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AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke
Wealth & Wisdom: For Farming Families Who Want More
Money matters — but wisdom is what makes it last.
For Australia’s most successful farming families, financial growth is only part of the picture. True, lasting success means aligning your wealth with your values, nurturing strong family relationships, and building a legacy that endures for generations.
Join Ben Law, The Financial Bloke and founder of Agricoach, Australia’s leading coaching business for high-performing rural families, as he shares the insights, stories, and strategies that matter most. With over two decades of experience advising and coaching some of the country’s most successful agricultural families, Ben now dedicates his work to helping others do the same — through the High Performing Families Accelerator and this powerful podcast.
On the Wealth & Wisdom podcast, you’ll hear from industry experts, thought leaders, and inspiring rural voices. Together, you’ll explore what it really takes to grow, protect, and transition wealth — without sacrificing family harmony or personal fulfillment.
Whether you’re preparing for succession, investing off-farm, managing family dynamics, or shaping the next generation of leadership, this podcast is your trusted source of clarity, strategy, and perspective.
Smart decisions. Stronger families. A legacy worth leaving.
Welcome to Wealth & Wisdom — tune in and grow with us.
AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke
#105: The Real Risk Isn’t Being Wrong — It’s Being Slow with Mark Ferguson - Think Agri
What’s holding your family business back — being wrong, or being too slow to change?
In this energising conversation, Ben Law sits down with Dr. Mark Ferguson — sheep genetics expert, CEO of Next Gen Agri, and host of The Head Shepherd Podcast — to explore why the greatest risk in ag today isn’t failure... it’s inertia.
From the paddock to the boardroom, this episode cuts through the fluff and tackles the hard truth: the families that thrive are the ones who fail fast, think curiously, and adapt quicker than the rest. It’s not about having all the answers — it’s about asking better questions, challenging old assumptions, and staying ahead of the curve.
You’ll learn:
- Why “slow to act” is deadlier than “wrong to act”
- How a curious mindset can compound your results
- The role of confirmation bias and how it traps even good operators
- Why your next generation may be your best untapped asset
- The power of asking dumb questions and staying open — no matter your age or experience
Whether you're managing millions in livestock or just starting to hand over the reins to the next generation, this episode is a wake-up call to stop waiting — and start evolving.
Hit play. Then share it with someone who needs a nudge to think bigger, act sooner, and lead smarter.
"Succession wasn’t ideal for you — and deep down, you don’t want to go through the same thing with your kids"
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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.
If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.
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