{"id":10886,"date":"2025-04-01T00:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T04:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?p=10886"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T18:43:31","slug":"how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/","title":{"rendered":"41: How to Find a Peer Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R6uZoaFbLwg?si=PFJI8IXXiFOCZsYx\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><div class=\"player_container player-10886\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-10886\" class=\"sm2-10886 playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent url() repeat scroll 0% 0% \/ cover ;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"spp-player-background\"> <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#play\" class=\"sm2-inline-button play-pause\"><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loader\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eq\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-2\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-3\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-4\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-inline-status progressbar\">\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch0\" style=\"display:none;\">0.75x<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch1\">1x<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch2\" style=\"display:none;\">1.25x<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch3\" style=\"display:none;\">1.5x<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch4\" style=\"display:none;\">2x<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"secrewind\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist-target\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bd\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-track\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bar1\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bar\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-ball\"><div class=\"icon-overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-row timestamp timetext\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"sm2-inline-time timestamp\">0:00<\/div><div class=\"sm2-inline-duration timestamp\">...<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element sm2-volume\" style=\"1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <div class=\"sm2-button-bd\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sm2-inline-button sm2-volume-control volume-shade\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#volume\" class=\"sm2-inline-button sm2-volume-control\" style=\"\"><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bd sm2-playlist-drawer sm2-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"sm2-playlist-bd\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/56d782f0-8d4c-422c-bdaa-d2db59d90bab\/EF_-_Ep._41_Libsyn.mp3\">41: How to Find a Peer Group<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sppbuttons\" style=\"\"><a class=\"button-itunes\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952?ls=1\">Apple Podcasts<\/a><a class=\"button-g-play\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\">Google Podcasts<\/a><a class=\"button-embed\" rel=\"modal:open\"  id=\"button-embed\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"#ex1\">Player Embed<\/a><a class=\"button-share\" data-target=\"btnshare\" style=\"\" href=\"#\">Share<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"btnshare\" class=\"webui-popover-content share-buttons\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"facebook\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=41%3A+How+to+Find+a+Peer+Group -&url=https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"twitter\"><i class=\"fa fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><a class=\"button-sppreview\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"http:\/\/getpodcast.reviews\/id\/1659119952\">Leave a Review<\/a><a class=\"button-spplisten\" style=\"display:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"javascript:window.open('https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/56d782f0-8d4c-422c-bdaa-d2db59d90bab\/EF_-_Ep._41_Libsyn.mp3','','width=500,height=250')\">Listen in a New Window<\/a><a class=\"button-download\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/56d782f0-8d4c-422c-bdaa-d2db59d90bab\/EF_-_Ep._41_Libsyn.mp3\">Download<\/a><a class=\"button-soundcloud\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\">SoundCloud<\/a><a class=\"button-stitcher\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\">Stitcher<\/a><a class=\"button-sppandroid\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\">Subscribe on Android<\/a><a class=\"button-spprss\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\">RSS Feed<\/a><a class=\"button-spotify\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\">Spotify<\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom1\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLiLbc86FzxuNJEtfbGkdnyb6w4P2X6beF\">YouTube<\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom2\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom5\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, my guest is Matt Boos, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">founder of Agrigrowth Consulting, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We discuss the power of peer groups and why surrounding yourself with people with positive mindsets, who genuinely want to cheer you on, is a game-changer when it comes to personal growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We explore the benefits of joining a peer group with folks of different perspectives and varying levels of experience, as well as the little mindset shifts and decisions you can make to buy back truly valuable time. We also cover why the Law of Reciprocity and providing value without expectation is so important in the realm of self-development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHere&#8217;s what I think a peer group really needs to function correctly &#8211; they need a leader. A clear-cut leader or a facilitator. Now, this ensures that one of the biggest things is to ensure everybody&#8217;s voice is heard within a group and there&#8217;s not somebody hogging time. And also that, I think a good peer group is more like a dictatorship than a democracy in that somebody is looking out for the good of the group.