AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke

There’s a quiet habit that separates families who stay sharp across generations from those who slowly lose their edge… and it has nothing to do with markets, rainfall, or land values.

In this straight-shooting mini episode, Ben Law shares a lesson handed to him decades ago by a highly successful operator — a lesson that sounded almost too simple to matter, yet has shaped how he works with some of Australia’s most driven farming families today. It challenges the way we handle pressure, the conversations we tolerate around the kitchen table, and the standards we quietly accept in ourselves.

What happens when complaining feels justified… but comes at a hidden cost? Why do some families face the same setbacks as everyone else yet keep moving forward with clarity and direction? And how does the voice in your own head influence the way you lead your family, business, and future?

This episode is a sharp reminder that long-term success isn’t just built on strategy, scale, or hard work. It’s built on standards — especially the ones nobody sees. If you’re serious about building a family enterprise that holds strong through tough seasons, this conversation will challenge how you show up when things don’t go to plan.
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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Most farming families don’t break when things go wrong.
They break when pressure becomes the normal state — and nobody notices until the cost shows up years later.
In this conversation, Ben sits down with Ali Flynn — therapist, facilitator and high-performance practitioner — to talk about the kind of resilience that actually holds up under real-world pressure. Not the “push harder” version. Not the silent grind. But the type that protects decision-making, relationships, health, and long-term leadership capacity when the stakes are high and the margin for error is thin.
This episode speaks directly to families who are carrying responsibility across generations — the ones juggling business complexity, family dynamics, unpredictable seasons, and the constant expectation to stay sharp no matter what’s happening in the background. When pressure rises, why do some people stay calm, clear, and connected — while others slowly slip into reaction, withdrawal, or burnout without realising it’s happening?
Ali brings lived experience, clinical depth, and a grounded understanding of high-performance environments to unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface when capable people start making poor decisions, shutting down, or running on empty. The conversation challenges the idea that resilience is just about toughness, and instead points to something far more strategic — and far more sustainable.
If you’ve ever wondered why smart, driven people can still feel overwhelmed…
why success sometimes comes with an invisible cost…
or how pressure quietly reshapes behaviour inside families and businesses —
this is one worth listening to all the way through.
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www.morrisseyco.com.au
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Katie’s communication training program, Grassroots Communication, teaches the exact skills, top families in ag use to increase trust, increase family alignment, and strengthen long-term relationships.
If you want to get ahead of the game, head on over to katiegodden.com/grassroots and use the code AGRICOACH for 15% off.
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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

What if the reason so many capable farming families get stuck isn’t lack of advice — but the way they’re thinking about the problem in the first place?
In this episode, Ben Law sits down once again with Dr Kate Burke, founder of Think Agri, to challenge some deeply held assumptions about decision-making, succession, and what really determines whether a family business thrives across generations. Kate has spent decades working alongside farming families who are smart, hardworking and deeply committed — yet still find themselves paralysed when the conversation turns to the future.
Rather than treating big transitions as a technical or transactional exercise, Kate invites listeners to consider a different starting point: how mindset, identity, and human dynamics quietly shape every major business decision on the land. Why do practical, capable people avoid conversations they know matter? Why does independence sometimes work against us? And what changes when families stop trying to “solve” the future and instead prepare for it properly?
This conversation speaks directly to families who sense there’s more at stake than tax structures or paperwork — who care about legacy, relationships, and handing over something stronger than what they inherited. If you’re five, ten or even fifteen years out from major change, this episode will challenge how you frame the task ahead — without telling you what to do.
It’s thoughtful. It’s practical. And it just might change how you see the next chapter. 
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www.morrisseyco.com.au
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Katie’s communication training program, Grassroots Communication, teaches the exact skills, top families in ag use to increase trust, increase family alignment, and strengthen long-term relationships.
If you want to get ahead of the game, head on over to katiegodden.com/grassroots and use the code AGRICOACH for 15% off.
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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Your great-grandfather faced shells, mud, and men trying to kill him.
So why does a single conversation still stop so many farming families in their tracks?

This mini episode cuts straight to a quiet truth most families don’t want to admit: the fears that hold us back today don’t look dramatic — but they’re just as powerful. Not because we’re weak, but because our wiring hasn’t caught up with the world we’re living in.

If you’ve ever put off saying what needs to be said… felt the knot in your gut before raising a tough issue… or convinced yourself “now’s not the right time” — this episode will land close to home.

It challenges the idea that courage has to look heroic, and reframes what real strength actually looks like inside modern farming families. Not in the paddock. Not in the bank balance. But in the moments where silence feels safer than honesty.

This isn’t about fixing anyone or rehashing the past. It’s about recognising the invisible forces that quietly shape decisions, relationships, and direction — and why the smallest avoided conversations often carry the highest long-term cost.

Listen in if you care about where your family is heading, not just what you’re building.

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www.morrisseyco.com.au
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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

What if the real issue with “kids not stepping up” isn’t them at all?
In this episode, Ben Law sits down again with high-performance advisor Chris Webb to tackle a question many farming families quietly wrestle with: why do capable, intelligent young people sometimes drift instead of rise?
Drawing from elite sport, leadership environments, and years inside high-pressure teams, Chris challenges some deeply held assumptions about motivation, entitlement, and responsibility. The conversation cuts through surface-level frustration and points to something far more uncomfortable — and far more powerful — than blame.
This episode is for families who care about continuity. About pride in what’s been built. About preparing the next generation to handle responsibility before it’s forced on them by circumstance. 
You’ll hear why standards don’t magically appear at 25, how culture is shaped long before succession is discussed, and why clarity, consistency, and accountability matter more than good intentions.
If you’ve ever thought, “We’ve given them every opportunity — why isn’t it landing?” this conversation will likely shift how you see the problem… and what needs to change first. 
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www.morrisseyco.com.au
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Katie’s communication training program, Grassroots Communication, teaches the exact skills, top families in ag use to increase trust, increase family alignment, and strengthen long-term relationships.
If you want to get ahead of the game, head on over to katiegodden.com/grassroots and use the code AGRICOACH for 15% off.
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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/