Join Brad Guse from BMO and host Kimmi Devaney for a discussion about what sets excellent dairy producers apart from the rest. Learn which financial metrics they focus on, risk management strategies and how they build a great team culture while fine-tuning their own leadership skills.


Season 8, Episode 30


Here is an episode overview.

  • [~2:10] The financial metrics that excellent dairy producers focus on
  • [~5:50] The role high beef prices play and how it has influenced dairy financials 
  • [~7:15] How risk management can make a huge difference for dairy operations
  • [~8:35] How culture and leadership impact profitability
  • [~9:55] Examples of how successful dairies build a productive team culture
  • [~12:30] Characteristics of great leaders
  • [~14:05] Tips to improve overall communication between all levels of employees
  • [~17:25] Steps to grow your leadership skills
  • [~19:05] The types of questions excellent dairy producers are asking their advisers 
  • [~21:15] What causes an A player to fall into the C category?
  • [~24:55] How someone can move from being a C player to an A player faster
  • [~26:30] How peer groups and advisory boards can help producers identify and improve their blind spots
  • [~28:20] Qualities to look for when assembling a peer group
  • [~32:20] Outlook for the remainder of 2026
  • [~38:20] Rapid-fire questions


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