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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>\n<p>In this episode, I sit down with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwmprivatewealth.com\/our-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Hegedus<\/a>, Certified Financial Planner and founding partner of <em>PWM Private Wealth Counsel<\/em>, for a practical conversation about how to align vision with siblings and\/or spouses when there&#8217;s lots of disagreement.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin brings years of experience helping farm owners and families sort through the financial intricacies and reach retirement confidently. Together, we explore misalignment between spouses\u2019 vision for retirement and transition timing, and the value of early planning and using tools for transition.<\/p>\n<p>We discuss the 3 key farm transition snapshot points; the difference between equal vs. fair inheritance; and the importance of family meetings, celebrations, and communication. Kevin also brings valuable insight into contingency planning and long-term care for aging farmers.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know is struggling to find alignment with their farm spouse or siblings, this episode is for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cIt boils down to having those early [planning] conversations. None of us are going to be here forever, so how do we make sure that what we worked so hard for transfers to the next generation properly.\u201d &#8211; Kevin Hegedus, PWM Private Wealth Counsel<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PWM Private Wealth website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwmprivatewealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pwmprivatewealth.com<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>financial planning, retirement, and succession resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Money Sense Radio Show: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwmprivatewealth.com\/radio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pwmprivatewealth.com\/radio<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>weekly insights on planning, tax, and retirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/show\/449571\/EF-FFHP-S5-Ep58_-_Headshot_Cropped.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"165\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Hegedus is the Founder and Managing Partner of PWM Private Wealth Counsel in Saskatchewan. A Certified Financial Planner and Registered Portfolio Manager, Kevin has more than 25 years of experience guiding families, business owners, and farm operators through complex financial decisions. He specializes in connecting investment, tax, and estate planning strategies to help clients achieve clarity and confidence. Kevin is also the long-time host of the Money Sense radio show and a regular speaker on topics such as retirement income planning, succession, and intergenerational wealth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:khegedus@pwmprivate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Kevin<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwmprivatewealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit PWM Private Wealth Counsel\u2019s Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kevin-hegedus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Kevin on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Watch this episode on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SMhe3-BioLM?si=byGsW9IzOgNa8vxS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING &#8211; explore Farm Transition Coaching<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Transition Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE STUFF &#8211; downloadable tools for your farm transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT &#8211; take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Farm Family Coach Social Media Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elainefroese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/farmfamilycoach\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:36]<\/span> \u2014 Introduction &amp; purpose of the podcast (alignment in farm family vision).<br \/><span>[0:03:18]<\/span> \u2014 Identity and challenges of farm business owners.<br \/><span>[0:04:26]<\/span> \u2014 Misalignment between spouses\u2019 vision for retirement and transition timing.<br \/><span>[0:06:57]<\/span> \u2014 Three key farm transition snapshot points: income streams, housing, fairness.<br \/><span>[0:08:36]<\/span> \u2014 Scenarios for retiree income and transition, selling equipment, rental of land.<br \/><span>[0:12:58]<\/span> \u2014 Financial transparency, farm women, and discovering hidden wealth.<br \/><span>[0:13:49]<\/span> \u2014 Managing sibling disagreement and succession, splitting the farm.<br \/><span>[0:16:53]<\/span> \u2014 Equal vs. fair inheritance, the role of insurance for fairness.<br \/><span>[0:19:01]<\/span> \u2014 The value of early planning and tools for transition.<br \/><span>[0:21:26]<\/span> \u2014 Building personal wealth, tax-free savings, and retirement income.<br \/><span>[0:23:22]<\/span> \u2014 Fee structure for financial advisors and value proposition.<br \/><span>[0:25:08]<\/span> \u2014 Historical reasons for tax avoidance mentality in farming.<br \/><span>[0:27:25]<\/span> \u2014 Income-splitting, tax strategies for retirement, the importance of financial planning.<br \/><span>[0:29:57]<\/span> \u2014 Income challenges for the next generation of farmers, debt options.<br \/><span>[0:32:05]<\/span> \u2014 Open family discussions for smoother transition and succession.<br \/><span>[0:34:18]<\/span> \u2014 The importance of family meetings, celebrations, and communication.<br \/><span>[0:35:33]<\/span> \u2014 Contingency planning for aging farmers and long-term care.<br \/><span>[0:36:39]<\/span> \u2014 Advocating for women\u2019s roles in planning and independence.<br \/><span>[0:37:53]<\/span> \u2014 The \u201cpoison pill\u201d in farm succession and legal protections.<br \/><span>[0:39:43]<\/span> \u2014 Final advice: have open conversations about future planning, income, and fairness.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farm transition planning gets complicated when spouses or siblings don\u2019t share the same vision. 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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 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