especially when faced with new challenges and opportunities. In this week’s episode I share about finding contentment and gratitude in the season you’re currently in: The current

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E26 | Navigating the Fog: How Do We Find Clarity in...

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2024/08/06

Episode Summary This week I discuss the challenges and stories in our head that come from a scarcity mindset. How do we overcome these mindsets when faced with new challenges? Tune in as I share of some ways that have helped me breed clarity when faced with uncertainty. In this week’s episode I share how we can deal with a scarcity mindset: I dive into how focusing on the facts can help us through the fog of uncertainty. I talk about the importance of focusing on our numbers and creating a plan in

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E25 | Breaking the Corn-Soybean Rotation: Recapping...

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2024/07/30

Episode Summary In this week’s episode, I share about our small grains harvest from this year, focusing on wheat, rye, and triticale.I dive into the yields, revenues, and unique benefits of each grain, and share some insights into our farming practices. Join me as I discuss the highs and lows of this year's harvest, the economics behind these crops, and the importance of soil health and crop diversity. In this episode I give insight into our small grains harvest from this year: I dive into yields,

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E24 | Better the Barn than the House: Keeping a...

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2024/07/23

Episode Summary On this episode of Pioneer Mindset, I dive into the struggles and challenges with some of our equipment on the farm and how I tried to keep a positive mindset through the setbacks. In today’s episode I share how I am tried to manage some challenges we went through on the farm last week: I share some valuable advice received from a friend, “Better the barn than the house.” Despite challenges and stress in business, how do we still keep a positive mindset? I dive into the importance

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E23 | Are You Managing Your Fields and Finances Like...

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2024/07/16

Episode Summary This week on Pioneer Mindset, I am diving into managing the different key areas of our farm operations and being intentional on where we are managing our time, both in the field and the finances. In this week’s episode I share some thoughts that came up as we were in the thick of spraying this year’s crop: I share an experience where I wasn’t as intentional in the field and the consequences that came from poor management. While focusing on the day to day operation is important, it’s

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E22 | Proving Yourself: Keys Lessons From Innovation...

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2024/07/09

Episode Summary This week I shift my focus back to the mindset challenges that farmers face, especially during the busy season.I reflect on some personal challenges I’ve recently faced through trying new farming practices and dive into the mental stories that often come with working in the field and the difficulties in managing these thoughts. A few key take aways in this episode when handling challenges and ego that comes with trying new things on the farm: Mindset Management: Being aware and

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E21 | Empower Your Farm Operation with Smart...

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2024/07/02

Episode Summary Today, I continue the discussion from the last episode on making informed financial decisions. I share my experience with a software program that has transformed our operation’s financial management over the past three years. In this episode I share all the benefits of this financial tool: I share how this tool can help you stay on top of your numbers and make proactive decisions for your farming operation. I dive into the balance sheet and cash flow portions of the software and how

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E20 | Financial Clarity in Farming: Emotional Choices...

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2024/06/25

Episode Summary This week I discuss how to make informed decisions in our farming operations.I share my most recent experience with this year’s alfalfa crop and how a change in price affected our breakeven projections.This episode is not just about alfalfa but it's about focusing on the principles of strategic decision-making that can apply to any crop or livestock operation. In this episode I share our recent experience with a change in alfalfa prices and how I made a decisions based on that

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E19 | Finding Alignment in Farming & Business: The...

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2024/06/18

Episode Summary Welcome back to another episode of Pioneer Mindset! It's easy to get caught up, stressed, and lose sight of the joy in our daily tasks, especially in agriculture. Today, I'm thankful for the opportunity to haul corn, drive truck, and bail hay—tasks I genuinely enjoy.Shift my mindset to focus on the things that I enjoy each day has been a game changer for me.Today I am sharing about a concept that can help anyone struggling with finding balance and alignment in their life. In this

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E18 | Shifting Gears: Busy Season Mindsets

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2024/06/11

Episode Summary In today’s episode, I talk focus on mindset during the busy season, talking about the stories we tell ourselves and the comparisons we often make with others. I dive into some of the mental challenges we all face during the busy farming seasons and share some strategies I use to help keep a positive mindset and effectively manage a busy workload. In this episode we share my thoughts on busy season mindsets: I talk about the impact that the comparison game during busy seasons can

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E17 | Balancing Work & Family in the Busy Seasons

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2024/06/04

Episode Summary In today’s episode I talk about some of the challenges when it comes to work and family balance during the busy seasons.Everyone’s situation and life is different but being aware and shifting your mindset could have a huge impact on how you balance your work/life balance. In this episode I share how shifting my mindset has helped me work through the challenges of balancing work and family life: I share a metaphor that has really helped me shift my mindset to work through balancing

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E16 | Applying the Principles of Extreme Ownership to...

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2024/05/28

Episode Summary Today I dive into the principles of extreme ownership discussed in one of my favorite books, “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.In this book they share their experiences in the military and how they can be applied to life and business.I am excited to share my takeaways from this book and how I have applied them to my own life. In this episode I share the principles of extreme ownership and how they can be applied to business: I dive into the four laws of combat

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E15 | Farm Income: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies

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2024/05/21

Episode Summary Today I take a look at farm income trends over the years, what "returning to normal" could look like and how farmers can navigate the financial ebbs and flows from the markets. I discuss how knowing our enterprise breakevens has impacted our operation and marketing decisions.I share how farmers can still make informed decisions that are beneficial to their operation even through the uncertainty of the markets. In this episode I break down some of the trends of farm income and how

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