Patio Pondering
Clear Thinking for Complex Agriculture.
Hosted by Jim Smith, Ph.D., the Patio Pondering Podcast features thoughtful conversations with the people shaping agriculture. Together, we explore the experiences, ideas, and values that influence our industry and the lives behind it.
From researchers and farmers to entrepreneurs, educators, and industry leaders, each episode goes beyond the headlines to uncover the stories, decisions, and perspectives shaping agriculture today.
Patio Pondering
Building More Than a Business | Brian Sieker
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Most agricultural businesses begin with a business plan.
New Ag Supply began with a farmer trying to solve a problem.
In this episode, I sit down with Kansas farmer and New Ag Supply founder Brian Sieker to talk about the entrepreneurial mindset that has quietly shaped agriculture for generations. What starts as a conversation about planter parts quickly becomes a discussion about trust, relationships, purpose, and why the best businesses are built by helping other people succeed.
Along the way we explore:
- Why entrepreneurs are often driven by problems, not profits
- Building a business while returning to the family farm
- Trust versus technology in modern agriculture
- Helping other agricultural entrepreneurs succeed
- Why relationships still matter in an increasingly digital world
- The future of entrepreneurship in agriculture
Whether you farm, own a business, or simply enjoy conversations about leadership and innovation, Brian offers thoughtful insights into what it means to build something that lasts.