Host John Haskell welcomes Julie Davidson to the podcast today to discuss trends in the insurance industry and how to avoid common insurance pitfalls. They discuss changes to underwriting and the increased use of drone technology, when to use insurance apps (and when not to), and what to consider before making an insurance claim. Julie also highlights the importance of understanding deductibles, especially for comprehensive coverage, and the potential impact of claim frequency on premiums. She highlights the need for proper eligibility checks when switching policies and the possible challenges of insuring in high-risk areas, such as those prone to wildfires.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The increasing use of technology in underwriting, including drones and satellite imagery
• Using insurance apps for checking premiums, coverages, and changing payment methods, but not using them for complex tasks like filing claims
• The importance of consulting agents before filing claims to ensure the best possible outcome and avoid unnecessary claims
• What every rancher should know about transitioning insurance policies
• Insurance eligibility, high-risk areas, and self-insuring

Connect with Julie:

• Send her an email at juliedavidsonhccc@gmail.com

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Episode 66. Protecting Your Ranch: Insurance Insights with Julie Davidson
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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SnapLands founder Ryan White joins host John Haskell on the podcast to discuss how their ecosystem services help people manage their land by creating efficient feedback loops between their land and businesses. With Ryan's background in land restoration, he shares why it's important to have a holistic approach to land management by creating a continuous improvement system for natural resources. Ryan and John also discuss the components of SnapLands' Land Management Impact Program and the packages and services offered by SnapLands to help ranchers optimize their land use and profitability. Their goal is to attract future leaders in the ranching industry and ensure sustainable, profitable land management.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of holistic management and thinking about the greater context in land management
• How SnapLands creates an efficient feedback loop from people's lands to their businesses, focusing on increasing profit through optimal resource use
• The external benefits of ranching operations, such as reducing runoff and providing wildlife habitat
• The three packages SnapLands offers and their commitment to educating clients and helping them make informed decisions about their land management practices

Connect with Ryan:

• Check out his website
• Send him and email at support@snaplands.com

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

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

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Julie Davidson, an experienced insurance professional, joins host John Haskell on the podcast today to share her farm and ranch insurance insights and considerations for how to protect your ranch. Key insights include the importance of regular policy reviews, the pitfalls of outdated coverage, and the critical role of insurance scores in setting premiums. Julie also emphasizes the need for adequate liability insurance, including liability umbrella and premises policies, and explains the impact of claim frequency on insurance ratings.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The role of an insurance adjuster and their involvement during claims
• Challenges farmers face when switching agents or inheriting policies from previous generations
• Basic livestock insurance options, such as coverage for death loss on the road, and why you shouldn't rely solely on blanket coverage
• The necessity of maintaining adequate liability coverage to prevent severe financial consequences from lawsuits
• Several elements that influence insurance scores, such as claim frequency, credit score, and the frequency of changing insurance providers

Connect with Julie:

• Send her and email at juliedavidsonhccc@gmail.com

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

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

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Alex McKiernan and John Locke are back with host John Haskell in this episode of the Ranchonomics podcast to discuss the concept of legacy in ranching. Building on the discussion from last week's episode about mission and vision, John Locke stresses that legacy begins with a vision and can be either a blessing or a burden, depending on how it's understood and managed. They share stories that illustrate the impact of past generations' decisions on future ones, emphasizing the need for reflective listening and intentional stewardship. This conversation also highlights the importance of creating value beyond financial assets, such as fostering innovation and community service, to ensure a sustainable legacy for future generations.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The need to regularly revisit and adapt a business's mission and vision
• The importance of not letting past generations' expectations limit future generations
• Being good listeners and understanding the intentions behind past generations' decisions
• Creating value beyond assets and thinking about the long-term impact and how they can continue to provide value over multiple generations

Connect with John:

