AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke
Business & Finance
About
Wealth & Wisdom: For Farming Families Who Want More Money matters — but wisdom is what makes it last. For Australia’s most successful farming families, financial growth is only part of the picture. True, lasting success means aligning your wealth with your values, nurturing strong family relationships, and building a legacy that endures for generations. Join Ben Law, The Financial Bloke and founder of Agricoach, Australia’s leading coaching business for high-performing rural families, as he shares the insights, stories, and strategies that matter most. With over two decades of experience advising and coaching some of the country’s most successful agricultura...
Episodes
- #124: The Family Advisory Board - Your Secret Weapon for a High-Performing Family Business with Mike Logan AM, Business Coach, Mentor, Advisory Board Chairman
In this episode, Ben Law and Mike Logan AM discuss family advisory boards, exploring their structure, benefits, and how they help transfer wisdom between generations in agricultural businesses. Mike shares insights from his experience as a…
- MINI: You Young Blokes, Time To Stop Bellowing At The Gate
This episode, hosted by Ben Law, addresses young men in farming families about responsibility, grit, and discernment. It challenges common habits that hinder progress and emphasizes the importance of decision and direction.
- #123: Playing the Long Game: What High-Performing Rural Families Actually Do With Their Accountant with Sarah Becker, Director of Becker & Co (QLD), Chartered Accountants & Rural Business Advisors
This episode of the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast features Ben Law and Sarah Becker. They discuss how successful rural families engage with their accountants to build lasting businesses across generations, emphasizing strategies beyond…
- #122: Why Investing in Your Next Generation Is the Smartest Succession Move You'll Make with Kara Knudsen, Knudsen Cattle Co - CEO & Co-Owner | Nuffield Scholar | Board Member Nuffield Australia
Kara Knudsen of Knudsen Cattle Co. discusses how a family farming business can grow and become resilient by investing in the next generation. She shares insights on providing responsibility, exposure, and real-world experience to ensure lo…
- MINI: Love Your Kids Enough to Say That's Not Good Enough
In this episode, Ben explores the importance of maintaining standards within farming families, emphasizing that consistent expectations for children contribute to resilient family businesses and capable future generations. He differentiate…
- #121: Character Over Credentials: Building Success In Agriculture That Lasts with David Foote (Board Member - ACC, Cattle Australia, Laguna Bay)
David Foote joins Ben Law to discuss how lasting success in agriculture is built through character and experience rather than just credentials. They explore leadership, succession, and preparing the next generation in farming families.
- #120: You Won’t Get What You Want Until You Master This One Skill with Katie Godden - Communication Specialist
This episode features communication specialist Katie Godden, who discusses the importance of effective communication for farming families. She explains how mastering communication can help families avoid common pitfalls and strengthen rela…
- MINI: What Strong Leaders Do Differently When Things Get Tough
This episode discusses how strong leaders navigate difficult periods by focusing on internal standards rather than external factors. It explores the habits that allow families and businesses to maintain clarity and direction during tough s…
- #119: Why Resilience Under Pressure Is the Real Competitive Edge with Ali Flynn, Therapist, Facilitator, & Podcast Host
Ben and Ali Flynn discuss resilience under pressure, particularly for farming families. They explore how genuine resilience protects decision-making, relationships, health, and leadership capacity when stakes are high. The conversation cha…
- #118: The Thinking Shift That Could Change Everything with Dr Kate Burke - Founder of Think Agri
In this episode, Dr. Kate Burke, founder of Think Agri, discusses how mindset, identity, and human dynamics influence decision-making and succession in farming families. She challenges traditional assumptions about business and family grow…
- MINI: Our Great-Grandparents Feared War - We Fear Conversations.
This AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast episode discusses why farming families often fear conversations. It explores how these fears, though not dramatic, significantly impact family decisions, relationships, and have long-term costs by avo…
- #117: Why Raising Standards Is the Key to Preparing the Next Generation with Chris Webb - High Performance Advisor
This episode of the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast features Chris Webb discussing the importance of raising standards for the next generation in farming families. He covers motivation, entitlement, and responsibility, offering insights…
- #116: Next Gen Doesn't Want To Be On Farm? They Could Be Your Greatest Asset with Andrew Conaghan, Managing Director of Livestock Junction
Andrew Conaghan, Managing Director of Livestock Junction, joins the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast to discuss how the next generation can be a valuable asset to family farm businesses, even if they choose not to work on the farm directl…
- MINI: Coaching Isn't Just For Footy
This episode challenges the assumption that coaching is only about productivity, highlighting its role in family alignment for farming businesses. It suggests that addressing difficult conversations can strengthen long-term relationships w…
- #115: The Families Who Win Start Early: How Prepared Families Outperform Everyone Else
On the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, Ben and Tim Lane discuss how farming families who start early with "success planning" outperform others. They explore how these early conversations foster confidence, creativity, and unity, enablin…
- MINI: Slaying The Entitlement Dragon
In this episode, Ben Law of The Financial Bloke addresses entitlement in family businesses, examining its origins and the role of earned pride in developing future leaders. He emphasizes professionalism and responsibility for the next gene…
- #114: Burnout Is Breaking Farming Families — Here’s How to Stop It with Tanya Atkinson - Human Intelligence Architect
This episode of The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast features Ben and Tanya Atkinson discussing the pervasive issue of burnout in farming families. They explore how burnout manifests, its impact on relationships and succession, and offer…
- #113: Smart Investing in Uncertain Times: Sharemarkets, AI, and the Long Game with Libby Newman - Senior Investment Specialist - Vanguard Australia
This episode features Libby Newman, Senior Investment Strategist at Vanguard Australia, who discusses current market trends, the impact of AI, and strategies for long-term investors. She explains diversification, creating resilient portfol…
- MINI: Where The Money Goes
This episode of the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast discusses how farming families can understand and utilize profit. It explores how profit can be used for freedom, security, and legacy, and introduces five "profit buckets" to help fami…
- #112: Owning Your Story: Breaking Generational Patterns with Lael Stone with Lael Stone - Speaker, Educator and Author
On the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, Lael Stone and Ben Law discuss how to break generational patterns and address family conflict. They explore the impact of unexamined imprints from the past and the role of forgiveness in healing ol…
- MINI: Trust The Effort. Let Go Of The Outcome.
In this episode, Ben Law discusses the importance of trusting effort and letting go of outcomes for lasting success in farming, family, and life. He shares how to develop this mindset, including defining your best, dropping perfection, ref…
- #111: When Success Becomes Your Prison with Jean-Marc Barbeau - Qualified Chartered Accountant and NLP Master Coach, Better Business Freedom
In this episode, Jean-Marc Barbeau and Ben from The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast discuss how past successes can become hindrances. They explore strategies for business owners and farming families to avoid burnout, achieve true freedom…
- MINI: Try Hard Not To Offend But Try Harder Not To Take Offence
In this episode, Ben Law discusses family communication and conflict resolution. He focuses on the importance of avoiding offense and not taking offense, offering insights for improving family dynamics in farming businesses.
- #110: Lock It In: Protect Your Price and Your Profit with Ripley Atkinson - StoneX Australian Livestock & Commodities Manager
This episode of the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast features Ripley Atkinson from StoneX, who discusses how Australian cattle producers can manage price volatility and protect their profits. He explains risk management strategies, includ…
- MINI: Is Your Brain Lying To You?
In this episode, Ben discusses how cognitive distortions can impact farming families. He shares examples of common thinking traps and offers practical tools to challenge and reframe them for better business decisions and family harmony.
- #109: From No Succession Plan to $1B in Ag Assets: 3R Beef Fireside Chat with Garry Edwards, Founder and Managing Director of AAM Investment Group
This episode of The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast features Garry Edwards, founder of AAM Investment Group. He discusses his journey building a diversified agribusiness valued at $1 billion, managing risk, and the strategies for future-…
- Why Logic Fails in Family Conversations (And What Wins Instead)
This episode of AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom explores why logic often fails in farming family discussions. Ben Law shares four strategies to improve communication, build trust, and align family members on business and legacy decisions. It emp…
- #108: Super Tax Shake-Up: What It Means for Farming Families with Kylie Wilson, Partner - Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Kylie Wilson and Ben Law discuss how proposed superannuation tax changes could affect farming families, especially concerning retirement planning and farm succession. They examine the extra 15% tax on balances over $3 million, lack of inde…
- MINI: Back Yourself - Why Playing It Safe Is the Biggest Gamble
Ben Law discusses the importance of backing yourself and taking action rather than waiting until you feel ready. He explores the risks associated with hesitation and the regret that follows missed opportunities.
- #107: How One Family Kept Their Agribusiness Alive for Five Generations with Tom Morrissey - Morrissey & Co
Ben Law interviews Tom Morrissey of Morrissey & Co. to discuss how his family has maintained their agribusiness for five generations. The conversation covers the importance of family alignment, handling tough conversations, and balancing t…
- MINI: The 10-Year Regret Most Families Have
In this mini episode, Ben Law discusses the common regret farming families face by delaying succession planning and hard conversations. He highlights the impact of waiting on family relationships and legacy, encouraging listeners to take p…
- #106: Wealth, Don’t Just Hand It Down — Teach Them to Build It Themselves with Ryan Baddock - MD of RB Finance
Ben is joined by mortgage strategist Ryan Baddock to discuss how to prepare the next generation to manage and build their own wealth. The episode explores strategies for supporting children's financial independence, navigating lending rule…
- MINI: The Farm is Not Your Super Fund!
Ben Law discusses the risks of relying solely on the farm for retirement. This episode explores the importance of building off-farm assets to secure the future of the farming business and the family.
- #105: The Real Risk Isn’t Being Wrong — It’s Being Slow with Mark Ferguson - Think Agri
In this episode, host Ben Law speaks with Dr. Mark Ferguson, CEO of Next Gen Agri, about the dangers of inertia in family farming businesses. They discuss the importance of acting quickly, maintaining a curious mindset, and challenging exi…
- MINI: Mastering Fear & Frustration — Emotional Fitness for High-Performing Families
Ben Law discusses how fear and frustration can negatively impact farming families and lead to poor decision-making. He shares practical tools to help manage these emotions and develop greater emotional fitness for high-performing families.
- #104: Regenerating the land is only half the battle—Don’t forget to regenerate your family with Charlie Arnott - The Regenerative Journey
Ben Law speaks with regenerative agriculture pioneer Charlie Arnott about the importance of family wellbeing alongside land management. They discuss values-led living, communication, and practical rituals for building a stronger family leg…
- MINI: The Hidden Tax That’s Quietly Costing Your Family Millions
Ben Law, known as The Financial Bloke, explores the concept of the 'Ignorance Tax' and its impact on the time, money, and momentum of farming families. The episode outlines the red flags of this issue and suggests habits to manage it effec…
- #103: Farming, Family & Boundaries: How to Draw the Line Without Drama with Katja Williams - The Ultimate Farm Wife Podcast
Ben sits down with farmer and podcaster Katja Williams to discuss the importance of boundaries in family farming operations. They explore strategies for managing the challenges of blending home and business life to improve communication an…
- MINI: Success the Wrong Way: You’re Winning… But At What Cost?
Ben Law discusses the potential personal costs of prioritizing business growth over family well-being in farming. He outlines seven mindset shifts to help rural families achieve success while maintaining connection and balance.
- #102: Elite Teams Win On Culture - And So Can Your Family with Chris Webb - High Performance Advisor
Chris Webb, a high-performance advisor, discusses how the principles of culture and accountability used by elite sports teams can be applied to farming families. The episode explores how to build trust, alignment, and long-term success in…
- MINI: Your Life on the Big Screen: Are You the Hero… or Just Watching It All Happen?
In this episode of the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, host Ben Law discusses the importance of taking an active role in one's life rather than simply reacting to circumstances. The episode encourages listeners to stop delaying action a…
- #101: Avoiding the Hard Conversations? What It’s Costing Your Family? with Katie Godden - Communication Specialist
Ben Law speaks with communication specialist Katie Godden about the importance of addressing difficult conversations within families and farming businesses. The episode explores the risks of avoiding these discussions and provides a four-s…
- MINI: Stop Being So Bloody Nice!
Ben Law, The Financial Bloke, explores why prioritizing being "nice" can hinder progress in family businesses. He explains the difference between rapport and influence and provides strategies for having necessary but difficult conversation…
- #100: The Angus Family Playbook: How to Build a Business, Raise Leaders & Think Generationally with Josie Angus - Angus Pastoral Co
Ben Law interviews Josie Angus of Angus Pastoral Company about building a multi-generational family business. They discuss transitioning to structured board meetings, leadership development for the next generation, and strategies for scali…
- MINI: Imposter Syndrome — The Secret Struggle of High Performers
In the launch of the new 'MINI' episode series for the AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, host Ben Law discusses the challenge of imposter syndrome among high-performing farming families. He explores why successful individuals often feel l…
- #99: Interest Rates, Trump Tariffs & What’s REALLY Going On with Saul Eslake - Economist
Economist Saul Eslake joins The AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast to discuss how global economic factors, including Donald Trump’s tariffs and inflation trends, impact Australian farming businesses and interest rates. The episode provides…
- #98: Getting Everyone on the Same Page: The Negotiator’s Guide to Family Alignment with Allan Parker OAM - Micro Behavioural Scientist & Negotiator
Allan Parker OAM joins The Financial Bloke to discuss how communication and behavioral science practices can resolve conflicts within farming families. The episode explores strategies for improving family alignment, managing reactivity, an…
- #97: The Forgotten Virtues That Built This Nation—And Why We Need Them Back with Hon, John Anderson - Former Deputy PM of Australia
Ben Law and former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson discuss the importance of traditional virtues like responsibility, self-sacrifice, and financial prudence for the future of Australian agriculture and society.
- #96: Rising to the Top: From Rookie to a Top 20% Producer with Andrew Miller - Braidwood Station
Andrew Miller, manager of Braidwood Station, shares his experience of growing a startup cattle operation into a top-performing business. He discusses the strategies, mindset shifts, and systems used to achieve this success and the creation…
- #95: You’re Not Alone: Every Family Struggles with David Westbrook - Farmer
Farmer David Westbrook joins host Ben to discuss his experience with farm succession, including navigating conflict and returning to the family business. The conversation covers lessons in communication, rebuilding trust, and managing gene…