In this episode of Success Up North, Charlie McKenzie shares his personal journey in search of success as a grower, family man, and business leader. He reflects on how consuming information has led him to grow professionally and personally.

Charlie talks about how he feels when he reads something that offers a solution or reframes information to help him understand it better. He describes the electric feeling he gets when he commits to using that knowledge and executing with it. Charlie acknowledges that the previous generation did not have the same access to information, which motivates him to work harder. 

Charlie shares his experience of struggling with two spotted spider mites when he was a range grower in New Mexico. He realized that he wasn't alone in his struggle and that there were resources available, such as trade publications like Grower Talks and Greenhouse Grower Magazine. Charlie started consuming information and taking lessons from people he trusted and considered mentors. This allowed him to skip some of the mistakes they made and apply their lessons learned to his situation.

Charlie emphasizes that consuming information and applying it contextually to one's situation is the key to success.

Key Points:

• Consuming new information and learning new concepts can be an exhilarating experience that can spark success.


• The feedback loop created by applying new knowledge is a powerful motivator to continue learning and growing.


• Access to information has never been easier, and taking advantage of it can lead to great success.


• Trade publications and mentorship can be valuable resources for professional growth and learning from others' experiences.


• Being intentional with time management and dedicating time to working on the business, not just in the business, can lead to significant growth opportunities.

Connect with Charlie McKenzie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliemckenzieipm/