The Jim Coleman Show

If you don’t set daily priorities, you’re hustling backwards—and losing time, money, and peace. In this episode, Jim Coleman breaks down how daily priorities and personal productivity changed his life and rebuilt Coleman Crest Farm. You’ll hear how Jim transformed “hustling backwards” into strategic wins through daily habits, productivity tools, and focused decision-making. As a former corporate e...

Organic farming and family farm ownership are under attack—but they might also be your path to generational wealth. In this emotional keynote, Jim Coleman shares how organic farming and family farm values preserved his legacy for 137 years. In this powerful episode, Jim tells the story of Coleman Crest Farm, a Black-owned farm in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 1888 by his great-grandfather—a form...

Think you have to be knee-deep in compost to make money on a farm? Think again. In this episode, Jim Coleman explains how he earns six figures as a farmer—without spending every day in the fields. Jim doesn’t hide from hard work. But after decades in corporate America and years building Coleman Crest Farm into a USDA Certified Organic powerhouse, he’s learned that working the land isn’t the only w...

Health is wealth. If you’re ignoring your body while chasing money, you’re hustling backwards. In this powerful solo episode, Jim Coleman unpacks his personal wellness routine and how health is wealth in both life and business. Jim shares how rebuilding his family's farm also helped him rebuild his body, mind, and mission. After the loss of his wife Kathy, Jim returned to Coleman Crest Farm with a...

Farm business strategy is more than dirt and crops—it’s legacy thinking. In this powerful story, Jim Coleman shares how a lesson in farm profitability became a lifelong business strategy. Farm business strategy and leadership development are at the heart of this unforgettable father-son moment. In this episode, Jim walks us through the moment he became "the manager" of Coleman Crest Farm at age 12...

Before you buy land, plant a crop, or hire your first farmhand—listen to this. In this episode, Jim Coleman shares the 5 biggest lessons he wishes he had known before starting his farm. Jim went from corporate America to farming full-time—and learned quickly that soil and spreadsheets don’t mix unless you know what you’re doing. He built Coleman Crest Farm into a USDA Certified Organic operation t...

Legacy farming and estate planning are two critical, yet often overlooked, components of sustainable agriculture. In this compelling episode of Lasting Farms, hosts Jim Coleman and Grant Wallace dive deep into what it really takes to preserve a family farm for generations. Legacy farming and estate planning are not just buzzwords—they are survival tools for modern farmers who want to turn hard wor...

In this insightful episode, Grant Walles and Jim Coleman tackle what it really takes to shift from “just farming” to running a profitable, thriving farm business. They dissect the critical mindset differences that separate struggling growers from those who build real wealth—debating everything from industry regulations to the powerful legacy behind your brand. The conversation kicks off with a dis...

Let’s get one thing straight—if your prices don’t make you a little uncomfortable, you’re probably charging too little. Jim Coleman calls out the guilt that’s been holding farmers back for generations—and burns it to the ground. Joined by co-host Grant Wallace, Jim dives into the hard truth: You can’t build a premium farm with poverty pricing. What You’ll Hear:  Why charging more isn’t selfish—it’...

Most people stay stuck in jobs they hate. But Jim Coleman? He walked away—and grew a life he loves. In this episode of The Jim Coleman Show, Jim and co-host Grant Wallace unpack the real journey from Fortune 500 offices to open fields. Jim shares the mindset, money moves, and myths you need to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and start building something that’s truly yours. 🌱 In This Episode: Why...

Most farmers sell vegetables. But Jim Coleman? He sells legacy. In this episode of The Jim Coleman Show, Jim and co-host Grant Wallace break down how small farms can use big-brand strategies to stand out, charge more, and build lasting customer loyalty. Using personal stories, decades of experience, and a 135-year-old farm legacy, Jim shares how to go from “just another farmer” to a celebrity bran...

They say Big Ag is feeding the world—but it’s feeding corporate profits while leaving communities hungry and small farmers struggling. In this debut episode of The Jim Coleman Show, Jim and co-host Grant Wallace expose the biggest lies in industrial farming and share how small farms are fighting back—and winning. From personal stories to hard-hitting facts, you’ll get the truth about GMOs, local f...

Farming isn’t just about growing food—it’s about building freedom, wealth, and a legacy. Hosted by Jim Coleman, a former Fortune 500 executive turned fourth-generation farmer, this show is for those who refuse to play by Big Ag’s broken rules. Jim went from Wall Street boardrooms to dirt-covered boots on the land his great-grandfather, born into slavery, purchased in 1888. Now, he’s on a mission t...