The Pacesetter Pod

As an agribusiness executive, you operate at the intersection of value creation and preservation. You are challenged every day to take risks and grow the business while protecting the organization, people, and customers with superior execution. From highly fragmented supply chains and capital intensive business models to exceptionally narrow margins and hyper-competitive markets, you need an edge to outperform the competition. Welcome to The Pacesetter Pod, where we explore and reveal the perspectives, insights, and approaches to deliver great results and growth in your agribusiness, through better execution.

The Pacesetter Pod is a business podcast hosted by Joe Mosher, with 181 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Joe Mosher hosts The Pacesetter Pod, a business show with 181 episodes published.

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  Ep180: Patient Co-op Capital, Strategic Drift, Service Evolution | Joey Caldwell, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

  Aug 18, 202650 min

  Show Highlights: The evolution of ag co-op services and today's needs. [04:02] Training mindsets co-op employees need for member success. [08:23] Is non-farm talent a threat or an opportunity for co-ops? [11:35] The need to balance side ventures with the co-op's core mission. [18:58] How co-ops can efficiently collaborate for greater scale. [26:29] Why local control matters when co-ops work together. [29:13] Management and board roles in strategy ownership. [36:45] The key to sustainable organic growth for modern co-ops. [45:18] To learn more about Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, visit their website: https://www.ourcoop.com/ Find Joey Caldwell on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-caldwell-317a3bb2/ . If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/ , or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com .

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  Ep178: Single Screen Intelligence and Data Enhanced Bushels | Grey Montgomery & Katherine Sartiano, DTN

  Aug 4, 202648 min

  Show Highlights: Explore what's new at DTN and their Ag Hub platform. [03:07] DTN's vision to be a data escrow solving data-sharing distrust in ag. [05:38] Problematic fragmentation and B2C treatment of farmers. [09:55] How Ag Hub IDs use cases to drive higher wallet share. [13:54] Why in-house ag-data solutions and AI can't really work. [18:03] DTN's ability to combine data with customer CRMs/ERPs. [22:19] Current and future benefits for growers through Ag Hub. [26:36] Ag Hub's decision-grade intelligence beyond digitizing workflows. [31:21] Will more data transparency worsen commoditization? [41:08] A case for traceability-driven future proofing for "data-enhanced" bushels. [43:14] Explore DTN by visiting https://www.dtn.com/agriculture . Connect with Grey Montgomery on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/greymontgomery/ . Find Katherine Sartiano on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinesartiano/ . If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/ , or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com .

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  Ep177: The Pacesetter Roundtable | Co-op CEO Succession

  Jul 28, 202656 min

  Show Highlights: Evolving leadership demands on ag co-op GMs or CEOs. [08:01] What are the co-op GM/CEO turnover trends and stats? [15:18] The role and risks of mergers as a succession strategy. [19:37] Why strategic clarity is crucial in succession-driven mergers. [22:14] Whose responsibility is it to lead succession planning? [25:28] Impacts of boards choosing executive search over internal CEO pipelines. [30:39] What exactly is the job of a recruiter? [32:53] Best practices to develop future CEO talent and retain runners-up. [39:26] Mitigating internal disengagement during external CEO searches. [43:24] How CEOs can foster top talent for candidate readiness. [48:19] Advice to integrate talent management and strategy. [50:57] Why performance reviews from the board-level down matter. [52:09] Discover more about Ag1Source at https://ag1source.com/brands/ag-1-source/ . To explore People Spark Consulting, visit their website at https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/ . Check out The People Spark Podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/4MDxso5DYdYbaCrJOv8tw3 . Links to past Pacesetter Pod episodes with today's guests for deeper insights: Mark Waschek on Episode 140: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HKupTrIzI6EWK8IZVhrjQ?si=oFnYcIQGTOuj7rJxOSdsdg Kristen Ireland on Episode 74: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vnpmQZeohfINYk1AHl82U?si=UpyQRd2nSz66nWrU5ayFdQ If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/ , or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com .

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  Ep176: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 4 | Is the transition survivable?

  Jul 21, 202636 min

  Show Highlights: Will asset-light be a tough sell in co-ops wired for asset-based value? [03:22] Risks of remote advisory with no community touchpoints. [05:52] Facing the revenue bridge in a transition to asset-light. [08:09] Can newly advisory-based ag co-ops avoid cultural drag? [10:16] Why sequence matters over speed in a major transition. [14:34] Greenfielding an asset-light co-op vs. transformation. [18:22] Building the stamina for a multi-year asset-light shift. [20:36] How to leverage disruption as an ag co-op in transition. [25:17] What the fit-for-the-future co-op could look like. [28:08] Are we ready to accept that co-ops don't have to be asset-first? [31:23] Join the dialogue on shaping the future ag co-op model. [34:37] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/ , or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com .

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  Ep175: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 3 | Tech is the enabler, talent is the constraint

  Jul 14, 202629 min

  Show Highlights: Can ag co-ops survive with no physical community anchors? [01:50] Uncover the true core of asset-light co-ops—hint: it's not tech. [06:15] What does "acqui-hiring" in tech mean for future ag co-ops? [10:14] Discover 4 key skill demands on asset-light co-op talent. [12:17] Entrepreneurial vs. process-oriented talent profiles. [14:41] Understanding employee flight risk in asset-light co-ops. [17:55] Why talent retention needs ownership in the asset-light model. [22:18] Potential equity structures asset-light co-ops can try. [24:31] What's coming up next in the asset-light co-op series? [27:46] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/ , or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com .

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