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3 Things to Consider if you are Going Through a Cash Flow Crisis Sep 01, 2023

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...

How These Farmers Went from Working 7 Days Per Week to 5 Months Off Aug 25, 2023

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...

The Power of Asking a Good Question Aug 18, 2023

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...

Tweaking the Business Model is Working for Farm Tender Aug 11, 2023

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...

Are You Good at Delegation, or do You Abdicate? Aug 04, 2023

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...

Things Can Change Very Quickly When You Do This Jul 28, 2023

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.
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Personal & Company Values Jul 21, 2023

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...

How Nice Is Your Office? Jul 14, 2023

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 Jul 07, 2023

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.

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The Importance of Getting Your Team in Sync Jun 30, 2023

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...

8 Traits of a High Performer Jun 23, 2023

8 Traits of a High Performer

If you want to hire someone, the ultimate goal should be to hire the right person. Slowing down the hiring process to find the ideal candidate is perfectly acceptable.

One good employee beats three average (this is why it’s okay to...

Do You Ever Get Triggered? Jun 02, 2023

Do You Ever Get Triggered?

I’m willing to bet that, like me, you experience triggers because you’re human.

Triggers occur when someone or something causes us to react negatively. For years, I avoided triggers and often blamed others or the situation for my...