The Pacesetter Pod

Joe Mosher

As an agribusiness executive, you operate at the intersection of value creation and preservation. You are challenged every day to take risks and grow the business while protecting the organization, people, and customers with superior execution. From highly fragmented supply chains and capital intensive business models to exceptionally narrow margins and hyper-competitive markets, you need an edge to outperform the competition. Welcome to The Pacesetter Pod, where we explore and reveal the perspectives, insights, and approaches to deliver great results and growth in your agribusiness, through better execution.

  1. 22h ago

    Ep177: The Pacesetter Roundtable | Co-op CEO Succession

    Show Highlights: Evolving leadership demands on ag co-op GMs or CEOs. [08:01] What are the co-op GM/CEO turnover trends and stats? [15:18] The role and risks of mergers as a succession strategy. [19:37] Why strategic clarity is crucial in succession-driven mergers. [22:14] Whose responsibility is it to lead succession planning? [25:28] Impacts of boards choosing executive search over internal CEO pipelines. [30:39] What exactly is the job of a recruiter? [32:53] Best practices to develop future CEO talent and retain runners-up. [39:26] Mitigating internal disengagement during external CEO searches. [43:24] How CEOs can foster top talent for candidate readiness. [48:19] Advice to integrate talent management and strategy. [50:57] Why performance reviews from the board-level down matter. [52:09] Discover more about Ag1Source at https://ag1source.com/brands/ag-1-source/. To explore People Spark Consulting, visit their website at https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/. Check out The People Spark Podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/4MDxso5DYdYbaCrJOv8tw3. Links to past Pacesetter Pod episodes with today's guests for deeper insights: Mark Waschek on Episode 140: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HKupTrIzI6EWK8IZVhrjQ?si=oFnYcIQGTOuj7rJxOSdsdg Kristen Ireland on Episode 74: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vnpmQZeohfINYk1AHl82U?si=UpyQRd2nSz66nWrU5ayFdQ If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep177: The Pacesetter Roundtable | Co-op CEO Succession

  2. Jul 22

    Ep176: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 4 | Is the transition survivable?

    Show Highlights: Will asset-light be a tough sell in co-ops wired for asset-based value? [03:22] Risks of remote advisory with no community touchpoints. [05:52] Facing the revenue bridge in a transition to asset-light. [08:09] Can newly advisory-based ag co-ops avoid cultural drag? [10:16] Why sequence matters over speed in a major transition. [14:34] Greenfielding an asset-light co-op vs. transformation. [18:22] Building the stamina for a multi-year asset-light shift. [20:36] How to leverage disruption as an ag co-op in transition. [25:17] What the fit-for-the-future co-op could look like. [28:08] Are we ready to accept that co-ops don't have to be asset-first? [31:23] Join the dialogue on shaping the future ag co-op model. [34:37] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep176: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 4 | Is the transition survivable?

  3. Jul 15

    Ep175: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 3 | Tech is the enabler, talent is the constraint

    Show Highlights: Can ag co-ops survive with no physical community anchors? [01:50] Uncover the true core of asset-light co-ops—hint: it's not tech. [06:15] What does "acqui-hiring" in tech mean for future ag co-ops? [10:14] Discover 4 key skill demands on asset-light co-op talent. [12:17] Entrepreneurial vs. process-oriented talent profiles. [14:41] Understanding employee flight risk in asset-light co-ops. [17:55] Why talent retention needs ownership in the asset-light model. [22:18] Potential equity structures asset-light co-ops can try. [24:31] What's coming up next in the asset-light co-op series? [27:46] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep175: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 3 | Tech is the enabler, talent is the constraint

  4. Jul 8

    Ep174: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 2 | What replaces what we have?

    Show Highlights: Two mistakes to avoid when ideating asset-light co-ops. [01:33] If you enjoy the Pacesetter Pod, help us grow at no cost! [03:12] Fathom the true cost of capital for asset-heavy co-ops. [04:29] The power of an asset-light co-op's intelligence layer. [06:04] What can co-ops stop owning with external alternatives? [07:09] How asset-light co-ops can profit from unbiased advisory services. [09:11] Do members know that co-ops are no longer one-stop shops? [11:16] Asset-light adoption and fit by 4 core lines of business. [14:54] Discover a new revenue model beyond volume in asset-light. [23:34] Next week's big topic in the asset-light miniseries. [27:05] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep174: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 2 | What replaces what we have?

