SARAH BETH AUBREY
Transforming Agriculture through Education and Expertise
As the founder of The Envoy Group, Sarah Beth has built, let, and sold three prior companies in the agriculture and energy industry, including an award-winning grant writing firm and a natural meats distribution business. She grew up on a grain and livestock farm and she and her husband continue to raise cattle and hay today. Agriculture, and a deep understanding of the entire supply chain that includes energy, natural resources, food, transportation, and manufacturing is her natural element. Today, she brings together over 25 years of experience (with 20 of that as a business owner) to her work and leadership. The Envoy Group is a consulting firm where she and her network of subject matter experts consistently seek out avenues to best serve client’s needs for the 5 C’s: curriculum design and courses and keynotes, content creation through speaking, columns, books, and other resource writing, coaching for individual executives and teams, customer-engagement work through peer group networks and facilitation, and coalition work to develop effective advocacy. Her personal efforts encompass the leadership of both The Envoy Group and the IN-CLIMATE network, as well as a diverse range of activities, including authoring books, contributing syndicated columns, delivering impactful speeches, maintaining blogs, and hosting events.
SARAH BETH’S AWARDS
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Distinguished Alumni Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow 2022
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Start Up Ladies/Skyline Club Transformative Leadership Award 2019
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Indianapolis Business Journal 40 under 40 List of Leaders to Watch 2015
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Agriculture List of 40 under 40 Business Leaders 2016
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Stanley K Lacey Executive Leadership Series 2014-2015
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Lugar Series for Excellence in Public Service 2010-2011
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Indiana Agricultural Leadership Academy 2008-2010
SYNDICATED COLUMNS
Monthly Articles by an Agriculture Expert for Your Audience in Convenient Packages for Print and Online.
Choose Which Syndicated Column Package is Right for You
Ready to Print
Ideal for magazines seeking an authoritative columnist, this offering provides a licensed content package suitable for online and print publication.
It comprises a well-crafted column of 600-800 words, ready for layout, spanning a period of 10 months. Additionally, an editorial calendar with 10 pre-determined topics is provided for convenience. It is important to note that the content is restricted to a single usage per media outlet, necessitating publication once in print and once digitally. The inclusion of a heading is the only customization required, while ensuring that the byline consistently attributes the work to Sarah Beth Aubrey. The available topics cover agricultural or rural management, as well as customer engagement, with an additional focus on green markets.
Unlimited Use
This offering is well-suited for organizations characterized by diverse member groups, numerous brands, or a substantial customer base.
It provides a 600-800 word article or column that is ready for layout and can be utilized over a 10-month period. The package includes a suggested editorial calendar, offering convenience in planning. Notably, the content can be branded and repurposed for multiple uses, with the consistent attribution of the work to Sarah Beth Aubrey. The purchasing organization enjoys unlimited internal use, extending to member groups, chapters, or regional offices, and can leverage it as a valuable membership benefit or for unlimited subgroups. The available topics encompass agricultural or rural management, as well as customer engagement, with an additional focus on green markets.
SARAH BETH’S KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Sarah Beth is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator renowned for her leadership in forging coalitions and devising customer engagement strategies within the agricultural and energy supply chain. Clients hire her to both build custom curriculum and deliver training as well as to bring motivation and influence to keynotes, panel moderation, emcee work for events. As a 25-year industry entrepreneur, she is known for her pioneering role in addressing crucial industry issues and guiding clients and stakeholders through changing times. Sarah Beth is frequently an early adopter and has been described as ahead of the curve, a talent that she brings to clients to support them in adaptation of new trends and messaging confusing and emerging topics like climate and sustainability.
Upcoming Speaking Events
If Sarah Beth happens to be in your vicinity, don't hesitate to get in touch with her. She's more than willing to arrange additional events during her stay in specific cities, providing an opportunity for engaging gatherings around those periods.
SARAH BETH’S TESTIMONIALS
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FEATURED PODCASTS
GLAMBITION® RADIO WITH ALI BROWN
This award-winning show is dedicated to women entrepreneurs and leaders who dare to think big, challenge norms, and pioneer groundbreaking ideas. Ali Brown and her guests are revolutionizing leadership, redefining business success, reshaping wealth creation, and driving global change. Recent episodes feature conversations with trailblazers such as billion-dollar entrepreneur Cindy Eckert, fashion icon Rebecca Minkoff, corporate trailblazer Beth Comstock, fitness visionary Ellen Latham, finance guru Jean Chatzky, activist Zainab Salbi, and more.
In this episode Sarah Beth Aubrey joins Ali Brown in discussing how she harnessed her experience for a 7-figure business, embraced change, and took control of industry conversations.
EDUCATIONAL BOOKS
Who's Running Your Farm Next?: 5 Steps to Develop and Coach Your Next Generation
In "Who's Running Your Farm Next?" by Sarah Beth Aubrey, the author discusses the imminent transformation of leadership in the agriculture industry. With a mass exodus of key players expected within the next few years, successful farm operations will depend on effectively transitioning to new leaders. While succession plans often involve attorneys and accountants, Aubrey emphasizes the critical role of developing and coaching people to ensure a farm's sustainability. By outlining six fundamental shifts in the industry and presenting five steps to cultivate young leaders, Aubrey offers inspiration and practical examples from other successful farming operations, urging readers to take action and build capacity in agricultural professionals for enhanced success and profitability.
Find Grant Funding Now!: The Five-Step Prosperity Process for Entrepreneurs and Business (Wiley Nonprofit Authority)
"Find Grant Funding Now!" presents a practical and proven system for small businesses to discover, apply for, and secure grants. With $350 million worth of grant money available this year alone, many small businesses miss out due to lack of awareness or knowledge on the process. Drawing from the author's experience as a consultant assisting individuals, local governments, and nonprofits in obtaining grant money, this book offers step-by-step guidance for success. It includes a unique five-step Prosperity Process, sample forms, checklists, budgets, and project management plans, as well as a Grant Readiness Assessment Tool to ensure businesses are fully prepared. Written by the founder of a funding firm specializing in grants, this book provides a practical system that delivers tangible results for small businesses in need of financial support for startup or expansion.
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