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Someone is always doing it tougher than you May 27, 2022

Recently I stayed in a hotel in Casino NSW.

I travelled to have a couple of days with Our Cow, who I coach.

It’s hard to get accommodation in Casino, and I ended up staying in a simple hotel that was three stars at best.

I met a girl called Kylie.

Kylie...

The 15 Keys To Running Team Meetings May 20, 2022

A 30-minute weekly team meeting aligned to your strategic plan will do you wonders.

Here are 15 keys to running a great meeting:

1. Set a time: Make it the same time every time so that people book it in as a habit.

2. Set a frequency: Make it consistent, so...

Are you too controlling? May 10, 2022

In order to run a Freedom Farm or a business that can run without you, you must overcome any fear of losing control.

You will need to become extremely comfortable hiring people (even people to pay your bills and manage your bank accounts) and then get out of their way.

This...

A Simple Idea to see Significant Growth in your Business… May 06, 2022

My first business (22 years ago now) was a business coaching franchise (called Action Coach). I was part of a global franchise group, and there were about 400 of us in the franchise in Australia.

It cost me $80k to buy and then $1,500 a month plus 5% of my revenue.

It was...

Taking Red Days Apr 29, 2022

What I have experienced (meaning this might not be true for you) is my greatest growth has occurred when I have stopped (work), and I am doing nothing.

One of the world’s best coaches is a guy called Dan Sullivan.

I listened to him many years ago, and he said that for a business owner to...

Our Succession Meeting with Dad Lasted Less Than 1 Minute Apr 22, 2022

Our succession meeting with Dad lasted less than 1 minute…

I remember the day when Dad called my brothers and me into the office.

‘We need to talk about money’, he said.

I was 17 at the time, and I thought I was about to hit a bit of a jackpot.

I was...

[Free Download] Our Money Mastery Checklist Used to Create a Freedom Farm Apr 15, 2022

The first time my Dad taught me how to shear a sheep is a day I don’t want to remember.

… dragging it out of the pen
… trying to hold it still
… getting my head around how to grip the handpiece

The whole thing ended in a mess, and let’s just say that was the most...

Could You Take 18 Months Off From Your Business? This is How I Did it... Apr 08, 2022

G’day there,

Andrew (Robbo) Roberts here. I helped co-found Farm Owners Academy with Greg Johnsson.

I’ve recently returned after 18 months off (I took some time out to deal with two little boys under 2). Here I am with my family – Oscar, me, Jamie and my wife Sonja...