Best Mike Jansen Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 193: Susan Stroud 37:06

7d ago37:06

37:06

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Susan Stroud of No Bull Ag. Susan went out on her own a few years back after working several years for ADM and Continental Grain near St. Louis. We discuss the possible impact of tariffs, the turmoil with Section 45Z and other topics. Susan also puts on an annual conference in St. Louis and just got b…

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Episode 192: Paul Neiffer 25:41

14d ago25:41

25:41

In today's podcast Paul does another solo session on what changes might be coming to income taxes. The Senate passed a budget resolution last week that effectively authorizes up to $6 trillion of tax cuts over 10 years. Paul dives into the changes that might happen to the Trump Tax Cuts and other possible tax law changes. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Episode 191: Paul Neiffer 30:31

22d ago30:31

30:31

In today's podcast Paul does a solo podcast on the new Emergency Commodity Assistance Program plus an update on what might happen with income taxes this year. Paul touches briefly on ECAP and how farmers might qualify for an increased payment limit and the restrictions on that for certain legal entities. On income taxes, he reviews how the situatio…

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Episode 190: Mike Rohlsen and Jeff Kazin 36:27

1M ago36:27

36:27

In today's podcast, Paul has another conversation with Mike Rohlfsen and Jeff Kazin of AgrisAcademy. Their company provides risk management training for farmers and we discuss an update from the last time we had them on the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Episode 189: Kimberly Ratcliff 35:07

1M ago35:07

35:07

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Kimberly Ratcliff of Texas. She is the 2025 Top Producer Woman in Agriculture winner and has a unique story of leaving New York City to move back to the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Episode 188: Mark Hanna 42:48

2M ago42:48

42:48

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Mark Hanna, a farmer in North Central Iowa that was a 2025 Top Producer finalist. Mark and his family have a row crop and hog operation, but Mark has also been involved with investing and helping over 50 ag startups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 187: John Guglielmi 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with John Guglielmi, executive director of Total Acre. Total Acre provides help to farmers to improve their yields by utilizing data provided by both their farm and other farms. Total Farm was started by David Hula and Randy Dowty who have won numerous corn and soybean yield contests. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Episode 186: Chris Barron 42:31

2M ago42:31

42:31

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Chris Barron of Ag View Solutions. Chris has been on the podcast before and today we discuss 2025 corn and soybean budgets. As expected corn looks better than soybeans at least right now. Farmers should try to maximize yield and revenue versus just looking at costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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184: Dave Jansen 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Dave Janson of Strategic Farm Marketing. The crop insurance decision is coming soon and there are even more products available that can help farmers maximize their risk coverage. Plus ECO discount has gone up by almost 50% this year compared to last and many farmers should consider this option. See om…

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Episode 185: Tara Smith 40:06

3M ago40:06

40:06

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Tara Smith of the Torrey Advisory Group based in Washington DC. Tara is an advocate for the ag industry and grew up on a corn and soybean farm in central Illinois. We discuss the prospects for a new Farm Bill and how crop insurance is the best risk management option for farmers. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Episode 183: Kaden Stein 34:34

3M ago34:34

34:34

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Kaden Stein a young CPA based in Dodge City, Kansas. Kaden purposely came back home to be a CPA which also allows him to support his cattle habit. Although there are challenges to being a rural CPA the rewards more than make up for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Leadership Playbook for Success - guest Joy Baer 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

What does it take to thrive as a leader in a fast-changing world of tech and media? On this episode of C-Level Up, we sit down with Joy Baer, a trailblazing executive with over 25 years of experience transforming industries and scaling global companies. From founding and selling her own ad-tech startup to leading innovation at Comcast, Joy shares h…

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Episode 182: Chase Larson 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Chase Larson of Bestifor Farms in North Central Kansas. Chase is also a 2025 Top Producer of the Year candidate and has created several entrepreneurial businesses including pet food and water software. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 181: Erin Arick and Mitchell Parks of Figured 38:16

