AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke

Welcome back to the Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, where we dive into the intricacies of tax planning with Russell Strack. 
Whether you've faced adversity in 2023 or enjoyed a profitable year, navigating tax obligations smartly is crucial. Russell shares insights on seizing opportunities for tax planning and optimising returns, especially in challenging times. 
We'll explore questions such as what tax planning entai...

Welcome to an inspiring journey of resilience and determination with our guest, Alice Mabin. From overcoming addiction and adversity to founding AgriShots, Alice's story is a testament to the power of grit and passion.

In a world where challenges are inevitable, Alice's unwavering spirit and refusal to accept limitations inspire us to push boundaries and pursue our dreams relentlessly. From facing rejection to building a t...

Join us as we dive into the vital aspect of family dynamics in business success. Just like a tractor with an oil leak, familial misalignment can wreak havoc on a business, often with catastrophic consequences. With guest Jill Rigney, founding director of The Right Mind, Ben explores the intertwined nature of financial and familial strength, asserting that prosperity in one is nearly impossible without the other.

In the epi...

Tune in to the latest episode of The Financial Bloke's Wealth & Wisdom podcast for a fresh take on family succession planning.

Join host Ben Law as he shares the insightful recording of the recent Beef 2024 Next Gen webinar focused on empowering young individuals to navigate the intricate world of succession planning. Featuring esteemed panellists Ruth Corrigan, a seasoned 5th Generation Beef Producer, and Jeremy ...

Join Ben today on a journey into the heart of family dynamics with communication expert Katie Godden, on this episode of The Financial Blokes Wealth & Wisdom Podcast. Ben and Katie delve into the often-overlooked yet critical role communication plays in the success — or downfall — of family enterprises.

Ben and Katie explore the reasons why effective communication is essential for maintaining familial harmony and multi...

Welcome back to The Financial Bloke’s Wealth & Wisdom podcast! Today, we're diving into the mysterious world of marketing, demystifying it for agribusiness owners who find themselves lost in the digital wilderness. As a rural producer, you've likely encountered the challenge of mastering things like websites, Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads — tools that can either drain your resources or catapult your agribusiness...

In this episode, we will be delving into the often overlooked but crucial topic of general insurance for farmers, graziers, and business owners, which is fundamental to protecting assets effectively. To share his knowledge and shed light on the subject, General Insurance Specialist David Mathieson from Agripro joins the conversation.

The key topics discussed during the episode include:

• Understanding General In...

Stress-onomics – Is Stress or Burnout Impacting Your Profits?

Welcome back to the Financial Bloke's Wealth and Wisdom Podcast. Today, we delve into the impact of stress and mental health on family agribusinesses and explore tools to build resilience. Stress, like an unnoticed oil leak, can lead to catastrophic consequences if ignored. I've encountered numerous successful farming families facing roadblocks rooted ...

In this episode, Ben is being interviewed by Sam Fryer, the host of A Place To Call Home Podcast, about some of the basics young entrepreneurs need to be aware of when starting out in business.

Key Considerations for Young Entrepreneurs

1. Knowing Your 'Why'

Highlighting the importance of understanding the motivation behind starting a business. Emphasizing the challenges of entrepreneurship and the commit...

Welcome to our latest episode of the Wealth and Wisdom podcast! This episode was recorded live at the Young Beef Producers Forum in Roma where I interviewed my mate Geoff Birchnell of 3R Beef.

You’ve heard me talk about succession planning a lot and it is a major challenge in the Ag industry. I have done a number of podcasts which have been hugely popular about how a family can progress a succession plan when they are stuc...

In this episode, I'm joined by the esteemed Brendan Rogers, leadership & performance coach and host of the Culture of Leadership podcast. Brendan takes us on a journey through his diverse background, from coaching football to leading in the corporate world. We delve into the essence of leadership, unravelling the importance of character development, competence building, and connection creation. 

 Brendan's insights, ho...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Financial Bloke Wealth & Wisdom podcast! Today we have in IT specialist Joel Winters, to educate us and give us some tips for what we can all do to beef up our defences against Cybercrime.

As we all know, Cybercrime is only getting more frequent and sophisticated and the Ag sector is by no means immune. In fact, having been somewhat insulated against traditional crime due to its rem...

In our latest episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Ian McLean, director of Bush Agribusiness and co-author of the newly released "2023 Australian Beef Report". Fresh off the press, this report offers detailed current information on the financial and production performance of the Australian beef industry. During our conversation, Ian shares the key performance indicators (KPIs) highlighted in the report, she...

In this episode, we are fortunate to have back Richard Rains, a well-known and successful figure in the Australian meat export industry, to discuss the crucial topic of building networks for success and fulfillment. Richard, a passionate advocate for mentoring young talent, is a keen supporter and board member of the Zanda McDonald Award which provides opportunities that can transform the lives of aspiring individuals.

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Welcome back to The Financial Bloke's Wealth & Wisdom podcast! I'm your host, Ben Law, and today's episode is packed with valuable insights on ambition, patience, failure, and the power of mentors. 

Our guest today is Tess Camm, an exceptional woman who grew up on a cattle station, has won several scholarships and awards, completed a business degree, worked her way up to the General Manager of Signature ...

In this episode of Wealth & Wisdom, your host Ben takes us with him on the journey from his trial retirement to discovering his life's new purpose. After receiving a rather stern ultimatum from his wife (which involved the threat of a "grisly death" if he stayed home and under her feet), Ben embarked on a quest to find a new challenge. That quest led him to the creation of this very podcast.

Ben's n...

Today, we have a truly inspiring guest with us: Trudie Payne. Trudie, along with her husband Liam and their two children, Mitch and Bronte, manages a successful grazing operation in the heart of Central Queensland.

Trudie's life took an unexpected turn in 2018 when she was diagnosed with one of the most aggressive forms of Melanoma despite being the picture of fitness, happiness, health and drive.

In this cap...

Join us as we return to the historic Goonoo Goonoo Station in Tamworth, NSW, for another exciting episode recorded live at the pre-bull sale dinner of the 3R Beef annual stud sale.

In this special panel interview, I sit down with industry leaders to delve into the heart of the beef industry's future. The theme of this year's panel discussion: “Reimagining The Future of the Beef Industry”. With a panel of high-cal...

This episode’s guest is Ben Law, The Financial Bloke.

While Ben is a successful coach and podcaster in the agriculture space, today he’ll be discussing the incredibly challenging journey he faced when he and his wife chose to try and have kids, despite the fact he had been told he'd never be able to have children years earlier.

In this episode Ben shares:

• What it felt like to be told he would never be a fa...