Mary Jo Irmen
Farming Without the Bank Podcast
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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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 187 - Pay Taxes or Avoid Taxes? (Re-Broadcast) 03.03.2023 20:37
(Re-broadcast; originally aired November 19, 2019.) In this episode, I lay out when it may be wise to buy something to avoid taxes and when it may be wise to avoid buying things instead. There may be a self-check moment in here as well when I am talking about who's signing that final check for the purchase. Who is running your operation? You, the bank, or the accountant? It's a question you will b...
Ep. 186 - How to Introduce IBC to Friends and Family 24.02.2023 22:17
It's not easy sharing something new, but here are some tips for ya. I sure hope they help. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 185 - Whole Life Myths vs. Reality 17.02.2023 17:49
Let's break down some myths that I have been hearing about lately. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 184 - Policy Loan Rate Changes 10.02.2023 23:12
Here is how the policy loan rate changes are determined and, by contract, when they can change. Also a little bit on how loan rate interest is figured and applied. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 183 - From the Horse's Mouth: Clay Summers Interview 03.02.2023 49:43
Rarely, if ever, do we get to hear from someone internal to a life insurance company. Clay shares some great insights on why a company may not like a 10/90 policy and how that can affect the company. He also talks about Universal Life policies and how they are different from whole life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 182 - Are You Too Old, Key-Man Policies, & Buy-Sell Policies 27.01.2023 19:49
Many people think they are too old to start Infinite Banking, which is not true. Also, that ties into when we should be buying a policy on mom or dad, or if we have business partners, when we should be buying key-man or buy-sell policies. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 181 - James Neathery Interview: Two Passionate IBC Practitioners 20.01.2023 54:05
It was super fun talking to one of the IBC Practitioners I look up to, James Neathery. He knew Nelson very closely, so I wanted to visit with him about Nelson and then get into why we are so passionate about IBC. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 180 - Life Insurance & CDs as Collateral for Bank Loans 13.01.2023 11:56
Collateral assignments on whole life policies are not a great option if you want to maintain control. Also, the strategy of using a CD as collateral has become a talking point in the last couple weeks, and we need to understand why that is not always good either. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 179 - 1035ing Cash Value 06.01.2023 15:54
What does 1035 mean and how does it work? Also, I include my suggestions for why you should NOT 1035 a policy and why you SHOULD question your agent if they suggest it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 178 - Inflation & Your Future Income 30.12.2022 19:58
Inflation truly is the silent thief, and people don't understand how it affects how much money we need saved, what rates of return we need to earn to get there, what percent of income we need to save, and why cash flow is so important. This is the real reason IBC fits into everything you will need for the future. It will also show you why liquidity of money is the top priority as you are young. Au...
Ep. 177 - Why Funeral Planning is Important 23.12.2022 1:09:08
Since we talk about death a lot on this podcast, let's address why you should be funeral planning for locked-in costs and peace of mind for your loved ones. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 176 - Who Makes Your Decisions? 16.12.2022 21:13
So many folks are being told what they should or shouldn't do with their land. Some even want gov't regulation. Do we really want gov't involved? ...and who gets to decide what you do with your land, how much you sell it for, and to whom? Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 175 - Fees 09.12.2022 17:39
People ask about fees, and that is an immediate sign they are not aware of what whole life insurance really is. Let's talk "fees" and what that means. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 174 - Toxic Social Media 02.12.2022 27:07
Abundance can not live where there is scarcity and negativity. I am seeing on social media that negativity is running rampant in the ag industry, and that needs to stop if we want to grow and move forward. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 173 - Keeping It Simple 25.11.2022 27:49
I wrote my book with you in mind, and that is to keep this concept very simple, explain what words mean, and what columns on illustrations mean. It is not hard, yet so many people make it hard. Tune in and hear about what's in the book and why I teach the way I do. Fun little tid bits about me included. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 172 - Client Interview: George and Annaliese Walker 18.11.2022 58:55
This is a super fun interview with two people that are leveraging their farm and truly running it like a business. Learn from their direct-to-consumer business, sell/buy marketing, and custom harvesting business, some done with family and some on their own. After listening, you'll see why continued education matters! Walker Farms is their business, and they welcome you to visit their social media...
Ep. 171 - FAQ's 11.11.2022 18:56
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and concerns that I have received or come across recently. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 170 - Client Interview: Heidi Terrell 04.11.2022 46:51
Tune in and learn LOTS from Heidi about hanging in there through the tough times with family, running her farm like a business, rotational grazing 100%, and being creative with her IBC policy. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 169 - What Your Meeting With Me Looks Like 28.10.2022 17:55
Here is the in-depth look at what we go over in our hour-and-a-half meeting, as well as what you need to have ready before it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 168 - Inflation and Security of Life Insurance Companies 21.10.2022 22:47
In this episode, I talk about whether or not an IBC life insurance policy is a hedge against inflation and whether or not life insurance companies are secure during this time, due to pure craziness. I also, at the end, tell you what can stop inflation. (It's really quite simple.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 167 - Practical Implementation of IBC 14.10.2022 17:22
How to use your cash value for operating and how to track loans. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 166 - Working Genius for Your Business/Farm 07.10.2022 25:16
We often wonder why we are so frustrated with what we are doing or who we are working with. This is a GREAT answer to how to find out where people will excel and how we can understand them. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Ep. 165 - Family Farms vs. Family Businesses 30.09.2022 23:55
Is the family farm different than a family business? In this episode, I explore this question, and it just so happens that the two are very similar. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
Flashback Friday - Pay Taxes or Avoid Taxes? 23.09.2022 20:37
In this flashback episode from November 29, 2019, I lay out when it may be wise to buy something to avoid taxes and when it may be wise to avoid buying things instead. There may be a self-check moment in here as well when I am talking about who's signing that final check for the purchase. Who is running your operation? You, the bank, or the accountant? It's a question you will be able to answer wh...
Ep. 163 - Staying True to IBC 16.09.2022 17:32
If you are using the bank, you are part of the problem. The Infinite Banking Concept has nothing to do with rates of return or banks. Listen in! Audio Production by Podsworth Media.
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