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God's Inputs for You. with Evangelist, Dr. Sha’ron K. Westbrooks A dynamic speaker, prolific teacher, outstanding conference facilitator, professional writer, and insightful consultant who is anointed by God Every Monday Evening @ 9 PM CST, 10 PM EST and 7 PM PST on http://rcrnetwork.com
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Stop listening to idiots - at least the idiots giving you sh*tty advice on growing your business. Hosts Bob and Angelo both built successful businesses generating over $40 million $$$$ collectively. But they did make a ton of mistakes along the way… Like going into business with each other, trying to kill each other, then going their separate ways and growing 8 figure companies, all to come full circle back to being integral parts of each other’s lives. Bob works with gym owners, and Angelo ...
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The future of AI on the farm
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This marks the 100th episode of Inputs. To celebrate this milestone, we invited a special guest to join us and share his insight on a topic that’s on everyone’s mind lately: AI in agriculture. As in every other industry, AI is taking off rapidly - and agriculture is no exception. Darrell Petras, CEO of the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intellig…
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Suppressing Fusarium rot with cover crops?
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Much has been made of cover crops and their benefits over the past several years, and for good reason. While no cover crop is a quick fix or solution to all a field's problems, when treated like specialist tools and used with defined goals in mind, they can do many things, including busting up compacted soils, boosting soil organic matter, keeping …
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Strong start for Ontario's 2024 cereal crops
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Winter cereals see all four seasons in Ontario, which means a wide variety of environmental conditions can affect their growth and yield. What can growers expect after a cooler fall for planting in parts of the province and an unusually warm winter? Do typical considerations like nitrogen and sulphur application timings and pest management strategi…
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Maintaining healthy growing conditions during drought
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In March, during the first installment of our two-part series on managing drought, we chatted about what growers need to be doing right now to ensure their soil and crops have the best opportunity to thrive this coming summer. In this episode of Inputs, we expand on this topic, tapping into some of the measures farmers need to take over the course …
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Preparing now for potential drought
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After a winter with below-average snowfall levels, farmers in Alberta and across the Prairies need to plan now for what could be a dry growing season. In this episode of Inputs, we are joined by agronomist extension specialist Ruoxi Xia, who works with Alberta Grains. Xia shares her insights and some tips on how growers can prepare for potential dr…
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Making cybersecurity part of your farm management plan
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With more and more digital agricultural tools on the farm – whether guiding or driving the tractor, tracking finances or prices, or optimizing conditions in a barn – cybersecurity management should be on your radar, no matter the size of your operation. Just like you would manage any new pest, you should add cybersecurity to your toolbox. Janos Bot…
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Making the most of your nutrients
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The start of the 2024 growing season is coming fast – do you have a plan for spring nutrient management? In this episode of Inputs, Chris Brown, field crop sustainability specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), discusses considerations for successful spring manure application, as well as best management…
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Weed management for soybean growers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
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Peter Sikkema has been researching the importance of weed management on soybean crops for more than three decades now. A professor of weed management for field crops at the University of Guelph, much of Sikkema’s work has been conducted in Ontario, but there are key takeaways from his research for soybean growers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Durin…
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An appetite for information on agriculture in Canada
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Agriculture can be a contentious topic when speaking with the general public, as there is a lot of misinformation or confusion about the industry out there. But educating the public, whether on social media, at the coffee shop, or on a broader scale can be difficult when the industry is so diverse and resources aren't always easily accessible. Ente…
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Celebrating healthy soil on World Soil Day
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Dec. 5 marks the annual World Soil Day, which for 2023 will celebrate the theme of “soil and water: a source of life.” To recognize the importance of soil health to the farming community and the environment as a whole, Dr. Benjamin Ellert, research scientist and biogeochemistry and the agroecosystem science team lead with AAFC – Lethbridge, will jo…
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Flying high: drones all the rave in the ag sector
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Drones are a hot topic in the agriculture world right now, with spraying, mapping and seeding all at the top of a long list of tasks that would be incredibly beneficial to farmers. As the technology continues to improve, people like Bob Hoffos, a GPS/GIS instructor for the land and water resources program at Werklund School of Agriculture and Techn…
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Ag robotics in reality with Chuck Baresich
