Farm4Profit Podcast

Transforming Irrigation Maintenance & Repairs: An Episode for Any Crop Farmer

Episode Summary

Travis Stephens, the founder of Direct Pivot Parts, takes us on a journey through the world of irrigation maintenance. We explore his background in agriculture and the motivation behind starting Direct Pivot Parts. Learn about the intricacies of pivot irrigation systems and the differences between various types. Travis sheds light on how his platform is revolutionizing irrigation, shares success stories, and offers advice to aspiring agricultural entrepreneurs. Visit www.directpivotparts.com for more information and resources. Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!

Episode Notes

Direct Pivot Parts – Irrigation Maintenance

Travis Stephens, founder of www.directpivotparts.com.

• Meet Travis Stephens
• Background-tie to agriculture
• Where is he from? Does he farm? Family? Etc….
• Discuss his journey and motivation to start Direct Pivot Parts.
• Was it a struggle to start?
• Is there anyone like them?
• Highlight the key products and services offered by www.directpivotparts.com.
• Independent rep – how many lines to they sell parts for?
• Pivot Irrigation
• What is it?
• How do the systems work?
• Why not flood, why not drip?
• Explain the differences between center pivot, lateral move, and linear move systems.
• Can you have irrigations pivots anywhere?
• Factors to consider when designing a system, including field size, water source, and crop type.
• Direct Pivot Parts - Revolutionizing Irrigation
• Explain how the platform works and its impact on irrigation systems.
• Share success stories and case studies from users of the platform.
• What’s new in the world of irrigation?
• Is there like a Toyota and a Lexus of pivots?
• Why do some farmers not buy higher quality parts?
• What typically breaks down? – what does he sell the most of?
• What are things our listeners can do to avoid having these common breakdowns?
• Overcoming Challenges
• Address the challenges Travis and his team faced while building Direct Pivot Parts.
• What challenges does he help his customer overcome?
• What’s it like being in entrepreneurship and navigating the agricultural industry giants.
• Discuss the future goals and expansion plans for the company.
• Advice for Aspiring Agricultural Entrepreneurs
• Offer advice to individuals looking to enter the agricultural tech space.
• Share valuable resources and tips for success in the industry.
• Does he need help?
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• Summary
• Challenge
• Invite listeners to visit www.directpivotparts.com for more information and resources.
• What does Travis like most about working with farmers?
• Encourage listeners to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.