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Matt Boos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Books<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill\/dp\/1585424331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think And Grow Rich <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Napoleon Hill<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wittmanconsulting.com\/description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building An Effective Farm Management System (Guidebook)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dick Wittman<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success\/dp\/0670026557\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C35L83ekxpxwuJf9u7DWmzDFFWbDqy2Tdy7JzTTa88fGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.hlaylVXii-gGt6dMuRMQUiiG1qMRxOxJOJq6YjtpcgU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=605674541252&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9220555&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=10829926176500481735&amp;hvtargid=kwd-347934447556&amp;hydadcr=26061_13542586&amp;keywords=givers+and+takers+adam+grant&amp;qid=1741370211&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give And Take<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Adam Grant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck\/dp\/059342297X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy Back Your Time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dan Martell\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break\/dp\/0735211299\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SN-noe4EpN9PPXpEWtjSQEkAuQae5FSq0x4JsVsKCDaCK0nYOdpvk8mzQQiD7fig9kJgS70FjEImJxY5r8l3WMCFqMU47W0P0FbMaXdmouHHYmJiOX_y8w-XQG1ZpOEPTTF4-uFbWf4-RVP3wYFk86HHpzc5k3iE_q4GvswtbxT_LuGKGd0LPyzTnh5N_AD0H5ZxA2cQaHMYZWwspV9IMO_fYqddPz4-ajYwsx47-vYwAOg3i2Z1OYkDbu6PL6P17z1OqG8RmUJwjBwOeIeVQAVB2Z9-772tkiMi4xiqABlQmXXSU9Q6IKFDJ0EO8UbtnborVecW8D4xu5DOCGCzfbHf0LVMolSSG5QZt6M8NgQcrUIASMwkW7lvHbLvRJjI91Rrn-gugOJbrGp6qbwQcjSm4ubrgNXQ47dKQ2B8xMiKPFeZsHh49gnboSAV13W_.0kJGNYw22ae624drlL8bxw0AmJlXnYqaTTifR8CzL2o&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=599359047742&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9220555&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=13564527793789177722&amp;hvtargid=kwd-484824757107&amp;hydadcr=14947_13429896&amp;keywords=atomic+habits&amp;qid=1741371060&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atomic Habits<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by James Clear<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Big-Questions-Frantic-Family-Organization\/dp\/0787995320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family <\/i>by Patrick M. Lencioni<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>People<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wittmanconsulting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dick Wittman: Farm Consultant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lancewoodbury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lance Woodbury: Agricultural Consultant<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/powerfarmgroup.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robert Saik: PowerFARM<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfaithradio.com\/programs\/susie-larson-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Susie Larson: Faith Radio<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobgoff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bob Goff: Author and \u201crecovering lawyer\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/faculty-staff\/administration\/nido-qubein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Nido Qubein: High Point University<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polaritypartnerships.com\/leadership-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry Johnson: The Polarity Map<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backswath.com\/aboutbackswath\/backswath-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terry Betker: Backswath<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/megans-superpower\/60min?month=2025-03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Megan Stacey: SuperpowerDigital<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Podcasts &amp; Blogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/the-truth-about-ag\/id1740590178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Truth About Ag Podcast<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2021\/11\/04\/squashing-the-procrastination-monster-on-your-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Squashing the Procrastination Monster on Your Farm by Elaine Froese<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Other<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdfbf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Dakota Farm Bureau<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/?utm_source=576439&amp;utm_medium=cx_affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=_bus-y&amp;afp=&amp;cxd_token=576439_31930922&amp;show_join=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAz6q-BhCfARIsAOezPxmAAx56BQ7eTcsQfgve1PTGwLxvkufi2BobGj1bj-seSdNb0KbUbnoaAofuEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiverr<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uncommonfarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UnCommon Farms<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fight_Club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Fight Club<\/i> (1999 Movie) directed by David Fincher<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources &amp; Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING \u2013 book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING \u2013 find your Farm Transition Coach<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP \u2013 join the waitlist for the Farm Family Harmony Membership<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCES \u2013 download for FREE\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT \u2013 take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here for Elaine or her coaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10888 alignnone  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screen-Shot-2025-03-27-at-4.00.45-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screen-Shot-2025-03-27-at-4.00.45-AM.png 312w, https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screen-Shot-2025-03-27-at-4.00.45-AM-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screen-Shot-2025-03-27-at-4.00.45-AM-116x120.png 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matt Boos is the founder of Agrigrowth Consulting, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With over 20 years of experience in agribusiness sales and management across seven states, Matt has gained deep insights into what drives the success of top-performing farms. He specializes in helping multi-generational farms grow strategically through peer group formation and facilitation, auxiliary business development, and succession planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattboos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agrigrowth Consulting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattboos.