Damian Mason is a leading expert in agricultural business strategy, known for blending humor and hard-hitting insights to address the challenges and opportunities facing modern agriculture. Raised on a dairy farm in Indiana, Damian has built a diverse career that spans from agribusiness consulting to professional speaking, podcasting, and authoring several books—including Food Fear and Do Business Better. His podcast, The Business of Agriculture, is a go-to resource for professionals seeking in-depth discussions on market trends, consumer behavior, and business solutions within the ag industry.Beyond his speaking and writing, Damian’s unique background includes a degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He offers real-world advice on navigating industry disruptions, government policies, sustainability, and market volatility—all with a direct, no-nonsense approach.In this episode, Damian shares his views on how farmers can position themselves for long-term success, the importance of adapting to consumer demands, and why treating farming as a business—not just a lifestyle—is essential for future profitability. Tune in for an honest, entertaining, and insightful conversation that will leave you thinking differently about the business of agriculture!Learn more about Damian Mason at damianmason.com and check out The Business of Agriculture podcast for more ag industry insights. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
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You evolve in your career, and I looked at it as, yeah, how about the guy that speaks that is a former comedian and can still be funny? And also, because there's another thing that happens with comedy, people don't think you're smart. My comedy actor was very smart. I used to dress up as Bill Clinton. I was a Bill Clinton impersonator.
Put on fat padding, makeup, gray hair, and come in and talk like Bill Clinton. Hey, how you doing? How'd you like to occupy a position on my personal staff? You know, whatever. Innuendo jokes and this kind of thing. Hey, Monica. The thing is, I would get done doing a show, guys, and then people would come up there and post their pictures. That's something we always did.
And they'd say, you know, you're really funny, but you're actually kind of smart. Yeah. I'm like, do you realize how damn degrading that is, what you just said?
Yeah.
There is a podcast in Iowa. Funk for profit was named by they. They stirred up a banker near. Then quick came an auctioneer. Making profit was their first goal. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. Soon may the fun come to bring us guests and beer and fun. One day when the recording's done, we'll take our One day when the coding's done, we'll take our mics and go.
And listeners, welcome back to the Farm for Profit podcast. You've got Tanner here. And Corey's here. And apparently that's the last I'm going to speak today because Corey's like, really? You turned two cameras on for this?
Yeah.
This is my show. You can't do the intro by yourself. Yeah. Can you?
Dave is actually up working, speaking. I know.
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