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With all of the technology implemented in modern agriculture, automation and robotics is likely the next logical leap – but it can feel like an exceptionally large one for many. Between the economic, technological, and reliability considerations, there's the added difficulty of knowing which machine might work best for your operation, and whether i…
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Hiring A-Players to Focus on the Big Picture
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When chasing success, it's all about zooming out to see the bigger picture. We all crave future success, but sometimes, that can lead to overwhelm and frustration, distracting our focus from what truly matters today. The person you become in three years is shaped by your actions today. The path to success isn't always a straight line, and one bad d…
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Sales Is a Numbers Game and Math Fuels Your Success
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Men lie. Women lie. But numbers don't lie. Sales is nothing more than a numbers game. And guess what? The math doesn't discriminate. Believe in the math, and you're on the path to success. It's that simple. But here's the golden rule: never, ever give up because you never know how close you are to your breakthrough. The only way to lose is by quitt…
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Conversations from #COFS23
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In mid-September, thousands of Ontario aggies descend on Woodstock, Ont., annually for Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) to see the latest (and biggest) equipment and machinery, innovations and technology. One of the elements that the pandemic put into perspective was the value of conversations held at events like this – whether at a booth, watchin…
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Gratitude in Action: Crafting a Winning Mindset
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In the land of freedom, opportunities, and a fair share of complaints, we're diving deep into the power of gratitude. But before we do, let's take a moment to journey back to the past, where darkness reigned. We're talking about the Soviet Union, where Stalin made Hitler seem lightweight. So why this history lesson? Because it's all about perspecti…
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Coaching Session: You’re Not As Good As You Think You Are
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You might be a sales beast, but a little coaching can take those skills to the next level. So, the first step is recognizing the opportunity for growth. Once you've got that down, you're ready to improve. Today, we've got a true sales powerhouse in the hot seat, and you're about to witness a coaching session like no other. Angelo's the man with the…
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Harvesting wheat and looking ahead to next year
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Busy harvesting and planning for next season, September is a hectic time for farmers in Western Canada. This past year proved to be a challenging one for growers in the Prairies – whether it was dealing with fluctuating weather patterns, trying to maintain soil health for next spring or keeping machinery clean and working efficiently, growers have …
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Delayed Gratification Is Your Superpower
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The ultimate superpower is delayed gratification. This core ingredient separates the champions from those who quit too soon. You already know that consistency is the key that unlocks the treasure chest of success. You have to push through those tough days, those moments when you feel like you're grinding with zero gains. That's where the magic happ…
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Why Bad Comments Are Your Ads’ Best Friends
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Those "not-so-nice" comments on your ads aren't as bad as they seem. In fact, they're your secret weapon to finding your ideal clients. So, you dropped an ad bomb, and suddenly, the haters started rolling in. But guess what? These nasty comments are like a spotlight, helping you separate the wheat from the chaff. It's all about repelling the wrong …
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Ads Unleashed: Converting Strangers to Clients in 24 Hours
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If you're in the game for clients and you aren't running ads, what are you even doing? Paid ads can flip complete strangers into paying clients within 24 hours. Organic? Yeah, it's cool, but it's like the tortoise in the race—long-term strategy vibes. Today we're diving deep into the explosive world of paid ads and sharing the epic strategies that …
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MAGIC lentils and root rots with USask's Sabine Banniza
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According to surveys conducted between 2015 and 2017, 48 to 99 per cent of lentil and pea fields in Saskatchewan had moderate to severe root rot; heavily infested fields in Saskatchewan and Alberta reported complete yield losses. There are few tools to combat root rots available – long crop rotations or lowering the pathogen load in a field through…
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Millionaire Playbook: How We Scored Our First Million
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The road to making our first million dollars took time and effort. But we did it, and so can you, so today, we'll share our journeys to get you going. Once you crack that first million, you can unleash a money-making whirlwind and triple it within a year if you make the right moves. Different personality traits indicate different paths to success. …
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Knowing When to Close and When to Let Go in Sales
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Closing deals, conquering challenges, and bringing in new clients are epic moments we crave. It's like a thrill that fires us up and fuels our drive to dominate the sales game. But only some challenges are worth tackling, and only some people are the right fit for your business. There are some clients you should NEVER bring on board, no matter how …