  5. Jul 1

    Ep173: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 1 | What we built is no longer what we need

    Show Highlights: What's the historical rationale for ag cooperatives? [02:14] Questions about current and future relevance of co-op solutions. [03:11] Points of high-volume member sophistication needing new co-op services. [05:20] Are co-ops largely serving shrinking member segments? [08:05] How co-op consolidation is reaching its limits of effectiveness. [09:39] The dangers of merging co-ops with the same flaws. [12:58] Discover the three real assets co-ops must aim to own. [15:15] What a reimagined asset-light co-op could look like. [15:36] Spoiler alert on this asset-light co-op miniseries! [16:56] Why you must weigh in on the "co-op of the future." [18:55] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep173: The Asset-Light Co-op Pt. 1 | What we built is no longer what we need

  6. Jun 24

    Ep172: What are the markers of a high-performing co-op board?

    Show Highlights: Key points from last week's pod on co-op governance. [00:31] Is member-owner governance an asset or liability? [04:36] Why a co-op board is not a substitute for management. [07:24] Should boards prioritize co-op-wide value or district interests? [10:22] Understanding the true role of strategy for co-op boards. [14:04] The 3 scopes of decision-making and how to apply them. [18:01] Understanding vs. challenging productively with a sample discussion. [23:39] The power of assertive inquiry advocated by A.G. Lafley. [29:27] Encourage candor over costly silence in the boardroom. [32:02] The critical importance of public solidarity on decisions. [36:00]  Make sure to check out the resources mentioned in the pod: Ep65: Is Decision Friction Impairing Your Agribusiness? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep65-is-decision-friction-impairing-your-agribusiness/id1674259917?i=1000657879207 Playing to Win (book by A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin) https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works/dp/142218739X If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep172: What are the markers of a high-performing co-op board?

  7. Jun 17

    Ep171: Farmer-Director Governance is a Differentiating Advantage

    Show Highlights: Why the cooperative governance model exists. [03:07] The power of ground-level market intelligence in the boardroom. [07:33] Mission alignment and accountability in member-owner boards. [08:21] The problem of personal agendas on co-op boards. [12:07] Do modern scaling co-ops need corporate governance? [14:58] Are fewer future board leaders arising from ag today? [17:17] The need for continuous director education and development. [20:17] Setting explicit board/CEO boundaries and term limits. [21:11] What is the board role in your co-op's strategy? [23:49] Critical practical questions for co-op leaders and GMs. [25:10]  Co-op Business Model Breakdown (Agtech - So What? podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/7kb5rjTDpqHFC2wUmTBA5S2023 Study on farmer-director skills in ag co-ops: https://brill.com/view/journals/ifam/26/4/article-p655_4.xml?language=en If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep171: Farmer-Director Governance is a Differentiating Advantage

  8. Jun 10

    Ep170: Unlocking Value with Commodity Component Monetization | Matt Winsand

    Show Highlights: Burnett Dairy's unique ownership and voting structure. [03:57] The complexity and opaqueness of federal milk orders. [08:41] Why is futures trading underutilized in dairy? [10:12] The quota system Burnett uses for supply management. [17:12] Reducing milk component wastage and value leakage. [24:08] Trends in fluid milk demand, protein, and derivatives. [35:18] The power of strategic partnerships for value capture. [37:34] Dairy co-op diversification strategies and emerging value extraction. [40:58] Is it possible to make jet fuel with lactose? [45:57] Pacesetter Pod impact for co-op GMs and how to join in. [47:47]  Learn more about Burnett Dairy Cooperative by visiting https://www.burnettdairy.com/. Connect with Matt Winsand on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-winsand-84b01a3ab/.  If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

    Ep170: Unlocking Value with Commodity Component Monetization | Matt Winsand
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As an agribusiness executive, you operate at the intersection of value creation and preservation. You are challenged every day to take risks and grow the business while protecting the organization, people, and customers with superior execution. From highly fragmented supply chains and capital intensive business models to exceptionally narrow margins and hyper-competitive markets, you need an edge to outperform the competition. Welcome to The Pacesetter Pod, where we explore and reveal the perspectives, insights, and approaches to deliver great results and growth in your agribusiness, through better execution.

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  • Creator
    Joe Mosher
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
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