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Jul 08

The Wyoming Buckaroo

By Dallas Mount Decision Making, Making a Change, Planning & Management 3 Comments

I can’t remember where it happened, but a while back at a Ranching for Profit School a participant made a comment about “The Parable of the Mexican Fisherman”. Not being…

Jun 24

Those Cows are Too Expensive

By Jordan Steele Decision Making, Economics & Finance, Production 2 Comments

In my opinion, the cattle market is still pretty hot. Depending on what market report you are looking at, it may have flattened out recently, but there is still money…

Jun 10

Do Hard Stuff

By Dallas Mount Decision Making, Labor Effectiveness, Making a Change 2 Comments

Okay … humble brag. I just ran my first ½ marathon and for me it was a really big deal. For the last decade or so I haven’t been on…

May 13

Vacation Planning

By Shanon Sims Labor Effectiveness, Planning & Management, Succession No Comments

As a responsible journalist, Jordan sent me a copy of his previous article for review and approval before releasing it as a ProfitTips, since the ranch he was babysitting was…

Mar 11

Scenic Landscape of Harris Island in Scotland

Ranching for Profit Principles Swim the Atlantic

By Dallas Mount Ecology & Grazing, Economics & Finance, Planning & Management One Comment

Last week I had the privilege of helping Sam Charlton launch the first Planning for Profit School in the United Kingdom. Seventeen progressive farmers from Scotland, England, Germany, and even…

Feb 25

A New Beginning

By Jordan Steele Communication, Planning & Management, Succession No Comments

I taught the Billings Ranching for Profit School last month with Melinda Sims, and each evening we would split up class sections to lead the next day. Some days we…

Jan 28

The 3 Secrets Still Apply

By Jordan Steele Economics & Finance, Planning & Management, Production No Comments

“We overcomplicate economics enormously, we can in fact look at it much simpler. We can improve the gross margin per unit, increase the number of units in the business, or…

Dec 24

Four Succession Principles

By Jordan Steele Communication, Planning & Management, Succession 2 Comments

Succession is always a hot topic. We have found it is typically a worry area for many who attend the Ranching for Profit School, along with time management. As instructors…

Nov 12

Don’t Let Today’s High Prices Create Tomorrow’s Problems

By Dallas Mount Decision Making, Economics & Finance, Planning & Management 3 Comments

Dr. David Kohl, one of the sharpest minds in ag finance, recently made a statement that ought to stop every rancher and farmer in their tracks: “I’m worried about the…

Sep 10

The Writing On The Wall

By Dave Pratt Decision Making, Planning & Management, Risk/Drought No Comments

Adlai Stevenson was spot on when he noted that most of us “…cannot read the handwriting on the wall until our back is up against it.” It’s easy to get…

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The Wyoming Buckaroo

Those Cows are Too Expensive

Do Hard Stuff

Vacation Planning

Ranching for Profit Principles Swim the Atlantic

A New Beginning

The 3 Secrets Still Apply

Four Succession Principles

Don’t Let Today’s High Prices Create Tomorrow’s Problems

The Writing On The Wall

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