Mary Jo Irmen

Farming Without the Bank Podcast

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Welcome to the Farming Without the Bank podcast, the show with a no-B.S. approach to money, hosted by a farm strategy expert and authorized IBC practitioner. Join us as we get real and expose the flaws of traditional financial institutions in order to help farmers take control of their finances, create peace of mind, grow their wealth, and leave a legacy.https://www.farmingwithoutthebank.com/

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Mary Jo Irmen

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Business

Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 127 - Client Interview: Michael Jenson 07.01.2022

In this episode, I visit with my client Michael Jenson, a dairy farmer from Wisconsin, and he shares with you what he is doing, why he made changes in his operation, and how IBC is going for him. Michael is great! Tune in! Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 126 - Policy Loan vs. Bank Loan 31.12.2021

Many folks question taking a policy loan based on rates only. It's not about the rate only, it's about opportunity and liquidity of money. Listen in. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 125 - Having Multiple Policies on Yourself 24.12.2021

In this episode, I talk about having more than one policy on yourself and how insurance companies figure that. I also talk about when to start a new policy when you already have one or more. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 124 - Loan Rates and Policy Interest Changes 17.12.2021

Is the policy rate really higher than the bank? When you figure in processing fees from the bank, it may not be. Also, what changes in the policy have been going on with the 7702 tax changes? We discuss all of that in this episode. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 123 - You Don't Need to Be an Expert on Whole Life 10.12.2021

The Infinite Banking Concept is not really about whole life insurance or being a life insurance expert. It's about how to use money to give yourself freedom. In this episode, I answer some insurance questions and share with you why and how I am here to help you. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 122 - What Are You Waiting For? 03.12.2021

Where do you want to be in three years? If you don't take the action to change things, things won't change. Let's talk about that in this episode and look back at where you were three years ago. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 121 - Land Owned by Non-Farmers 26.11.2021

Many see land being bought by non-farmers, and then that land sits idle as the owner takes tax breaks on it. Is this good or bad? Let me break it down on both sides. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 120 - Client Interview: Jim Moffit 19.11.2021

Jim does not farm but works in the farming industry. Good stuff to learn here about business and how this can apply to your business, what it's like to work with me, and why you can start even after you're 60 years old. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 119 - Buying Things to Avoid Taxes 12.11.2021

It's that time of year again where your accountant is telling you to buy things to avoid taxes. Are you saving money or giving up liquid assets unnecessarily? That is what we discuss in this podcast. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 118 - Client Interview: Jay Clark (TX) 29.10.2021

In this episode, I visit with a newer client and he shares with you what he is doing, why he made the changes, what he thought of IBC right away, and how he's used his policy in the last year. Jay is awesome! Tune in! Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 117 - What If I Don't Farm Yet? 22.10.2021

Many folks ask if IBC can work for them if they don't farm yet. The answer is YES. Now is truly the best time to get started with Infinite Banking so you have a pool of money to use for getting your farm started later. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 116 - I Don't Hate Bankers 15.10.2021

Many are judging a book by it's cover and think I hate bankers. That is not the title of the book, nor is it anywhere in the book. I actually really like bankers, but there is a difference between the banking system and the individual bankers. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 115 - Fired up Friday: Don't be Blockheaded 08.10.2021

You are told to diversify and look for better ways, yet when you do, the critics and ignoramuses who have arrival syndrome crawl out of the cracks. It's truly amazing to me, and you'll hear in this podcast how much I love these people. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 114 - Don't Be Part of the Problem 01.10.2021

Nelson always said if we use the banks we are part of the inflation problem. I believe not paying attention to what is going on and how to solve problems means we are also part of the economy problem. We should be asking how can we be part of a solution and take care of ourselves. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 113 - We All Graduate; It's Just a Question of When 24.09.2021

Many feel that death benefit and estate planning are not important. Today I share why these were so important for two of my clients. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 112 - Estate Planning, Again 17.09.2021

We are back at it talking about why farms are failing and how we can do better with a plan. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 111 - Curiosity to Know and Not Trust 10.09.2021

Curiosity is what keeps us improving and asking questions. Without this, we become complacent and we end up trusting those who give power to like accountants, attorneys, and bankers. However, if they too have lost their curiosity, they are not helping you to the best of their ability. Never stop asking questions. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 110 - "Warehouse of Wealth" Book Review: Chapters 4 & 5: Tax Qualified Plans 03.09.2021

We are being sold and buying into an idea that was created during an era where the average lifespan was 61 years! Today we live into our mid to late 80s and think we should retire at 65. We think we will have enough money to live based on market returns and putting 3% of our income away every year. There are so many things wrong with what the gov't has sold us and what we continue to believe and b...

Ep. 109 - It's the Only Thing I Know How to Do 27.08.2021

I sometimes hear people say, "It's the only thing I know how to do." They then have the victim mentality that they can't do anything else. Today I address this. Be warned, I may tick you off! Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 108 - Volume of Interest 20.08.2021

Nelson talks about the volume of interest in his books and why it's important but so many don't consider it unless they look at a home mortgage or credit cards. I share in this episode why volume of interest is super important and why you should be making a volume of interest, not just paying it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 107 - "Warehouse of Wealth" Book Review: Chapter 1 13.08.2021

Here I dig into Nelson's second book, Warehouse of Wealth, where we go deeper and remind ourselves of what Infinite Banking really is. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 106 - Premium Financing with IUL and Guest Wade Borth 07.08.2021

Farmers are being targets with borrowing against land to fund policies or using a the bank directly through a trust. Wade and I discuss why this is not IBC or Farming Without the Bank. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 105 - What Does it Mean to Pay Yourself Back? 30.07.2021

Many people are confused about IBC when they hear they have to pay themselves back. They don't know how to treat the payback, where to put the money, how to create the terms. So in this episode, I try to clear that up for you in case you too struggle with this idea. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 104 - Take Responsibility 23.07.2021

We so often in life like to pass the task to someone else and then get upset because of how things are handled. In this episode, I address the topic of not getting your books done but then not taking the responsibility of buying things we can't afford just because the bank said we could. Who wrote the check? Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 103 - Using Life Insurance as Collateral to a Bank Loan 16.07.2021

What happens if you use your life insurance as collateral to a bank loan? ...and is there ever a good time to do this? I say no and explain why. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

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