4M ago38:16

38:16

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Erin Arick and Mitchell Parks of Figured. Figured provides cloud-based management software to help farmers better run their business. We discuss how this solution works and how it can help farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Episode 180: Paige Harding 37:45

4M ago37:45

37:45

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Paige Harding, a new attorney in Dodge City, Kansas. Paige grew up on a cow calf operation and after graduating from law school was able to come back to her hometown. Paige was also involved in several pageants and has developed a blog on benefits of rural living and even has time for her own cattle o…

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Leading with Purpose - guest Mike Jaffe 32:32

4M ago32:32

32:32

This C-Level Up Podcast features Mike Jaffe, a leadership expert and 9/11 survivor who founded SAVIA Leadership. Mike shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent changes and the impact of self-awareness. He discusses the challenges of building a strong company culture, emphasizing the need for clear communication, s…

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Episode 179: John Schwarz 40:12

4M ago40:12

40:12

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with John Schwarz, an attorney and farmer in Northern Indiana. John focuses on providing legal services to farmers including helping farmers circumvent the pitfalls of dealing with FSA and NRCS. John also farms non-gmo soybeans using irrigation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lions/Vikings Parlay | Cash the Ticket 5:21

4M ago5:21

5:21

The biggest game of the regular season all comes down to week 18, of course Cookies had to cook up a same game parlay. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Transforming Leadership in Cybersecurity - guest Rick Howard 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

Welcome to C-Level Up, where we delve into the minds of industry leaders to uncover their strategies, insights, and stories. In today’s episode, we’re honored to host Rick Howard, a true visionary in the cybersecurity world. Rick is the President of the Cybersecurity Canon—think of it as the Hall of Fame for cybersecurity literature, or the "Cyber …

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Episode 178: Special Podcast-Christmas 22:52

4M ago22:52

22:52

In today's podcast Paul does a solo webinar on the details of the $10 billion economic aid and $20 billion disaster aid that was enacted late last week by Congress. For those that would like to see the Power Point portion of the webinar, Paul is providing free access to the webinar at his blog www.farmcpareport.com. That webinar was posted early Mo…

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Episode 177: Austin Allred 33:35

5M ago33:35

33:35

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Austin Allred of Royal Family Farms in Central Washington State. Austin and his family have a very diversified farm operation including row crops, potatoes, dairy and beef. Austin also is in charge of their worm farm, and we spend a bit of time discussing how you farm worms and why this is important f…

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Episode 176: Brian O'Neal 39:12

5M ago39:12

39:12

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Brian O'Neill, owner of Huron Orchard Services. Brian and his team manages many almond and pistachio orchards near Fresno. We discuss how important water and labor is for growing these crops. We then dive into some of the key details on growing these nuts including estimated annual production, pricing…

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From Nightclub Visionary to Music Industry Maverick - guest Roger Jansen 36:07

5M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode of C-Level Up, we were joined by Roger Jansen, whose dynamic career has spanned decades in the music and entertainment industry. From his groundbreaking days as one of Chicago’s youngest nightclub owners at 23 to his success managing major acts like Disturbed and overseeing A&R for Warner Bros. Records and Red Bull Records, Roger sh…

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Episode 175: Mike Gustafson 44:23

5M ago44:23

44:23

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Mike Gustafson of Farmers First Trust. Mike grew up on a farm in NE Nebraska and is currently a principal in Farmers First Trust that offers an additional way to defer income taxes when selling farmland or certain other farm assets. He also shares a unique story regarding his brother and how he overca…

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Redefining Leadership in Insurance - guest Meg McKeen 35:38

6M ago35:38

35:38

We’re thrilled to welcome Meg McKeen, Founder and Consultant at Adjunct Advisors, to the C-Level Up podcast! 🌟 Meg’s impressive career spans years in the insurance industry, where she’s made a name for herself as a project-based consultant partnering with values-driven organizations. She’s also the host of the Bound and Determined podcast, champion…

