Most ranchers know their cow herd, but not everyone truly knows their inventory. In this solo episode, John breaks down why keeping track of what you own is one of the most overlooked (and most profitable) skills in ranching.

When should you sell your cattle, and how do you know if it’s the right move? In this episode, host John Haskell sits down with Wally Olson, longtime rancher and sell/buy marketer, to dig into the mechanics and mindset behind selling cattle well.

Insurance might not be the most exciting part of running a ranch, but it can make or break your operation when things go wrong. In this episode, host John Haskell sits down with Julie Davidson, resident insurance expert, to unpack smart insurance moves and what every rancher should know about coverage, deductibles, and managing risk in a shifting market.

Host John Haskell welcomes Julie Davidson to the podcast today to discuss trends in the insurance industry and how to avoid common insurance pitfalls.

Ryan White is back on the podcast today to discuss the importance of land monitoring in ranching operations. He shares several SnapLand case studies that highlight the solutions provided by his ecosystem services company for businesses and landowners. These cases really show how different businesses and their leadership are taking some of the best feedback and natural resource accounting and turning that into revenue streams for their multi-generational operations.

SnapLands founder Ryan White joins host John Haskell on the podcast to discuss how their ecosystem services help people manage their land by creating efficient feedback loops between their land and businesses. With Ryan's background in land restoration, he shares why it's important to have a holistic approach to land management by creating a continuous improvement system for natural resources.

Julie Davidson, an experienced insurance professional, joins host John Haskell on the podcast today to share her farm and ranch insurance insights and considerations for how to protect your ranch.

Alex McKiernan and John Locke are back with host John Haskell in this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast to discuss the concept of legacy in ranching. Building on the discussion from last week's episode about mission and vision, John Locke stresses that legacy begins with a vision and can be either a blessing or a burden, depending on how it's understood and managed.

Host John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome back John Locke to discuss the distinctions between mission, vision, and purpose in both business and personal life to define your ranch legacy.

John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome John Locke, a sixth-generation rancher and instructor at Ranching for Profit, to the podcast today to discuss mindset and emotional barriers to succession in ranching.

Nic De Castro, Founder and CEO of LandTrust, is back on the podcast today with host John Haskell to talk all about LandTrust, a marketplace for outdoor recreation on private land.

In a recent edition of Ranchonomics, Dr. David Kohl expressed concern about the cattle business right now. While crop farmers and sheepmen are suffering from low prices, cattlemen are currently seeing record prices. Of all times, why would Dr. Kohl be concerned about the cattle business right now?

John Haskell hosts Nic De Castro from LandTrust in a discussion about entrepreneurship.

Bob Metzger is back on the podcast to discuss social dynamics, the challenges and opportunities in America, and the importance of deferred gratification and realistic expectations with host John Haskell.

John Haskell sits down with expert Bob Metzger to delve into the critical concept of opportunity cost in relation to both short-term and long-term investments. They explore the importance of factoring in interest payments when making financial decisions, as well as the power of compounding interest in maximizing returns.

Dr. David Kohl again joins host John Haskell to discuss the importance of a management mindset in farming and ranching operations. They discuss why, as a non-financial factor, having a strong management mindset matters and some tools you can apply to improve the various aspects of your business.

Dr. David Kohl is back on the podcast today to discuss key financial metrics for ranch operations. Dr. Kohl shares why you should be paying attention to your net profit margin, debt coverage ratio, net operating income, working capital, operating expense revenue, and debt-to-asset ratio.

Dr. David Kohl joins host John Haskell on the podcast today to discuss key factors and commonalities for successful farmers and ranchers.

Dallas and host John Haskell emphasize the importance of focusing on a few core businesses that operate at scale and are profitable when talking about management experience and competence.

John Haskell welcomes Dallas Mount back to the podcast to discuss how to think about the future while ignoring the past.