#60 🎙️– Faith, Family & the Business of Farmland - Guest Phil Spoelstra

This week, Cody sits down with Phil Spoelstra, partner at Farm Ontario, to unpack how he went from residential real estate to becoming a leader in Ontario’s farm and ag-land market. Phil shares how his early hustle, strong mentorship, and commitment to his four F-words — faith, family, finances and fitness — shaped both his life and his business.They dive into what makes farm real estate so different: land valuation, soil and drainage, livestock and dairy quota, and why major investors are quietly moving into farmland. Phil also explains how Farm Ontario grew from a small partnership into a province-wide brand selling everything from hobby farms to massive operations.Cody and Phil finish with a look at succession planning — how farm families protect generational wealth, manage tax hurdles, and keep relationships strong through big transitions.A grounded, insightful conversation for anyone interested in land, legacy, and building a purpose-driven business.Let’s go!