Ben Habig — 45 Goats, a Rented Duplex, and a Business Nobody Else Was Building [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 4]

In this episode of Ranchonomics Stories, John Haskell sits down with Ben Habig to share the unconventional path that led him from a rented duplex and a small herd of goats to building a prescribed grazing business in Montana. Along the way, Ben navigated multiple pivots, including growing and selling a goat enterprise, moving more than 1,500 miles across the country, working as an employee to gain experience and create new opportunities, and ultimately launching a business focused on helping landowners manage invasive weeds through targeted grazing.The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, including risk, uncertainty, relocation, and the constant need to adapt while building a business nobody else was building. Ben reflects on lessons learned from entering unfamiliar environments, building new relationships, finding opportunities where others saw obstacles, and creating a scalable business model from the ground up. More than anything, this episode is a story about persistence, flexibility, and being willing to evolve your vision while staying committed to the larger goal.Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!In this episode, we cover:How Ben went from 45 goats and a rented duplex to building a prescribed grazing businessWhy selling a successful goat operation created new opportunities instead of ending the journeyThe challenges and rewards of moving 1,500 miles to pursue a new visionHow prescribed grazing became the foundation for a scalable business modelLessons learned from adapting to a completely different climate, landscape, and production environmentWhy relationships, mentors, and professional networks accelerate opportunityHow Ben and his wife Lauren have navigated entrepreneurship as partners with complementary strengthsConnect with Ben:Check out his websiteFollow on Instagram @habiglivestockFollow on FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeConnect with Ranch Right:Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the websiteCheck out all of our past webinars hereResources & Links:Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLCMentioned in this episode:We work with producers on cash flow, risk management, and long-term financial strategy so the business stays resilient—no matter the market. If you want to see whether that’s the right fit for your operation, click below to book a free call.Book a free discovery call