GROUNDBREAKERS: Stories Of Rural Innovation!

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond. Each episode features interviews with pioneers in agriculture, including equipment dealers, construction clients, and vendors who are transforming the industry. Brought to you by MJE Livestock Equipment and MJE, LLC, our podcast is for modern, progressive members of the agricultural community. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, ag business owner, dealer, vendor, or general ag enthusiast, Groundbreakers offers insights into the latest innovations, industry trends, and successful practices. We aim to inspire and inform by showcasing how modern technologies and innovative strategies are making significant impacts in rural life and work. Groundbreakers celebrates the achievements of individuals and businesses driving the industry forward. By sharing these stories, we highlight advancements and build deeper connections with our clients and partners, promoting a more sustainable and profitable future in agriculture. Join us on Groundbreakers for an inspiring journey into the world of agriculture. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the industry.

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Groundbreakers celebrates the achievements of individuals and businesses driving the industry forward. By sharing these stories, we highlight advancements and build deeper connections with our clients and partners, promoting a more sustainable and profitable future in agriculture.

 

Join us on Groundbreakers for an inspiring journey into the world of agriculture. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the industry.

Episodes

Thursday Feb 27, 2025

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond.  Today Ethan sits down with Lead Estimator for MJE, Jill Wahl.  Ethan and Jill will talk about her background and how she ended up at MJE.  Jill will share with you what a Lead Estimator does at MJE and some of the factors they consider when working on an estimate for a project.  Ethan and Jill will both discuss their appreciation for MJE's family-based model for their employees and the support they give to their employees and their communities.  Jill will also share her passion for the Channeling Hope Foundation serving as the Marketing and Communications Director.  This was an awesome episode to be a part of and we hope you enjoy it.

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond.  today Ethan sits down with Larry Deges, affectionately known as "Lighning Larry."  Ethan and Larry will take a trip through Larry's upbringing and how he found his way into the rodeo world and the lessons he learned from the ring. The two guys will then transition to a more serious note and Larry's expertise in customized cattle working facilities and life as a Family Man.  As expected, when you have a former bullfighter there is plenty of excitement in this episode and we hope you enjoy it.

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond.  today Ethan sits down with Bradley Burchfield with OKBrand Fencing Products to discuss all your fencing needs.  These two talk about everything from the biggest challenges facing ranchers today; to the role that trust and reliability play in maintaining strong relationships.  They will wrap up the episode by sharing some advice they would give ranchers looking to maximize the value of their fencing investment.  We hope you enjoy the episode.

Thursday Nov 21, 2024

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond. Joining Ethan today is Dr. Audrey King, an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Communications at Oklahoma State University.  Ethan and Dr. King will start the episode by going back to Dr. King's roots and her connection to MJE's hometown.  She will also discuss how social networking and branding work and how that can improve public perception in the Ag industry.  She will close the episode by summarizing insights on communication, public perception, and rural renewal.  We hope you enjoy the episode.

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond. Joining Ethan today is Dr. Tera Barnhardt, a Veterinarian and Social Media Influencer.  Ethan and Dr. Barnhardt will open the podcast by discussing Dr. Barnhardt's background and what it's like navigating a Male-Dominated industry.  They will also cover the Importance of Diverse Representation in Agriculture and how she manages the work/family life balance.  Dr. Barnhardt will close the issue by sharing the impact of social media and sustainable innovation in the cattle industry.  We hope you enjoy the episode.

Monday Jul 22, 2024

Welcome to the Groundbreakers Podcast, where innovation meets agriculture. Hosted by Ethan Cantrell, Groundbreakers brings you captivating stories from the agricultural sector, focusing on the high plains and beyond. Joining Ethan today is someone deeply involved in bringing big feed yard projects to life: Justin Hendrickson, the Senior Operations Manager at MJE. During the Show, Justin will discuss Building Rapport with customers and why MJE and MJE's equipment matter. We will close the episode by sharing some of our success stories and talking about the future of MJE.

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