Tim Schaefer

Strategic business coaching, facilitation, and transition planning. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member SIPC

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Most people in leadership roles were never taught how to lead. They were good at their job, so we promoted them — and hoped for the best. But leadership has to be taught.
The Emerging Leaders Program gives your people real tools for real situations. https://t.co/JBmDdrlO22

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5 barriers to farm succession plans https://t.co/zAsRNQkL0t

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5 Mindsets that Secure Your Farms Future.
Successful farm ownership hinges on mindset—continuous learning, stewardship, abundance, collaboration, and proactive action. These principles drive growth, resilience, and legacy. https://t.co/twQI55oSAb

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The vast majority of succession planning fails in certain areas. We'll be covering this topic tomorrow on the @DairySignal Join us here: https://t.co/IJJJGaiaVy

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5 reasons we avoid hard conversations and how to make them easier | Ag Proud

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Are you intentional with your farm business in these areas? https://t.co/CVXjcosaZT

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Mental Health is Real.
Stress. Anxiety. Substance Abuse. Suicide.
I’m not a licensed mental health professional, but I see the pain and hear the stories from kitchen tables and board rooms. We need to be honest about the stress we are feeling. https://t.co/hRYuKtU8SP

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Good fences make good neighbors.
It’s true even within families.
Creating and keeping boundaries in a family business can be hard, but worthwhile. They allow family members to grow at work and at home.

For examples, read the full article here https://t.co/uLIsAi7X5w

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Why are soft skills the secret sauce of all highly successful operations? Unlike production technology or production practices, soft skills can’t be bought. However, they can be learned, practiced, and perfected.

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Bacon is great, and so is this add from @IowaPork
Iowa Pork Producers Association’s ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ initiative was the big winner at the Best of NAMA awards this week. Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon Sweeps NAMA Awards - Morning Ag Clips

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Encore Clients...Only a couple more days until our Client Appreciation BBQ. We're looking forward to it again. Reminder - This Thursday at the Morris Elementary School. Hope to see you there!

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Back in the old days, parents would give each of their children maybe a quarter section of land, which seemed to be fair. But in this scenario, every single generation has to buy back their siblings who aren't farmers.  This can be daunting to the farmers. https://t.co/9H3hq5qx7o