Farming can be a challenging and stressful occupation. In fact, studies have shown that farmers are at higher risk of experiencing mental health issues like depression and anxiety. But what if there was a way to prevent these problems from aris...

Do bankers regularly get involved in succession planning discussions? Yes! With over 25 years’ experience working in finance, and a life spent living and working on farms, Deb Purvis i...

Tony Catt chats to David Westbrook, Head Accountability Coach at Farm Owners Academy.David grew up on a cropping farm midway between Maitland and Kadina on the Yorke Peninsula. Then, in 2010, he and his wife Becky decided to branch out o...

In this episode, Tony is joined by Shaun Moroney, Director of Letcher Moroney Chartered Accountants. Shaun’s background started on a farm on the West Coast of South Australia in Strea...

Andrew has many years of experience advising families with businesses and farms on how to successfully pass their wealth between generations in a controlled manner.Most people spend a lot of time working and saving with the aim of provi...

Andrew Mattner comes from a farming family himself, 4 generation grape grower and has been working with rural families within South Australia for over 20 years.There has been a lot of changes within the farming industry over generations,...

In this episode, we continue to discuss family conflict. We interview Kate Russell, Director of The Huddle. Kate works with leaders and teams to assist them to build high levels of trust, communicate effectively and reduce stress (...

Occasional conflict is part of family life, however, ongoing conflict can be stressful and damaging to relationships. In this episode, Tony is joined by Jeanette Long, a Facilitator, Trainer and Coach for

Tony is joined by next gen farmer Chris Rowe. They discuss Chris’ real life experience of what next gen farmers go through and what roadblocks are faced during the journey of farming succession.Succession planning can look different for ...

In this episode, Tony Catt interviews Dr Kate Burke, Author of ‘Crops People Money & You’ Dr Kate Burke’s practical and pragmatic approach to farming is based on thirty years of experience as an agricultural scientist in the dry...

Communication is key, especially when it comes to succession planning within family businesses. Tony Catt interviews farm family facilitator, Judy Wilkinson. Judy talks through her process of transition and succession planning for ...

To continue the celebrations of Catapult Wealth's 10 year anniversary, Tony Catt interviewers his first employee, Theresa Soroka. 10 years later, Theresa and Tony are still working ...

In this episode, we bring back Jarrad Newbold from Van Dyk Newbold & Co to discuss land ownership and the transfer of land between generations. Families who have owned, managed and farmed properties for generations, should have ...

Collaboration within a group can help solve difficult problems. It is the same with families who work together. Family teamwork builds trust, opens lines of communication and helps each person be accountable to other members of the family. ...

Some considerations which complicate the process, are providing an income for several generations whilst wanting to provide an inheritance to off-farm children. So what about the off-farm children?Generally, there's an unde...

This episode we are talking all things Centrelink, social security and how this affects the farming community. Tony interviews Julie Steed, Senior Technical Services Manager from IOOF and Christina Tran from Catapult Wealth. <...

Saving for retirement can help you prepare financially for the future. You may have spent your whole life with a strong work ethic continually working on the farm.  So we ask the question, do you have a clear and concise plan that allows y...

First things first - What is the dead plan?Creating a dead plan - if something were to happen to you today, what would happen to the operation of your farm? Would someone be able to keep it going?It's a grim topic, but Death is a...

Join us in this insightful episode of our podcast as Tony Catt sits down with Matt Dorman, an expert from Mellor Olsson Lawyers, to delve into the intricate world of succession plannin...

This episode Tony is joined by Jarrad Newbold from Van Dyk Newbold & Co. Jarrad has a growing client base in McLaren Vale and Yorke Peninsula where he services farmers and rural support businesses. Jarrad's has developed a know...

What is the background to generational transfer of farms? Why is it important? Why is it emotional? Why do it?!Tony Catt answers the important questions on Succession Planning and the generational transfer of farms.