Podcast Episodes

Ep. 309 - Starting a Bank vs. Starting a Policy

Starting a Bank vs. Starting a Policy (w/ John Hasche)

Most farmers don’t question putting capital into their land, cattle, or equipment. But when it comes to life insurance policies, suddenly they h…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 308 - Premiums Should be Recorded as an Expense

Too many farmers claim they “can’t afford” life insurance premiums—but turn around and spend thousands on tractors, trailers, and toys.

In this episode, Mary Jo Irmen challenges that mindset head-on.…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 307 - Fixing Farm Finance, with Damian Mason

Many farmers take pride in being debt-free, but is that pride holding them back?

In this episode, Mary Jo Irmen joins Damien Mason on the Business of Agriculture podcast to challenge the status quo o…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 306 - Top 10 Farming Concerns

Too many farmers are stuck in survival mode, juggling high input costs, debt, and unpredictable markets, without a real plan for control or long-term success.

In this episode, Mary Jo Irmen unpacks t…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep. 305 - Yes, I Know Farming.

Some folks think Mary Jo Irmen doesn’t understand farming. Spoiler alert: she does.

In this episode, Mary Jo sets the record straight about her deep roots in agriculture, from growing up on a cattle …

Published on 3 months ago

Ep. 304 - You Don't Need Big Money to Start IBC

Let’s discuss why starting small with infinite banking is not only possible but powerful. Today, we’re looking at real-life examples and challenging the idea that you need big money to build lasting …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 303 - Scammers At It Again!

Today we're diving into recent life insurance scams and highlighting the dangers of working with unqualified or misleading agents. Learn why due diligence, proper policy structure, and working with e…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 302 - Risks of Transferring Policies to Kids

In this episode we explore the often-overlooked topic of transferring ownership of life insurance policies from parents to children. Let's unpack the risks, responsibilities, and strategic considerat…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 301 - MILLENNIALS Saving Farms

In this episode, John joins us to look into the growing trend of millennials and Gen Z stepping in to rescue family farms from financial collapse, often due to poor planning and mismanagement by olde…

Published on 4 months ago

Ep. 300 - How Many Acres Do You Farm?

In this episode, we confront the unspoken tension around the question, "How many acres do you farm?" and challenge farmers to take pride in their accomplishments and share their journeys. Let's unpac…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago