Talking Combines in the Spring!

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Introduce Guest: @combineryan Tiktok  Ryan Bloes from Janesville, IA is the owner of Mobile Inspection Ag Service a business focused on combine inspection and repair.

Why are we talking about combines during planting season? Ryan why is it important to be thinking about our combine now?Any struggles getting parts?Sufficient number of mechanics?Back log?Other reasons?So you run a mobile inspection business.  What does that mean?Do you only look at combines?Do you only look at red combines?Are their more businesses like yours?How did you get started?Have you always done this?How large of a territory do you cover?What kind of services do you offer?DerechoThis storm was unique and I am sure is going to create unique after effects too.  What could this storm have done to a combine that harvested the down crops?What are normal things our listeners should be inspecting each year?Do you have a checklist or from experience?Your familyAnyone running their own business knows it comes with sacrifice, how is the support from family and friends?Do you have family involved in your operation?Any trouble finding good help?If someone wanted to work for you what training is necessary?Could a business like yours be a Part time business for a farmer?Preventative maintenanceWhat are easy things our listeners can do to create less odds of break downs?Hoses, bearings, tires, etc…..Good customersAs a mechanic, I am sure you have your favorite customers.  What does it take to be your favorite customer?What can our listeners do to stay on the mechanic’s good side?FavoritesDo you have a favorite combine?Favorite Podcast?Favorite combine head?Any other parting advice?What do the most successful farmers you know all have in common?SummaryChallengeRemind the listeners that Granular is a Proud Partner of Farm4ProfitSubmit questions and topic suggestionsLike, Rate, Review, Share