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.