Ep50: Understanding Status Quo Risk in Ag with Jim Schweigert of Gro Alliance

Welcome to the 50th episode of The Pacesetter Pod! I'm your host, Joe Mosher, and today we're delving into the dynamic world of agribusiness with a very special guest, Jim Schweigert, President of Gro Alliance. 

We're unpacking the rich history and insightful strategies behind Gro Alliance's transformation from a family-run seed business to a powerhouse in seed supply-chain solutions.

In this episode, we'll explore the crucial period of consolidation in the seed industry, the strategic shifts that have helped secure the future of independent companies, and the courageous decisions that have propelled Gro Alliance forward. With a narrative stretching from his grandpa's hybrid seed corn in 1941 to recent bold ventures in seed production and breeding services, Jim shares the incredible evolution of a third-generation seedsman's enterprise.

Join us as we journey through Gro Alliance's remarkable transition, learn about their novel initiatives like Breeder Direct, and get a glimpse of what it takes to thrive amidst the winds of change. Don't forget to like and subscribe to The Pacesetter Pod for more stories that set the pace in the business realm.

Get ready for a conversation that sows seeds of innovation and harvests a bounty of business wisdom.

Show Highlights:

• Explore Gro Alliance, and how to partner with them. [00:04:48]
• Today’s ag industry consolidation trends and the outlook. [00:09:17]
• The story behind Gro Alliance’s unique identity. [00:17:05]
• How strategic business-model adjustment is key to growth. [00:21:27]
• Why resisting change is an unviable risk-perception position. [00:26:55]
• Uncover the hidden impact of small decisions. [00:29:40]
• How to improve customer awareness in competitors who become clients. [00:34:08]
• Key lessons from the holistic approach to M&As. [00:39:05]
• Find out how you can benefit from Seed-X. [00:52:52]

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