SUCCESS STORY
Ben & Kate Taylor
Dairy Farmers from East Gippsland, Victoria
See why Ben & Kate say joining Farm Owners Academy changed the trajectory of their life.
“Watching the KPIs improve dramatically and quickly has been really exciting for us. Our business has just gotten stronger and stronger. What we’re putting in place now, and how that will look for the next generation of farmers coming through, is empowering.”
Life before joining Farm Owners Academy
Four years ago, the Taylors were under pressure. Despite running a technically sound farm, they were stressed, frustrated, and uncertain about the future. They were caught in the middle of succession planning, lacked clarity and direction, and were unsure how to take their business forward.
Although they had good agronomy support and were timely in their management decisions, they recognised they were spending too much time working in the business and not enough time working on it. They knew something needed to change if they wanted to build a sustainable future.
Life after joining Farm Owners Academy
Since joining the Platinum Mastermind Program, Ben and Kate have completely transformed their business and their lives. By committing to personal growth, sharpening their financial skills, and adopting FOA’s frameworks and tools, they now operate with clarity, confidence, and direction.
They’ve shifted from simply managing a farm to running a business. They’ve built a strong team structure, defined clear roles, embraced their different strengths, and improved communication across the business. Importantly, they’ve worked through succession with expert guidance, giving their family confidence about the future.
Financially, the change has been profound. Revenue has more than tripled, and they’ve gone from running at a loss to generating almost $4 million in net profit each year.
The results
Today, Ben and Kate are running a thriving, profitable farm business that is capable of generating wealth for their family now and into the future.
Here is a snapshot of their last few years:
- Revenue has increased from around $2 mil to over $6 mil per year
- Net profit and business profit have gone from a loss to just shy of $4 mil per year
They’ve gained the clarity, skills, and systems to keep growing, both on and off the farm, while also creating space for family, health, and time away from work.
Most importantly, they’ve built a pathway for the next generation. Their transformation shows what’s possible when farm owners commit to working on themselves, their numbers, and their business with the right guidance and community behind them.
Key outcomes from the Platinum Mastermind Program
Personal Growth
Ben and Kate invested in themselves first, focusing on mindset, health, fitness, personal goals, and gratitude. This laid the foundation for every change that followed.
Business Clarity and Direction
Using FOA’s Clarity Action Planner, they built a clear business strategy, set SMART goals, and established quarterly planning rhythms to create accountability and flow.
Team and Roles
They created an organisational chart, clarified roles and responsibilities, and embraced personality and skill differences within their team.
Financial Mastery
The Taylors took full ownership of their numbers. They nominated a Chief Financial Officer within the business (not their accountant) and began using FOA’s financial tools to guide smarter, data-driven decisions.
Succession and Transition
With professional support and FOA’s guidance, they tackled succession and put a transition plan in place, creating stability and confidence for the future.
Ready to change your farm business, and life?
Michael and Vicki achieved these results by joining Farm Owners Academy’s Platinum Mastermind Program. To find out if this Program may be right for you, or to ask any questions, please contact us on 0447 184 167 or explore the program.
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