STtalks #290 - Finding Intentional Balance within Fatherhood with Matt Simon of GenoSource

Happy Father’s Day from STgenetics! In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Matt Simon, the CFO of GenoSource who shares about his intentional balance of fatherhood. From his time growing up on Farnear Holsteins seeing his dad manage the daily duties of the farm to finding his place within the dairy industry, we learn about his time management between work, board committees and home and how he tries to juggle it all. Something we know any farm dad may find hard, Matt offers advice on this balance as well as family farm conversations and more!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Matt Simon's Role at GenoSource
01:12 Family Life and Background
01:40 Growing Up on the Family Farm
02:47 Working with Family at GenoSource
03:24 Succession Planning Insights
04:41 Board Memberships and Commitments
06:15 Balancing Work and Family Life
07:03 Rewards and Challenges of Fatherhood
07:53 Advice for Prioritizing Family Time
08:42 Conclusion and Farewell