July Newsletter : Power and Impact of Mentors
From: Brad Neihouser
The World Headquarters
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In Lafayette, Indiana
For the full version of this newsletter, please email me at bneihouser@shook.com
Hello,
This month we are diving into a heartfelt message regarding mentors. While reading this message, think of mentors you have or had in your lifetime.
Power and Impact of Mentors
Almost everyone has had a mentor in life or somewhere in their history. I have had several, but one who recently passed away comes to mind: his name is Robert Wuethrich.
To most of you, that name won’t mean much, but to me, he was my music mentor.
I love to sing, especially in the gospel quartet I’m a part of. Bob Wuethrich taught us guys who sing in the quartet how to do it right 40-50 years ago, almost to perfection.
As many mentors are, he was sometimes aggravating as his favorite saying was “Do it again,” but we learned.
We are the singers we are today partly because of Bob Wuethrich’s teaching, encouragement, and pushing us to sing it “one more time.”
A Thought for You All:
Grandkids are one of life’s greatest blessings. Barb and I
now have four grandchildren and another on the way, how exciting!
Our fourth grandchild was born very recently, and it is amazing to see the gift from God that a little baby is.
Our oldest daughter, Cecelia, recently had her third child. She had an excellent doctor and an outstanding nurse (her mom,
Barb). It was very special to watch Barb be Cecelia’s nurse.She received extra special care.
I arrived at the hospital two hours after Catherine (Kate) was born, just in time to watch her nurse (Barb) assess the little baby.
It was amazing to watch.
I finally asked her, why don’t you tell us what you are doing?
That little child received an assessment from head to toe and everything in between. Everything worked perfectly and was in its proper place.
After seeing the miracle of birth and a new life, it’s impossible for one not to contemplate and think that there is a God above who created all this. And He created it perfectly.
Our oldest grandchild is Elliott who is the son of Celia. He is a little farmer and loves to help his dad on the farm.
He will sit in the tractor all day with his dad. My kids
never did that. They got tired after an hour and wanted Mom again.
Elliott also talks all day until he falls asleep.
One afternoon, he got on my tractor, started talking, and never stopped. Finally, I looked at him and said, “Do you ever stop talking.” And he just kept right on going.
How Fun.
I hope and pray all of you have grandkids someday because it is the absolute best!
A Farm Sale from Soup to Nuts
From the first time a
potential client contacts me and right up until the time the auction starts,
there is always a sense of uncertainty.
The owners
of the farm are curious:
How does the auction work? If we have a bad day and the price
doesn't get very high, are we required to sell? What if there are technical difficulties and people cannot bid,
what do they do?
We have so
many questions.
From initial contact to the
start of the auction, there's always uncertainty. All questions and concerns
are addressed in a meeting prior to signing the listing contract.
We discuss how auctions operate and how competitive bidding often leads to higher prices. I reassure owners that they aren't required to sell if the highest bid falls below market value.
Online auctions offer benefits like attracting serious bidders while maintaining privacy.
The listing contract is signed, marketing materials are created, and neighbors and buyers are personally invited to bid.
Auction day is always nerve-wracking, whether it's in-person or online, but the competition usually results in higher profits for the owners.
How can I Help Your
Clients?
If you have clients that do not know what to do with their
inherited farmland, with differing points among the heirs, well that is right
in my wheelhouse.
The first thing that should happen in this situation is get a good handle on the value of the asset.
I am an expert in farmland valuations.
Once a value is known, the owners consult with their attorney and accountant. Then they can figure out the best way forward using the value and assisted professional counsel.
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