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AgrigrowthConsulting-zw1fk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matt-boos-a99860118\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/flow\/login?redirect_after_login=%2Ffarmersmentor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattboos.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Did you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!<\/p>\n<p>Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:30]<\/span> Introduction to Matt Boos<br \/><span>[0:03:56]<\/span> What is a peer group and why is it so powerful?<br \/><span>[0:07:16]<\/span> Learning from failures and successes<br \/><span>[0:07:42]<\/span> Understanding your value<br \/><span>[0:10:13]<\/span> The guidelines that need to be in place for peer groups<br \/><span>[0:12:28]<\/span> Matt\u2019s new peer group<br \/><span>[0:15:08]<\/span> Leveraging AI to alleviate the things we\u2019re not good at<br \/><span>[0:20:02]<\/span> The antidote to overcome barriers to establishing peer groups<br \/><span>[0:20:53]<\/span> The power of bringing together different perspectives<br \/><span>[0:23:49]<\/span> The success of all vs the individual<br \/><span>[0:24:37]<\/span> The Law of Reciprocity<br \/><span>[0:26:32]<\/span> Diversified revenue streams<br \/><span>[0:29:07]<\/span> How Matt stays in the lane of positivity<br \/><span>[0:29:33]<\/span> Peer groups are like a secret society<br \/><span>[0:31:44]<\/span> Getting more \u201ctime currency\u201d<br \/><span>[0:35:33]<\/span> Stacking habits and total transparency<br \/><span>[0:41:42]<\/span> Comparison is a joy stealer<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how peer groups within the farm business network can fuel personal growth, expand perspectives, and create lasting success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10893,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[spp-player url=https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/56d782f0-8d4c-422c-bdaa-d2db59d90bab\/EF_-_Ep._34_Libsyn.mp3]\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, my guest is Farm Family Coach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle Wiens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - a professional Agrologist and Grain Marketing Advisor, with training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discuss Lyle\u2019s knowledge on an approach to leadership called the \u201cArt of Hosting\u201d, including the four Principles of Dialogue in which the goal is a meaningful and impactful dialogue that is respectful, creative, generative, and allows for solutions. Listeners will gain insightful and practical wisdom on how to achieve a farm family transition that is oriented towards creating conditions for positive relationships and building healthy teams and organizational culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cActually, I morally judge people all the time, and then all of a sudden I find myself in a conversation with them, and it's really rewarding, and I'm totally surprised. See what happens when you're open to curiosity about someone? In the Art of Hosting, we call these limiting beliefs. We look at someone and think that person is not capable of [something], or they can't see a way through this scenario, [but this is simply my own limiting belief at play].\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Lyle Wiens<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Books\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships\/dp\/189200528X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Marshall Rosenberg<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Crucial-Conversations-Third-Joseph-Grenny\/dp\/1260474186\/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ISzjC04XT9oNYVlH76lANPrs8hRARi4g6V4HTvljmnfWCBm3ZRcl6S2VpsHMWmXEL0CsHK9Ra1jpVL1LrzY5PNlto88oZ_1GAxFQzruqA_OCNgAgOeOk70Q74aI3khlSM2ZySBhe_yg1fohyrzXjjNSlX3nsq0Ezz3h4U5RI44drBDYT-h7qX8ENtfFLvt0bq471-PJDefD8gYMWA4rZGzFPVF5Ip39D0sh12XGNki-vMdYxCSnOUWsTP1e7PCyQIDqbVz_M_Acd-RwMaV_IlYPCjpupjoBV8KRwOHSWihg.XcYELqLzBFE_qz1LfkBTAHZgTH9lGV9Pf8uWeJXmILQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=599307924927&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3963633315950015572&hvtargid=kwd-311912085817&hydadcr=16959_13463063&keywords=the+crucial+conversation&qid=1733173730&sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crucial Conversations, Tools for Talking When Stakes are High <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzler<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Polarity-Management-2nd-Identifying-Unsolvable\/dp\/0874251761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polarity Management, Identifying and Managing Unsolvable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Problems by Barry Johnson<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Gifts-Imperfection-Anniversary-Features-brand-new\/dp\/1616499605\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b2Klwn53I2rokXqWdq6upqYD-6xQLTK0kTWrvt-W82JvJx85LXBvDQlHqnRW2VKGDSPbS7KkbEsD2WJKAGOVZBjD_oR9wDafAKuFACu9Swjpp6DvCYKBnZ-CmDH2o-Y13_6LgKgGtgqv5NHFbKNNN7OZwCFZhZleYH910ceob43p1HiDQV-FTZInOYywZ1jrBeNgyIEwabiovsOzE2jiYSa8w1pLwNx4FIrXByltsrnrfyoFnzByXFS4_t9bqzUDgQrCsHwsahIeR5OvEm9uhWzxQsBlFt_nCCO-8sVCiEsePe9xQvLBuGxQE5ZjA_IcieffuMXL0IAmvVqeBWRMIZEedlhTxKZRK9jXhcRLqhEKGez5Vok-CNd0Hk8lceLKwSSxN7Y-RFOeOwkaYRlxNKsFGZ0MclVHg7pUBTRkfGBT-bvHqMUz0UuETT_J-Pod.pOK3yL4SJzj3hNoJHVP38A9GsF_QM8qh4Dz0jvPafc8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=599427856982&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7669385332039799067&hvtargid=kwd-301880260548&hydadcr=14979_13429897&keywords=the+gift+of+imperfection&qid=1733944509&sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gifts of Imperfection <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/When-Sorry-Isnt-Enough-Chapman\/dp\/0802407048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Sorry Isn\u2019t Enough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dr. Gary Chapman<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Course\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artofhosting.