Ranchonomics

94. Ranching, Money, and Freedom with Crockett Carothers

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does financial freedom actually look like in a ranching life, and is it possible without sacrificing time with your family? In this episode, John...

93. Why Ranchers Need to Think Like Entrepreneurs Featuring Crockett Carothers

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the biggest opportunity in ranching isn’t working harder, but thinking differently? In this episode, John Haskell sits down with Crockett Ca...

92. The Management Decisions That Transformed Noble Ranch

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually take to transform a ranching operation, not just incrementally, but fundamentally? In this episode, John Haskell sits down with ...

91. The Hidden Risk Inside Today’s Record Cattle Prices with Ryan Noble & Wally Olson

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Record cattle prices have created strong profits across the industry, but how much of that success is actually driven by good management versus simple...

90. Good Debt, Bad Debt, and Toxic Debt in Agriculture

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Debt is one of the most powerful and misunderstood tools in agriculture. In this solo episode, host John Haskell explains how ranchers and farmers sho...

89. When Growth Creates New Risk in Your Business with Tyler Dawley

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As a business grows, the risks change. What works when you are selling small amounts to many customers may not work when your operation begins moving ...

88. The 5-Part Inventory System Every Rancher Should Be Using

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Haskell sits down with Wally Olson to revisit the classic inventory triangle of money, feed or grass, and livestock, and expand ...

87. Why Good Operations Aren’t Enough

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, host John Haskell breaks down what he calls the five pillars of business and explains why operational excellence alone will not ...

86. From Curiosity to Company: Building Covers & Co from the Ground up with Joseph Gardiner

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Haskell welcomes back Joseph Gardiner to talk about how curiosity turned into a company. Joseph shares the story behind launchin...

85. Doing the Right Thing Until It Works

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell speaks to people navigating slow starts, tight margins, and the frustration that comes when progress is not immedia...

84. From Conferences to Change: What Actually Sticks with Joseph Gardiner

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Haskell welcomes back Joseph Gardiner to unpack what actually sticks after a conference is over. They talk candidly about why so...

83. Implementing Sell Buy Marketing in Canada with Joseph Gardiner

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, John Haskell is joined by Canadian farmer Joseph Gardiner to explore how Sell Buy Marketing principles translate beyond U.S. borders ...

82. Resilience Framework: A Ranch Right Conference Preview with Mike Glover

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell is joined by Mike Glover, a former Special Forces SGM and CIA contractor, for a conversation about preparedness, de...

81. Self-Leadership, Teamwork, and Resilience: A Ranch Right Conference Preview

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strong ranch businesses are built on more than good markets and solid production. In this episode, John is joined by Joshua and Tara Dukart, two of th...

80. Eye for Cattle: How a 16-Year-Old Built a Buyer’s Reputation

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people assume cattle buying is a business that takes decades to break into. In this episode, John sits down with Eli Hopping, a 16-year-old cattl...

79. Inside an Organic Row Crop Operation: Markets, Mistakes & Mindset with Reece Klug

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At a time when conventional row crop margins are under heavy pressure, John sits down with Reece Klug to explore a very different path. Reece farms wi...

78. The Rancher’s Guide to FSA Programs: Cash, Rules & Real Advantages

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most ranchers know the Farm Service Agency exists, but few fully understand the programs, payments, and opportunities available to them. In this episo...

77. Cash, Profit, and Taxes: How to Balance All Three

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tax planning is one of the most overlooked tools in ranch management, yet it can save a business thousands of dollars when done well. In this solo epi...

76. Hidden Opportunities in Hard Times: A Conversation with Kim Barker

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hard times can feel like the end of the world, but what if they're actually the start of something better?In this episode, I sit down with long-time f...

75. Are Your Cattle Covered? Trucking Risks in a High-Price Market with Julie Davidson

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When cattle prices climb to levels few of us have ever seen, the dollar value of a single load can quietly double, or even triple. And while most ranc...

