My Conversation with Ryan Denis

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This week I sat down with Ryan Denis, host of What the Futures Podcast and founder of The Lunchbox Crew. Ryan’s story is a remarkable one — from farm kid in Saskatchewan to successful market analyst and entrepreneur who built and later exited his own advisory business in Alberta.

We covered a wide range of topics — from his early days at Viterra and Cargill to the realities of corporate life, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to bet on yourself and win. 💼

🎧 In this conversation, we explored:
• The challenges and risks of starting an independent advisory business
• How corporate incentives shape grain marketing advice
• Lessons from exiting a consulting business successfully
• The importance of authenticity, relationships, and trust in ag-marketing
• The balance between family, career, and entrepreneurship

Ryan’s journey is both inspiring and deeply relatable for anyone who’s ever taken a leap of faith in business. I’m grateful to have had this open and honest discussion about the highs, lows, and lessons of building a career in Canadian agriculture.

Life’s Good

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