Advertise on podcast: The Independent Farmer Podcast
Rating
4.9from
This podcast has
223 episodes
Explicit
No
Date created
2020/08/01
Latest episode
2026/09/25
Average duration
42 min.
Release period
13 days
Description
The go-to Podcast for do-it-yourself Independent Farmers who are taking control of their own business, skipping the middleman, building their own brand, and selling direct to local Buyers. Guest speakers frequently include successful Farmers who grow and harvest proteins, produce, dairy, and more! Discussions are focused on the business side of Farming. If you farm and it is your livelihood, then building a viable business matters. The Independent Farmer Podcast is hosted by Barn2Door. We offer software, support and resources to enable Farmers to sell direct - online and in-person - to consumers and wholesale Buyers. For more information about the Independent Farmer Podcast, visit https://www.barn2door.com/independent-farmer-podcast
Podcast episodes
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Make More Money with Poultry
2026/09/25
Briana Kupelian sits down with Rachel Shenk of Shenk Family Farm to explore practical strategies for running a profitable, high-margin pastured poultry operation.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Expanding Your Offerings with Local Partnerships
2026/09/11
In this episode, host James Maiocco sits down with Michelle Smith and Julie Green of Veteran's Liberty Ranch to explore how strategic Farm partnerships can help you expand product offerings and capture more local market share.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Farmer Spotlight: Sweet Magnolia Farm
2026/08/21
In this episode, account manager Cory Hutsen sits down with Nick of Sweet Magnolia Farms to discuss his journey from homesteading to running a thriving pasture-raised protein operation in Alabama.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
The Power of Story Brand Marketing
2026/08/14
In this episode, host James Maiocco speaks with Amy Campbell of Old Rich Valley Farm about using StoryBrand principles to build strong customer connections and market direct-to-consumer Farm products.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Pet Food For The Win
2026/07/10
Host Janelle Maiocco and Farm Account Manager Cory discuss how Independent Farmers can tap into a massive market and boost profits by offering premium pet treats.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Build Recurring Cash Flow for Your Farm
2026/06/19
Janelle Maiocco sits down with Tom from Bennett Farms to discuss best practices for securing predictable, year-round cash flow through online subscriptions and home delivery.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Grow Your Bottom Line with Email Marketing
2026/06/05
In this episode of The Independent Farmer Podcast, host Janelle Maiocco sits down with Amy Campbell of Old Rich Valley Farm to discuss how consistent email marketing and strategic email collection can transform a farm's direct-to-consumer sales. Amy shares practical advice on overcoming the fear of emailing customers, leveraging weekly newsletters for storytelling, and using automated email reminders to secure recurring subscription revenue and market pre-orders.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Shifting Your Farm Mindset for 6-Figure Success
2026/05/29
In this episode, host Janelle Maiocco welcomes back Alex Russell from Chucktown Acres. Together, they pull back the curtain on the critical growth phase between five and six figures, sharing real-world insights on how to stop being your own operational bottleneck.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
How Onboarding Sets Your Farm Up for Success
2026/05/15
Barn2Door Onboarding Manager Briana joins Janelle to unpack exactly what happens after a farm signs up, detailing how the Success Department fast-tracks your setup so you can ditch the office work, and start selling direct to local Buyers.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
5 Fastest Ways to Build a Successful Farm Business
2026/05/08
In this episode, Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres joins Janelle Maiocco to share the "Entrepreneur Farmer" mindset and five actionable strategies to help beginning Farmers fast-track their journey from a hobby to a profitable, and scalable business.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Exclusive Content: The Farmer's Guide to Profitable Pork Sales
2026/05/01
This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for Farmers to build a profitable direct-to-consumer pork business by leveraging eCommerce, implementing sustainable practices, and utilizing recurring revenue models like bundle box subscriptions.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Biggest Farm Money Mistakes
2026/04/24
In this episode, Barn2Door CEO Janelle invites Farm Advisor Phil from Hopewell Farms to discuss the common financial pitfalls that prevent Farmers from achieving a sustainable, full-time living.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
5 Steps to Success with Delivery-as-a-Service
2026/04/10
Stop wasting hours in parking lots! Discover how DaaS helps Farmers automate local logistics, reach more Buyers, and look like a pro with doorstep delivery.
For more Farm resources, visit:barn2door.com/resources
Scaling Your Farm to $1M through Farmers Markets
2026/04/03
From a spiral notebook to $1M in annual sales. Learn how Veteran’s Liberty Ranch mastered Farmers Market logistics, "U-Shape" booth branding, and pre-orders to scale their independent ranch.
For more Farm resources, visit:barn2door.com/resources
The 7-Figure Blueprint for Rural Farm Success
2026/03/27
Learn how Peter Bartlett of Bartlett Farms transformed a remote North Dakota operation into a high-revenue business by mastering rural logistics and premium branding.
For more Farm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
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Nolotto 2020/10/20
Finally a useful podcast for farms!
So many farming podcasts focus on the quality of food or on growing practices. Those are important topics of course, but not many folks are resourcing...
glem10 2020/10/04
Sign me up!!
Love this podcast. So neat hearing directly from Farmers. Will be listening to ALL future episodes!