
Business of Farming
A podcast covering all aspects of the business side of farming. Hosted by Cath Jenkins from Rural People Co and Bec Casey from Nature of Business Consulting.
Episodes
33 episodes
Creating a culture of reward and recognition
Bec and Cath are back to discuss the importance of setting a workplace culture of recognition and reward. In this episode that is part of the series focusing on farm labour and employment, Bec and Cath talk about some different ways to reward a...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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40:14

Setting expectations - employment
Bec and Cath launch into a discussion about setting expectations - in relation to labour and employment on farm. In this episode, Bec and Cath look at the importance of exploring your expectations from the point of view of an employee and an em...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:15

Recruiting - have you really tried?
Time for some tough love in this episode with Cath and Bec asking the hard questions. It is all about recruiting an employee in your business. As well as stepping you through an example that involves walking into a bakery in a wet suit - Bec an...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:04

Preparing yourself to take on an employee
Dusting off the microphones after an extended break - Bec and Cath kick off the new Season - which is all about employing people on farm. Episode 1 covers off on some of the questions you need to ask yourself before you employ someone on your f...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:36

Farm Ownership Reflection
Join Cath and Bec for the final reflection in the John Mulvany series. Over the course of the last couple of months, there has been some great insight and information present from John and we would like to take this opportunity again to thank h...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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14:30

Farm Ownership
The final in the John Mulvany series, and it is a great finish. Cath, Bec, and John discuss farm ownership and what is required. Including throwing around some solid numbers to base any budgeting calculation on. If you are looking at p...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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37:50

Week 3 Reflection
Join Cath and Bec for another reflection episode where they unpack some of the numbers that were given and have a closer look at leasing as an option for both parties. https://thepeopleindairy.org.au/
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:39

Leasing - Is it for you?
In this episode Cath, Bec and John talk about leasing. The discussion involves working out if leasing is the right pathway for you, the risk and the rewards, different leasing options, and things that you must do. This is an episode that answer...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:09

Episode 2 Reflection
Join Cath and Bec for another reflection of a jam-packed episode. If you were thinking about your next step, this episode has given you plenty to mull over! Please remember that the information in this podcast is not specific to you, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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10:29

Pathways with John Mulvany
In this episode Cath, Bec, and John discuss different pathways in the industry, some key things you must do it make it, and some really hard-hitting questions that need to be answered.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:07

Episode 1 Reflections
Join Cath and Bec for a short reflection of episode 1, as they go over the key topics and give their thoughts and feedback.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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7:22

Season 3 with John Mulvany
WELCOME BACK!We are excited to be back on the airwaves and even more excited to have John Mulvany join us for season 3. During this season we cover some key topics of farming progression and the key attributes required. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:25

Season Two Wrap Up
Another season of Business of Farming podcast has come to an end. Join Bec and Cath as they reminisce over the great topics of discussion they had this season.
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6:06

Labour, well more importantly Our Labour!
Its a subject that we think a lot of us dance around, so today Cath and Bec get straight to the point and really hit those key issue about Labour and more importantly our own labour and time. How do we value our labour and what is the bes...
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26:15

Understanding Cost Structures
Cath and Bec break down and simplify cost structures. Cost structures is one of those tools that is really important to understanding for your business. This episode breaks down and simplifies how you can keep your finger on the pulse ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:34

Preparing for the Bank
At one stage or another we all have to go to the bank! So to prevent that feeling like you have to jump through a heap of red tape Cath and Bec take you through how to prepare to remove that feeling. A great episode that is full of a heap of gr...
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26:15

A farmers Best Friend - Apps
Mobile phones have become such a big part of our everyday lives on the land that it become apparent that Cath and Bec had to check out what is out there for everyone to use. This episode is full of great apps and what they are used for...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:06

Business Health in Ag: Measuring
The old saying of what doesn't get measured doesn't get managed is very true, more so in AG!Join Cath and Bec for their last episode in the Business Health in Ag as they look into measuring all things business and how you can apply this to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:24

New Business Venture - The Interview
This week Bec is flying solo with a special guest who is making the jump from a secure income to expand their farming enterprise. Listen to see what decision making process they went through, who they involved, how they intend to make it work a...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:48

Business Health in Ag: Off farm investments
In the second episode of Business Health in Ag, Cath and Bec look into off farm investments and diversification of income. Please speak with a trust and professional adviser before acting on any information.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:48

Business Health in Ag: Wealth
Cath and Bec are back on the air waves with Season 2. They are starting with a three part mini series on Business Health in Ag, with the first episode discussing Wealth
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:51

Season 1 Final
Join Cath and Bcc as they look over the entire season 1 of Business of Farming. Signing off until 2021, we would like to thank all of our special guests and our listeners for making this a fantastic start! We have had some great t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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8:21

Cropping and Risk Management
This week Cath and Bec dive into the cropping sector. They talk weather, machinery, contractors and Risk - this episode covers it all. They are joined by self confessed "Small Cropping" farmer Mal Crothers as he steps through what he can contro...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:03

Cashflow
This is the last of the three shorter episodes exploring financial statements. Although a cashflow is not classified as a required financial statement it has serval important uses to any business, so we couldn't leave it out. Remember ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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16:12

Lean Farming with Jana Hocken
Cath and Bec are joined this week by international guest Jana Hocken, in an practical and informative episode. They discuss the main principles of Lean Business and how it relates to farming, including some simple and practical tips on how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:50
