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To every farm owner out there, riding the waves of unpredictable seasons, volatile market prices, and the myriad challenges that come with working on the land – this one’s for you.
There’s a prevailing notion, not just in farming but across various sectors, that during...
Today, I wanted to summarise the learnings from one of my favourite books, The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner.
I got a lot from this book, and the concept that you need discipline and patience to see results really resonated with me.
The author refers to learning the piano....
What a difference a year can make.
From record prices, and one of the largest appreciations in farmland we have ever seen, to high input costs, with many areas now facing drought and lower commodity prices.
That is farming!!!
There are three things to remember if you are...
I recently had the privilege of interviewing remarkable farmers, Tim and Cheryl Freak, for an upcoming masterclass titled “How to find, keep and grow a successful farm team.”
The conversation left me truly inspired as they shared their journey, and are now taking extended...
To get better results, we’ve got to make smarter choices, and those smarter choices often begin with asking better questions.
Let me share a real story that might hit home for you, especially if you’re a farmer dealing with challenges.
Imagine...
To face the headwinds in Farming and Agriculture, I am sure you have heard us talk about the importance of having the right business model.
Those with a robust business model will see through challenging periods in Ag.
In this blog, I wanted to share a post about how Farm...
If you often find yourself overwhelmed and burdened by a seemingly endless list of tasks, it might be time to embrace the power of delegation.
Effective delegation is a skill that can transform your work life, leading to fewer mistakes, reduced stress, and increased team cohesion.
However, many...
I remember it like it was yesterday.
There I was, two years into my journey of helping business owners.
The year was 2013, and I was 26 years of age.
It was 10am, and I was still in bed.
I didn’t want to get up.
It almost felt like I couldn’t get up.
...
I had a great 50-minute conversation recently with Ben Law from “The Financial Bloke.”
I highly recommend checking out his podcast – Click Here!
During our discussion, we delved into the topic of personal and company values, covering various aspects such...
A few years ago, I visited one of our members on-farm.
They are an amazing couple who run a great farm.
While we were out in the paddock, I asked the owner what his biggest weakness was, and he told me he didn’t make enough time to do the “office stuff.”
We...
There is always something to worry about.
We have been through drought, fires, floods, COVID, The Ukraine War, increasing interest rates and very high inflation (just to name a few).
…it never ends, and it’s important to know that it will never end.
...
I hope this message finds you well.
I wanted to share a recent experience where we took the time to align our Farm Owners Academy team with the company’s direction.
Here are some key highlights:
Our CEO, Sam Johnsson, organised a 2-day planning session for a...