74. How to Buy Right and Market Smarter with Wally Olson

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buying cattle in a high market can feel intimidating, but as Wally Olson reminds us, the price doesn’t matter nearly as much as the relationship. In...

73. Avoiding Health Insurance Headaches: Enrollment Tips with Julie Davidson

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s open-enrollment season, and if you’re sorting through health insurance options, you’re not alone. In this episode, John sits down with insu...

72. The Most Undervalued Skill in Ranching: Knowing Your Inventory

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

71. Making Smarter Selling Decisions with Wally Olson

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, longtim...

70. Staying Covered: Smart Insurance Moves for Ranchers in a Changing Market

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

69. Avoiding Insurance Pitfalls: What Every Rancher Should Know

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

68. SnapLand Case Studies with Ryan White

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan White is back on the podcast today to discuss the importance of land monitoring in ranching operations. He shares several SnapLand case studies t...

67. Ecosystem Services & Ranching’s Future with Ryan White

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SnapLands founder Ryan White joins host John Haskell on the podcast to discuss how their ecosystem services help people manage their land by creating ...

66. Protecting Your Ranch: Insurance Insights with Julie Davidson

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

65. Living and Leaving a Ranch Legacy with Alex McKiernan and John Locke

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

64. Defining Your Ranch Legacy with Alex McKiernan and John Locke

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

63. Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

62. LandTrust with Founder Nic De Castro

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 outdoo...

61. Entrepreneurship with Nic De Castro

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Haskell hosts Nic De Castro from LandTrust in a discussion about entrepreneurship. Nic shares his unique background in technology, his early star...

60. Social Dynamics with Bob Metzger

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Metzger is back on the podcast to discuss social dynamics, the challenges and opportunities in America, and the importance of deferred gratificati...

59. Opportunity Cost with Bob Metzger

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ranchonomics, host John Haskell sits down with expert Bob Metzger to delve into the critical concept of opportunity cost in relatio...

58. Management Mindset with Dr. David Kohl

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Kohl again joins host John Haskell to discuss the importance of a management mindset in farming and ranching operations. They discuss why, a...

57. Financial Metrics To Focus On with Dr. David Kohl

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Kohl is back on the podcast today to discuss key financial metrics for ranch operations. With his background in agriculture, finance, and en...

56. Commonalities of Successful Farmers & Ranchers with Dr. David Kohl

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

55. Management Experience & Competence with Dallas Mount

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas Mount returns to the podcast to discuss the trend of over-specialization in ranching, highlighting the challenges and pitfalls of diversifying ...

54. Thinking About the Future While Ignoring the Past with Dallas Mount

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Haskell welcomes Dallas Mount back to the podcast to discuss how to think about the future while ignoring the past. Sometimes we find ourselves i...

53. Business Processes with the Ramsteads, Part 2

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell welcomes back Stan and Eileen from Ramstead Ranch in part 2 of their conversation, discussing business processes and the operational...

52. Business Processes with the Ramsteads, Part 1

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stan and Eileen from Ramstead Ranch in Washington State sit down with host John Haskell to discuss the challenges of scaling a direct-to-consumer busi...

51. Relationship Between Gross Product and Grazing Management with Travis Krause

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell and guest Travis Krause discuss the relationship between gross product and grazing management. Travis is a new memb...

50. Financial Literacy with Micayla Giffin

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes Micayla Giffin, a new member of the Ranch Right team, to the Ranchonomics podcast to discuss the impo...

49. Mindset with Charlotte Smith, Part 2

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Charlotte Smith for conversation about the powerful connections between mindset and marketing fo...

48. Mindset with Charlotte Smith, Part 1

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell reconnects with marketing and mindset coach Charlotte Smith to explore how our thoughts and beliefs shape business ...

47. Impacts of Drought on the Cattle Cycle and the Time We Got It Wrong with Logan Pribbeno

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell welcomes back Logan Pribbeno to the Ranchonomics podcast to dive into the complexities of market timing strategies for cow herd mana...

