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Your Ag Empire36. EA Capital: Built for Producers, Not PaperworkMost farmers and ranchers know the feeling—you walk into the bank with everything you’ve built and still get treated like a liability. In this episode, Jonathon Haralson shares the story behind EA Capital: a lending model built for the real world of agriculture.He talks about what it’s like to create a financial system that respects the people who feed this country. From busted bank relationships to why Empire Ag only lends to clients we already serve, this episode breaks down the how, why, and what’s next for EA Capital.In this epi...2025-08-0630 min
Your Ag Empire35. Inside Empire Ag’s Brand Playbook: Strategy & ExecutionThis time, it’s Brooke and Carman behind the mic. They’ve helped shape the look, voice, and digital footprint of Empire Ag—and today, they’re walking you through the why behind it all. This episode covers where they believe ag brands should be spending their time online, how to think about content when you’re doing it all yourself, and what makes a brand worth following in 2025. You’ll hear honest thoughts on TikTok shop, LinkedIn’s quiet power, and what happens when a two-person team decides to build something real—and consistent.If you’ve ever felt behin...2025-07-3021 min
Your Ag Empire34. How BulkLoads.com Is Changing Ag Trucking: A Conversation with Jared FlinnMost folks don’t think about trucking when they picture agriculture, but it’s the backbone that keeps the whole system moving. In this episode, Jonathon talks with Jared Flinn, co-founder of BulkLoads.com, about how his platform has reshaped bulk freight and why small trucking outfits are essential to agriculture’s future.Jared shares how growing up on a Missouri farm and working in grain logistics led him to launch BulkLoads in a basement, and how it’s evolved into a suite of companies—from factoring to compliance to insurance. He also breaks down the hidden challenges...2025-07-231h 09
Your Ag Empire33. Betting on Yourself: Sharon Beach Talks Risk, Faith, and Raising $165 MillionToday on Your Ag Empire, Jonathon sits down with Sharon Beach—a Texas rancher who built her reputation one handshake at a time. Sharon spent 25 years at Merck, then pivoted into private equity where she helped raise $165 million. Now she’s leading EA Capital, connecting investors to agriculture-backed lending without the corporate fluff.If you’ve ever wondered how to bet on yourself (and back it up), or you’re curious what it looks like to blend ranch values with Wall Street returns, you’ll want to hear this one.In this episode, we cover:Why trus...2025-07-1643 min
Your Ag Empire32. From Six Acres to 2,000: How Gavin Spoor Built a Farm Without a Last Name AdvantageYou don’t have to be a fifth-generation farmer to make it in ag. You just have to want it bad enough.On this episode of Your Ag Empire, we’re sitting down with Gavin Spoor—a first-generation farmer from northeast Missouri who went from renting six acres as a college kid to running a 2,000-acre row crop and specialty popcorn operation.In this episode, we cover:Why the business side of farming hits like a firehoseWhat he’d actually spend money on if you're just starting outRebuilding old equipment instead of chasing shiny paintBui...2025-07-0943 min
Your Ag Empire31. Pivoting Away From The Corporate Grind: Alex Lowery on Building Multiple Rural BrandsWhat happens when you walk away from comfort in pursuit of calling? On this episode of Your Ag Empire, rural entrepreneur Alex Lowery joins Jonathon to talk about her journey from corporate agriculture to building multiple purpose-driven brands in small-town America.Alex shares the origin stories behind Lowery & Co., Rural Changemakers, Middle of the Field Media, and Sweet Bliss Candy Company—explaining how each venture was born from a mix of grit, passion, and faith. She also opens up about what healthy ambition really looks like, how to navigate the mental load of motherhood and entrepreneurship, and wh...2025-07-0242 min
Your Ag Empire30. Haley Davenport on Starting Over, Single Motherhood, and Building a Gentle Life That WorksIn this episode of Your Ag Empire, we’re sitting down with Haley Davenport—the heart and hands behind Steel Marie Collective. A single mom of two, vintage western entrepreneur, and unapologetic advocate for starting over, Haley brings a refreshingly honest take on rebuilding life after it falls apart.She talks about what it means to pursue purpose over perfection, the power of creating a home-based business that fits your values, and how pain can lead to clarity. This isn’t about hustle culture or polished Pinterest boards—it’s about honoring your story, working with your hands, and...2025-06-251h 00
