Carrot Cashflow

This is the audio version of my newsletter Seeding Thoughts. Subscribe and read previous issues of the newsletter here .   Going to bed on time is a crucial yet often overlooked strategy for boosting productivity and overall well-being. It sets off a positive chain reaction, leading to more energetic mornings, better focus, and improved performance throughout the day. By prioritizing consistent sl...

Farmer, business owner, and author Megan Neubauer from Pure Land Farm returns to the show to give us an update of her latest growing season running a Pick-Your-Own Farm. Megan talks about the changes they made with their growing practices and the strategies they use when there's either too much or not enough produce to pick, and she also shares the new season passes that they offer their pickers. ...

In this episode of 'Carrot Cashflow,' host Diego follows up on a past episode exploring the subject of ADHD and general strategies you can use to improve focus.  Subscribe and read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Gro...

In this episode of 'Carrot Cashflow,' host Diego reflects on his 11-year podcasting journey, sharing the key lessons he's learned over the years. He discusses his early love for talk radio and the influence of Howard Stern, his unexpected venture into podcasting, and the formative experiences that have shaped him. Diego highlights the importance of giving freely, recognizing invisible impacts, fin...

In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, host Diego discusses the pitfalls of chasing 'shiny objects' in business and the importance of properly vetting new opportunities before diving in. He uses examples like the Denver Broncos' acquisition of quarterback Russell Wilson and the impulsive decisions of new homesteaders to illustrate how easily attractive but ultimately detrimental ideas can seduce peop...

In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, the focus is on managing ADHD and the tendency to chase new and exciting ideas, which are often to the detriment of ongoing projects. Diego touches on how ADHD traits like curiosity, risk-taking, and impulsivity align with entrepreneurial behavior. He discusses how these traits can be both beneficial and detrimental, emphasizing the importance of maintaining foc...

In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, host Diego discusses reasons for shutting down a business, including personal and financial factors. Personal reasons include losing interest, stress, and better opportunities elsewhere. Financial reasons include poor product quality, overwhelming debt, and cash flow issues. Diego also outlines weak reasons for keeping a business running, such as fear of failure...

Rarely do people come into farming as their first career choice, as told by the countless stories of farmers who came from diverse career backgrounds—from healthcare to IT to sales to education to human resources—you name it.  Farmer Lindsey Hauger's story is not so different: having served in the Marines, he also worked in automotive repair and even ran his own trucking company before getting int...

Read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Read More  

Jackie Hinchey, who has a background in agriculture, transitioned from a mom with a simple veggie garden to establishing Blue Dog Farm, known for its premium 'really fancy salad.' Initially started as a hobby, her farm grew into a successful business. Jackie discusses growing diverse crops on a small scale, ensuring high product quality, managing the business efficiently, and adapting to challenge...

Jill Duncan introduces her small-scale urban farm, Loving Roots Urban Farm, located in Ferguson, Missouri. Operating on just an eighth of an acre, Jill discusses the practices she uses, such as no-till farming and focusing on high-value, quick-growing crops like salad mixes and cherry tomatoes. Despite the limited space, she makes a living wage and shares insights into her methods for efficiency,...

Read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Read my newsletter,  Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Read my newsletter, Seeding Thoughts . Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on   Amazon .  https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/...

Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on   Amazon .  https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

Megan Neubauer from Pure Land Farm joins me to discuss her revolutionary you-pick farming model. The model is extremely profitable and gives her a lot of extra time each year to do things off the farm. Megan goes through her strategies for sales, marketing, and crop planning. You can learn more in Megan's book:  Pick-Your-Own-Farming Get time and labor-saving farm tools at  shop.modern grower.co L...

Alec Smith is a farmer planning to start his own farming business after working on farms. He discusses the details of his past experiences, his motivation to start his farm, and the steps he has taken or plans to embark upon to achieve this. This includes working part-time on his farm project while still working at his full-time farm job, the financial considerations, the specific goals for the fi...

(0:00) Scale into a new product slowly. Expand as there is demand. (0:21:45) Farmer Becky Hume from VRDNT Farm talks about her road to building a successful farm business. https://www.instagram.com/vrdnt.farm/ (1:52:45) Drunk Ideas - Phone blocking technology. Show feedback: diego@paperpot.co Check out my book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon . https://www.amazon.com/Sell-...

(0:00) Pay attention to business analytics and face the numbers—they don't lie.  (08:50) Listener Q&A with a Twist: How do you evaluate yourself as a parent?  (0:19:50) Farmers Amber Broxon and Justin Miller join me to discuss how the evaluate success on their farm. How they balance farm with life, farm budgeting, and more. (1:51:30) Drunk Ideas - F1 everything. Broxon Berry Farm:  http://instagra...

Paul Dysinger, co-founder of Seedtime, joins me to talk about his journey to build the best farm and garden software ever. He shares lessons that have helped him manage time, prioritize tasks, and balance work and life.  Learn more about Seedtime [ Affiliate link ] Shop all of our farm tools and equipment:  https://shop.moderngrower.co/

(0:00) Thanksgiving food talk. Is the food better the next day? Top 5 sides. Pumpkin pie is gross. (0:31:56) Farmer Mark DeRespinis describes how he has built a very successful no-till farm raising high-quality vegetables and selling them to restaurants in the Boulder, CO area. (2:05:35) Drunk Ideas - The Michelin Star guide for produce. Mark's farm:  https://www.instagram.com/esoterraculinary/ Ch...

(0:00) Be careful who you take an opinion from. (0:15:53) Farmer Liz Calvelage talks about running her farm part-time with kids.  (1:11:20) Listener Q&A - Productivity Hack (1:15:49) Drunk Ideas - Car Siri Little Bean Farm: https://littlebeanfarm.com/our-story/ Check out my new book, Sell Everything You Grow - only $0.99 on  Amazon . https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/...