36: How to Start Treating Your Ranching Operation Like a True Business

In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan discusses the importance of treating ranching operations as legitimate businesses. She emphasizes the need for setting clear goals, understanding financials, building a strong support system, and planning for succession to ensure long-term success in agriculture. The conversation serves as a wake-up call for ranchers to adopt a business mindset and take actionable steps towards profitability and sustainability.LinksWatch on Youtube!!⁠⁠⁠CattleUSA Website⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠CattleUSA Media⁠⁠ - ⁠Facebook⁠ - ⁠Instagram⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠The Next Generation Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysAs agriculturalists, we must treat our operations like businesses.Setting quarterly goals helps in evaluating business progress.Cattle and land should be viewed as valuable assets.Tracking income and expenses is crucial for profitability.A strong support system includes bankers, lawyers, and mentors.Understanding financials is key to making informed decisions.Succession planning is essential for the longevity of the business.Estate planning is necessary for all business owners, not just the elderly.Regular meetings with advisors can provide valuable insights.It's important to plan for the future and not just the present.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Business in Agriculture03:07 Setting Goals for Success06:02 Building a Support System10:14 Understanding Financials13:16 The Importance of Succession Planning16:06 Final Thoughts and Action Steps19:38 Outrobusiness, agriculture, ranching, financials, goals, support system, succession planning, profitability, sustainability, estate planning