{"podcast":{"title":"Rooted Agritourism","slug":"rooted-agritourism-6069338","podcast_index_feed_id":6069338,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/sunnymarymeadow/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/sunnymarymeadow/20250829_020827_937b273e6cf8369c49b5b4e524a703f7.jpg","author":"Liz Fiedler","episode_count":186,"summary":"Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture. Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms. From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams— Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and profitability. Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Webs…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T00:18:07.444370+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338"},"episode":{"title":"Back to Better Book Club: 'Die with Zero' by Bill Perkins","slug":"back-to-better-book-club-die-with-zero-by-bill-perkins","published_at":"2024-12-06T12:10:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/back-to-better-book-club-die-with-zero-by-bill-perkins","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow/1783902","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/185131/1783902/sunnymarymeadow/2024_12_03_13_25_06_28183aee-af72-482b-8f68-ed7b3fbd4163.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Liz and Abbey discuss the book ' Die with Zero ' by Bill Perkins, which challenges conventional views on wealth and financial planning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maximizing life experiences over merely accumulating wealth. They explore the concept of giving while alive, the timing of financial gifts, and the significance of investing in memorable experiences. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights on how to live a fulfilling life now, rather than postponing enjoyment for the future. Takeaways The goal is to maximize your total life experiences. Wealth should be viewed as a tool for creating memorable experiences. Timing is crucial when it comes to giving money to loved ones. Investing in experiences can yield greater happiness than accumulating wealth. Life experiences have a limited window; seize them while you can. It's important to live intentionally and enjoy life now. Memory dividends can be created through shared experiences. Don't wait until you're gone to give; do it while you can. Living like you're retired can start now, not just at 65. The 'Die with Zero' mentality encourages thoughtful spending on experiences. The \"Back to Better\" Book Club podcast is your free, bi-monthly journey toward personal growth and transformation. Each month, tune in for two episodes—one where the host dives into key insights and takeaways from the selected book, and another featuring an in-depth discussion with a guest who brings fresh perspectives to the conversation. Whether you're looking to improve your mindset, habits, or life in general, this podcast is your companion on the path to better. To Join the Book Club: https://www.lizfiedlermergen.com/back-to-better-book-club-membership-landing-page-1 Connect: https://www.lizfiedlermer…","meta_description":"In this episode, Liz and Abbey discuss the book ' Die with Zero ' by Bill Perkins, which challenges conventional views on wealth and financial planning. T…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1885,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-agritourism-6069338/episodes/back-to-better-book-club-die-with-zero-by-bill-perkins/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/back-to-better-book-club-die-with-zero-by-bill-perkins.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}