Your Ag Empire29. Lesley Kelly on Mental Health, Family Farming, and Building High Heels & Canola FieldsLesley Kelly shares her journey through mental health challenges, founding Do More Ag, and building a personal brand that bridges rural life and advocacy.On this episode of Your Ag Empire, we welcome Lesley Kelly—a farmer, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and the voice behind High Heels & Canola Fields. Lesley shares her deeply personal story of overcoming anxiety and postpartum depression, how it led to co-founding the Do More Ag Foundation, and why she believes talking openly about mental health is critical in farming communities.Lesley also discusses her transition into leadership after the loss of...2025-06-1843 min
Your Ag Empire28. From Pharmacy to Farm Finance: Holly Haralson's Journey to Empire Financial ServicesIn this episode of Your Ag Empire, we're flipping the mic and putting Holly Haralson in the guest chair. Holly is the COO of Empire Ag and the driving force behind Empire Financial Services. Her journey from pharmacist to farm finance expert is anything but ordinary.We unpack the pivotal moment that shifted her career, how a traumatic experience led her to refocus her life, and the surprising similarities between reading prescriptions and reading profit-and-loss reports. Holly shares the origin story of Farm Assist, its evolution into Empire Financial Services, and what producers are still getting wrong...2025-06-1140 min
Your Ag Empire27. Feeding Cattle, Managing Risk, and Raising Boys: Jordan Morris on Building a Legacy from the Ground UpThis week on Your Ag Empire, we sit down with Jordan Morris: a first-generation Iowa cattleman, LRP/LGM agent, and dad to five boys. Jordan owns and operates Midwest Feeders LLC and helps producers navigate market risk through StockGuard. He's also the newest member of the Empire Ag team.In this episode, we unpack Jordan's journey from toy tractors in town to running a multi-site cattle feeding operation. He shares the hard lessons learned from building a business without a head start, how he leverages USDA-backed tools like LRP and LGM to protect his customers, and what...2025-06-0450 min
Your Ag Empire26. Farm Financial Planning Made Simple: Using Figured to Grow, Pivot, or Exit with ConfidenceLooking for better ways to manage your farm finances, create budgets, or make smarter decisions with real-time data? In this episode of Your Ag Empire, we talk with Erin Arick from Figured, a cloud-based farm financial management platform built specifically for farmers, ag advisors, and accountants.We explore how Figured integrates with QuickBooks and Xero, helps track profitability by crop season, and enables scenario planning for long-term growth—or even succession planning and exiting the operation.In this episode, we cover:Why cloud-based farm accounting tools matterHow Figured helps farmers make data-driven decisionsThe difference be...2025-05-2842 min
Your Ag Empire25. The Farmer’s Life: Brian Scott on Family, Farming in Indiana & Social Media LongevityIn this episode of Your Ag Empire, we sit down with Brian Scott, a fourth-generation Indiana farmer and the voice behind The Farmer’s Life. Long before TikTok trends and algorithm hacks, Brian was using social media to connect with consumers, document his days on the farm, and advocate for agriculture with honesty and humility.We talk about how ag content has evolved over the past decade, why he believes farmers should show the mundane, and how he balances a 2,400-acre no-till operation with family, band boosters, and building content that lasts.Whether you’re a fi...2025-05-2141 min
Your Ag Empire24. Show Pigs to Strategy: Lexi Marek Beeler on Marketing, Motherhood & Building a Rural NetworkOn this episode of Your Ag Empire, we’re sitting down with sixth-generation Iowan and marketing pro Lexi Marek Beeler. She’s the founder of L&B Consulting and the woman behind the new rural women’s event, Hey Sister. From showing pigs to building a thriving business rooted in family and agriculture, Lexi shares how she’s navigating entrepreneurship, motherhood, and returning to the family farm.In this episode, we cover:What makes marketing in ag differentThe power of fractional marketingLife lessons from working with women-led teamsWhy rural communities matter—and how to keep them thrivingTh...2025-05-1435 min
