Send us a text Welcome to Episode 60 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we’re joined by Jared Luhman , a regenerative cattle and crop producer from Minnesota, USA , and the host of the Ranching Returns Podcast . Jared manages 900 acres and 230 Red Angus cows, markets bulls through Pharo Cattle Company , and is passionate about building a profitable, low-input system that supports both land health and family life. In our first international episode, Jared shares his story of building his operati...
May 16, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we’re joined by Sam Skeat , founder of Regen Ag Asset Management (RAAM) —a business that helps rural producers turn knowledge into action and build more resilient, efficient operations. Sam’s journey has taken him from running tree-lopping crews and working with NRM groups, to coaching producers through rehydrating landscapes and shifting the way they run their businesses. His work now focuses on helping people identify bli...
May 09, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Send us a text This week, we chat with Johno Mackay —a cattleman, contractor, and founder of JobSafe Pro , an app designed to make workplace safety easier and more practical for rural businesses. From starting his first contract mustering job with a broken leg, to building a successful contracting and fencing business across northern Australia, Johno shares the real-life lessons learned from growing a business in the bush. In this episode, we discuss: 🔨 The early days of contract mustering and ...
May 02, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we chat with Andrew Cox and Reegen Wass from Generational Wealth Partners , who break down what financial advisors actually do and how they can help farming families and next-generation producers plan, grow, and protect their financial future. If you’ve ever wondered when to speak to a financial advisor, how to start investing, or what succession planning looks like when done well—this episode is full of straight-talking, p...
Apr 25, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Travis Parry , who shares his journey in agriculture—from agisting country to building a successful Speckle Park stud. He also opens up about selling the family farm, navigating succession, and how he’s using social media to grow his business and connect with consumers. In this episode, we discuss: Selling the family farm and navigating succession Agisting country and making it work Starting and growing a Spec...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we chat with Stuart McWilliam from Black Bird and Beast —a self-taught regenerative farmer and Natural Sequence Farming contractor whose story is all about backing yourself and building from the ground up. With no ag background, Stuart went from running a firewood business and arborist crew to buying his first cattle without any yards. After discovering regenerative agriculture and completing a course in Natural Sequence Fa...
Apr 11, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 58 of A Place to Call Home ! This week, we chat with David and Sarah Birchmore, who share their journey in agriculture, the role agistment has played in growing their business, and how they’ve built an off-farm income stream to create more opportunities. In this episode, we discuss: How agistment has helped expand their operation Challenges and benefits of leasing country Building an off-farm business alongside primary production Tips and tricks for making agist...
Apr 04, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 53 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Nick Holland, who shares his journey to land ownership while working full-time and the lessons he's learned along the way. In this episode, we discuss: Building a real estate portfolio Navigating family succession in agriculture Agisting and leasing country while building a herd How building equity can support family transitions The business model that works for Nick The transition to becoming a full-time prod...
Mar 28, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 52 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Simone Parker and Harry Evan from Bush Agribusiness , where they share valuable insights on how consultancy can elevate your agricultural business. In this episode, we discuss: The Business Edge course and its impact Key findings from the Australian Beef Report What top producers are doing to stay ahead How consultancy can support your business growth and strategy To learn more about Bush Agribusiness , check ...
Mar 21, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 51 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we chat with Iain MacLennan, who shares his exciting journey into the apple industry and what it’s like stepping into a completely new field. In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning into a new industry Growing apples in Orange and what that looks like day-to-day Working in a family business Diversifying assets for long-term security The early days of succession planning His Nuffield journey and the lessons learned along...
Mar 14, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 50 of A Place to Call Home Podcast. In this milestone episode, we chat with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce , where they share their inspiring journey to land ownership and their incredible resilience in overcoming adversity. In this episode, we dive into: Their journey into real estate investing Building their business to become full-time producers The impact of postnatal depression on their family Overcoming the tragedy of a Salmonella outbreak Rebu...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 49 of A Place to Call Home . This week, we sit down with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow , who shares her inspiring journey in creating a standout business that connects consumers directly with Australian farmers. In this episode, we dive into: Bianca's path to land ownership Overcoming significant challenges and disasters The journey from paddock to plate Building a strong team as your business grows The importance of continual learning along the way Connecting wit...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 48 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Khory Hancock, who will take us on a deep dive into the world of carbon. Throughout this episode we chat about - Carbon, what is it? - ACCU, what does it mean. - What are the different carbon project methods - Why is there such a focus on carbon right now - The part that agriculture can play in changing the world. - What should the next generation of land holders be looking out for. If you are looking for more inf...
Nov 22, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 47 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise. Throughout this episode we cover a range of topics and hear from Mel about her journey to creating Rural Women's Exercise. We also chat about - Coming into a family business - Some of challenges that she faced and how she overcame them - The importance of exercise for a healthy mind and body - Creating something of her own, while working in a family business - Building ...
