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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 54 MIN

S7E16 Chaos Commander to CEO with Tim Schaeffer

from Growing the Future · host Dan Aberhart

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 businessHow to let go of control without losing your edgeWhat it takes to professionalize your farm operationHow to build systems and people that work without youWhy clarity and communication create freedomWhether 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.Brought to you by:Aberhart Ag Solutions and GRIPP — the accountability app built for farms.Try GRIPP risk-free for 90 days at gripp.ag/partner/aberhart🎙 Host: Dan Aberhart🎙 Co-Host: Nicole Dube👤 Guest: Tim Schaefer, Encore Consulting🌾 Growing the Future Productions – Innovate. Collaborate. Transform. Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

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.

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