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Ranchonomics

Ranchonomics

By: John Haskell Ranch Right LLC
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Welcome to Ranchonomics! Where we empower you to build a better ranch and transform your operation into a thriving business. This podcast is brought to you by Ranch Right LLC, and together we will look at essential strategies, mindsets, and processes needed to take command of your financials and master the business metrics that make all the difference. If you are ready to start winning at ranching, then you are in the right spot. With each episode of Ranchonomics, you will hear inspiring success stories, gain simple yet powerful financial literacy tips, and listen to insightful interviews with industry experts and real-life practitioners. Whether you are a seasoned rancher or just starting out, we believe that managing a ranch shouldn't mean drowning in paperwork or missing out on valuable opportunities. Our mission is to help you see the link between your daily ranching operations and your financials that allow you to go from chaos to clarity and achieve your goals. Join us as we explore the intersection of ranching and finance, helping you understand your numbers and make informed decisions that propel your business forward. Subscribe now and start your path to a more profitable, less stressful ranching experience with Ranchonomics. It's time to harness the full potential of your operation.Copyright 2026 John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 104. You Can’t Build a Sustainable Ranch on Unsustainable Effort — Josh Lucas

    104. You Can’t Build a Sustainable Ranch on Unsustainable Effort — Josh Lucas
    Jun 30 2026
    Burnout, stress, and mental health are not topics often discussed in ranching, but they affect nearly every producer at some point. In this episode, John Haskell sits down with Vermont rancher Josh Lucas to discuss the realities of balancing business ownership, family responsibilities, and the pressures that come with building a ranch. Josh shares his personal experience with burnout, a panic attack that forced him to reevaluate his approach to work, and the lessons he learned about sustainability beyond the balance sheet.The conversation explores the connection between mental well-being, relationships, leadership, and business performance. Josh explains why caring for yourself is not selfish, how financial stress can compound burnout, and why sustainable businesses require sustainable effort. They also discuss the importance of focusing on what you can control, building strong support systems, and recognizing that no one succeeds alone.Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!In this episode, we cover:Josh's experience with burnout and what led to a panic attackHow family responsibilities and business growth can compound stressWhy caring for yourself is essential to caring for othersThe relationship between mental health, leadership, and ranch profitabilityHow the "circles of control" framework can reduce overwhelmWhy financial stress often drives burnout and poor decision-makingThe importance of mentors, friendships, and having someone to call when life gets difficultConnect with Josh:Follow on FacebookConnect 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:7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyFor the Love of Land by Jim Howell12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. PetersonBook a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLCMentioned in this episode:At Ranch Right, we help producers build clarity around cash flow, margins, and risk so the decisions we talk about on Ranchonomics actually work in the real world. If you want fewer surprises and more control, that’s where to start. Click below to book a call today.Book a free discovery call
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    25 mins
  • Roger & Betsy Indreland — Decades of Grit, Learning & Building Something That Lasts [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 3]

    Roger & Betsy Indreland — Decades of Grit, Learning & Building Something That Lasts [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 3]
    Jun 25 2026

    In this episode of Ranchonomics Stories, John Haskell and Wally Olson sit down with Roger and Betsy Indreland to share the story of building a ranching operation over nearly five decades. Starting with just 13 bred heifers in 1977, Roger pursued a lifelong dream of ranching, gradually growing the business through persistence, continuous learning, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. Along the way, Roger and Betsy navigated expansion, changing markets, family transitions, and the many challenges that come with building a business over time.

    The conversation explores the role of education, mentorship, relationships, and long-term thinking in creating lasting success. Roger and Betsy reflect on lessons learned from decades of grit in the cattle business, the importance of staying curious and adaptable, and why opportunities still exist for people willing to get started today. More than anything, their story is a reminder that meaningful success is rarely built overnight, but through years of persistence, improvement, and commitment to a vision.

    Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • How Roger grew from 13 bred heifers to a 12,000-acre ranching operation
    • The role of passion, persistence, and continuous improvement in long-term success
    • Why education and professional development accelerated their growth
    • Lessons learned about leasing land, building relationships, and finding opportunities
    • How Roger and Betsy are approaching succession and the future of the ranch
    • Why young producers don't necessarily need to own land to get started
    • The importance of starting where you are and building over time

    Connect with Roger and Betsy:

    • Check out their website
    • Follow on Facebook

    Connect with Ranch Right:

    • Subscribe on YouTube
    • Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
    • Follow on Facebook
    • Check out the website
    • Check out all of our past webinars here

    Resources & Links:

    • Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
    • Ranching for Profit
    • Ranching.FYI
    • Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

    Mentioned in this episode:

    At Ranch Right, we help producers build clarity around cash flow, margins, and risk so the decisions we talk about on Ranchonomics actually work in the real world. If you want fewer surprises and more control, that’s where to start. Click below to book a call today.

    Book a free discovery call
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    44 mins
  • 103. When Cattle Prices Are High, Stop Looking at Price and Start Looking at Relationships with Wally Olson

    103. When Cattle Prices Are High, Stop Looking at Price and Start Looking at Relationships with Wally Olson
    Jun 23 2026

    Record cattle prices can create just as many challenges as opportunities. In this episode, John Haskell and Wally Olson discuss why producers should stop focusing on headline prices and start paying attention to the relationships within the market. Whether you're in the stocker business or the cow-calf sector, profitability comes from understanding value, costs, and margin, not from chasing the highest prices.

    The conversation explores value of gain, market volatility, cow herd turnover, and the importance of making decisions based on current opportunities rather than past prices or future forecasts. Using real-world examples, John and Wally walk through how to start looking at relationships to evaluate trades, identify where profit actually exists, and avoid getting emotionally attached to inventory.

    Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why profitability is determined by relationships and margins, not cattle prices alone
    • How to evaluate opportunities using value of gain calculations
    • Why market volatility can create profit opportunities for prepared operators
    • The case for cow herd turnover and focusing on overvalued versus undervalued animals
    • How to think about heifer development in the current market environment
    • Why producers should avoid looking backward at past prices when making decisions
    • The importance of making timely decisions instead of freezing during market swings

    Connect with Wally:

    • Check out his website

    Connect with Ranch Right:

    • Subscribe on YouTube
    • Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
    • Follow on Facebook
    • Check out the website
    • Check out all of our past webinars here

    Resources & Links:

    • Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
    • Ranching for Profit
    • Ranching.FYI
    • Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

    Mentioned in this episode:

    At Ranch Right, we help producers build clarity around cash flow, margins, and risk so the decisions we talk about on Ranchonomics actually work in the real world. If you want fewer surprises and more control, that’s where to start. Click below to book a call today.

    Book a free discovery call
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    28 mins
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