FREEDOM FARMER BLOG

We have all heard the term ‘Work Smarter, Not Harder”. 
 
Well, today’s blog is all about that principle. 
 
Finding a profitable, scalable business model and continuously working on improving it is a key skill for any farm business owner and it trumps hard work any day of the week. 
 
What is a business ...

In today’s blog, we won’t be exploring something new… 
 
Instead, I want you to forget something that you may have heard time and time again as a farm owner. 
 
It’s possible that this may have even informed many of the decisions that you have made around the enterprises you run on your farm. 
 
If you fe...

Your current results in life & business are the culmination of the simple disciplines and habits you have curated up to this point…  

…if you are not happy with your results then it’s time to drill into your habits, let me explain.  

The first time I read the book ‘The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen’ i...

Here is a great post from our CEO, Sam Johnsson. 
 
One of the secrets of world-leading entrepreneurs is they know that to succeed faster in business, they need to increase their rate of failure. 
 
The leading entrepreneurs make strategic bets about the future, quickly test whether the idea is working,...

In Patrick Lencioni's "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," trust emerges as the cornerstone of a successful team dynamic. 

Lencioni defines trust as the confidence team members have in each other's intentions, where there's no need for caution or defensiveness within the group. 

Put simply, tr...

To ascend to the next level in your business, one must often brave the dip - a temporary decline in short-term revenue or profit for the promise of long-term growth and prosperity. 

Investing strategically during these dips can be the catalyst for exponential growth. Consider allocating resources t...

Below is a handy checklist to help you achieve Money Mastery. 

Before then, as the deadline approaches, we wanted to remind you that today marks the final opportunity to enrol in our Farm Financial Framework Program. 

By using the code BUDGET, you can avail yourself of a $500 discount, makin...

In the realm of business, understanding human behaviour isn't just a nice-to-have skill—it's a strategic advantage. Among the many psychological phenomena that shape our interactions, the Hawthorne Effect stands out as a powerful force. Named after a series of studies conducted at the Western Electr...

We are doing something different this week, by sharing a great case study with you. If you have yet to listen to this podcast, we have shared it below. Well done to Hayley and Martin for this amazing success in farming. 
 
Case Study: Hayley & Martin Grosser, Mixed Sheep & Dryland Cropping Farmers, VI...

Rather than creating and maintaining a budget, think of it more as ‘forecasting your business model’. It isn't just about your bank account; it's a powerful tool for managing cash flow and gaining financial clarity. Additionally, it serves as a decision-making aid and a means to ensure the viability...

We are running a free webinar on the 13th of March to help you learn the simple budgeting fundamentals for a profitable farm. 

We will cover:  

• Essential Considerations in Budget Building 
• The Blueprint for Precision: Creating an Accurate Budget 
• A Stress-Free Year: Setting Up Your Budget for ...

Do you have a good relationship with money? Do you have any limiting beliefs around it? Do you have a scarcity mindset?  

Do any of the points below resonate?  

• Constant worry about financial stability and fear of not having enough money to cover basic needs
   
• Difficulty in spending money on non...