Knowledge sharing has long been part of the fabric of agriculture, but the weave looks a little different these days.
Beyond operational handovers, Ben explores the intricate process of preparing the next generation to take over the family business (or resulting wealth) successfully.
Trudie Payne, with her husband Liam, manages a successful grazing operation in the heart of central Queensland. Her life took an unexpected turn in 2018 when she was diagnosed with one of the most aggressive forms of Melanoma despite being the picture of fitness, happiness, health and drive.
In the latest episode of The Financial Bloke, Ben sits down with David Foote, the President of Cattle Australia; Paul Harker, the Chief Commercial Officer of Woolworths; and Kari Moffat, the Sustainability Manager of AAM Investment Group and a member of the Australian Beef Sustainability Group Steering Group.
In this episode, we delve into the tax trap that will affect many farmers and graziers when purchasing new machinery.
A fourth-generation grazier from north-west Queensland and the founder of SkyKelpie, Luke Chaplain's expertise in drone mustering has made him a leading authority in the field.
Business coach and co-founder of The Farm Owners Academy, Andrew Roberts, joined me in our latest episode for a fascinating discussion around the power of shared values in aligning families for success.
In this episode, we welcome back Founding Director of RCS Australia and Chairman of CarbonLink, Dr. Terry McCosker, to share some exciting new results emerging from large-scale carbon farming projects.
If you are like the many driven rural producers who have faced challenges in attracting and retaining great staff, then you’ll want to tune into my latest episode.
Today we welcome back John Moor, a seasoned expert in managing employees, to discuss the challenges that farm owners face in finding, valuing, retaining, and getting the most out of their farm managers.
In this episode, we're talking about a topic that often doesn't get enough attention: the value of strong family relationships for people on the land.
In today's episode, we welcome back Shane Bird, mindset coach, speaker & trainer, to share strategies for farmers to maintain a positive and productive mindset.
From ChatGPT to data-driven decision making, to the use of drones and biotechnology, how are the latest technologies going to transform farming practices in the future?
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of farmers signing agreements with renewable energy companies to lease their land for wind or solar energy production. While these agreements can offer a significant source of income for farmers and contribute to a more sustainable energy future, they can also come with potential risks and challenges.
What makes a great accountant - and what are the dangers of a mediocre one?
Tapping into the lucrative tourism market for rural producers is a serious opportunity for those on the land.
Most rural producers have structures in place like partnerships, companies and trusts - but often, these structures don't get the attention they need.
In this episode, Ian McLean and I will be discussing how the top 25% of beef producers generate 100% of the beef industry profits.
Today I'm going to be discussing some of the problems with corporate investment into Australian Agriculture with special guest, Matt Barton.
In this episode, we will be focusing on the handing on generation and how they should be approaching succession.
In this episode, we will be focusing on the next generation coming through and how they should be approaching succession.
In this episode, we're discussing current thinking on carbon credits, biodiversity and natural capital and whether they can affect land values for the better - or the worse.
The tables have been turned - in this episode, The Financial Bloke is the one being interviewed!
Success leaves clues and if you’re the type of person who wants to learn what it takes to be successful then this is an episode for you.
We’ve all frequently heard naive politicians suggesting we “tax the rich” - which on the surface seems kind of ok, doesn’t it? But I want any business owners - including farmers and graziers - to understand that you are the “rich” they’re talking about. That’s because you own land and there is money in land, easy taxing money!
This episode was recorded at the 3R Livestock pre-bull sale dinner fireside chat at Goonoo Goonoo Station. I was extremely fortunate to have had three high calibre guests which I interviewed in a panel type format.
Agriculture seems to be being painted more and more as an environmental villain by vegan & environmental activists as well as some of the marketing machines of the plant-based industry.
If you want to get a better deal from your bank you need to have enough knowledge and experience to know how to go about it. Or… you need someone to help you.
What is a facilitator and why you can’t just get your accountant, solicitor, financial adviser or bank manager to fill the role when it comes to succession planning?
I have always been intensely fascinated with people who see the world through a different lens than most of the population...
What happens to all the wealth you have built once you pass away?
Investing in Commercial Property can be complicated and risky if you don’t know what you are doing but if you get it right, it can be a powerful way to build off farm wealth for your family.
Why does succession planning often turn into dust-ups? How can you avoid them and preserve the family’s wealth and most importantly relationships?
A family business is a great way to build intergenerational wealth but by nature, they’re a bloody tricky beast. We have all heard the horror stories of families that had built successful intergenerational businesses only to deteriorate into squabbles and eventually total breakdown.
Carbon credits... what are they and where do the opportunities lie? In the latest Financial Bloke podcast, Ben Law catches up with Dr Terry McCosker to discuss what a carbon credit actually is and how they have the potential to substantially improve the overall profitability and sustainability of some farming operations.
Ben Forrest (Real Estate Agent and Partner at the Resolute Property Group) and Ben Law (The Financial Bloke) discuss the key things you need to know if you want to successfully sell a farm.
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