FREEDOM FARMER BLOG

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going… 
 

Hard work beats talent every day of the week…
 

Nothing worth having comes easy… 
 

You probably grew up with a version of these phrases as a part of your weekly life. 

You may have even worn them...

It might feel like there is a lot going against you right now, rising input costs, reduced commodity prices, higher interest rates and now a challenging season for many parts of Australia. 

Is it all worth it? 

How do I get ahead? 

When will interest rates come...

I recently presented at our Take Stock Deep Dive in Adelaide, where our Platinum Mastermind Members explored the power of setting ambitious goals that felt exciting and wonderful. 

One of the most transitive exercises involved participants writing their ‘future stories’ -...

I recently spoke with a couple seeking tips on enhancing their communication. One partner had been farming for years, while the other, after a long career as a physiotherapist, was finally transitioning to working alongside their partner on the farm – a lifelong dream. 

The question I...

If you already have your ‘dream team’, you will know that it doesn’t often happen overnight – most likely, it evolves over time. 

I recently conducted a coaching call with a Platinum Mastermind member who aims to transition into performing CEO tasks by the end of the...

Understanding resilience can be a game-changer in the farming world, where challenges are part of daily life.  
 
In Profitable Farmer Episode 105: Resilience in Family Relationships Farm Owners Academy Director, Tracy Secombe, delves into the essence of resilience and how it...

After working with farming families for the past 7 years, I would have to say, yes.  

But I must preface that with some personal history to explain my potential bias. 

In 2016 my dear mother, a kind, caring, people-pleasing woman, passed away. I was a workaholic (unbeknownst to me...

Succession planning is a vital aspect of any family farming business. In this week’s blog, I am revisiting Profitable Farmer Episode 101, "Another Look into Successful Succession." If you're in a family farming business, this is a must-listen episode that offers invaluable insights. ...

Here at Farm Owners Academy, our Platinum Mastermind members often take part in ‘accountability’ challenges throughout the year. 
  

An accountability challenge encourages individuals or groups to stay focused, motivated, and committed to their goals. This involves...

There are so many positive reasons that creating a Freedom Farm is a great choice. 

Let’s look at the positives quickly, and then I want you to focus on YOUR  biggest reason for creating a Freedom Farm that really matters and why you must start TODAY. 

What is a...

Running a farm business is a challenging and rewarding game. 

But at times it can feel like there is just so much coming at you that overwhelm sets in… 

Just figuring out what the next move should be or where to start can feel like a huge mountain to climb. 

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I want to reflect on something that was recently discussed in one of our monthly ‘Business Q&A’ webinars for our Platinum Mastermind members. 

In a client case study, a farming business had based their equipment finance decisions on something their Grandad always told...