FREEDOM FARMER BLOG

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going… 
 

Hard work beats talent every day of the week…
 

Nothing worth having comes easy… 
 

You probably grew up with a version of these phrases as a part of your weekly life. 

You may have even worn them...

I recently presented at our Take Stock Deep Dive in Adelaide, where our Platinum Mastermind Members explored the power of setting ambitious goals that felt exciting and wonderful. 

One of the most transitive exercises involved participants writing their ‘future stories’ -...

I recently spoke with a couple seeking tips on enhancing their communication. One partner had been farming for years, while the other, after a long career as a physiotherapist, was finally transitioning to working alongside their partner on the farm – a lifelong dream. 

The question I...

After working with farming families for the past 7 years, I would have to say, yes.  

But I must preface that with some personal history to explain my potential bias. 

In 2016 my dear mother, a kind, caring, people-pleasing woman, passed away. I was a workaholic (unbeknownst to me...

Here at Farm Owners Academy, our Platinum Mastermind members often take part in ‘accountability’ challenges throughout the year. 
  

An accountability challenge encourages individuals or groups to stay focused, motivated, and committed to their goals. This involves...

There are so many positive reasons that creating a Freedom Farm is a great choice. 

Let’s look at the positives quickly, and then I want you to focus on YOUR  biggest reason for creating a Freedom Farm that really matters and why you must start TODAY. 

What is a...

I want to reflect on something that was recently discussed in one of our monthly ‘Business Q&A’ webinars for our Platinum Mastermind members. 

In a client case study, a farming business had based their equipment finance decisions on something their Grandad always told...

Your current results in life & business are the culmination of the simple disciplines and habits you have curated up to this point…  

…if you are not happy with your results then it’s time to drill into your habits, let me explain.  

The first time I...

As an Australian farm owner, you understand that the agricultural industry can be both rewarding and challenging. The current economic climate has introduced additional pressures and uncertainties, making it even more crucial to take care of your well-being.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of farm...

Challenging circumstances are not only a part of life but a necessary part.

It can seem hard to believe, but I have learned that we want the challenges to allow us to become more.

A muscle can’t grow or become stronger if we don’t apply stress to it. In fact, it will shrink and weaken...

At our last TOP Producers event, a farmer approached me and mentioned that he had heard Farm Owners Academy being referred to as a ‘cult.’ To my surprise, when asked directly, I responded, “Well, in many ways, it is.”

Allow me to explain.

The term “cult” is...