The Profitable Steward
Jared is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with other farmers and ranchers to help them achieve their goals of profitability to be truly regenerative and "regenerational" to involve the next generation. Through the Profitable Steward Podcast, he provides a platform for experts in the field of regenerative agriculture to share their insights and best practices, as well as for other successful farmers and ranchers to share their stories and lessons learned.The focus of the podcast is on promoting regenerative agriculture principles and practices that improve soil health, animal health, and overall farm or ranch productivity. Jared believes that these practices are key to ensuring the long-term viability of the agricultural industry, and that by implementing them, farmers and ranchers can secure their financial future while also leaving a positive legacy for future generations.Whether you are a seasoned farmer or rancher, or just starting out, the Profitable Steward Podcast is a must-listen resource for anyone looking to improve their operation and secure their future in agriculture. So tune in and learn from Jared and his guests as they share their wisdom and experience on how to be a profitable steward of the land and your livestock.
Episodes
105 episodes
Ep. 105 The 7 Ranch Decisions You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong with Joel Salatin
What Ranchers Must Change Now—or Regret in 10 Years | Joel Salatin’s 7 Decisions for Building a Ranch That ThrivesWhat will separate the farms and ranches that thrive over the next 10 years from the ones that struggle—or disappear?<...
Ep. 104 Building a Life by Design: Faith, Mindset & Stewardship with Ruthe Hage
What can growing up on a ranch teach us about resilience, faith, hard work, and creating a more meaningful life?In this episode of The Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with Ruthe Hage, founder of Luxe Coaching, for a...
Ep. 103 Sell-Buy Marketing & Ranch Profitability with Brian Munger and Wally Olson
What if ranch profitability isn’t just about producing more cattle, but about knowing when to buy, sell, replace, and manage your livestock inventory?In this practical conversation, Jared Sorensen sits down with Wally Olson and Brian Mun...
Ep. 102 How to Make Regenerative Ranching Profitable with Jared Luhman
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, host Jared Sorensen sits down with Jared Luhman, a farmer, rancher, and host of the Ranching Returns podcast, to explore what it really takes to build a profitable, low-input, regenerative farm...
Ep. 101 Breaking the Silence: Ranching, Resilience & Mental Health with Annie Mackenzie
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, host Jared Sorensen sits down with fourth-generation rancher Annie Mackenzie for an honest conversation about ranching, family legacy, resilience, faith, and mental health.Annie shares ...
Ep. 100 Energy: The Currency of Regenerative Agriculture with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin
What if the true measure of agriculture isn't yield or profit—but energy?In this thought-provoking episode, Jared Sorensen sits down with regenerative agriculture pioneer Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin to explore a transformative perspecti...
Ep. 99 Freedom & Stewardship: Timeless Principles for Leadership, Legacy, and Liberty with Jared Sorensen
As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, what can the principles of liberty teach us about stewardship, leadership, and leaving a lasting legacy?In this thought-provoking episode of The Profitable Steward Podcas...
Ep. 98 Building Soil, Boosting Profits: Regenerative Agriculture with Kevin Elmy
What if the key to greater profitability, healthier crops, and stronger drought resilience isn't adding more inputs—but working with nature instead of against it?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, host Jared Sorensen sit...
Ep. 97 Are Your Cattle Really Profitable? Feed Value, Livestock Marketing, and Smarter Ranch Decisions with Bud and Eunice Williams
In this continuation of Jared Sorensen's conversation with Bud and Eunice Williams, the discussion dives deeper into the principles of profitable livestock marketing and ranch management. Bud challenges conventional ranching wisdom, explaining ...
Ep. 96 From Fear to Faith: How to Break Negative Thought Patterns and Find Lasting Peace with Kirk Duncan
How do you break free from fear, anxiety, and negative thought patterns? In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with coach and speaker Kirk Duncan to discuss the powerful connection between mindset, emotions...
Ep 95. Soil Health and Microbes: How to Build Profitable, Regenerative Farms with Suzanne Shea
What if the secret to healthier soil, stronger crops, and lower input costs is already living beneath your feet?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with soil biology expert Suzanne Shea to explore...