• Follow on Facebook
• Send him an email at johnclocke@hotmail.com

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• What Would the Rockefellers Do? by Garrett B Gunderson
• Episode 64. Defining Your Ranch Legacy with Alex McKiernan and John Locke
• Episode 63. Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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Host John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome back John Locke to discuss the distinctions between mission, vision, and purpose in both business and personal life to define your ranch legacy. They emphasize the importance of shared vision in driving decisions and actions, highlighting the ICA process, a four-step tool for defining and achieving vision, and stress the significance of emotional connection to goals. This conversation also touches on the challenges of change, the importance of defining wants over needs, and the role of values in guiding decisions.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Defining mission, vision, and purpose
• The power of a shared mission and vision, and the importance of being emotionally connected
• The role of emotional investment and fulfillment, and the idea that wants are more important than needs
• Tools and processes for visioning and mission creation
• The importance of being open to new experiences, continuous revisioning, and the role of vision in guiding personal and professional growth

Connect with Connect with John:

• Follow on Facebook
• Send him an email at johnclocke@hotmail.com

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Episode 63. Mindset and Emotional Barriers to Succession
• 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan
• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Find Your Why by Simon SInek, Peter Docker, and David Mead
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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John Haskell and co-host Alex McKiernan welcome John Locke, a sixth-generation rancher and instructor at Ranching for Profit, to the podcast today to discuss mindset and emotional barriers to succession in ranching. John highlights the importance of understanding emotions and effective communication, citing the need for extreme ownership and intentional listening. He shares his personal experience with a challenging succession event and the value of defining a legacy beyond physical assets.

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In this episode, we cover:

• Setting ourselves up for a successful succession event
• How fear is often the fundamental emotion that drives people away from conversations about succession planning
• Understanding your emotions to turn destructive communication into effective communication
• Practical tools for effective communication, including reflective listening and asking questions to understand

Connect with John:

• Follow on Facebook
• Send him an email at johnclocke@hotmail.com

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram @robinettefarms
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Leadership And Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
• Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses by David W Pratt
• Mindset Above All: Alex McKiernan's Resilient Journey Post-Accident (Part 1, Part 2,

Nic De Castro, Founder and CEO of LandTrust, is back on the podcast today with host John Haskell to talk all about LandTrust, a marketplace for outdoor recreation on private land. Nic shares who it's for, the symbiotic relationship between LandTrust and landowners, and the low-touch, high-control nature of the business and its potential to provide extra income. They also discuss the types of activities customers are seeking out on the platform and how LandTrust makes it safe and convenient for landowners by offering liability insurance, ID verification, and payment processing.

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In this episode, we cover:

• What LandTrust is, who it's for, and what makes it work
• The benefits to the landowner for listing their property on LandTrust
• Going beyond hunting and the various activities customers seek out
• Liability insurance, maintaining control, and profit potential

Connect with Nic:

• Follow on Instagram @landtrust_hunt
• Check out his website
• Call LandTrust at 406-709-8450

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Episode 61. Entrepreneurship with Nic De Castro
• Episode 57. Financial Metrics To Focus On with Dr. David Kohl
• Episode 21. LandTrust with Taylor Moyer
• Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More
• Ranching for Profit
• Ranching.FYI
• Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC

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John Haskell hosts Nic De Castro from LandTrust in a discussion about entrepreneurship. Nic shares his unique background in technology, his early startup experiences, and his transition from New York City to Bozeman, Montana. He discusses his philosophy on what makes a business successful and the concept of hypotheses in business. Nic also highlights the challenges and opportunities in working with multi-generational farm and ranch families, stressing the need for progressive thinking and succession planning.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of hiring competent, motivated adults
• How a business is a test of whether a customer is willing to pay for a product or service
• The difference between marketing and sales
• The two-sided marketplace model of LandTrust and the challenges and observations in working with landowners
• The role of family dynamics in business decisions

Connect with Nic:

• Follow on Instagram @landtrust_hunt
• Check out his website

Connect with Ranch Right:

• Subscribe on YouTube
• Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Knowledge shared is knowledge gained. Join our friends at Ranching.FYI on their new ranching forums. Click below.

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