Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what management practices, industry trends, current events and inspiring stories are impacting today’s beef cattle industry.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye interviews Kane Wellnitz about effective strategies for employee retention in ranching and agriculture. Kane shares insights from his experiences as a rancher and ag business owner, discussing challenges and solutions for retaining employees. Key topics include fostering ownership among employees, the importance of communication, and offering flexibility. Kane also touches on the necessity of providing competitive salaries and exploring talent from related industries. He provides an overview of his family's ranch operations and his consulting business, Landbridge Partners, emphasizing ways to improve management and maintain a committed workforce.
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00:00 Introduction to Casual Cattle Conversations
00:17 Guest Introduction: Kane Wellnitz
02:09 Kane's Ranching Background
04:37 Employee Retention Strategies on the Ranch
05:27 Consulting Business Insights
06:54 Lessons Learned in Hiring and Retention
09:23 Challenges and Solutions in Ranch Management
13:03 Finding and Retaining the Right Employees
27:07 Final Thoughts and Advice
30:54 Conclusion and Podcast Support
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