Ep 94. The 4 Drivers of Ranch Profitability That Many Ranchers Miss with Allan Crockett
Most ranchers are working harder than ever… but still not seeing the profit they should.In this powerful conversation with ranching expert Allan Crockett, we break down the real reasons ranches struggle financially—and what it actually ...
Ep 93. Building the Future of Regenerative Ranching: Herd Shares, Stewardship, and Rural Renewal with Joel Hollingsworth
In this thought-provoking episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared sits down with Joel Hollingsworth of Smoke River Ranch to explore regenerative ranching, entrepreneurship, faith, and the future of rural America. Joel shares his remark...
Ep. 92 Stop Losing Money on Cattle: The “Sell-Buy” Mindset That Changes Everything - Interview with Bud and Eunice Williams
Are you actually making money in your cattle operation, or just hoping you are?Join us for an interview with Bud and Eunice Williams when they visited our ranch in 2009In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, we dive dee...
Ep 91. Why Straight Lines Change Everything in Stockmanship and Horsemanship w/ Tom Curtin
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen is joined by Tom Curtin for a rich conversation on stockmanship, horsemanship, and the everyday principles that improve livestock handling on th...
Ep. 90 Profit, Legacy, and the Future of the Modern Family Farm w/ Kyle Lechtenberg
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen is joined by Kyle Lechtenberg for a thoughtful conversation about the future of the family farm, the pressures driving farm consolidation, and the fin...
89. Profit Isn’t the Purpose, But Without It the Ranch Cannot Survive
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen shares a powerful and personal reflection on what it really means to be a profitable steward. Speaking from his family ranch in Northeastern Nevada, Jared connects ...
Ep. 88 Can Biblical Wealth and Infinite Banking Change the Future of Regenerative Agriculture? w/ David Stinnett
What does it mean to build wealth in a way that honors God, strengthens families, and supports the future of the land?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, David Stinnett joins Jared for a thoughtful conversation on steward...
Ep. 87 Can Regenerative Farming Replace Commodity Agriculture? w/ Josh Adams and William DeMille
In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, I’m joined by Josh Adams of Living Soil Management and returning guest William DeMille for a powerful conversation about the future of regenerative a...
Ep. 86 How Regenerative Agriculture Builds Better Beef, Better Soil, and Better Health w/ Patti Armbrister
What if weeds are not the problem, but the messenger?In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen talks with Patti Armbrister from Hinsdale, Montana, about her powerful journey into regenerative agriculture...
Ep. 85 Carbon Farming & Soil Biology: The Foundation of Regenerative Agriculture w/ Steve Diver
Soil biology is quickly becoming one of the most important conversations in modern agriculture.In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen interviews soil scientist Steve Diver to explore how carbon...
Ep. 83 Hope, History, and Opportunity: How Farmers Can Thrive in a Time of Crisis w/ William DeMille
We’re living in uncertain times, and farmers and ranchers feel it more than most. Markets are volatile, costs are rising, and the old playbook doesn’t seem to work the way it once did.In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, J...
Ep. 84 Holistic Health for Farmers: Mold, Inflammation, Fasting & Emotional Resilience w/Mike Edgcomb
Farmers and ranchers carry more than livestock and land. They carry stress, legacy, responsibility, and often silent health struggles.In this powerful episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen sits down with heal...
Ep. 82 From Conventional to Regenerative: A Farmer’s Real-World Path to Healthier Soil and Profitability w/ Mike Robinson
In this episode of the Profitable Steward, Jared Sorensen is joined by fourth-generation farmer Mike Robinson, who shares his real-world experience transitioning conventional grain ground into healthier, more resilient soil systems. ...
Ep. 81 Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers: How to Protect Your Family, Land, and Legacy w/ Brandon Rains
Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but avoiding it can be costly.In this episode of the Profitable Steward, Jared Sorensen sits down with estate planning attorney Brandon Dean Rains for a practical, plain-language co...