The Germinate Podcast

By Joe Sampson

Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Image by Joe Sampson

Category: Business

Open in Apple Podcasts


Open RSS feed


Open Website


Rate for this podcast

Subscribers: 0
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 70

Description

Join Joe Sampson and guests as we explore the intersection of agriculture, business and innovation. With nearly two decades of expertise in agricultural equipment and scaling businesses, this podcast delivers actionable insights, inspiring stories, and strategic advice to help manufacturers and professionals grow their ventures. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, join us every week to cultivate ideas, expand your knowledge, and germinate your path to success.

Episode Date
How VT Changed Farming
May 20, 2026
Can American Manufacturing Survive?
May 13, 2026
Why Farmers Are Struggling
May 06, 2026
The Problem No One Is Solving
Apr 29, 2026
From Farm To YouTube
Apr 22, 2026
The Real AI Problem No One Talks About
Apr 15, 2026
From Burnout To Energy Building: A Sustainable Health Routine
Apr 08, 2026
The AI Shift: Why Mindset Matters More Than Technology
Apr 01, 2026
From Noise to Impact: Rethinking Marketing in Agriculture
Mar 25, 2026
From Campus to Career: What New Graduates Are Facing Today
Mar 18, 2026
How AI Is Reshaping Productivity Across the Workforce
Mar 11, 2026
The New Rules of Work: How Employment Law Is Reshaping Manufacturing
Mar 04, 2026
Agriculture at a Crossroads: Global Competition, New Markets, and Smarter Inputs
Feb 25, 2026
Staying in the Game: 30 Years of Music, Grit, and Reinvention
Feb 18, 2026
Inside the Ag Reset: Leadership, Innovation, and Long-Term Resilience with James Shurts
Feb 11, 2026
From Harvest Loss to High Tech: Efficiency is The New Advantage with Chris Hunsaker
Feb 04, 2026
The Truth About Automation: It Doesn't Kill Jobs, It Saves Companies with Matt Henley
Jan 28, 2026
The Real Reason Teams Struggle: Understanding Human Behavior
Jan 21, 2026
How Leaders Build Trust, Culture & Critical Thinkers with Chick Herbert
Jan 14, 2026
From Family Business to Industry Leadership with Tim Burenga of WorkSaver
Jan 07, 2026
Year in Review: Friendship, Faith, and Finding Purpose in a Noisy World Part 2
Dec 31, 2025
Year in Review: Friendship, Faith, and Finding Purpose in a Noisy World
Dec 24, 2025
Spray Decisions Are Broken, How DriftSense Is Fixing Them
Dec 17, 2025
Cattle Shock, Corn Cycles & Rural Optimism with Economist Christopher Pudenz
Dec 10, 2025
Why the Future of Farm Equipment Is Autonomous
Dec 03, 2025
Labor, Legacy, and Leadership: The Duo Lift Way
Nov 26, 2025
The Power of Passing the Torch: Leadership Lessons from 48 Years at Walinga
Nov 19, 2025
Winning at Home and Work: How to Stop Living in Chaos and Start Leading with Purpose
Nov 12, 2025
Reality Check from the Combine: Why Farmers Are Struggling in 2025
Nov 05, 2025
The Soybean Crisis: Trade Turmoil, Global Competition & the Future of U.S. Agriculture
Oct 29, 2025
Faith, Farming & Future Tech: Chris Morbitzer on What Comes Next
Oct 22, 2025
Tariffs, Technology & Transformation
Oct 15, 2025
Why Farmland Still Matters — and Who’s Really Buying It
Oct 08, 2025
How to Grow 30% Without Hiring
Oct 01, 2025
From the Big Ten to the Big Truth: Al Lorenzen's Journey of Faith & Leadership
Sep 24, 2025
AI, Agriculture & America: Live from Tech Hu
Sep 17, 2025
Charlie Kirk, Evil, and the Fight for Truth: Adam Steen’s Bold Vision for Iowa
Sep 12, 2025
How MagrowTec Is Revolutionizing Farming: Magnetic Spray Technology That Saves Money & Boosts Yields
Sep 10, 2025
Agriculture meets Pop Culture with Natalie Kovarik host of Discover Ag Podcast
Sep 03, 2025
How Stine Seed Is Revolutionizing Farming | David Thompson on AgTech, Glyphosate & Corn Innovation
Aug 27, 2025
Sales Isn’t About the Product—It’s About Trust | How to Win with Customers in 2025
Aug 20, 2025
Iowa Business Growth, Networking & Local Media Insights with Jason Swanson
Aug 13, 2025
How Gripp Is Revolutionizing Farm Equipment Maintenance with QR Codes and Simple Software
Aug 06, 2025
Hiring for Fit, Not Just Skills: Ag One Source’s Secret Sauce with Mark Waschek
Jul 30, 2025
Precision Planting, Planter Maintenance & Ag Tech Innovation with New Day Precision and GBGI
Jul 23, 2025
Advocacy in Action: Katie Hall on Fixing What’s Broken in Ag
Jul 16, 2025
Confidence in Sales: From Funk to Momentum
Jul 09, 2025
How Norden Mfg Grew from a Hay Bale Idea to a Diversified OEM Powerhouse
Jul 02, 2025
Sustainable Farming & Family Business Innovation with Kat Coombes
Jun 25, 2025
Betting on America: How WorkSaver Tripled & Thrives in U.S. Manufacturing
Jun 18, 2025
Scaling Smarter: Building Better Businesses with 5L Performance
Jun 11, 2025
Steel, Tariffs & Time: Navigating America's Economic Future with Steven Ford
Jun 04, 2025
Why Most Small Businesses Fail — And How to Avoid It
May 28, 2025
Consulting with Purpose: Scott Post’s Approach to Business Growth
May 21, 2025
Turning Chaos into Strategy: Dealer Software That Works with Brian Kovar
May 14, 2025
Italian Ag Equipment & U.S. Trade: Alex Mussa on Global Market Strategy
May 07, 2025
The Future of Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture with Henry Gordon Smith
Apr 30, 2025
How EOS Transformed Downing Construction’s Growth Strategy
Apr 23, 2025
Building a Trusted Manufacturing Brand with Todd Miller of Myers Spring
Apr 16, 2025
Why Join EMDA? Inside the Equipment Marketing Distribution Association with Celeste Lindsey
Apr 09, 2025
SEO, AI, and the Future of Ag Branding with Spindustry CEO Michael Bird
Apr 02, 2025
Niche Media & Ag Journalism with Mike Lessiter
Mar 26, 2025
Innovation & Sales Strategies with FX Machine Tool President Matthew Meade
Mar 19, 2025
AI, Tariffs, and Market Trends on Agriculture with Syngenta’s Jeremy Groeteke
Mar 12, 2025
How Farmers Can Increase Yields & Profitability with Matt Perreault
Mar 05, 2025
The Landoll Legacy: Innovation, Relationships, and the Future of Ag Equipment
Feb 26, 2025
Fractional Sales Leadership with Henning Schwinum
Feb 19, 2025
Persistence & Problem-Solving with Marc Adams
Feb 19, 2025
The Art of Relationship Building in Sales
Feb 19, 2025
Welcome to the Germinate Podcast
Feb 14, 2025