Your Ag Empire23. From Ranch to Revenue: Lettie Nickell on Airbnb, Beef Sales & Building a Business in AgOn this episode of Your Ag Empire, we’re joined by Lettie Nickell—a fourth-generation Kansas rancher who's turning tradition on its head. From managing feedyards to transforming an old grain bin into a hit Airbnb, Letty is proof that the future of agriculture belongs to those willing to think outside the box.Lettie shares how she returned to the family operation with one rule: bring value or don’t come back. She walks us through how she built revenue streams like direct-to-consumer beef sales, short-term rentals, a wedding venue, and even a community feed store. Lettie doesn’...2025-05-0728 min
Your Ag Empire22. From Vet to Visionary: How Kari Jo Kelso Built a Brand Rooted in Rural NostalgiaAfter years of veterinary school and only four years in the field, Kari Jo Kelso walked away from her full-time vet career to chase something unexpected—t-shirts. Now the founder of Kelso & Co., Kari Jo has built a thriving apparel business and renovated a historic downtown space to support other rural entrepreneurs. In this episode of Your Ag Empire, we talk about grief, creativity, small-town pride, and what happens when you decide not to wait for retirement to live your life.Kari Jo Kelso was living the life she thought she wanted—Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, steady job...2025-04-3027 min
Your Ag Empire21. Profit, Pressure, and Precision: Brandon Vining on Taking Back Control in Agriculture (Part 2)In part two, Jonathon and Brandon dig even deeper—breaking down the economic impact of misaligned agronomic advice and the mental toll of farming when the numbers don’t add up.Brandon shares real-world wins, including how he helped one grower save over $400,000 without sacrificing yield.In this episode:The trap of $35/acre decisions that add no valueWhy soil fertility problems are rarely solved with a jugThe hard truth about regenerative ag (and who’s actually doing it)How ProGro is redefining success—one field at a timeA wake-up call on the emotional and mental h...2025-04-2340 min
Your Ag Empire20. From Retail to Real Talk: Brandon Vining on Flipping the Agronomy Script (Part 1)In part one of this two-part conversation, Jonathon sits down with Brandon Vining, founder of ProGrow Consulting, to talk about what’s broken in traditional ag retail—and why independent agronomy is gaining ground.Brandon shares how decades in the ag retail trenches taught him exactly what not to do, and what it took to build a business that puts growers first.In this episode:Why the retail model isn’t built for the growerThe moment Brandon realized he had to walk awayWhat independent agronomy actually looks like in the fieldThe financial risks most farmer...2025-04-1625 min
Your Ag Empire19. Leading with Curiosity, Community & Courage with Emily ReuschelIn this episode of Your Ag Empire, Holly sits down with Emily Reuschel—a nationally recognized speaker, retreat host, and the voice behind the Gather in Growth Podcast. Emily is a former educator turned rural entrepreneur who now helps women rewrite the narrative of success in small-town America.Together, Holly and Emily explore the power of curiosity, community, and courage—especially for women balancing motherhood, marriage, and the demands of rural life. From confronting burnout to navigating big life pivots, Emily shares the deeply personal and practical lessons that have shaped her journey.Make sure to h...2025-04-0937 min
Field Journal by ATLASIs US Agriculture Broken? w/Jonathon Haralson and Neil DentonHey guys, this week we have Jonathon Haralson on along with Neil for a little bit. This week is all about the farm world and the current state of it. Enjoy a conversation about broken agriculture systems and what the future of the industry may hold.Follow Jonathan: https://youragempire.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathon-haralson/https://www.facebook.com/youragempireFollow Clayton: https://www.instagram.com/clayton.atlas/Leave a review, email us a screenshot of it with your address as well and we will mail you a sticker!...2025-03-141h 15
Your Ag Empire18. Fatherhood in Agriculture: Legacy, Letting Go & Raising the Next GenerationOn this Father’s Day episode we discuss how important father’s are to the family and what we can do as farmers and ranchers for them. Ultimately we would love our kids to carry on the family business and keep things rolling long after were gone. Which means we need to build up their confidence and trust them to do so when they are younger. How many of us have dealt with a dad or grandad that just can’t seem to let it go? Leaving us sitting there at 30, 40, and maybe even 50 years old with no stake in the...2024-06-2614 min
