Most people know what to do — but don’t do it. In this mini episode, Ben Law challenges farming families to stop waiting for permission and back themselves now, before regret sets in.
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#107: How One Family Kept Their Agribusiness Alive for Five Generations with Tom Morrissey – Morrissey & Co
What does it take to survive five generations in ag? Tom Morrissey shares how his family kept their 115-year-old business alive with grit, innovation, and family unity.
MINI: The 10-Year Regret Most Families Have
Ben Law reveals the quiet regret he hears from farming families again and again — and why “just wait” might be the most dangerous advice of all.
#106: Wealth, Don’t Just Hand It Down — Teach Them to Build It Themselves with Ryan Baddock – MD of RB Finance
Are your kids ready to manage serious wealth? In this episode, we explore why teaching the next generation to build wealth is the key to long-term family prosperity — with practical strategies you can start today.
MINI: The Farm is Not Your Super Fund!
Ben Law unpacks why the “farm is my super fund” mindset derails succession — and how a little off-farm wealth can save your retirement and your family.
Before You Have Another Argument … Read This
If you’re the one in your farming family who always initiates the hard conversations — who sees the bigger picture, who wants to move things forward — then you’ve probably hit this wall.
You come in calm. Prepared. Open.
And you walk away drained, second-guessing yourself, wondering what you did wrong.
Here’s what Ben Law wants you to know: you may not have done anything wrong. Some people simply aren’t ready for the conversation you’re trying to have. And knowing the difference between a tough conversation worth having — and a dead end dressed up as one — is one of the most powerful skills a family business leader can develop.
This isn’t about giving up. It’s about leading smarter.
#105: The Real Risk Isn’t Being Wrong — It’s Being Slow with Mark Ferguson – CEO, NeXtgen Agri
In this powerful episode, Dr. Mark Ferguson unpacks why fixed thinking is the real danger in ag — and how families who stay curious win across generations.
MINI: Mastering Fear & Frustration — Emotional Fitness for High-Performing Families
What if the real threat to your family business wasn’t outside — but inside? In this episode, Ben Law shows you how to spot and master fear and frustration before they take the wheel.
“Are You Coming Back to the Farm or Not?”
There’s a conversation happening on farms across Australia right now — or more accurately, not happening.
The next generation isn’t sure if they’re wanted back. The parents aren’t sure how to ask. And everyone keeps being nice to avoid the tension.
But in high-performing farming families, the ones who build real legacies don’t avoid the hard conversations — they learn how to hold them.
In this blog, Ben Law breaks down why being agreeable is quietly stalling your succession, and what it actually sounds like when farming families get this right.
#104: Regenerating the land is only half the battle—Don’t forget to regenerate your family with Charlie Arnott – The Regenerative Journey
What if regenerating your soil wasn’t enough? In this powerful episode, Charlie Arnott shares why the future of farming depends on regenerating your family too. From burnout to breakthrough, you’ll hear the mindset shifts, daily rituals, and bold decisions that helped him reshape not just the land—but the legacy.