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art of Hosting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Podcast Episodes\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/10\/02\/08-culture-beats-strategy-believe-behave-decide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm Family Harmony Podcast (Ep 08) \/ Culture Beats Strategy: Believe, Behave, Decide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>People<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polaritypartnerships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry Johnson: Founding Partner, Chairman & Creator of The Polarity Map\u00ae and Principles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brenebrown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bren\u00e9 Brown: American Academic and Podcaster<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusonthefamily.com\/contributors\/gary-chapman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gary Chapman: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Public Speaker and Best-selling Author<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnvc.org\/about\/marshall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D: Founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viktorfranklamerica.com\/viktor-frankl-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viktor E. Frankl: Author and Holocaust Survivor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Blog Posts<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/08\/03\/how-to-say-sorry-at-harvest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Say \u201cSorry\u201d at Harvest <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2024\/09\/12\/thinking-inside-the-box-of-lateral-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking Inside the Box of Lateral Thinking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Lydia Carpenter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2022\/09\/22\/the-power-of-a-letter-to-get-unstuck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of a letter to get unstuck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Other<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/conflict-dynamics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict Dynamics Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Elaine Froese Resources & Links<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEMBERSHIP - join the waitlist for the\u00a0 Farm Family Harmony Member<\/span>ship<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESOURCES - download for FREE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>About Our Guest<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10342 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screen-Shot-2024-12-18-at-12.23.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"136\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle is a Professional Agrologist with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He also has training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation. He works as a Grain Marketing Advisor where he assists farmers as they produce and sell their crops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Submit a Question<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b>\r\n\r\nDid you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!\r\n\r\nHelp us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!\r\n\r\n<strong>Timestamps<\/strong>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:00:30 Introduction to Lyle Wiens<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:03:34 Art of Hosting and the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:05:33 Key Principles of the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:08:42 What it means to \u201chost yourself\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:03 Listening vs Convincing<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:42 Barry Johnson and Polarity<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:13:51 Honoring the intensity of agriculture<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:00 Power dynamic in farm family transition<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:45 Navigating and hosting powerful people<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:20:00 Sitting with tension and being conflict-aware<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:22:23 The stories we tell ourselves<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:23:25 Power, Control, and Perfectionism<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:25:42 Nonviolent Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:26:23 Life-alienating Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:27:26 Moralistic Judgements<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:29:16 Limiting Beliefs<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:31:35 There\u2019s always a choice<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:36:25 Crying and the culture of love<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:35:42 A generational resistance to face-to-face conversation<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1473],"tags":[2169,2170,2171,1794,377,762,1755,2175,2176,2164,2163,2167,2172,2162,1821,2174,2165,2173,2168,2166],"class_list":["post-10886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farm-family-harmony-podcast","tag-agriculture-business","tag-ai-in-ag","tag-diversified-income","tag-farm-family-harmony","tag-farm-leadership","tag-farm-transition","tag-growth-mindset","tag-habit-stacking","tag-joy-stealers","tag-law-of-reciprocity","tag-mindset-matters","tag-networking-for-success","tag-overcoming-barriers","tag-peer-groups","tag-personal-growth","tag-positive-thinking","tag-self-development","tag-stay-in-your-lane","tag-success-habits","tag-time-currency"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>41: How to Find a Peer Group - Farm Business Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join Matt Boos and Vanessa Callaghan as they explore the power of peer groups in the farm business network for growth and success.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"41: How to Find a Peer Group - Farm Business Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Join Matt Boos and Vanessa Callaghan as they explore the power of peer groups in the farm business network for growth and success.