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Farming Without the Bank Podcast

Welcome to the Farming Without the Bank podcast, the show with a no-B.S. approach to money, hosted by a farm strategy expert and authorized IBC practitioner.

Join us as we get real and expose the flaws of traditional financial institutions in order to help farmers take control of their finances, create peace of mind, grow their wealth, and leave a legacy.

https://www.farmingwithoutthebank.com/

Business Advice Investing Finance Money
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
318
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Ep. 238 - First Half or Second Half?

Ep. 238 - First Half or Second Half?

The entire book is important; are you reading it all, or just one part of it? IBC is the first half, and life insurance is the second half, so be sure to read and re-read the entire book!

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00:13:41  |   Fri 23 Feb 2024
Ep. 237 - Book or Beer?

Ep. 237 - Book or Beer?

Where would you rather put your money? So many are not thinking correctly. Rethink your thinking!

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00:13:16  |   Fri 16 Feb 2024
Ep. 236 - Two Thousand Farmers

Ep. 236 - Two Thousand Farmers

After talking to over two thousand farmers over the years, I may know a thing or two, and I definitely have an opinion on a thing or two.

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00:17:36  |   Fri 09 Feb 2024
Ep. 235 - It's So Hard, You Don't Understand

Ep. 235 - It's So Hard, You Don't Understand

It is all simple when you quit making it so hard. Unfortunately, some people are stuck thinking small and have the mindset that everything is just too hard. Think bigger and ask for help solving the …

00:15:01  |   Fri 02 Feb 2024
Ep. 234 - Blacksheep Summit Recap

Ep. 234 - Blacksheep Summit Recap

Our client-only Blacksheep Summit was last week, and we had a fantastic time. Let me tell you about it!

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00:15:49  |   Fri 26 Jan 2024
Ep. 233 - 5 Principles of IBC

Ep. 233 - 5 Principles of IBC

There's so much talk online about numbers and tactics, but the Infinite Banking Concept is first of all a thought process. So let's get back to basics: here are the 5 principles that IBC is built on.…

00:19:23  |   Fri 19 Jan 2024
Ep. 232 - 7 Custom Farming Objections

Ep. 232 - 7 Custom Farming Objections

As I throw ideas out there for people, many come back with objections of why I am wrong. Let's challenge the thought process around this one; maybe I am wrong, or maybe we have a scarcity mindset ins…

00:22:01  |   Fri 12 Jan 2024
Ep. 231 - Tax Returns Are Lies

Ep. 231 - Tax Returns Are Lies

Many farmers look at their tax returns for their yearly numbers. These are lies; you try so hard to avoid taxes that you are not looking at the real numbers of your operations! P&Ls will give you the…

00:16:02  |   Fri 05 Jan 2024
Ep. 230 - Shrimp Farming in the Midwest?! with Grant Jones

Ep. 230 - Shrimp Farming in the Midwest?! with Grant Jones

My client Grant Jones joins me to discuss his shrimp farming operation, what all that entails, and how he has used IBC to finance it.

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00:53:45  |   Fri 29 Dec 2023
Ep. 229 - Is it the Bankers' Fault?

Ep. 229 - Is it the Bankers' Fault?

People love to blame banks for their financial difficulties, but are they really the ones who bear most of the blame?

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00:20:37  |   Fri 22 Dec 2023
Ep. 228 - Farm Diversification, with the Nelsons

Ep. 228 - Farm Diversification, with the Nelsons

What does it look like buying a tree farm, raising cattle, and adding a pumpkin patch? When do you quit your other jobs to focus? Such a great interview with Melanie and Cody Nelson of Iverson Tree F…

01:07:07  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
Ep. 227 - Biggest Mistake: Human Error

Ep. 227 - Biggest Mistake: Human Error

Why are some IBC-users successful while others say IBC didn't work for them? Why are some business owners successful while the same type of business can be failing miserably for others? Human error.

00:21:40  |   Fri 08 Dec 2023
Ep. 226 - Family Money

Ep. 226 - Family Money

Most people associate family money with bad emotions and greed, yet family money can surely get you to the next level.

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00:21:34  |   Fri 01 Dec 2023
Ep. 225 - How Loans Actually Work

Ep. 225 - How Loans Actually Work

Many feel like loans for things outside of farming are different than for farming, when in fact, they are the same. So I explain more in detail.

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00:12:11  |   Fri 24 Nov 2023
Ep. 224 - Tax Tiers and How They Work

Ep. 224 - Tax Tiers and How They Work

I am not an accountant, but it is that time of year for a friendly reminder of how taxes are tiered. This is a huge part of why you are not always saving as much as you think, and a lot of times, you…

00:16:56  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
Ep. 223 - How Policy Loan Interest Works

Ep. 223 - How Policy Loan Interest Works

When taking a cash value policy loan from a whole life insurance policy, it works a bit differently than a bank. It's important to understand all the moving parts here so you can deduct the correct a…

00:21:35  |   Fri 10 Nov 2023
Ep. 222 - 3 Hidden 401k Facts

Ep. 222 - 3 Hidden 401k Facts

So many people put money into their 401K but don't know the rules. These are not officially hidden, but it seems as if employees don't know on purpose.

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00:12:50  |   Fri 03 Nov 2023
Ep. 221 - What Character Are You?

Ep. 221 - What Character Are You?

We talk about being the banker with Infinite Banking, but a lot of people do not understand what that means. There are three characters in play, and you want to be all three, not just the borrower. W…

00:13:25  |   Fri 27 Oct 2023
Ep. 220 - Do You Know What Your Spouse Knows?

Ep. 220 - Do You Know What Your Spouse Knows?

It is so important for spouses to communicate well, especially on matters of finances. While it is ok for one spouse to take the lead on budgeting, bookkeeping, and/or financial planning, it is vital…

00:22:49  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
Ep. 219 - 4 Missed Business Expenses

Ep. 219 - 4 Missed Business Expenses

There are many things we figure as a cost of doing business, but these four are missed nearly every time. Any and all of them can be a very costly mistake.

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00:12:26  |   Fri 13 Oct 2023
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