Your Ag Empire118 Being a Father in AgricultureOn this Father’s Day episode we discuss how important father’s are to the family and what we can do as farmers and ranchers for them. Ultimately we would love our kids to carry on the family business and keep things rolling long after were gone. Which means we need to build up their confidence and trust them to do so when they are younger. How many of us have dealt with a dad or grandad that just can’t seem to let it go? Leaving us sitting there at 30, 40, and maybe even 50 years old with no stake in the...2024-06-2614 min
Your Ag Empire17. Farming Through a Kid’s Eyes: Jonathon & Jack Haralson on Growing Up in AgricultureWe have a really special episode this week, Jonathon sits down with his son Jack and they talk all things growing up farming and ranching. Jack talks about his favorite things to do while helping his dad and even some of his favorite equipment. Jack gives listeners a little advise from a kids prospective when it comes to growing up in this industry. Jack and Jonathon talk about how there is no pressure to stay in this industry when Jack gets older if his heart isn’t in it. Overall its such a fresh outlook hearing what a 9 year ol...2024-06-2014 min
Your Ag Empire117 Jon and JackWe have a really special episode this week, Jonathon sits down with his son Jack and they talk all things growing up farming and ranching. Jack talks about his favorite things to do while helping his dad and even some of his favorite equipment. Jack gives listeners a little advise from a kids prospective when it comes to growing up in this industry. Jack and Jonathon talk about how there is no pressure to stay in this industry when Jack gets older if his heart isn’t in it. Overall its such a fresh outlook hearing what a 9 year ol...2024-06-2014 min
Your Ag Empire16. Finding Joy in the Hustle: Jonathon Haralson on Letting Go of Stress & Embracing the PresentIn today’s solo episode Jonathon talks about finding the joy in things. Sometimes life just beats you down and the last thing you can even think about is finding joy in anything you’re doing. We stress about timelines, success, and what other people are thinking about us. We can be our own worst enemy holding ridiculous standards to ourselves that most of the time don’t even matter. Jonathon talks about three points that he wants everyone to remember so hopefully we can bring some joy back into our lives in tough times. First being, stop regretting the pa...2024-05-2309 min
Your Ag Empire116 Find the joyIn today’s solo episode Jonathon talks about finding the joy in things. Sometimes life just beats you down and the last thing you can even think about is finding joy in anything you’re doing. We stress about timelines, success, and what other people are thinking about us. We can be our own worst enemy holding ridiculous standards to ourselves that most of the time don’t even matter. Jonathon talks about three points that he wants everyone to remember so hopefully we can bring some joy back into our lives in tough times. First being, stop regretting the pa...2024-05-2309 min
Your Ag Empire15. Making Tough Calls: Jonathon Haralson on Smart Decision-Making in AgricultureOn today’s solo episode Jonathon discusses making hard decisions in your business. A big one right now in this current market is equipment. We would like to think that we could buy low and and sell high, but that’s not always the case so then we are left to make a hard decision. There are times when we need to think outside the box and come up with innovative ways to do what works best for our operation. It is important to try and keep emotion out of business decisions like these and see what would be the...2024-05-0912 min
Your Ag Empire115 Making Hard DecisionsOn today’s solo episode Jonathon discusses making hard decisions in your business. A big one right now in this current market is equipment. We would like to think that we could buy low and and sell high, but that’s not always the case so then we are left to make a hard decision. There are times when we need to think outside the box and come up with innovative ways to do what works best for our operation. It is important to try and keep emotion out of business decisions like these and see what would be the...2024-05-0912 min
Your Ag Empire14. Mastering the Market: Jonathon Haralson on Risk Management & Smart Selling StrategiesMastering the Market: Jonathon Haralson on Risk Management & Smart Selling Strategies2024-04-1825 min