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Stability at Home Allows You to Flourish
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We used to jump from one relationship to another when we were younger. But then something mind-blowing happened when we stuck with that one special woman and made a solid commitment. When we found a partner who was down to ride or die with us, magic started happening in our love life. Having that partner by our side through the ups, downs, and ever…
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Untold Truths of Being an Entrepreneur
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Sacrifices, obsession, and the sweet taste of success await those brave enough to become entrepreneurs. This is not for everybody. Entrepreneurship requires sacrifices that only some are willing to make. Being present mentally can be challenging, the hours are long, and the work is demanding. It's a journey that not everyone fully understands. Back…
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Conquer Your Mind to Conquer Your Goals
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All things being equal, mindset is what will make you successful. You can have the same resources, time, and opportunities as your competitors. Still, if your mindset is negative, you'll attract negative experiences. Period. It's all about the way we think and speak to ourselves. The words we choose reflect our inner selves and have a powerful impa…
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Build a Winning Team by Making Tough Choices
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It's time we talk about one of the toughest decisions you'll face in your business: firing people. Yeah, it's a bitter pill to swallow, but it's part of the game. So buckle up, grow some thicker skin, and let's dive into it. When it comes to firing, don't fret. Most of the time, you won't regret it. If you've reached that point, chances are they su…
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Graduate Research Showcase: EENFs and nitrous oxide emissions
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Keeping nitrogen where you want it is most beneficial for your crop, the environment and your wallet. Enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizers, or EENFs, are meant to do exactly that. But the different functions and varieties available can make it daunting to know what's the right choice. Cheyne Ogilvie, an agrologist who recently completed her gra…
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Failure Is The Ultimate Teacher of Success
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Entrepreneurship is all about embracing failures to pave the way for epic successes. An entrepreneur is not just some regular dude. Entrepreneurs look at problems and see opportunities. While others get stuck, entrepreneurs work to create solutions that fix sh*t up. Failures? They're like rocket fuel for entrepreneurs. They propel massive innovatio…
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Navigating the Seasons of Business
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Business and life have seasons. There are highs and lows. There are moments of planting seeds and others of raking cash. First, we're talking about the exploration season, where you hustle hard to level up your skills and explore new horizons. Then, brace yourself for the growth season! That's when you go from zero to hero, making significant gains…
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Looking out for and controlling aphids and lygus bugs
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They may be hard to see, but don’t make the mistake of neglecting these tiny, green pests until it’s too late! Aphids can cause damage to several crops, particularly when high numbers descend on your field, as can lygus bugs, which can wreak havoc even in lower quantities. In this episode of Inputs, John Gavloski, an entomologist with Manitoba Agri…
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Setting Up Your Clients for Success
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Nobody, and we mean NOBODY, can close everyone who comes to their business. It's just not possible. So if someone's bragging about closing 100% of their leads, it's straight-up bullshit. Don't fall for that nonsense. It's a major red flag. But hey, no worries. You're not here to please everyone. Instead, focus on helping those who can genuinely ben…
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Customer Service Will Make Your Business Thrive
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Any idiot can make money today. That's how businesses are nowadays and have been in the past years. But when the tide changes, not all of them will survive. Only the ones which offer good attention to customers are gonna last. A bad experience at Bob's wedding venue is the kickstart for us to speak about customer service. They refused to extend a d…
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Corn pest management best-practices in Eastern Canada
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Corn can be susceptible to several different pests throughout the growing season, and for farmers, understanding which BT traits they are using in their fields is vital for a successful control management strategy. In this episode of Inputs, research scientist for field crop pest management at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus Jocelyn Smi…
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Keep Marketing Even if You Are Not Getting Any Traction
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Some people were taught to sell using a feast and famine approach. This means they may get many leads and clients but lose them soon enough because they suck at retention. Or maybe because they were trying to sell to everyone. Keeping good clients for a long time is a way better strategy. It may cost more money upfront, but it will make your busine…
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True Freedom Comes From Consistency
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Buying a Ferrari or a Lambo is attractive. Sexy. And what isn't sexy? Purchasing a property that nobody knows about that doesn't look nice and is located in a mediocre neighborhood. But you have to do it. Because in ten years, when you have multiple houses, some of them are even paid off, that becomes really sexy. Using your active income, the mone…