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Scouting for Success - guest Steve Miller 42:38

6M ago42:38

42:38

On C-Level Up, hosts J.D. Miller and Mike Kreissl welcome Steve Miller, Director of International Scouting for the Tampa Bay Rays, to explore the wild world of international baseball scouting. Steve shares stories from his early days as a college coach to clocking 200+ days a year on the road hunting for top talent in places like the Dominican Repu…

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Episode 174: Matt Boos 37:47

6M ago37:47

37:47

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Matt Boos of Agrigrowth consulting. Matt helps farmers grow their business which may not just be the farm business. He is also a firm proponent of being part of a peer group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Episode 173: Todd Welle 35:49

6M ago35:49

35:49

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Todd Welle of Honour Ag. Honour Ag provides both input and equipment financing for farmers and their motto is to make it easy. We discuss how they provide that financing and some of the industry trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Designing for Impact & Leading Creative Teams - guest Jason Schwartz 46:13

6M ago46:13

46:13

With over 20 years of experience, Jason Schwartz and his team at Bright Bright Great (BBG) are setting the bar high in the interactive agency world, helping brands succeed through smart design, data-driven strategies, and a focus on functionality and usability. In this episode of C-Level Up, Jason shares his journey into running a full-service desi…

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Episode 172: Erik Oberbroeckling 37:34

6M ago37:34

37:34

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Erik Oberbroeckling who farms with his family in NE Iowa. They also have a trucking operation that hauls silica sand, milk and other commodities on a year-round basis. We spend time discussing the farm and trucking operation and how diversification has helped both businesses. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Therapy of Leaders - guest Tim Lambertsen, LMHC 34:01

6M ago34:01

34:01

On this episode of C-Level Up, we’re thrilled to welcome Tim Lambertsen, a seasoned psychotherapist and founder of Lambertsen Therapeutic Services. With over two decades of experience supporting people through some of life’s toughest challenges, Tim brings a unique perspective to the mental health and leadership issues many executives face today. F…

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Episode 171: Amy France 34:35

6M ago34:35

34:35

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Amy France. Amy and her family farm in Western Kansas but she is also the new chairwomen of the National Sorghum Producers and we discuss her role with that organization. We also review Section 45Z and how sorghum can be part of that process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Chasing Dreams Around the Globe - guest Tyler Smith 41:53

6M ago41:53

41:53

In this episode of C-Level Up, hosts J.D. Miller and Mike Kreissl sit down with journeyman pro basketball player and author, Tyler Smith, to talk about his extraordinary career playing ball around the world. From navigating the unique challenges of living abroad to sharing hilarious stories from his time on the court, Tyler gives listeners a glimps…

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Episode 170: Farm Act 14:50

7M ago14:50

14:50

In today's podcast Paul does a special report on the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act that was introduced in Congress late last week. This Act is passed would make materially large payments to most farmes to help mitigate the revenue losses that most farmers are facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Crafting Careers: from Actor to Coach - guest Stef Tovar 47:05

7M ago47:05

47:05

In this episode of C-Level Up, our leadership journey takes us to a seasoned actor turned on-camera acting coach. Chicago acting legend, Stef Tovar, shares the defining moments that ignited his passion for acting, his first big break in Chicago, obstacles he overcame in the early stages of his career, and how to lead on stage and in the boardroom. …

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Episode 169: Emily Oberbroeckling 42:53

7M ago42:53

42:53

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Emily Oberbroeckling. She and her husband farm in NE Iowa but she is also a full time farmland appraiser with Peoples Company. We review some of the key trends affecting land values including that the latest quarter may have seen a slight increase in values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Overcoming Fears to Lead - Guest Sean Barnes, WSS Solutions 38:06

7M ago38:06

38:06

In this episode of C-Level Up, hosts J.D. Miller and Mike Kreissl chat with Sean Barnes, President of WSS Solutions, about the journey to becoming a successful business leader. Sean opens up about overcoming insecurities, staying focused on goals, and how failures can be stepping stones to success. He also shares actionable tips for leveraging Link…