Your Ag Empire114 Knowing your markets2024-04-1825 min
Your Ag Empire13. Farm Assist & Family: Holly Haralson on Balancing Business, Agriculture & PurposeHolly is a pharmacist with more than a decade of experience ensuring accuracy in medication review and dispensing, along with complex medication therapy management. She pairs those skills with a passion for her family’s Texas farming and ranching operation. As the Grandview Farms bookkeeper, office manager, and all around entrepreneurial maven, Holly discovered her passion for solving financial puzzles and uses that skill to help bring financial best practices and sometimes a little order to the chaos in the books and offices of Empire Ag Clients. Holly’s ultimate goal was to spend more time with her...2024-04-1237 min
Your Ag Empire113 Holly Haralson: Farm Assist and FamilyHolly is a pharmacist with more than a decade of experience ensuring accuracy in medication review and dispensing, along with complex medication therapy management. She pairs those skills with a passion for her family’s Texas farming and ranching operation. As the Grandview Farms bookkeeper, office manager, and all around entrepreneurial maven, Holly discovered her passion for solving financial puzzles and uses that skill to help bring financial best practices and sometimes a little order to the chaos in the books and offices of Empire Ag Clients. Holly’s ultimate goal was to spend more time with her...2024-04-1137 min
Your Ag Empire12. Smart Money Moves: Banking, Finance & Investing in Your Ag Future with Jonathon HaralsonJoin us for an insightful episode where we explore the essential steps farmers and ranchers must take to secure their financial future and thrive in today's ever-changing agricultural landscape. Our host, Jonathon Haralson, delves into the critical need for agricultural entrepreneurs to invest in themselves and their businesses, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and resources to adapt to industry dynamics and safeguard operations. Discover the keys to building strong relationships with bankers and effectively communicating financial needs and plans to secure necessary funding. Gain valuable insights into maintaining clear and accurate financial records for banking and refinancing purposes...2024-03-2822 min
Your Ag EmpireInvesting in Your Agricultural Future: Navigating Banking and Financial StrategyJoin us for an insightful episode where we explore the essential steps farmers and ranchers must take to secure their financial future and thrive in today's ever-changing agricultural landscape. Our host, Jonathon Haralson, delves into the critical need for agricultural entrepreneurs to invest in themselves and their businesses, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and resources to adapt to industry dynamics and safeguard operations. Discover the keys to building strong relationships with bankers and effectively communicating financial needs and plans to secure necessary funding. Gain valuable insights into maintaining clear and accurate financial records for banking and refinancing purposes...2024-03-2722 min
Your Ag Empire11. Rural Resilience & Mental Health: Shaye Reilly on Supporting Families in AgricultureShaye Reilly, M.Ed., MCP, LPC, who is not only certified as a psychometrist, she is also certified in Rural Resilience and Farm Response, is the principal at Alpha Assessment & Counseling, LLC., which is dedicated to providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and families in rural Oklahoma as individuals with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in rural areas often have trouble finding appropriate services.Shaye grew up in rural Oklahoma where her children attend the same school that she attended and was hired there to teach 3rd and 5th grade. After her divorce, she enrolled...2024-03-2041 min
Your Ag Empire111 Shaye Reilly: Rural Resiliency and Mental HealthShaye Reilly, M.Ed., MCP, LPC, who is not only certified as a psychometrist, she is also certified in Rural Resilience and Farm Response, is the principal at Alpha Assessment & Counseling, LLC., which is dedicated to providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and families in rural Oklahoma as individuals with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in rural areas often have trouble finding appropriate services.Shaye grew up in rural Oklahoma where her children attend the same school that she attended and was hired there to teach 3rd and 5th grade. After her divorce, she enrolled...2024-03-2041 min
