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12 Reasons Why You Never Split a Planter! [Podcast]

So many growers think that by splitting their planters they can learn so much — almost like having their very own research plot. But nothing could be further from the truth.

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The Secret to Early Orders… [Video]

Early orders have been the Achilles heel for seed sellers as long as I can remember. Most sales reps have come to believe that it’s nearly impossible to write orders before harvest because the customer isn’t ready to commit prior to that. This is the reason so many sellers don’t even try to write orders…

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Become a Better Seed Seller in 2 Days

Are you ready to make 2013 the best selling year of your life? Then you need to register today for the only two training events open to the general public. The dates are set but seating is limited…

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12 Reasons Why You Never Split a Planter! [Podcast #014]

Posted on: May 15, 2013   by: Rod Osthus Leave a Comment

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Seed Seller Training Radio - The number of farmers that still want to split their planters continues to amaze me. They put one seed variety in half the boxes and another variety in the other half so they can plant them simultaneously to compare and eventually decide which one is the superior product. Many growers think … Continue Reading »

Sometimes You Need to Start the Fight & Leave [Podcast]

Posted on: April 29, 2013   by: Rod Osthus Leave a Comment

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Seed Seller Training Radio - Anytime the weather causes a delay in the planting season, it causes farmers and seed sellers alike to get nervous, anxious, excited, and panicked all rolled into one. As a result, many times logical thinking gets thrown out the window in place of a "Get-R-Done" mentality and the farmer attempts to … Continue Reading »

8 Things Seed Sellers Should Be Doing RIGHT Now!

Posted on: April 22, 2013   by: Rod Osthus Leave a Comment

Check List

Spring Checklist: We can break your current planting season into one of three categories: Done. In the middle of. Haven't even started yet. Whatever the case may be, make sure you have the following 8 items checked off your to-do list or be sure to get started on them right away! 1. Remember the planting … Continue Reading »

The Secret to Early Orders… [Video]

Posted on: April 16, 2013   by: Rod Osthus Leave a Comment

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Use a Cropping Plan - Early  orders have been the Achilles heel for seed sellers as long as I can remember. Most sales reps have come to believe that it's nearly impossible to write orders before harvest because the customer isn't ready to commit prior to that.  This is the reason so many sellers don't even try to write … Continue Reading »

5 Principles for Planting Every Seed Seller Needs To Know…

Posted on: April 8, 2013   by: Rod Osthus Leave a Comment

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To Ensure Success During Planting Season - 1. Early planting is NOT essential for top yields. Am I fan of early planting? Yes. Are there advantages to planting early? Some. Is early planting the secret to getting top yields every year? No! Farmers love to plant as early as they can.  They've come to … Continue Reading »

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