Mary Jo Irmen

Farming Without the Bank Podcast

Business EN ↓ 362 episodes

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

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 162 - Imagination Makes it Make Sense 09.09.2022

So many people ask me, "How can I use IBC in my life, and what all can I use it for?" This episode will go over some examples for everyone! Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 161 - Where Does Loan Interest Go? 02.09.2022

There is so much confusion out there around loan interest and where it goes. I try to clear that up in this episode and explain what the company gets, what you get, and where to put it. Keep in mind, life insurance companies are just that, life insurance. They are not providing banking information for IBC. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 160 - Learned vs. Learning 26.08.2022

People who learn will always beat people who are learned. Are you the person always wanting to learn or the person who thinks you are done learning because you are done with school? If that's not you, I am sure you know those people. Join me as we discuss why lifelong learning and humility are crucial. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 159 - Gabe Brown Interview, Pt. 3 19.08.2022

With so many of my clients into regenerative ag, I thought it would be a great idea to have Gabe Brown on the show. He gave me as much time as I liked, and I took it. So we have 3 sessions with Gabe! Buckle up; we get into meat and potatoes! There is no fluff about him here! You can hear that in other places!

Ep. 158 - Gabe Brown Interview, Pt. 2 12.08.2022

With so many of my clients into regenerative ag, I thought it would be a great idea to have Gabe Brown on the show. He gave me as much time as I liked, and I took it. So we have 3 sessions with Gabe! Buckle up; we get into meat and potatoes! There is no fluff about him here! You can hear that in other places!

Ep. 157 - Gabe Brown Interview, Pt. 1 05.08.2022

With so many of my clients into regenerative ag, I thought it would be a great idea to have Gabe Brown on the show. He gave me as much time as I liked, and I took it. So we have 3 sessions with Gabe! Buckle up; we get into meat and potatoes! There is no fluff about him here! You can hear that in other places!

Ep. 156 - The Unseen of Generational Wealth 29.07.2022

As we create generational wealth, we forget that we still have the cash value to use and money sitting in the bank, should we pass. This is powerful when we talk about creating wealth. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 155 - What Does the Ag Industry Want? 22.07.2022

Many folks tell the younger generation to not farm and then those same people get mad that Bill Gates and China are buying up lots of land. What do we want? Farmer or not? Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 154 - Good Agents Matter 15.07.2022

Why it makes a difference to have good agents and companies to work with when using IBC. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 153 - Wills, Trusts, and Controlling from the Grave 08.07.2022

If we are going to save family farms, we must plan correctly, and doing that with a trust will avoid any extra costs and allow you to make sure it stays in the right hands. Heidi Olson is a succession planner and trust officer who shares with us some good starting information on what needs to be done.

Ep. 152 - Policy Structure to Create a Warehouse of Wealth 01.07.2022

There are many ways to structure a policy, and I break it down to three basic ways here and explain why long-term may be better than short-term access. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 151 - Who, Not How 24.06.2022

How can you grow your business with all the right people and have them as an asset and not a liability? Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 150 - Caring for Parents Isn't Easy 17.06.2022

Those who live closest to mom and dad are the ones who end up caring for them, and those who live far away don't understand the mental, physical, emotional, and economic toll this takes on the caregivers. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 149 - Characters in the Play 10.06.2022

Nelson addresses this in the book, talking about being the bank owner, lender, and borrow, and why that is important... but I challenge you to look at this with every aspect of your life and why it's important. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 148 - What to Tell the Banks 03.06.2022

Bankers will ask why you have so much life insurance or comment that your premium is too high, and many folks are asking me how we should respond. Let's address that, because there is not a simple answer. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 147 - What Happens If I Die? 27.05.2022

Clients are asking, and I am prepared... as best I can be for you all to be taken care of. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 146 - Where is Your Money Going? 20.05.2022

Many are making decent money, but when I meet with them, I find out they have nothing saved. So the questions comes up, where is your money going? Nelson, talks about Parkinson's Law in his book, and we must seriously examine Parkinson's Law and beat it if we want to get ahead in life. Using money correctly and paying attention to it is what wealthy people do. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 145 - Client Interview: Lincoln Pochop 13.05.2022

Fun interview with Lincoln going over his direct to consumer start, what he's using the policy for, and why he moved his policy to an agent who understands farming and IBC. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 144 - Premium Finance and Market Falls Hurting Life Insurance 06.05.2022

We've talked about it before, but let's look again at what estate planners/agents are trying to do to save farms by borrowing against the land to pay premiums. This is so risky, and I have some actual numbers to share as to why this is not going to work. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 143 - Universal, Variable, and Indexed Life Insurance 29.04.2022

A breakdown of what the difference is between whole life and universal type policies. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 142 - Misunderstandings 22.04.2022

This episode breaks down a few misunderstandings about IBC, who knows it, and why it's important to educate yourself. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.z

Ep. 141 - Your Thinking Creates Your Beliefs 15.04.2022

Negative thinking will not provide a solution or get you to the top. This podcast will help you understand why your thinking is helping or hurting where you are going. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 140 - Learn About Demographics, with Ken Gronbach 08.04.2022

Ken is a demographer who has some great insight on what is happening in the world and what we should be prepared for. Listen in to see where you can find opportunity. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 139 - Interest Rate Hikes, Land Prices, and Inflation 01.04.2022

What is going to happen to with the economy going forward? I am not sure anyone knows, not even me. Listen in for my version of the what ifs. Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

Ep. 138 - Client Interview: Ty Eschenbaum 25.03.2022

This may be long, but it is so worth every minute! Ty shares with us about his business, investments, how he's using his IBC policy, and how he has remained positive through struggles and the loss of loved ones in his life. He is an amazing young man! Tune in and be inspired! Audio Production by Podsworth Media.

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