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The Germinate Podcast

Joe Sampson, Jeremy Groeteke

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused agriculture business show covering farm operations, agricultural equipment, manufacturing, innovation, investment, and industry strategy, with external guests including agribusiness executives, scientists, policymakers, manufacturers, and venture leaders. Agencies could credibly pitch agricultural technology founders, equipment and manufacturing executives, farm-risk specialists, policy experts, and business innovators; booking difficulty is medium because the show features credible senior professionals but serves a focused niche audience.

Metrics

Episodes: 90

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.9k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joe@embosales.com

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Host

Joe Sampson - Agricultural equipment and business-growth professional with nearly two decades of experience in agricultural equipment and scaling businesses.

Jeremy Groeteke - Recurring co-host who joins Joe Sampson for special episodes and webinar recordings focused on agriculture, business, and innovation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Agribusiness executives, agricultural equipment and manufacturing leaders, agtech founders, scientists, policymakers, farm-risk specialists, investors, and other professionals with substantial industry expertise or directly relevant operating experience.
Required Achievements:  
Building or leading an agriculture, manufacturing, or agtechnology company, Developing agricultural products, equipment, or commercial innovations, Publishing research or books on agriculture, environment, or farm economics, Leading venture investment, commercialization, or startup-growth initiatives, Demonstrated expertise in agricultural policy, risk management, or farm finance

Recent Guest Discussions

Daniel Schultz - Agricultural Innovation, Category Design, Positioning, Sales, Marketing, And Business Differentiation.

Chris Jones - Water Quality, Farming Economics, Agricultural Policy, Conservation, Farm Diversification, And Agricultural Technology.

Drew Jensen - Farm Risk Management, Grain Marketing, Crop Insurance, Market Volatility, Financial Planning, And Farm Resilience.

Mark Adams - Agricultural Manufacturing, Sales, Customer-driven Product Development, Supply Chains, And Relationships With Growers And Dealers.

Pete Casamento - American Manufacturing, Agricultural Equipment, Supply Chains, Product Innovation, Customer Relationships, And Business Resilience.

Recent Topics

Agriculture, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Germinate Podcast
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Is Agriculture Stuck in a Commodity Cycle?

October 07, 2026

In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson sits down with Clayton Lind, founder of Atlas Media Group, along with Jeremy, for a candid conversation about one of the biggest questions facing American agriculture: Has the industry become too dependent on corn and soybeans, and what would it actually take to change the system?Clayton brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Originally from California with a background as a diesel mechanic, he found his way into Iowa agriculture...

What If the Problem Isn’t the Market, But the System?

September 30, 2026

In this solo episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson steps behind the mic to unpack a question that has been on his mind after attending the Farm Progress Show and watching a recent LinkedIn article spark a much bigger conversation: Has American agriculture become too dependent on the corn-and-soybean system?Joe starts with what he saw on the ground during farm show season. After several difficult years across agriculture, there seemed to be some optimism returning. Equipment was moving...

The Economy Is Shifting. Is Your Business Ready?

September 23, 2026

In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson sits down with Jeremy Bess and Patrick Luce, Principal/Senior Economists at Stantec, to make sense of an economy that can often feel anything but predictable. Ahead of their appearance at the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association conference in New Orleans, Jeremy and Patrick break down the economic signals businesses should actually be watching and what those signals could mean for agriculture, manufacturing, and the years ahead.The con...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Germinate Podcast?

The Germinate Podcast is hosted by Joe Sampson and Jeremy Groeteke. Its publicly listed email is joe@embosales.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Germinate Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Germinate Podcast: joe@embosales.com.

How many listeners does The Germinate Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Germinate Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Germinate Podcast?

The Germinate Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Agribusiness executives, agricultural equipment and manufacturing leaders, agtech founders, scientists, policymakers, farm-risk specialists, investors, and other professionals with substantial industry expertise or directly relevant operating experience. Common among recent guests: Building or leading an agriculture, manufacturing, or agtechnology company; Developing agricultural products, equipment, or commercial innovations; Publishing research or books on agriculture, environment, or farm economics. Recent guests include Daniel Schultz, Chris Jones, and Drew Jensen.

How hard is it to get booked on The Germinate Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Germinate Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Agriculture, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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