Growing the Future

S7E16 Chaos Commander to CEO with Tim Schaeffer

Episode Summary

If you’ve ever felt like your farm is running you instead of the other way around, this episode will hit home. Dan Aberhart and Nicole Dube sit down with Tim Schaefer from Encore Consulting to talk about what it takes to move from firefighting to future building — and how to finally step into the CEO role on your farm. Tim shares hard-earned lessons from working with hundreds of producers on leadership, structure, and legacy. From managing chaos to building clarity, this conversation digs into the mindset and systems that turn good farms into great businesses.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Growing the Future Productions, we explore what it means to go from Chaos Commander to CEO with Tim Schaefer, founder of Encore Consulting.
Tim has over 20 years of experience helping farm families professionalize their operations, strengthen leadership, and prepare the next generation to succeed.

In this episode:

The difference between managing chaos and leading a business

How to let go of control without losing your edge

What it takes to professionalize your farm operation

How to build systems and people that work without you

Why clarity and communication create freedom

Whether you’re stuck in the middle of harvest madness or planning your next growth phase, this episode will give you perspective, calm, and a plan for leading your farm like a business.

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🎙 Host: Dan Aberhart
🎙 Co-Host: Nicole Dube
👤 Guest: Tim Schaefer, Encore Consulting
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