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IF 160: "Getting Out of The Way Without Going Away" w/Dick Wittman

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Episode 160: "Getting Out of The Way Without Going Away" w/Dick Wittman


In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Dick Wittman about how to “Get out of the way, Without Going Away.”

Are you a farm founder looking to retire and not sure how?
Or maybe you are the upcoming farm generation hoping to transition into farm ownership?

If so, this episode is for you. Tracy and Dick chat about:
  • Why farm families need to be having these conversations, and developing a plan, to help the founding generation successfully transition out of the role of main operator.
  • Dick talks about the main key being a strong “foundation of successful transition.”
  • He shares strategies for transitioning key roles in the business… mainly the CEO.
  • They chat about some of Dick’s lessons, including successes, regrets, and resolutions.
  • To wrap the episode up, Tracy asks Dick to share some final words of wisdom on why it’s so important to be intentional and have a plan to help guide the exiting generation.

If farm transition is on the horizon for your farm, no matter what your age, this episode is for you. Make sure to tune in…

 



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* Disclaimer - As always, this information is not intended to provide business or medical advice. To ensure that your own circumstances have been properly considered and that action is taken based on the latest information available, you should obtain professional advice from qualified business or medical professionals before acting on any of the information in this post.
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 Show Guest

Dick Wittman
Family Farm Business Consultant, Author, Editor

I am a firm believer in the preservation of the family farm as the preferred entity to manage and steward our food production industry. This belief has been a primary driver in motivating me to help family farmers adopt more professional management practices. Many struggling farmers are quick to blame government interference, low prices, uncooperative lenders, foreign subsidies or greedy and indiscreet neighbors for all their problems.

In fact, much of the blame in their failure to achieve full potential rests with their management system and practices. Improved performance, teamwork, and quality of life is easily attainable if one develops a clear vision of how to incorporate improved management practices and invest in the effort to change.

Connect with Dick Wittman - Website / LinkedInTwitter /

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Welcome to Impact Farming, Farm Marketer's video and audio show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming. Our goal with this show is to introduce our audience to the people and ideas that are going to make an IMPACT on their farming operation. 

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Tracy and her husband are cattle ranchers in South East, Manitoba. As host of the show, primary producer and agvocate, Tracy is passionate about helping farmers succeed in the business of farming. 

In each episode, Tracy chats with today's most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. 

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