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Consulting. The economic environment is changing faster than ever. Consumer and employee expectations and preferences are different. Regulatory attitudes are changing, and the entire economy continues to struggle figuring out just what is going on. Dr. Roberts has helped clients ranging from Delta Airlines to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange understand the structure of the commodity markets that affect them. Whether analyzing market structure, educating about agriculture or providing insight on expansion plans, Dr. Roberts is unique in his ability to break down complex problems and solutions to non-specialists.
Farm Coaching/Advising. Farming is by far the most complex small business in America. Nowhere else are there $3-$15 million dollar business that have to pay attention to commodity markets, government policy, trade wars, weather, and environmental regulations, and with a staff of three to five. Dr. Roberts has background not only in commodity marketing and risk management but from 2012 through 2022, he was CFO and CEO of a $5 million consumer services business with over 100 employees. Let Dr Roberts help you be better at business.
Expert Testimony. If you are involved in litigation, you need an expert who is credible and can communicate clearly and with authority. Dr Roberts has represented farmers and agribusinesses in multiple legal proceedings. Sixteen years as a professor at Ohio State University brings knowledge and credibility, nearly 800 industry talks underscores his ability to communicate clearly to any audience.
Keynote Speaker. Does your audience want to learn about the economy but is bored with death-by-powerpoint? Dr. Roberts combines the passion of the Southern Baptist Preachers of his youth with the knowledge of a long career in business and markets, sprinkled with the wit, and humor and lived experience it takes to make a talk funny, informative, and memorable.