You won’t find this tax on your balance sheet — but it’s costing you dearly. In this mini episode, Ben Law reveals the hidden traps smart families miss and how to avoid them.
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Chasing Happiness Is For Dumb Dumbs!
There’s a version of kindness that protects the peace. And there’s another version that slowly costs your family everything. Most farming families have experienced both — and know, deep down, which one they’ve been choosing. In this month’s post, Ben Law gets honest about why always being nice isn’t the same as being good — and what real care actually looks like in a family business.
#103: Farming, Family & Boundaries: How to Draw the Line Without Drama with Katja Williams – The Ultimate Farm Wife Podcast
Can you really set boundaries in a family farm without triggering drama or guilt? Farmer and podcast host Katja Williams says yes — and shows you how. From emotional load to strategic meetings, this episode reveals the quiet breakthroughs that lead to lasting success across generations.
MINI: Success the Wrong Way: You’re Winning… But At What Cost?
Is your version of success slowly hollowing out your life? Ben Law unpacks 7 powerful mindset shifts to help you win well — not just win big.
You’re Not Helping Anyone by Always Being Nice
Everyone on the farm thinks you’re a good bloke. Easy to talk to. Easy to get along with. But if the big decisions keep stalling, the hard conversations keep getting avoided, and your family is busy — but not really moving — being liked might actually be the problem.
Ben Law spent years as a trusted adviser before he realised: rapport without influence is just noise. Here’s what changed everything.
#102: Elite Teams Win On Culture – And So Can Your Family with Chris Webb – High Performance Advisor
What can elite sports teams teach farming families? High-performance advisor Chris Webb joins Ben Law to reveal the playbook for building a legacy of success — on and off the land.
MINI: Your Life on the Big Screen: Are You the Hero… or Just Watching It All Happen?
What would you see if you watched your life like a movie? In this punchy MINI EPISODE, Ben Law calls out “one day” thinking and helps you reclaim the lead role.
Why Going It Alone Is Slowing You Down
You’re running a complex business, managing people, navigating family dynamics, and making every major decision solo. Sound familiar? The badge of independence that built your farm might quietly be the thing slowing it down. Ben Law unpacks the hidden cost of isolation — and what high-performing farming families do differently.
#101: Avoiding the Hard Conversations? What It’s Costing Your Family? with Katie Godden – Communication Specialist
Most farming families don’t break down because of money — they break down because of the things left unsaid. In this episode, Ben Law and Katie Godden unpack the conversations families avoid, why they matter, and how to have them before it’s too late.
MINI: Stop Being So Bloody Nice!
Most farming families say they value relationships more than the business — but act the opposite. In this no-fluff MINI EPISODE, Ben Law unpacks why being “the nice one” might be the thing holding your family back, and what to do about it. Short. Sharp. Game-changing.