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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 58 MIN

How to Identify, Buy, and Turn Around a Distressed Ag Business

from Built to Grow: Financial leadership for agribusiness owners who want to cultivate growth. · host Mason Brady

Is the ag business you’re looking at truly distressed — or is there something valuable buried underneath the balance sheet?In this episode, Mason Brady and returning guest Landon Friend dig into the growing wave of distressed ag businesses what’s causing them, how to spot one worth buying, and what a real turnaround looks like from day one through the first year. They cover the buy-vs-build decision, what to look for in a distressed asset, a 30/60/90-day playbook for operators, and why transparent communication with stakeholders is the move most owners get wrong.Links & Resources🌐 Brady CFO | Fractional CFO Services for gribusiness: https://bradycfo.com/🤝 Connect with Landon Friend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonfriend/🎤️ Connect with Mason Brady: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonbrady/Built to Grow is the podcast for agribusiness owners who want to grow valuable enterprises. Every episode brings you real financial leadership and business strategy built specifically for farming, food, and ag-based businesses. Follow, rate, review, and share. Questions or topic ideas? Reach out at [email protected]

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