Nov 15, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 46 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs and we chat about her land ownership journey as well as all things chickens and pasture raised eggs. We also chat about - Her journey working in the mines - Share investing - Building up their real estate investments - Buying a piece of land - Starting a pasture raised egg business, and working with chickens - What she has learnt starting a business - Her journey towards fi...
Nov 08, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 45 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Claudia Bryant from the Farm Life plan, throughout the chat we cover a range of topics including. - Growing up in a failed succession plan - Working with in agribusiness - Side Hustles Vs Business - Creating a business - What Claudia has learnt from teaching primary producers and people creating a place to call home. You can find out more about Claudia and Farm life plan below Claudia Bryant | Farm Life Plan (@far...
Nov 01, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 44 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition and we talk about all things animal health and nutrition. As well as, - Growing up on a property - Her Journey to becoming an animal nutritionist - Why animal nutrition is so important - What you should look our for in your business - How can you improve you livestock business - Her journey towards finding "A Place to Call Home" You can find out about Bronte on the links...
Oct 25, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 43 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Luke Neill, who shares his story to finding A Place to Call Home. Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as. - Building a career in Mining and Gas - Purchasing Real estate - What he would have done differently looking back - Purchasing a property - Finding the right business model - Some of his mistakes along the way and what he has learnt. If you enjoy the episode, please s...
Oct 18, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 41 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Nat and Kahlia Micken from Invest Out West Podcast, to chat about all things investing and getting started. We will also chat about - Their Journey to Land ownership - Going through succession - Money Mindset - Getting started investing - Why they invest out west - What they have learnt along the way - Investing in Crypto - Investing in Shares - Investing in Real Estate. *please note this is not fina...
Oct 11, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 41 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Ana Almeida from Tropical North Queensland Drought Hub. Throughout we will be chatting all about ESG and how it will affect your land ownership journey. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Ana's journey to Australia - What does ESG stand for and what does it mean? - Why is it important conversation in Agriculture - What is happening on an international level with ESG and what impact with that ha...
Oct 04, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 40 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Tam Michalek. Tam was one of youngest people to ever have a live export licence in Australia and throughout this journey we chat all about live export and her journey to finding A Place to Call Home. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Finding her place to Agriculture - Moving to WA - Working in Live Export - The positive story about live export - What is happening in WA at the moment - The flow...
Sep 27, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 39 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Kylie Stretton from Red Hill Station. This is a great episode for anyone looking to chase that dream of owning a cattle station. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Growing up in the bush - Working in Agriculture - Raising kids in Rural Australia - Building an asset and paying off debt - Buidling a relationship with the banks - How you manage your land can affect your business - Buying and selli...
Sep 20, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 38 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Phillip Hughes from the Lachlan Hughes Foundation . Throughout this Episode we chat about. - The Hughes journey towards regenerative agriculture - The difference it has made in their business - The lasting legacy of Lachlan Hughes - The history of the Lachlan Hughes Foundation - What does the program cover - How long does it run - How to get involved You can find out more about Phillip and the Lachla...
Sep 13, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 37 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this Episode we chat to Alice Mabin from Al Mabin Photography and Agrishots . This is a great episode and we cover a range of topics. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Growing up in New Zealand - Overcoming a Horse riding accident - Moving to Australia - Working in Agriculture and Agirbusiness right across the globe - Starting your own business - Buidling a business in rural Australia - Finding A Place to Call Home I...
Sep 06, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 36 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this episode we chat to Brennan Leggett from Preston Rowe Paterson. Through this episode we chat about the dos and don'ts when is comes to going to a property inspection. We will also chat about - Changing your thoughts about what a "starter block" looks like - What you should thinking about before looking around for a property. - What to do before a property inspection - What to look out for while going on a property inspe...
May 10, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 35 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Mark Westcott from Rural Succession Solutions, and you guessed it, we are chatting about all things succession planning. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Marks journey to becoming a Succession planner - Why succession planning, and estate planning are important for rural businesses. - The top 5 things that the next gener...
May 03, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 34 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Brad Inglis from Sturt Plain. Succession has been a big topic this season and today we chat about what its like coming into a family business and working through the process. Throughout this Episode we also chat about. - Coming into a family business - Heading North - Importance of Brahmans in Northern Australia - Animal husband...
Apr 26, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 33 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Callan Solari from Tropical Vets. We cover a range of topics in this conversation. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - His connection to Brahmans - Continuing a family legacy - Becoming a Vet - Becoming a partner in his vet practice at an early stage in his career - Teaming up with his brother and friends to create Tripple ...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 32 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Hamish Brett from Brett Cattle Company. This was a great conversation, and we covered a wide range of topics. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Working in a family business - Going away to become a Vet - Starting his own vet clinic - Working through the Live export ban - Starting the succession conversation - How successi...
Apr 12, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 31 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. G'day and welcome to another episode of A Place to Call Home podcast, on today's episode we chat to Ashley Kirk from Rockley Brahmans. We cover a range of topics on this podcast, and I am very grateful for Ashley being so open and generous while sharing his experiences. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Going through Johnes disease - Starting the succession conversation - Finding the right succession mediator - How succ...
Apr 05, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 7
