Profitable Farmer

Apr 10 2025 164 ep. 51 mins 81

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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 (CEO of Farm Owners Academy), reveals the best farming business tips for more leverage in your farm business. Subscribe to our Podcast: https://farmownersacademy.pages.ontraport.net/subscribe-podcast

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Episode 164 - Work harder on yourself than you do on your business

Apr 10 2025 65 mins

Let’s be honest - running a farm can feel like a never-ending list of things to do. The sun comes up, and we’re off… chasing the day, solving problems, making it all happen. But here’s the question we’re leaning into on this episode: What if the biggest breakthrough for your business isn’t out there in the paddock… but in here, inside you? At Farm Owners Aca

Episode 163 - Is your greatest opportunity buried inside your toughest season? with Jeff McDonald, RLS Agribusiness

Mar 27 2025 86 mins

As we reset for 2025, many are feeling the weight of a brutal 2024. And to be completely honest — when you're staring down a decile one year, it’s hard to know where to start. How do you budget with confidence? How do you front up to your bank when the season doesn’t go your way? So here is the truth: waiting it out isn’t

Episode 162 - Vital Leadership Lessons Learned on the Battlefield - with Paul Ainsworth, Lincoln Institute

Mar 13 2025 63 mins

Where have you learned leadership?On the farm? In a day job? Inherited perhaps?For most, NONE have learned the vital art and science of leadership.It is a learned skill. One we can all commit to and master. One we all need to be successful in life and business, and in succeeding in the pursuit of a family farm that can transcend generations…It is a privilege t

Episode 161 - How Grower Groups Are Making an Impact with Pippa Jones from Macintyre Ag Alliance

Feb 27 2025 43 mins

Running a farm comes with its fair share of challenges, and it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day. But some of the biggest opportunities for growth come from stepping outside our own operations, connecting with others, and learning from those facing similar challenges. Stronger businesses, smarter decisions, and a more resilient industry all start with farmers coming toget

Episode 160 - The Impact of FOA On-Farm Visits - With Tim & Cheryl Freak

Feb 13 2025 70 mins

If something happened to you tomorrow, would your farm keep running? Would your team know what to do? Would your business continue to operate, or does it all rely on you?It’s one of those things we don’t like to think about, but it’s critical — not just for succession planning or long-term growth, but for building a farm business that’s resilient and can operate with

Episode 159 - Rebuilding a Farm Business Against All Odds with Matt & Hayley Watson

Jan 30 2025 80 mins

Farming is a beautiful and rewarding way of life, but as we know, it comes with its fair share of risks—some that we prepare for and others that shake us to the core. In this episode, we dive into an extraordinary story of resilience, resourcefulness, and reinvention as we sit down with Matt and Hayley Watson, first-generation farmers who built a thriving free-ra

Episode 158 - Transforming Farming Success Through Simplification, Strategy, and Support with FOA Coaches

Jan 16 2025 50 mins

Today, we’re diving into a cracker of a conversation with three of our incredible FOA business coaches—Rick Morris, Marina Gregor, and Jack Owen. They not only run their own successful farming enterprises but also help guide others in our FOA community to achieve remarkable results. In this episode, we reflect on the wins, challenges, and insights that shaped 2024.

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

Dec 19 2024 47 mins

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 bring you a conversation packed with insight and inspiration to help you wrap up 2024 with purpose and head into 2025 with clarity. In this episode, I

Episode 156 - Leadership Lessons from Cameron Schwab: Insights on Courage, Resilience, and Building Teams that Thrive

Dec 05 2024 75 mins

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 Schwab, a man who, at just 24, stepped into the CEO role of an elite AFL club, and over the years has learned not only what leadership demands of us

Episode 155 - The Personal Development Journey: Embracing Growth, Emotion, and Abundance with Tracy Secombe

Nov 21 2024 58 mins

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 perfection… it’s about choosing who you want to become, letting go of old stories, and moving towards a more authentic, abundant version of yourself. In this episod