40: The challenges and rewards of working with family in business

from Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions · host Scott Zehr

Working with family in the dairy industry is both common and uniquely rewarding, though it comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of Ruminate This, Mary Taylor, Administrative Assistant, and her daughter, Kelbi Veenstra, Office Manager at Agrarian Solutions, share their experiences balancing personal and professional relationships while supporting the business.They discuss the unique advantages of working with family—like trust and shared values—while tackling common challenges, such as managing time off and maintaining boundaries. Mary and Kelbi also discuss the critical role of support, ensuring that everything in the business runs smoothly.Learn how The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni has helped Agrarian Solutions build a stronger, more productive team and how a family-like culture can drive success in any team.🎧 Listen to this episode in our Meet the Team series to learn how family and teamwork can go hand in hand and help businesses thrive. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.👉 Want to strengthen your team? Contact Scott at [email protected] to learn how to put these strategies into action!Stay up-to-date on the most recent episodes, get expert livestock nutrition insights, and explore cutting-edge research by signing up here: https://agrariansolutions.com/podcast.Social Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RuminateThisYouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@agrariansolutions5557LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agrarian-solutions/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AgrarianSolutionsInstagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/agrariansolutions/Website: https://agrariansolutions.com/Got a Question or want free Mycotoxin Testing? Send us a Message!!

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