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Improving Communication Between Couples Working Together on The Farm mental health mindset personal development Oct 03, 2024

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...

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Is Your Dream Team Right in Front of You? Sep 19, 2024

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...

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In Rough Seas, Are You an Ocean Liner or a Dinghy? Sep 06, 2024

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...

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Is People Pleasing More Prevalent in the Farming Community? mental health mindset people pleasing personal development platinum mastermind Aug 22, 2024

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...

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Succession Planning Insights communication skills organisation skills strategic planning succession Aug 08, 2024

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. ...

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Why Is It So Difficult to Make a Change Even When We Know It Will Improve Our Lives and Businesses? goal setting mental health mindset personal development Jul 25, 2024

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...

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Why Create a Freedom Farm? Because Sometimes S#!T Happens! farm efficiency freedom farm human resources mindset strategic planning Jul 11, 2024

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...

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If it is to Be, it is Up to Me business growth farm accounting financial literacy wealth creation Jun 27, 2024

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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Are These Generational Patterns Affecting Your Farm’s Profitability? investment strategies mindset succession wealth creation Jun 13, 2024

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...

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The 4 States of Competence Every Farmer Should Know budgeting farm accounting financial analysis financial literacy personal development May 31, 2024

As you have probably heard, knowing your numbers is key to making great decisions, seizing opportunities, and feeling in control of your business. In my role as a coach, I often see a lot of fear and overwhelm in this area, triggering negative emotions just at the thought of dealing with...

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Avoid These Common Mistakes… benchmarking budgeting farm accounting financial analysis financial literacy kpis profitability May 16, 2024

At school we were taught we always need to have the right answer. 
 
We are rewarded for being right. 
 
In business, it helps if we are right more than we are wrong… 
 
However, if we hold onto always being right, we can get stuck which can constrain our...

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The 7 Reasons That You Are Lacking Cash in Your Farm Business benchmarking financial literacy kpis profitability wealth creation May 09, 2024

The last 18 months have seen many agricultural commodity prices fall significantly; input prices continue to increase, plant and equipment prices skyrocket and interest rates experience 13 consecutive rate rises.  

In combination, these lower commodity prices, higher costs, and rising...

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