Four management areas that differentiate excellent dairy producers from those that are average with Brad Guse

Join Brad Guse from BMO and host Kimmi Devaney for a discussion about what sets excellent dairy producers apart from the rest. Learn which financial metrics they focus on, risk management strategies and how they build a great team culture while fine-tuning their own leadership skills. Here is an episode overview. [~2:10] The financial metrics that excellent dairy producers focus on[~5:50] The role high beef prices play and how it has influenced dairy financials [~7:15] How risk management can make a huge difference for dairy operations[~8:35] How culture and leadership impact profitability[~9:55] Examples of how successful dairies build a productive team culture[~12:30] Characteristics of great leaders[~14:05] Tips to improve overall communication between all levels of employees[~17:25] Steps to grow your leadership skills[~19:05] The types of questions excellent dairy producers are asking their advisers [~21:15] What causes an A player to fall into the C category?[~24:55] How someone can move from being a C player to an A player faster[~26:30] How peer groups and advisory boards can help producers identify and improve their blind spots[~28:20] Qualities to look for when assembling a peer group[~32:20] Outlook for the remainder of 2026[~38:20] Rapid-fire questions