Episode Summary:
In this episode of Coffee in the Barn, we sit down with Jim Smith, a Senior Swine Nutritionist, Product Development Expert, and Technical Sales Leader with over 25 years of experience in the animal agriculture industry. Jim has played a pivotal role in launching innovative feeding solutions, leading technical sales teams, and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge as the host of Patio Ponderings, a podcast where he shares candid reflections on leadership, agriculture, and the industry's evolving challenges.
Together, we dive into the raw and unfiltered realities of working in animal agriculture, including the mental fatigue that often goes unspoken, the pressures of career transitions, and the balancing act of maintaining resilience while staying true to ourselves.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The hidden toll of mental fatigue in agriculture and how to recognize it
✔️ Why professionals in the industry often feel pressured to mask their struggles
✔️ How Jim is redefining his career with the launch of Patio Ponderings
✔️ The importance of authentic leadership and embracing career reinvention
✔️ The role of Animistic in shaping the future of animal agriculture
🔹 Guest Spotlight: Jim Smith
- Senior Swine Nutritionist & Technical Sales Leader
- 25+ years of experience in product development and market innovation
- Farmer specializing in crops and sheep production
- Host of the new podcast Patio Ponderings
🎧 Tune in to hear an honest and thought-provoking conversation on the realities of agriculture, leadership, and mental resilience.
Resources & Links:
🔗 Follow Jim Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-smith-10a3a52b/
🎙️ Listen to Patio Pondering: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429369
🌱 Learn more about Animistic: animistic.co
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