46. Cow Marketing Strategies with Logan Pribbeno

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell sits down with Logan Pribbeno to dive into cow marketing strategies and how the cattle cycle can drive key bus...

45. Succession Planning & Empowering the Next Generation

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Kim Barker and Wally Olson to discuss the challenges and strategies of bringing the next generat...

44. Business Coaching with Josh Kerpan, Part 2

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Josh Kerpan to discuss how practicing mindfulness through meditation and journaling can help you...

43. Business Coaching with Josh Kerpan, Part 1

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell is joined by Josh Kerpan to explore his personal transformation as well as the role of business coaching in creating sustainability ...

42. Agri-Culture with Emilie Hopson

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell is joined by Emilie Hopson for a conversation about human resource management and how it applies to the ranching in...

41. Getting Started In The Cow Business When Markets Are High

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell welcomes Wally Olson and Kim Barker to the Ranchonomics podcast to talk about the current market dynamics and the opportunities it p...

40. You Don't Have Much Time

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell discusses the topic of utilizing our limited time in the most beneficial ways and th...

39. Relative Value with Wally Olson

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes back Wally Olson to discuss the concept of relative value and the current...

38. The Kiyosaki Ratio

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell discusses the concept of the Kiyosaki ratio and its impact on the financial outcomes...

37. Emergency Planning with the Bruski Family

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes Abbey Bruski to discuss emergency planning and transitions in family ranching operations. They discus...

36. Strategy with Eric Moes

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes back Eric Moes to discuss the concepts of strategy and strategic planning in b...

35. Organizational Capital with Eric Moes

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes Eric Moes to discuss organizational capital and its role in transforming business operations. We cove...

34. Intrinsic Value Questions from Jared Luhman with Wally Olson

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell welcomes Wally Olson and Jared Luhman to the show to discuss the intrinsic value of cows. They discuss market relationships and the ...

33. Valuing Your Inventory & the Power of Retained Earnings with Wally Olson

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Wally Olson to discuss the importance of regularly valuing inventory and the power of retained ear...

32. Marketing & Mindset for Farmers with Charlotte Smith

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, John Haskell is joined by Charlotte Smith to discuss foundational marketing strategies and building ...

31. Using the Power of Mindset to Cope When the Unexpected Happens with Chloe Diegel, Part 3

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Chloe Diegel to wrap up their conversation on business resiliency and the power of mindset in the wak...

30. Business Resiliency When the Unexpected Happens with Chloe Diegel, Part 2

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell welcomes back Chloe Diegel to the Ranchonomics podcast to discuss the steps she and her husband took to manage their farm and family...

29. Business Resiliency When the Unexpected Happens with Chloe Diegel, Part 1

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes Chloe Diegel of Robinette Farms to discuss their story of resiliency and th...

28. Mindset Above All: Alex McKiernan's Resilient Journey Post-Accident, Part 3

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Alex McKiernan to discuss the importance of mindset and the concept of contagious emotions. We d...

27. Mindset Above All: Alex McKiernan's Resilient Journey Post-Accident, Part 2

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex McKiernan is returning to the Ranchonomics podcast with host John Haskell for part 2 of this 3 part conversation. In today’s episode, Alex is s...

26. Mindset Above All: Alex McKiernan's Resilient Journey Post-Accident, Part 1

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, host John Haskell is joined by Alex McKiernan to discuss his life-altering accident and recovery journey. Alex is sharing how he s...

25. Chicken Curious with Tyler Dawley, Part 2

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes back Tyler Dawley to the podcast to continue their conversation on the challen...

24. Chicken Curious with Tyler Dawley, Part 1

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell welcomes Tyler Dawley to the podcast to discuss regenerative agriculture and the challenges of chicken process...

23. How Does Gross Margin Affect Cash Flow with Sarah Delevan

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host John Haskell welcomes back Sarah Delavan to continue the conversation on profit margins. We are delving into the impacts of gross margin on cash ...

