Podcast

LISTEN: Your network is your net worth with Richard Rains

Knowledge sharing has long been part of the fabric of agriculture, but the weave looks a little different these days.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Aligning families, growing wealth & protecting legacies with Chloe Arthur

Beyond operational handovers, Ben explores the intricate process of preparing the next generation to take over the family business (or resulting...

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Cattle

The innovative livestock financier helping producers reach full capacity

3 October 2023

As below-average market and seasonal conditions take hold of the livestock industry, producers are being urged to remember one key point they can...

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Finance

Ben Law: How listening to your intuition could save your life

25 September 2023

Trudie Payne, with her husband Liam, manages a successful grazing operation in the heart of central Queensland. Her life took an unexpected turn in...

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Property

Rates on hold but debt management key

2 August 2023

Interest rates may have stayed on hold for the second straight month, but leading agribusiness advisors say there's no time to wait for a financial...

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Finance

Rates on hold but more pain to come, as experts say cashflow is critical

5 July 2023

The decision by the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady this month would have been a relief to many, but producers are under no illusions that...

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Finance

Seizing opportunities and getting ahead with DelayPay

19 June 2023

Farming is nothing if not a game of margins. Being successful comes down to managing those margins, being able to seize even the smallest of...

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Cattle

Producers cop 10pc levy increase to fund biosecurity measures

10 May 2023

Australia’s biosecurity system looks set to be strengthened by way of a long-term, predictable and sustainable funding model, but it will come at a...

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Finance

Instant asset write-off to be hamstrung by $20k threshold

10 May 2023

Farmers looking to boost productivity through utilisation of uncapped asset write-off will be out of luck following the Labor government’s release of...

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Finance

Pre-season pays off with Elders

9 May 2023

Producers looking to optimise cashflow and manage tax implications associated with their rural products purchases can once again do so thanks to...

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Finance

Using DelayPay to seize buying opportunities

14 April 2023

Doing the right thing at the right time has long been a key driver of success in agriculture, but often putting this into practice isn’t as simple as...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Navigating the pitfalls of renewable energy agreements

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...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Is it time to break up with your mediocre accountant?

What makes a great accountant - and what are the dangers of a mediocre one?

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Finance

DelayPay maximising cashflow flexibility for agribusinesses

2 March 2023

Flexibility with cashflow is something most farmers would traditionally only have dreamed of, but a revolution is taking place across the...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Exploring the Potential of Tourism as a Business Opportunity

Tapping into the lucrative tourism market for rural producers is a serious opportunity for those on the land.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Partnerships, Companies & Family Trusts - Why Rural Producers Need to Review Their Structures Now

Most rural producers have structures in place like partnerships, companies and trusts - but often, these structures don't get the attention they need.

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Podcast

LISTEN: How The Top 25% of Graziers Generate 100% of the Beef Industry Profits with Ian McLean

In this episode, Ian McLean and I will be discussing how the top 25% of beef producers generate 100% of the beef industry profits.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Is Corporate Domination of Agriculture Inevitable?

Today I'm going to be discussing some of the problems with corporate investment into Australian Agriculture with special guest, Matt Barton.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Talking Succession Part 2 - The Handing On Generation (AKA The Oldies)

In this episode, we will be focusing on the handing on generation and how they should be approaching succession.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Talking Succession Part 1 - The Next Generation (AKA the Youngens)

In this episode, we will be focusing on the next generation coming through and how they should be approaching succession.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Will Carbon Credits Impact the Valuation Of Your Farm

In this episode, we're discussing current thinking on carbon credits, biodiversity and natural capital and whether they can affect land values for...

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Podcast

LISTEN: 7 Steps to Successful Off-Farm Investing with Ben Law, The Financial Bloke

The tables have been turned - in this episode, The Financial Bloke is the one being interviewed!

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Podcast

LISTEN: Convincing McDonalds to use Aussie Beef

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.

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Finance

Succession Planning Without the Fireworks

29 October 2022

Picture it. Everyone’s home on the family farm for that special birthday, Christmas or wedding. Kids are playing underfoot and the good times are...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Estate Taxes – Is The Tax Man Coming For Your Farm?

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...

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Finance

The On Farm/Off Farm Work Conundrum...

9 October 2022

It’s an issue for so many farming families, do we work off farm for a ready supply of cash? Or do we work on farm for possibly more job satisfaction,...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Is it Better to Work On-Farm or Off-Farm?

5 October 2022

When you're part of a farming enterprise it can be hard to figure out whether you're better off working on the farm or pursuing a career off the farm.

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Podcast

LISTEN: Don't Let Them Make Agriculture The Villain

26 September 2022

Agriculture seems to be being painted more and more as an environmental villain by vegan & environmental activists as well as some of the marketing...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Get the Best Deal From Your Bank

13 September 2022

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...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Succession Planning – Why You Need A Bloody Good Facilitator

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...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Do What You Love & You Won’t Work A Day in Your Life

I have always been intensely fascinated with people who see the world through a different lens than most of the population...

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Finance

How to Draw up a Succession Plan That Works

11 August 2022

Sowing? Check. Harvest? Check. Transition planning? Crickets. While it’s a crucial part of your farm’s operation, transition planning is often left...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Protecting Farming Wealth - Why Having Just A Will Isn’t Enough

What happens to all the wealth you have built once you pass away?

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Podcast

LISTEN: Off-Farm Investing - An Introduction to Commercial Property

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...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Avoid One Common Way Families Lose Their Farm

Why does succession planning often turn into dust-ups? How can you avoid them and preserve the family’s wealth and most importantly relationships?

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Finance

Five Tips for Leading a Family Business

3 July 2022

Owning and managing a family business can be complicated because you have the added difficulty of managing family members with the day-to-day...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Handing on to the Next Generation

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...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Carbon Credits - The Results Are In with Dr Terry McCosker

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...

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Finance

Getting the succession plan conversation rolling

8 June 2022

Stuck. That’s how most of our clients describe starting a succession planning conversation with the rest of the family. Succession planning is an...

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Podcast

LISTEN: Preparing to Sell the Farm with Real Estate Agent Ben Forrest

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...

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Finance

Riding out rising inflation

17 May 2022

It’s no secret prices are on the rise. We’ve all seen the memes. Putting $20 of diesel in your ute - where are you going? Pump four?

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Property

Urban exodus continues to buoy regional Australia

22 April 2022

Regional South Australia and Queensland recorded the strongest annual growth in migration of city dwellers to regional areas through 2021, NAB’s...

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Property

Why Australian farms are a competitive investment

7 April 2022

There’s plenty of fuel left in the tank to drive the current growth period for Australian agriculture, according to one of Australia’s biggest...

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Property

Farms are getting bigger and more profitable

3 April 2022

While there has been a reduction in the number of farm businesses over time, average farm sizes have increased according to ABARES Snapshot of...

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Property

Rural property market insights with Ray White economist Nerida Conisbee

17 March 2022

Low interest rates, high savings rates, easy access to finance and bumper conditions in a wide range of agricultural commodities have created a dream...

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