Your Ag Empire10. Ranching, Entrepreneurship & Legacy: Colby & Phallyn King on Cattle, Community & 1684 VenueColby and Phallyn King are the visionary duo behind 4 Kings Ranch and 1684 Venue | Resort, residing in the serene landscapes of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Colby's roots in Vian, Oklahoma, and Phallyn's upbringing in Seiling, Oklahoma, converge to create a dynamic partnership rooted in community, heritage, and innovation. Both graduates of Northeastern State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, their academic pursuits have enriched their journey, infusing their ventures with sophistication and warmth. As stewards of 4 Kings Ranch, they raise premier Braunvieh cattle, elevating their ranch to a coveted destination for genetics in Oklahoma. Beyond cattle, they champion sustainability with 4K...2024-03-131h 16
Your Ag Empire110 The KingsColby and Phallyn King are the visionary duo behind 4 Kings Ranch and 1684 Venue | Resort, residing in the serene landscapes of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. Colby's roots in Vian, Oklahoma, and Phallyn's upbringing in Seiling, Oklahoma, converge to create a dynamic partnership rooted in community, heritage, and innovation. Both graduates of Northeastern State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University, their academic pursuits have enriched their journey, infusing their ventures with sophistication and warmth. As stewards of 4 Kings Ranch, they raise premier Braunvieh cattle, elevating their ranch to a coveted destination for genetics in Oklahoma. Beyond cattle, they champion sustainability with 4K...2024-03-131h 16
Your Ag Empire9. Building an Empire: Jonathon Haralson on Agriculture, Business & Balanced SuccessBuilding an Empire: Jonathon Haralson on Agriculture, Business & Balanced Success2024-03-0615 min
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Your Ag Empire8. Building Empire Ag: Jonathon Haralson on Legacy, Innovation & EntrepreneurshipIn this solo episode of the Your Ag Empire podcast, host Jonathon Haralson takes listeners on a journey through his life as a sixth-generation farmer and rancher, culminating in the founding of Empire Ag. From his roots in Texas to his education at Texas A&M University, Jonathon's story is one of traditional farming values meeting innovative entrepreneurship.Jonathon's career trajectory is marked by a deep understanding of the challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his experiences as a licensed commodities broker and his dedication to mastering futures and options, he recognized the need for better resources...2024-02-2816 min
Your Ag Empire108 Growing Empire Ag: The Journey of Jonathon HaralsonIn this solo episode of the Your Ag Empire podcast, host Jonathon Haralson takes listeners on a journey through his life as a sixth-generation farmer and rancher, culminating in the founding of Empire Ag. From his roots in Texas to his education at Texas A&M University, Jonathon's story is one of traditional farming values meeting innovative entrepreneurship.Jonathon's career trajectory is marked by a deep understanding of the challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his experiences as a licensed commodities broker and his dedication to mastering futures and options, he recognized the need for better resources...2024-02-2816 min
Your Ag Empire7. From Cattle to Bowling Lanes: Jon Blin on Reinvention, Resilience & Rural BusinessFormer farmer and seedstock producer turned bowling proprietor, Jon Blin grew up in Independence, Iowa where he has lived the majority of his life outside of a quick stint in Oklahoma attending OSU and working on his family's Hereford Ranch. After returning to Iowa Jon started his own Hereford herd under the name JJB Cattle Company. He met his wife Crystal in 2010 and they were married in 2012. Both are passionate about agriculture, marketing and helping the youth in ag reach their goals. In the winter of 2021 Jon was diagnosed with Spindle Cell Sarcoma which is in remission. In the...2024-02-2156 min
Your Ag Empire107 Jon Blin: farmer and seedstock producer turned bowling proprietorFormer farmer and seedstock producer turned bowling proprietor, Jon Blin grew up in Independence, Iowa where he has lived the majority of his life outside of a quick stint in Oklahoma attending OSU and working on his family's Hereford Ranch. After returning to Iowa Jon started his own Hereford herd under the name JJB Cattle Company. He met his wife Crystal in 2010 and they were married in 2012. Both are passionate about agriculture, marketing and helping the youth in ag reach their goals. In the winter of 2021 Jon was diagnosed with Spindle Cell Sarcoma which is in remission. In the...2024-02-2156 min