22. Let's Talk Gross Profit Margins with Sarah Delevan

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics Podcast, host John Haskell is joined by Sarah Delevan to discuss gross profit margins and sustaining a growing bus...

21. LandTrust with Taylor Moyer

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics Podcast, host John Haskell is joined by Taylor Moyer to discuss LandTrust and the opportunities it provides for bo...

20. Market Sales with Wally Olson

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell welcomes back Wally Olson to talk all about market sales and effective selling and buying strategies in the ca...

19. Why You Want To Be In the Zone with Bob Palmer

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell is joined by high-performance leadership expert Bob Palmer. Bob brings a wealth of expe...

18. The Difference of Owners & Managers and How They Think

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host John Haskell reconnects with Wally Olson to discuss the differences between how ranch owners and ranch managers think. Wally is ...

17. Annual Tax Planning with Jordan Steele

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell is joined by Jordan Steele to discuss the importance of annual tax planning for those in the farming and ranch...

16. Value of Continuing Education with Dallas Mount

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes guest Dallas Mount, to discuss the value of continuing education within the ra...

15. Meat Processing Business with Aaron Reese, Provident Meat Company

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell has on guest Aaron Reese of Provident Meat Company in Fillmore, Utah to visit about his...

14. Market Timing with Bob Metzger - Part 2

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is part two of a two-part series about market timing. Host John Haskell sits down with guest Bob Metzger to talk about expected retu...

13. Market Timing with Bob Metzger - Part 1

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is part one of a two-part series about market timing. Host John Haskell sits down with guest Bob Metzger to talk about market valuat...

12. Ranch Right & Ranching for Profit are Partners with Dallas Mount

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell sits down with Dallas Mount to discuss their collaborative efforts in turning ranching operations into profita...

BONUS: Ranching.FYI SIMs Explained

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s special bonus episode, Cinnamon Lenhart is on the show to introduce an exciting upcoming event happening for Ranching.FYI. Cinnamon share...

11. Hope After Fire with Kyle & Kristin Marshall

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, host John Haskell talks with Kyle and Kristin Marshall, ranchers from Burwell, Nebraska, about their recovery from a devastating...

10. Building Working Capital with Walter Lynn

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s special guest is Walter Lynn and we’re talking all about building working capital and the importance of our approach to it right now. Walt...

9. Working with Cattle Buyers with Wally Olson

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, we welcome guest Wally Olson to discuss working with cattle buyers. Something we hear often is how challe...

8. Applying Sell/Buy Principles in a Seasonal Operation with Marlene Moore

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we welcome special guest, Marlene Moore onto the show to talk all about applying the principles of sell/buy in a seasonal operat...

7. Sell Buy Market with Wally Olson

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we welcome guest Wally Olson back onto the show to talk about sell buy market. In this conversation, we’re particularly focusi...

6. The Cattle Market is High with Bud and Rusty Williamson

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we have Rusty and Bud Williamson, co-owners of Williamson Land & Cattle, on the show to share their thoughts on the sentimen...

5. Marketing Breeding Stock with Bud and Rusty Williamson

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we have Rusty and Bud Williamson, co-owners of Williamson Land & Cattle, on the show to talk all about marketing breedi...

4. Applying Sell Buy Marketing in Sheep with Aaron Helmick

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes guest Aaron Helmick to talk all about sell buy marketing in sheep. They discus...

3. Cow Depreciation and Cow Longevity with Wally Olson

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we welcome guest Wally Olson to the show to talk about cow depreciation and longevity. Wally argues that the traditional approac...

2. Putting Cattle Out with Other People with Wally Olson

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast, host John Haskell welcomes guest Wally Olson to discuss a collaborative strategy in the ranching business...

1. Introduction to Ranchonomics

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of the Ranchonomics podcast! In this episode, host John Haskell introduces the show and his company, emphasizing the busi...

Welcome to Ranchonomics!

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Ranchonomics! Where we empower you to build a better ranch and transform your operation into a thriving business.This podcast is brought to...