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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 1H 4M

Built in the Dirt: What Farming and the Military Can Teach Us About Resilience with John Sachse

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What does the military teach us about resilience, and what can farmers learn from those lessons? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with fourth generation rancher and Kansas Army National Guard officer John Sachse to explore the powerful connection between military service, farming, leadership and resilience. John has experienced the pressures of agriculture firsthand, while his military experience has given him another perspective on adversity, stress, discipline and mental toughness. Those experiences ultimately led him to develop his work around resiliency and write his e-book, Built in the Dirt: The Resiliency Playbook. John shares how the challenges we face can shape us, why resilience is about more than simply "toughing it out," and how farmers can develop the mindset and habits needed to navigate difficult seasons, both on the farm and in life. In This Episode: - How John's experience in the Army has shaped the way he approaches farming, leadership and life - The similarities between the pressures faced by farmers and those experienced in the military - Why resilience is such an important skill for farmers and ranchers - The difference between being mentally tough and simply bottling things up - How to make better decisions and stay grounded when you're under pressure - The inspiration behind John's e-book, Built in the Dirt: The Resiliency Playbook - Practical strategies from the book that farmers can use to build greater resilience - The one lesson John hopes every farmer takes away from Built in the Dirt Don't Just Get Through the Hard Seasons. Build the Resilience to Grow Through Them. Farming will always come with uncertainty, pressure and things that are completely outside of our control. We can't eliminate adversity, but we can change how we respond to it. If you've ever felt the weight of the farm, family, business or life itself, this conversation with John Sachse is one you won't want to miss. His unique perspective as both a farmer and Army officer offers practical insight into developing the mindset, habits and resilience needed to keep moving forward when things get difficult. Watch the full episode of The Impact Farming Show and discover what it really means to be built in the dirt. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy =========== SHOW RESOURCES Built in the Dirt: The Resiliency Playbook by John Sachse John Sachse brings together his experiences as a rancher, Army National Guard officer and resiliency coach in his practical approach to building mental and physical resilience. Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Built-Dirt-Resiliency-John-Sachse-ebook/dp/B0H4DS7KYZ/ =========== ✅ Important Links to Follow 🔔 Stay updated with in-depth podcasts on agricultural market updates, expert farm economy analysis, the latest farming technology innovations, and more — hit subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@farmmarketer3270/?sub_confirmation=1  🔗 Linktree http://linktr.ee/FarmMarketer  =========== 🔎 Related Phrases: Tracy Brunet, Impact Farming Show, John Sachse, Build In The Dirt, Mental Health, Farmer Health, Agriculture, Farming, Farmlife, Agribusiness, Farm Business, Farm Finance, Farm Management, Sustainable Farming,  Farming Tips, Farm Business Management, Farming Success, Farm Funding Solutions, Agricultural Finance, Farming Innovations, Farm Financial Solutions, Farm Founders, Farm Successors, Agribusiness #TracyBrunet #ImpactFarmingShow #FarmBusiness #FarmFinance #FarmManagement #SustainableFarming #TransitionPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #FarmingTips #FarmBusinessManagement #FarmingSuccess #FinancialIndependenceForFarmers #WealthManagementForFarmers #FarmFundingSolutions #AgriculturalFinance #FarmingInnovations #FarmFinancialSolutions  ⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.  Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided.  © The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer

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