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  • # 171 - The Value Of Getting Away From Your Farm For Inspiration And Clarity – lessons from a recent FOA client conference
    I really values the constructs that: ‘you cannot solve the problem you have created in the environment in which you created it’… and ‘many minds make for smarter work’. What could you see more clearly if you took time with key decision-makers away from your farm? How many more options and insights might you access if you more actively called on the collective wisdom of other high-performing farm owners? In this episode, Sam Johnsson speaks with FOA coaches Cassandra Kath, Elle Webb and Sam Pincott to unpack the powerful conversations and insights to come from our latest client conference, our ‘Organise Infrastructure’ Deep Dive. With more than 550 farm owners in the room, the focus was clear: how to optimise your investment in infrastructure, equipment and technologies in order to drive efficiency, productivity and farm performance. We all have a long-list of items we’d like to invest in to move our farm’s forward. At the same time there are a host of emerging technologies we need to be considering to help get it done. Getting the sequence for these investments, and structuring them in the right way is critical. Being cautious and under-investing can limit our progress. Being too bullish and over-investing can lock-up cashflow and capital and be the thing that brings us un-stuck. Are we allocating capital to the highest pay-off items? Are we making measured decisions based accurate due diligence? Are we working to a well-designed strategic plan, or making emotive and reactive investment decisions? For those who attended, breakthroughs came not from a spreadsheet, but from getting off-farm and into a room filled with open, like-minded growth-oriented peers. From sharing 250 tested infrastructure improvements to creating space for goal-setting, strategy and real connection, the impact was felt well beyond the conference content. In this interview, we cover: how a clear process helps avoid ‘wish-list’ investing; the value of stepping off-farm to reflect, reset, and return with focus; the impact of immersing yourself in a  high-performing  farm business community, with individuals open to sharing all of what underpins their success; and how clarity can often come from one honest and open conversation, or one small and meaningful action. You don’t need to have it all figured out. It’s about carving out time and space to slow-down, think, question, collaborate, reflect and reset your plan. Sam J, thank you for stepping in for this discussion while I take some time to be with my family.  Thank you Cass, Elle & Sam P for your reflections and insightful comments. Keep winning! Jeremy Hutchings and the Farm Owners Academy Team   P.S. Want to check the strength of your farm business model ?? Join us for the Future-Proof Workshop, a free and practical session designed to spot inefficiencies, set confident financial targets using your own numbers, and refocus on what matters most. 👉 Register here
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  • # 170 - How Demographics Can Shape Smarter Farm Decisions with Simon Kuestenmacher
    What if the future isn’t something to fear but something we can prepare for, shape, and lead into with confidence?  For Simon Kuestenmacher, understanding what’s ahead isn’t guesswork. It’s grounded in data, demography and deep thinking. As co-founder of The Demographics Group, Simon helps leaders across the country make sense of the big forces shaping our communities, our economies and our businesses. In this conversation, he brings that lens directly to farming.  This is a full and generous exchange with someone who not only understands the numbers but deeply respects the people behind them. Simon doesn’t just talk about trends, he speaks to what they mean for farm owners, for regional Australia and for the next generation of workers we are all learning to lead.  And his message is simple. The world is changing fast, but if you are in farming, you are in the right place. The question is - are you setting your business and your people up to thrive in what comes next?  Specifically during this episode we explore:  What happens when the “tyranny of distance” becomes a strategic advantage  Why community and sport remain the glue in regional Australia  The real story behind generational shifts and what each cohort needs from its leaders  Why farmers are some of the most skilled professionals in the country   Whether it is about creating better housing options, sharing your values with new staff, or just understanding the long arc of change, this episode will help you see the road ahead with a little more certainty.  Simon, thank you for grounding the data in real meaning. And for reminding us that leading well today is still our best investment in tomorrow.  To every farm owner listening - stay curious. Build systems. Invest in people. Keep asking the questions that matter.  You are farming in the right country, in the right industry. And there is real opportunity ahead for those willing to prepare for it.  Sincerely,    Jeremy Hutchings and the Farm Owners Academy Team 
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  • # 169 - Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Care — A Real Talk on Farm Safety with Rebecca Fing
    What if we treated safety not as a box to tick, but as a culture to lead?    For Rebecca Fing, this isn’t a theoretical question — it’s the heart of her life’s work. From her base in Goondiwindi, Rebecca and her team at House Paddock Training & Consulting have spent two decades helping farm families lift their game in HR, business strategy, and importantly — work health and safety.    This episode is a full-bodied conversation with someone who’s been on over 600 farms and seen it all. Rebecca doesn’t just talk compliance — she talks culture. She doesn’t just talk paperwork — she talks people.    And the urgency is real. Agriculture employs just 3% of Australia’s workforce, yet accounts for 30% of all workplace fatalities. Even more sobering — 75% of those deaths involve machinery. These aren’t just numbers. They’re reminders that safety isn’t something we can afford to “get to later.” Because what’s at stake is far too important.    In a world where the urgent often crowds out the important, she makes a powerful case for choosing safety not someday, but today.    We cover:  How to make safety part of your everyday rhythm — not a once-a-year task  Why consistent follow-through matters more than a polished folder on a shelf  How a culture of confidence (not just compliance) can actually save lives  And practical tips on how to make a start today: Google free audits, borrow best practices from other industries, and stop trying to reinvent the wheel.    Rebecca speaks with the kind of clarity and conviction that only comes from lived experience. Her honesty is refreshing, her passion is contagious, and her message is simple: don’t wait for a crisis to care.    Whether you're leading a large team or running a family farm, this one will hit home. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t about rules — it’s about responsibility. And creating a farm culture where everyone gets to go home safe.    Rebecca, thank you for showing us the heart behind the how-to. For reminding us that leading with care is the most powerful form of leadership there is.    To every farm owner listening: make a start. Sloppy success, as Rebecca says, is far better than perfect procrastination.    Keep caring. Keep leading. And keep making farms safer.    Sincerely,    Jeremy Hutchings & the Farm Owners Academy Team 
