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