Your Ag Empire6. Building a Legacy: Kyler & Morgan McCommas on Ranching, Entrepreneurship, and ResilienceA husband and wife team starting their operation, evolving the direction for MCC, balancing MCC with two full-time corporate jobs and then opening their own Commercial General Contracting construction company, figuring out their niche in the industry, and building repeat clients. Drought, herd dispersal, rebuilding and refocusing our brand. In this episode we discuss: Always wanting to become an entrepreneur even in the corporate industry, and navigating how to make that happen. What it’s like working with your spouse and the balance of work and family. Open communication with your spous...2024-02-141h 34
Your Ag Empire106: Kyler and Morgan McCommas: Entrepreneurship and RanchingA husband and wife team starting their operation, evolving the direction for MCC, balancing MCC with two full-time corporate jobs and then opening their own Commercial General Contracting construction company, figuring out their niche in the industry, and building repeat clients. Drought, herd dispersal, rebuilding and refocusing our brand. In this episode we discuss: Always wanting to become an entrepreneur even in the corporate industry, and navigating how to make that happen. What it’s like working with your spouse and the balance of work and family. Open communication with your spous...2024-02-141h 34
Your Ag Empire5. IoT, Innovation & Going Viral: Will Clay on Tech, Ranching, and Problem-SolvingWill Clay is a seasoned Senior IoT Solutions Architect with a decade of experience in the field. Hailing from Perkins, Oklahoma, Will has made significant strides in designing IoT hardware and equipment, specifically tailored for the utility industry. Will’s expertise truly shines in his ability to identify and solve complex challenges within the utility sector. With a unique blend of skills in electrical and mechanical engineering, he excels at finding the perfect hardware solutions for existing issues. What sets Will apart is his readiness to innovate and create when the right tools don’t exist; he doesn’t just s...2024-02-071h 04
Your Ag EmpireWill Clay: IoT, Viral TikToks, and Ranch InnovationsWill Clay is a seasoned Senior IoT Solutions Architect with a decade of experience in the field. Hailing from Perkins, Oklahoma, Will has made significant strides in designing IoT hardware and equipment, specifically tailored for the utility industry. Will’s expertise truly shines in his ability to identify and solve complex challenges within the utility sector. With a unique blend of skills in electrical and mechanical engineering, he excels at finding the perfect hardware solutions for existing issues. What sets Will apart is his readiness to innovate and create when the right tools don’t exist; he doesn’t just s...2024-02-071h 04
Your Ag Empire4. Politics, Philanthropy & Perseverance: Sadie Lackey on Advocacy, Agriculture & the 118 FoundationSadie Lackey is a University of Georgia graduate, political junky, agriculture advocate, and stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor. Her day job is working for a commodity trade association, but in her free time, she serves as the executive director for the 118 Foundation. 118 serves young people, ages 18-39, who are overcoming cancer by providing them financial assistance, grants and other support. 118 Foundation is committed to young people's comeback from cancer and leading them to the restoration, refuge, and freedom they desperately desire.In this episode we discuss: Importance of ranchers and farmers being involved in the political...2024-01-3148 min
Your Ag Empire104 Sadie LackeySadie Lackey is a University of Georgia graduate, political junky, agriculture advocate, and stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor. Her day job is working for a commodity trade association, but in her free time, she serves as the executive director for the 118 Foundation. 118 serves young people, ages 18-39, who are overcoming cancer by providing them financial assistance, grants and other support. 118 Foundation is committed to young people's comeback from cancer and leading them to the restoration, refuge, and freedom they desperately desire.In this episode we discuss: Importance of ranchers and farmers being involved in the political...2024-01-3148 min
