FREEDOM FARMER BLOG

“The distance between knowing and doing is where most dreams go to die.” 
– FOA Coach, shared at a recent Top Producers event 

 The #1 Thing Holding Farm Owners Back (And How to Fix It) 

Have you ever left a workshop, webinar or podcast feeling fired up — full of ideas, clarity, even excitement — only ...

The average farm owners aren’t struggling because they lack effort. They’re struggling because they hold onto the wrong ideas for too long. 

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, built one of the most successful businesses in history by embracing one principle:  

"People who are right a lot listen a ...

A fortnight ago, we had the pleasure of gathering with our Platinum Mastermind & Alumni community on the Gold Coast for two transformative days.  
 

The focus? Diving deep into the ‘Tune In’ layer of the TOP Producers Model (more info on this model here). This meant not only working on their farm b...

Last week, we brought together over 150 farm businesses for our Top Producers Program—two days of honest conversations, practical strategies, and big-picture planning. 

We only run this event twice a year and every time we’re reminded of the power of stepping away from the day-to-day and taking ...

In farming, success rarely comes without its share of challenges. But as Matt and Hayley Watson’s remarkable story proves, resilience, innovation, and a commitment to values can transform even the toughest circumstances into opportunities for growth.

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of intervi...

A tree doesn’t grow strong overnight—it takes time, care, and the right conditions to flourish.

The same is true for your farm business.

Without the right foundation, strategy, and investments, growth can stall, leaving you feeling stuck.

But when you nurture the roots—focusing on wha...

Ever wondered what sets the most successful farm owners apart from the pack?
 
So often in farming the field day discussion is around the next tactic that will improve your production slightly.
 
You know the conversation…. 
 
The ‘new’ grazing management system that will be a game changer. 
 
Or the new se...

Business leadership, especially in family-owned or multi-generational farming businesses, can often feel like a murky maze.  
 
Who’s in charge?  
 
Who’s making decisions?  
 
Who’s taking responsibility?  
 
These questions might linger unresolved, leading to frustration, stagnation, or worse, conflict. 
 ...

Did you know that by January 15, 95% of people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions

But imagine being part of the 5% who actually stick with and achieve their goals.

The renowned entrepreneur and author Jim Rohn once said, “Finish your year before you start it.” 

And that is exactl...

Ever notice how the people who make the effort to show up in person and play full tilt always seem to get better results? 

Time and time again we see this at our Platinum Mastermind Deep Dive Events – These are two incredible days of farm business education, masterminding and fun with the best f...

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 as a badge of honour: ‘I work harder than anyone e...

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 down? 

When will I fin...