The Poultry Leadership Podcast
"Welcome to 'The Poultry Leadership Podcast,' where we dive deep into the world of poultry leadership to help you soar to new heights in your career. Join us as we sit down with some of the industry's most accomplished leaders, farm owners, and allied professionals. Gain valuable insights, strategies, and personal stories that reveal the secrets behind their success. Discover what makes these poultry visionaries the outstanding leaders they are. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our show is your go-to resource for unlocking your full leadership potential. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey to becoming the poultry leader you aspire to be."
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Episodes
45 episodes
AI for Poultry Leaders: Using ChatGPT and Tech to Scale
Most leaders in the agricultural industry know AI is coming. Far fewer have actually figured out how to use it in a way that makes their day-to-day leadership better — not someday, but this week.In this solo episode, Brandon Mulnix share...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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19:58
American Egg Board CEO: AI & Policy with Emily Metz
Prices spike, headlines swirl, and a humble staple turns into a cultural flashpoint. We sat down with Emily Metz, CEO of the American Egg Board, to unpack how the egg industry is rebuilding trust, boosting demand, and standing up new tools to k...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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33:24
Managing HPAI & Specialty Eggs: George Weaver’s Case Study
A fourth-generation story rarely follows a straight line, and George Weaver IV proves it. From sneaking into trade shows as a kid and napping under booth tables to helping steer a 90-person team, George invites us into a family business that me...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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50:28
Scaling a 4,000-Bird Farm: Transition from Nurse to Poultry
Season three opens with a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation that spans leadership change, end-of-life care, family milestones, and the surprising ways a poultry podcast can move people. Brandon shares what “managing up” looked like t...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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58:18
From Blue Jackets To Boardrooms: How FFA Skills Shape the Leaders of Tomorrow
A blue jacket can change a life. We sit down with Michigan FFA state officer and MSU agribusiness student William Rogers to trace how one classroom broiler project became a launchpad for leadership, real business skills, and a clear career path...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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27:04
Building the Favorable Plan Underwriters Want to See with Palomar's Brett Cohrs
What if your hen house burned tonight—would your plan hold? We sit down with Brett Cohrs, CRM and Senior Vice President at Palomar Insurance, to unpack what’s really changing in poultry insurance and how leaders can turn risk management into a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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42:38
Turning Deviled Eggs into a Shark Tank Success Story with Raechel Van Buskirk
A slow Sunday at a neighborhood lounge turned into the spark for a national brand. Raechel Van Buskirk shares how a grumpy regular, a tray of sriracha bacon deviled eggs, and pure curiosity unlocked a simple truth: everyone loves deviled eggs, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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58:44
Before the Burnout: Electrical Wisdom from Interstates Superintendent Cody Pommer
Power problems don’t announce themselves—they show up as dead fans, stressed birds, and energy bills that creep higher every month. We invited superintendent electrician Cody Pommer of Interstates to walk through the electrical decisions that q...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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36:44
Replay: Everything is Possible, Interview with Benji Campbell, Cal-Maine Foods, Episode 1
Episode 37 is jumping back to where it all began: Episode 1 with Benji Campbell of Cal-Maine Foods:What does it take to lead in the poultry industry during times of unprecedented challenges? General Manager Benji Campbell of Cal Maine Fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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24:44
Poultry Farm Controls Innovation: Budd Bentley, Big Dutchman
When a headhunter asked Budd Bentley, "How do you feel about chickens and eggs?" in late 2019, it marked the beginning of a transformative journey. After decades in automotive engineering and technology development, Bentley was about to step in...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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48:14
How Emotional Health Transforms Leadership
Ever feel like you're wearing an emotional mask at work? You're not alone. Brandon Mulnix sits down with TEDx speaker and breathwork practitioner Sam Kabert to explore the hidden mental health challenges that plague even the most successful lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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37:13
Bet the Farm: Mike Weber's Fight Against Activist Attacks & Avian Flu
What happens when 400 vegan activists storm your chicken houses? How do you rally an entire county to defeat a ballot measure designed to eliminate family farming? And what drives someone to keep producing food when faced with one existential t...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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44:53