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  • # 168 - A Shout-Out to the Great Work of Agri-Entrepreneurs - The Wayne Perkinz Story
      Every great innovation starts with a question — Could this be done better?    For Wayne Perkins, that question came in a wool shed, with a busted back, and a view of shearing that hadn’t changed in a century. He wasn’t looking to build a business. He was looking to fix a problem.    And in true agri-entrepreneur fashion, what followed was part invention, part persistence — and one heck of a story.    In this episode, we shine a light on the doers. The tinkerers. The farm-based problem-solvers who aren’t waiting for permission — they’re out there building something better.    Wayne Perkins is the founder of Perkinz, and the creator of the CrutchMaster and ShearMaster — two breakthrough systems in sheep handling that have become a lifeline for farmers and shearers across Australia and New Zealand. Backed by a background in shearing and solid grounding in farming, Wayne's story is a raw and real account of what it takes to create, adapt, and endure.    We explore:  Why practical farmer feedback — not engineering perfection — led to breakthroughs  What it’s like to lead a growing business when the industry you serve is under pressure  And why innovation sometimes starts with a hunk of steel and the belief that things can be better  Wayne has been through the wringer — financially, physically, emotionally. And yet, through all of it, he’s held onto a simple, powerful vision: make shearing better. He is one of the most determined, self-made thinkers in our space — and someone who reminds us all that real progress often starts with having a go.  If you’re an agri-entrepreneur forging your own path, this episode is for you. And if you're looking to reduce the strain and sharpen the system on your own farm, check out the Perkinz CrutchMaster and ShearMaster at perkinz.com.au.  Wayne — thank you for showing us what it means to stay the course, solve the real problems, and lead with vision (and a bit of good Kiwi cheek).  Here’s to every farmer and agri-entrepreneur asking that same question: Could this be done better?    Keep building. Keep asking. And keep believing in better.    Sincerely,  Jeremy Hutchings & the Farm Owners Academy Team    P.S. If you’ve got a spark of something — an idea, a side project, a better way — the challenge is keeping it alive while everything else demands your time. That’s where our planner comes in. In just 10 minutes, it will help farm owners like you, get back in control and keep your good ideas moving forward. 👉 Click here to download your free planner  
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  • # 167 - Enrolling the next generation - the MacArthur Family Story
    Succession isn’t just a plan on paper — it’s a living, breathing conversation about legacy, leadership, and what we’re really passing on. And when it’s done well, it can strengthen not just the business, but the family behind it.  This episode is a testament to that. Rob and Ainsley McArthur aren’t just managing a successful beef operation in central Queensland — they’re guiding a generational transition with intention, structure, and a whole lot of heart. Alongside their six children, they’ve created a culture of contribution, where ownership and responsibility are shared from the ground up. In this conversation, I am joined by the McArthur’s and their Platinum Mastermind coach Sam Pincott. Together we dive into the nuts and bolts of a family business that’s thriving because it’s been built on purpose and participation. Here’s what we explore:  How Rob and Ainsley stepped into leadership early and chose to rewrite the script on what succession could look like  Why they treat their kids as stakeholders — inviting them into planning, strategy, and even financial oversight from a young age  The real impact of strategic rhythm — from quarterly meetings to goal-setting retreats — in building trust and vision across generations  What it means to balance the “family business” with the “business of family” — and why both need attention  How FOA frameworks and lifelong learning have helped them shape a business that’s bigger than any one person  You’ll hear how their children have stepped up to run operations and organise camp drafts, and how strategic grazing lifted their carrying capacity from 1,500 to over 5,000 — all while staying true to their family-first values.  But more than anything, you’ll feel the deep pride and strength that comes from leading a family, not just a farm. To any family listening — whether you’re navigating succession, shaping strategy, or simply wondering how to get your kids more involved — this episode is full of gentle guidance, real-world tools, and hope. Rob, Ainsley — thank you for showing us what’s possible when you lead with vision and raise the next generation to do the same. Sincerely,  Jeremy Hutchings & the Farm Owners Academy Team    P.S. If this episode got you thinking about legacy, family alignment, or setting the next generation up well — and you know your finances could be more structured — the Cash Flow Optimiser course is a great first step. Designed for farming families, it offers practical tools to reduce stress, improve decision-making, and help you build a business that supports the future you’re all working toward. Take the step as a family — because the best legacies are built together.  Right now, it’s on sale for just $9 (save $188) — and you’ll get the exact forecasting tools, templates, and budgeting systems used by top-performing farm businesses. You can apply them in just a few hours and start taking control of your numbers — fast.  👉Click here to learn more about the short course   P.P.S. This is your FINAL chance to secure discounted tickets to our last TOP Producers 2-Day Workshop for the year!! Early bird tickets special closes TODAY at 7pm AEST – save a whopping $1,195 on tickets. Join us in person in June in Melbourne or online. If you have ever considered attending an event, don’t wait any longer. This is the exact event that has already changed the lives of hundreds of farming families across Australia and New Zealand Click here to secure your spot
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This show is all about increasing the profitability of your farm so you work smarter and not harder. Your host, Jeremy Hutchings (Managing Director at Farm Owners Academy), reveals the best farming business tips for more leverage in your farm business.
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