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Ranchonomics

John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC

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.

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  • #101
    June 9 · 22 min

    101. The Smarter Way to Manage Invasive Weeds on Your Ranch with Ben Habig

    Invasive weeds can quietly reduce carrying capacity and create long-term management challenges across a ranch. In this episode, John Haskell sits down with Ben Habig to discuss how prescribed grazing with goats and sheep can provide a biological alternative to chemical weed control. Using species like leafy spurge and houndstongue as examples, Ben explains how targeted grazing can reduce weed pressure, improve pasture utilization, and support healthier soils and riparian areas. The conversation also explores the realities of managing small ruminants, including fencing, predators, labor, and marketing challenges. Ben shares how his business partners with landowners across Montana to provide targeted grazing services that help ranches manage invasive species while improving long-term pasture health and resilience. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How goats and sheep can be used for targeted grazing and weed control Why species like leafy spurge reduce pasture utilization for cattle The difference between chemical control and biological land management approaches How prescribed grazing can improve soil health and nutrient cycling Why small ruminants require more intensive management and labor How targeted grazing can create long-term improvements in carrying capacity and pasture composition Connect with Ben: Check out his website Follow on Instagram @habiglivestock Follow on Facebook Subscribe on YouTube 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: 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

  • #100
    June 2 · 21 min

    100. What Bob Metzger Taught Us About Wealth, Risk & Relationships – Wally Olson

    In this special 100th episode of Ranchonomics, host John Haskell sits down with longtime cattleman and investor Wally Olson to reflect on the life and legacy of their close friend, Bob Metzger. Through stories about business deals, investing, cattle trading, and friendship, the conversation explores what Bob taught us; the principles he lived by, including disciplined money management, delayed gratification, risk mitigation, and the power of compounding over time. More than anything, the episode highlights why ranching is ultimately a relationship business built on trust, communication, and surrounding yourself with good people. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: Why successful operators focus on margin, cash flow, and risk mitigation The importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge your thinking How humility, networking, and continuous improvement create long-term success Lessons from structuring joint ventures and avoiding partnership pitfalls Why succession and estate preparation matter more than most people realize How generosity and mentorship can create impact far beyond business 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: 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

  • #99
    May 26 · 14 min

    99. The Most Valuable Asset on Your Ranch Isn’t Land or Cattle

    What separates two ranches with the exact same land, cattle, and infrastructure from having completely different outcomes? In this episode, host John Haskell explores the idea that the most valuable asset in any operation is not the ranch itself, but the knowledge, stewardship, and decision-making behind it. Using examples from learning curves, investing, grazing management, and succession, he explains how knowledge compounds over time, much like money does. He breaks down how growth happens across multiple domains like grazing, stockmanship, marketing, financial literacy, and relationships, and how those areas begin compounding together when intentionally developed. At its core, this episode is about the long-term power of continuous learning and the role education plays in building resilient, profitable operations. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, I cover: Why knowledge and stewardship are more valuable than physical assets How learning curves and compound growth apply to ranching The connection between grazing, stockmanship, marketing, and financial literacy Why multiple areas of learning can compound together over time How financially literate operators connect daily actions to profitability Why succession planning often focuses too much on assets instead of education The importance of intentionally passing knowledge to the next generation 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: 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

  • #98
    May 19 · 18 min

    98. Stockmanship & Range Management with the Indrelands

    What happens when better grazing management changes not only your ranch, but the entire ecosystem around it? In this episode, John Haskell sits down with Roger and Betsy Indreland to discuss how a shift in thinking around soil health, recovery, and grazing management transformed their operation. What began as skepticism after hearing regenerative grazing concepts eventually became a complete rethinking of forage management, drought resilience, and ranch profitability. The Indrelands share how focusing on cover, stockpiled feed, and longer recovery periods dramatically improved both productivity and resilience on their ranch. They explain how better grazing management increased carrying capacity, while also improving wildlife abundance, biodiversity, and overall ranch health. This episode highlights the long-term biological and financial benefits of managing with resilience, recovery, and observation in mind. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How a shift in thinking around soil health and grazing changed the operation Why leaving cover and stockpiling feed improved drought resilience The role of rest and recovery periods in increasing productivity How improved grazing management increased carrying capacity without buying more land The connection between biology, profitability, and ranch resilience Why seeing these systems in person often creates a major mindset shift Connect with Roger and Betsy: Check out their website Call them at 406 932 4232 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: Join us online, ask questions, and get practical tools you can put to work tomorrow. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to receive updates on our next session. Click the link below to catch up on all of our past webinars on YouTube. Webinars

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