Money Matters: The Financially Healthy Leader
When financial stress grips your mind, everything suffers - your health, your relationships, and especially your leadership. This revealing conversation with Matt Paradise takes us from his remarkable journey through teen homelessness and addic...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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41:38
Amish Farms, Modern Solutions: How Michiana Equipment Bridges Two Worlds
Jay Dee Graber sits at a fascinating intersection in the poultry industry as president of Michiana Equipment. Serving northern Indiana's substantial Amish farming community, he bridges traditional agricultural practices with modern poultry prod...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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25:51
Knowledge Is Borrowed: Leadership Lessons from Herbruck’s Mohamed Mousa
A gentle voice with decades of wisdom, Mohamed Mousa reveals how his childhood experience of losing baby chicks in Egypt became the foundation for revolutionary animal welfare practices that transformed an entire industry.From tending a...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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52:42
The Future of Chicken: Inside Cobb-Vantress's Genetic Revolution
Ever wondered how the chicken on your plate became so efficient to produce? The answer lies in cutting-edge genetic science happening behind the scenes at companies like Cobb-Ventress. Brandon Mulnix sits down with William Herring, Vice Preside...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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23:34
From Death-Defying Risks to Honoring Heroes — The Remarkable Journey of John Graham
John Graham's life reads like an adventure novel, but with a profound transformation at its core. At just 17, he left behind his sheltered existence in Tacoma, Washington, for a summer job on a freighter bound for the Far East. That voyage woul...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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57:20
Servant Leadership: Why Your Questions Matter More Than Your Answers with Jay Halliday
Jay Halliday of Vaxinova joins host Brandon Molnix for a heartfelt conversation about servant leadership that goes far beyond traditional management advice. Their candid exchange dives into how leadership principles transform not just workplace...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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46:34
The Purpose Factor: Discovering Your Purpose And Fulfillment With Brian Bosché
What drives you to get out of bed each morning? Is it just to collect a paycheck, or is there something deeper fueling your motivation? Brian Bosché, author of "The Purpose Factor," never expected his life to take such a dramatic turn. After ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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37:46
Poultry House Ventilation Technology: Eric Rupnow, J&D Manufacturing
Eric Rupnow's journey through agriculture—from his roots in Wisconsin to his role at J&D Manufacturing—reveals how ventilation technology transforms livestock operations across species. Driven by a passion for creating optimal environments ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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45:10
Eggs for Ethiopia: A Child's Step of Faith That's Still Changing Lives 10 Years Later
A simple yet profound question sparked a movement that continues to transform lives across continents: "What if I raised chickens to help my friends back home?" When 8-year-old Biruk Van De Stroet posed this question to his adoptive parents in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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22:08
Building a Legacy in the Egg Industry: Jim Dean's Inspiring Story
Legendary poultry industry pioneer Jim Dean shares his remarkable journey, from a challenging childhood to a thriving career in the egg industry. With grit and determination, Jim made the tough choice to leave school early, supporting his famil...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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38:44
Aron Ralston on Survival, Adversity, and the Unsung Heroes of Farming
What would you do if you found yourself trapped in a remote canyon with your survival hanging by a thread? Aron Ralston, whose incredible story of resilience was captured in both his book "127 Hours" and the film adaptation starring James Franc...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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26:12
Nest Fresh: First in the US to Raise In-ova sexed Chicks with Jasen Urena
Jasen Urena, Executive Vice President of Nest Fresh Farms, takes us on a captivating journey from his beginnings in Southern California to becoming a trailblazer in the egg industry. Tune in to hear how Jasen's Hispanic heritage and bilingual s...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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57:18
Anticipatory Thinking and the Future of Agriculture with AI - Daniel Burrus
What if you could harness the power of AI to revolutionize your approach to agriculture and beyond? Join us on the Poultry Leadership Podcast as we explore this fascinating frontier with Daniel Burrus, a visionary futurist lauded by the New Yor...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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54:39