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Profitable Farmer

Hosted by: Farm Owners Academy

This show is all about increasing the profitability of your farm so you work smarter and not harder. Your host, Jeremy Hutchings (CEO of Farm Owners Academy), reveals the best farming business tips for more leverage...

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Episode 157 - Business Model, Scaling, Benchmarking, and Navigating Tough Times with Sam Johnsson

As we near the end of another whirlwind year, it’s a chance to reflect, reset, and recharge. The festive season brings its own flurry of busyness, but before we all step into some well-deserved downtime, I wanted to...
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Episode 156 - Leadership Lessons from Cameron Schwab: Insights on Courage, Resilience, and Building Teams that Thrive

Today’s conversation is one of those deep dives into leadership, resilience, and navigating the complexities of life—whether that’s on the farm, in the boardroom, or out on the footy field.   Joining me is Cameron...
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Episode 155 - The Personal Development Journey: Embracing Growth, Emotion, and Abundance with Tracy Secombe

Often, the journey of personal development can be misunderstood or even dismissed- many might view it as unnecessary or even indulgent. As we explore in this episode, it is not about ‘fixing’ yourself or chasing...
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Episode 154 - Unlocking New Capital to Transform Farming Assets – The GO.FARM Story

I have heard it said that “doing a traditional thing in a traditional industry may no longer be relevant.”I have also heard it said that the point of entrepreneurship is to “create a legacy” … that is to create...
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Episode 153 - High-Performance in Farming - Marcus Oldham and Marcus Minds with Tim McGavin

In this episode, I speak with Tim McGavin, Founder and Managing Director of Laguna Bay, one of the largest privately owned agricultural investment funds globally.  Reflecting on his farming background and extensive...
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Episode 152 - Mastering Off-Farm Wealth Creation: Strategic Market Moves with Terry Tran

As always, it is great to speak with Terry Tran and get an update on what is happening across our economy and the global investment landscape.In this episode, and 6 months after our last update from Terry, we cover...
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Episode 151 - Bringing Young, Passionate Talent onto Your Farm, with Chloe Smart-AgCareerStarts

We all have a role to play in inspiring our next generation of farmers – now there is a compelling program and pathway to make this happen.In this episode, Hutch speaks with Chloe Smart, Training and Career...
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Episode 150: The Great Work of Birchip Cropping Group, with Harm van Rees

‘Farm Systems’ or ‘Grower Groups’ play a pivotal part in our farming landscape.  Of these, Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) is the pinnacle.  Providing large-scale, in-season crop & pasture production trials, the...
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Episode 149 - More Profit, More Control, More Freedom, with David & Rhianne Low

It’s incredible seeing the results members of our Platinum Mastermind are achieving, their commitment to the program and the progression of their personal development.  FOA Alumni Members David (Diesel) & Rhianne...
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Episode 148 - Wholesome Food for All, with Zoe Lamont from Farm Door Riverina

In this episode, I am delighted to introduce to you Zoe Lamont, owner of Farm Door Riverina, a growing regional food business providing ready-made, wholesome meals to busy families, retirees and the elderly across...
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Episode 147 - When is the right time to establish an Advisory Board?

In complement to our last two episodes that focus on on-farm culture and team, in this episode, I explore a question we receive often:   When is the right time and how do we best establish an Advisory Board?    There...
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Episode 146 - Building a Thriving Farm Culture with Si Harris

CULTURE - we all have one, whether we like it or not. Within our business, our family, even our community.  Leaving our culture unchecked can be a disaster. Accepting a sub optimal culture can be destroying... for you...
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