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Selling With Conviction To Keep Retention
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The only person who can screw up a sale is you. This is the cold hard reality. And since sales and self-improvement are some of the topics we find most fascinating, we share some of the tactics we have learned about selling and how to get better at it in this conversation. You can’t force people to do things. But you can inspire them. They will mak…
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Grasshopper insights and control for the coming season
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Grasshoppers can make farmers a little jumpy this time of year, particularly when the weather is hot and dry. But, there are ways to manage these pests and keep their numbers under control. In this episode of Inputs, James Tansey, and entomologist with the Government of Saskatchewan, and Rachel Evans, technical sales manager for the eastern Prairie…
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Change Your Mindset To Change Your Life
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Creating any outcome that you want is possible. This is our core belief structure. But it’s not magic. It’s not just thinking about something you want and getting it immediately. You need to combine the right beliefs with action. Besides, you also need to have the ability to keep learning and developing your skills as you go. Undoubtedly, the energ…
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Reverse-Engineering Your Way to Success
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Entrepreneurship, success, and having a good fitness routine are all connected. So training every day and taking control of your body will provide essential lessons you can apply to your business. And vice versa. So find routines in business and training that suit your goals and lifestyle. Find activities and projects that you enjoy doing while, at…
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Herbicide resistance management with Gowan Canada
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Herbicide resistance is an industry-wide problem, which means everyone has a part to play in preventing or slowing the development of resistance. In this episode, Dale Ziprick, a product manager with Gowan Canada, discusses the benefits of herbicides old and new, slowing the development of glyphosate resistance in wild oat in Canada, and the import…
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You Have More Control Than You Think
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Two current tendencies are prevalent in the business world (and also in personal relationships). On the one hand, some people believe that you must accept responsibility for every possible thing that happens in your company or relationship. However, at the other end of the spectrum, you find people always blaming others for their problems. Like mos…
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Your Kids Are Your Secret Productivity Tool
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Entrepreneurship with kids is hard. There’s no way of navigating having a business through it but around it. Priorities change, and so does the way you complete your to-do list. You’ll see all these perfect morning routines on Instagram or YouTube, but they don’t work when you have kids. You wake up when your child is crying, not after a good night…
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What Nobody Tells About Growing Your Business
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Everyone knows that growing a business is challenging. There are a lot of long nights and uncertainty around it. But you need to be aware of a whole other conversation about growth. First of all, you have to ask yourself if you really want to grow your business. Maybe you don’t want to do it. And in this episode, we’ll explain why it’s OK to be sat…
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Preparing your Business for the Recession
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The pandemic drove gyms and other businesses to shut down. But ours thrived. Why? Simple. You need to operate with an offensive mindset and not let fear be your driver. When everyone else is taking a break, it’s time to step it up. And that’s what we did. We were marketing our business while everyone else was shutting down. We made sure to structur…
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Goals vs Dreams - Are you being SMART?
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You’re setting yourself up for failure if you aren’t setting SMART goals. This isn’t new. Spend just 2 minutes Googling SMART goals and you’ll see thousands of charts explaining the concept. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound… But somehow, people miss this ALL. THE. TIME. Vague goals are just dreams, guys. Or an idea at best…
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Singular Focus Boosts Business Goals
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By the end of this episode, we’ll convince you that singular focus is the key to absolute success in business. We lay out the cold hard facts, and, trust us, we don't pull any punches. Guys, it's time to stop meandering around and start focusing like a boss. You don't need to see immediate results to know that you're on the right track, but you do …
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Canola season primer with Ian Epp
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The recent snowfall might have put a damper on planting fervour, but we're closing in on the right time to put crops in the ground for 2023. But taking a little time to prepare what you can while you can will save time and headaches down the line, and starting clean can help set you up for success. In this episode of Inputs, co-host Dylan Sjolie sp…
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Stop listening to idiots - at least the idiots giving you sh*tty advice on growing your business. Hosts Bob and Angelo both built successful businesses generating over $40 million $$$$ collectively. But they made a ton of mistakes along the way… Like going into business with each other, trying to kill each other, then going their separate ways and …
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