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Episode 168: John Newton 28:22

7M ago28:22

28:22

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with John Newton, Executive Head of Terrain. John was previously the chief economist for the Republican Senate Ag Committee and has been in his current role less than a month. We discuss the prospects for a new Farm Bill and other related matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 167: Mitchell Hora 39:33

7M ago39:33

39:33

In today's podcast Paul has another conversation with Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag regarding Section 45Z and how this may help provide additional revenue to farmers. We are still waiting for guidance from the IRS on the credit, but here are certain steps that farmers should take now to be prepared to participate. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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C-Level Up (with guest Pete Grimes, Author of C-Level Author) 36:34

7M ago36:34

36:34

In the exciting first episode of C-Level Up, J.D. Miller and Mike Kreissl welcome Pete Grimes, best-selling author of C-Level Author, to kick off the show with a bang! Pete shares his journey from business leader to successful author, revealing what it really takes to make the leap from boardroom to bestseller. This fun and insightful interview div…

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Episode 166: Shaun Haney 31:47

7M ago31:47

31:47

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture. Shaun is located in Alberta, Canada but has extensive experience with US Ag too. We review how politics works in Canada which is different from the US but may be moving our way a bit which may not be good. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 165: Brian Grete 38:03

8M ago38:03

38:03

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Brian Grete, editor of Pro Farmer. We discuss the history of Pro Farmer, the Pro Farmer crop tour. We also share some of the stories from the crop tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Episode 164: Reid Weiland 40:42

8M ago40:42

40:42

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Reid Weiland, a sixth generation farmer based in North Central Iowa. Reid's operation has focused more on the infrastructure than purchasing land to grow and become more efficient. We also discuss the benefit of being in a peer group and his time farming in Brazil, where more importantly he met his wi…

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Episode 163: Section 1031 Exchange 28:01

8M ago28:01

28:01

In today's podcast Paul does a solo podcast discussing how a farmer can take advantage of a Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange. But Paul also reviews some of the pitfalls if farmers are selling land with improvements. In many cases this will result in gain that the farmer was not counting on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 162: Chris Barron 47:17

8M ago47:17

47:17

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Chris Barron of Ag View Solutions. We review updated cost estimates for 2024 corn crop plus review the cost of carry of corn or soybeans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal

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Episode 161: Jim Rothermich 26:26

9M ago26:26

26:26

In today's podcast Paul has another conversation with Jim Rothermich of Iowa Appraisal. The peak of land values was around June 2022 and values have dropped about 6% since then. If crop prices stay low, there is a good chance for another 15% or so drop, but prices still remain strong but for how long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Episode 160: Jim Angell 40:54

9M ago40:54

40:54

In today's podcast, Paul has a conversation with Jim Angell, an attorney in Salina, Kansas that works primarily with farmers. We discuss some of the pitfalls of succession and estate planning along with how difficult it is to attract attorney's and CPAs to rural America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 159: Pete Nelson 38:25

9M ago38:25

38:25

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Pete Nelson of AgLauch. AgLaunch helps ag tech start up companies and farmers work together. It is a partnership between the farmers and the agtech companies. This is something a farmer may be interested in being part of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 158: Matt Gunderson 43:30

9M ago43:30

43:30

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Matt Gunderson, vice president of Farmers National Company. Farmers National was founded October, 1929 right at the start of the depression. The company currently has 12 business lines serving farmers and clients in 40 states with almost 300 employees. The company is employee owned since 2001. We also…

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Episode 157: Scott Brown 35:05

10M ago35:05

35:05

In today's podcast Paul has a conversation with Scott Brown, a professor at the University of Missouri. In his career, Scott has specialized in the livestock industry including dairy and help formulate policy for multiple Farm Bills. Scott has been part of the FAPRI team for many years and we review the goal of FAPRI and discuss some of the trends …

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