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Elaine Froese | Canada\u2019s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-01T04:00:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"840\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Elaine Froese\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Elaine Froese\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Elaine Froese\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6960d626ab7e9f2f8f719815b7733dc3\"},\"headline\":\"41: How to Find a Peer Group\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-01T04:00:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\"},\"wordCount\":756,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Agriculture Business\",\"AI in Ag\",\"Diversified Income\",\"Farm family harmony\",\"Farm Leadership\",\"farm transition\",\"Growth mindset\",\"Habit Stacking\",\"Joy Stealers\",\"Law of Reciprocity\",\"Mindset Matters\",\"Networking for Success\",\"Overcoming Barriers\",\"Peer Groups\",\"Personal Growth\",\"Positive Thinking\",\"Self Development\",\"Stay in Your Lane\",\"Success Habits\",\"Time Currency\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Farm Family Harmony Podcast\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\",\"name\":\"41: How to Find a Peer Group - Farm Business Network\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-01T04:00:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6960d626ab7e9f2f8f719815b7733dc3\"},\"description\":\"Join Matt Boos and Vanessa Callaghan as they explore the power of peer groups in the farm business network for growth and success.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg\",\"width\":840,\"height\":560},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"41: How to Find a Peer Group\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/\",\"name\":\"Elaine Froese | Canada\u2019s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6960d626ab7e9f2f8f719815b7733dc3\",\"name\":\"Elaine Froese\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4df8162d4b4a0bb7b79f735f1fd39bc21a692ec62908384041c34339d64bd119?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4df8162d4b4a0bb7b79f735f1fd39bc21a692ec62908384041c34339d64bd119?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Elaine Froese\"},\"description\":\"I\u2019m Elaine Froese, a lifelong farmer. Every day, I use my background in conflict resolution and communication to help fellow growers and ranchers face make-or-break issues head on \u2014 so they can focus on the business of farming. My expertise is sought after across Canada, and in the U.S. I'm a catalyst for courageous conversations, new scenarios and more profitable businesses. Many of my clients say: \u201cI wish I had met you 10 years ago.\u201d Learn more on how I can help you here \u2192\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/author\/elaine\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"41: How to Find a Peer Group - Farm Business Network","description":"Join Matt Boos and Vanessa Callaghan as they explore the power of peer groups in the farm business network for growth and success.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"41: How to Find a Peer Group - Farm Business Network","og_description":"Join Matt Boos and Vanessa Callaghan as they explore the power of peer groups in the farm business network for growth and success.","og_url":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/","og_site_name":"Elaine Froese | Canada\u2019s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition","article_published_time":"2025-04-01T04:00:36+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00","og_image":[{"width":840,"height":560,"url":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Elaine Froese","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Elaine Froese","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/"},"author":{"name":"Elaine Froese","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6960d626ab7e9f2f8f719815b7733dc3"},"headline":"41: How to Find a Peer Group","datePublished":"2025-04-01T04:00:36+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/"},"wordCount":756,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg","keywords":["Agriculture Business","AI in Ag","Diversified Income","Farm family harmony","Farm Leadership","farm transition","Growth mindset","Habit Stacking","Joy Stealers","Law of Reciprocity","Mindset Matters","Networking for Success","Overcoming Barriers","Peer Groups","Personal Growth","Positive Thinking","Self Development","Stay in Your Lane","Success Habits","Time Currency"],"articleSection":["Farm Family Harmony Podcast"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/","url":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/","name":"41: How to Find a Peer Group - Farm Business Network","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg","datePublished":"2025-04-01T04:00:36+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-01T18:43:31+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6960d626ab7e9f2f8f719815b7733dc3"},"description":"Join Matt Boos and Vanessa Callaghan as they explore the power of peer groups in the farm business network for growth and success.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/farm-business-network.jpg","width":840,"height":560},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/04\/01\/how-to-find-a-peer-group-farm-business-network\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"41: How to Find a Peer Group"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/","name":"Elaine Froese | Canada\u2019s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6960d626ab7e9f2f8f719815b7733dc3","name":"Elaine Froese","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4df8162d4b4a0bb7b79f735f1fd39bc21a692ec62908384041c34339d64bd119?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4df8162d4b4a0bb7b79f735f1fd39bc21a692ec62908384041c34339d64bd119?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Elaine Froese"},"description":"I\u2019m Elaine Froese, a lifelong farmer. Every day, I use my background in conflict resolution and communication to help fellow growers and ranchers face make-or-break issues head on \u2014 so they can focus on the business of farming. My expertise is sought after across Canada, and in the U.S. I'm a catalyst for courageous conversations, new scenarios and more profitable businesses. Many of my clients say: \u201cI wish I had met you 10 years ago.\u201d Learn more on how I can help you here \u2192","url":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/author\/elaine\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10886"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10886\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10921,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10886\/revisions\/10921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}