Your Ag Empire3. The Dirt Road Dietitian: Sheri Glazier on Practical Nutrition for Rural LifeSheri Glazier is a registered dietitian, Oklahoma farmer’s wife, and owner of Dirt Road Dietitian, LLC. She is passionate about making sense of the overwhelming world of nutrition and simplifying it into practical and sustainable solutions that work for you, in your environment and community. She creates a safe space to ask vulnerable questions and make some sense of the nonsense. She is tenured in on-farm meal deliveries, while balancing kids’ schedules, and making rural meal solutions a nourishing reality.Recently, she was named Oklahoma’s Dietitian of the Year and awarded the Rising Star award from her...2024-01-2536 min
Your Ag Empire103 Sheri GlazierSheri Glazier is a registered dietitian, Oklahoma farmer’s wife, and owner of Dirt Road Dietitian, LLC. She is passionate about making sense of the overwhelming world of nutrition and simplifying it into practical and sustainable solutions that work for you, in your environment and community. She creates a safe space to ask vulnerable questions and make some sense of the nonsense. She is tenured in on-farm meal deliveries, while balancing kids’ schedules, and making rural meal solutions a nourishing reality.Recently, she was named Oklahoma’s Dietitian of the Year and awarded the Rising Star award from her...2024-01-2436 min
Your Ag Empire2. Farm Fit Momma: How Amanda Nigg Turned Tragedy into a Movement for Health in AgricultureAmanda Nigg found her true professional purpose after discovering life is too short to do anything other than what you were put on this Earth to do. Fitness was a space to keep a healthy mental state while dealing with stress and turmoil, and shortly after this realization, she wanted everyone in her community to feel the peace that comes with a healthy mind & body. And that’s how Farm Fit Training was born. Amanda gives the Ag Industry tools and strategies to lose fat, build muscle, and improve mental health, all while creating a healthy lifestyle allowing them to...2024-01-2454 min
Your Ag Empire1. Grain Merchandising & Elevator Management: Chris Fryer on Maximizing Profit in AgricultureA Texas Native who is establishing roots in Enid, Okla., Chris Fryer is an Oklahoma State University alumnus with a bachelors, and masters, in Agricultural Economics. He’s established a career as a successful elevator manager and grain merchandiser. Throughout his career he’s spent time with cooperatives, corporate grain elevators, and mills.In this episode we discuss:How Chris got his start into grain merchandising Three areas where money is being made: Capture and carry, Mixing and blending,and Trading basis Interest rates right now are high so it's harder to mak...2024-01-2432 min
Your Ag Empire102 Amanda NiggAmanda Nigg found her true professional purpose after discovering life is too short to do anything other than what you were put on this Earth to do. Fitness was a space to keep a healthy mental state while dealing with stress and turmoil, and shortly after this realization, she wanted everyone in her community to feel the peace that comes with a healthy mind & body. And that’s how Farm Fit Training was born. Amanda gives the Ag Industry tools and strategies to lose fat, build muscle, and improve mental health, all while creating a healthy lifestyle allowing them to...2024-01-2454 min
Your Ag Empire101 Chris Fryer: successful elevator manager and grain merchandiserA Texas Native who is establishing roots in Enid, Okla., Chris Fryer is an Oklahoma State University alumnus with a bachelors, and masters, in Agricultural Economics. He’s established a career as a successful elevator manager and grain merchandiser. Throughout his career he’s spent time with cooperatives, corporate grain elevators, and mills.In this episode we discuss:How Chris got his start into grain merchandising Three areas where money is being made: Capture and carry, Mixing and blending,and Trading basis Interest rates right now are high so it's harder to mak...2024-01-2432 min
Your Ag EmpireIntroducing: Your Ag Empire with Jonathon Haralson2023-11-1603 min
Your Ag EmpireIntroducing: Your Ag Empire with Jonathon Haralson2023-11-1603 minYour Ag EmpireWelcome to Your Ag Empire!Your Ag Empire is the no-BS podcast for farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals who are ready to rethink the business of agriculture. Hosted by Jonathon and Holly Haralson, we dive into real conversations about profitability, sustainability, and innovation—without the fluff. If you’re a changemaker in ag, this is where you belong. New episodes drop weekly.2023-11-0100 min