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Every day is a good day to think about adding addi

Every day is a good day to think about adding additional income streams.

Here are five revenue ideas you may not have thought about adding to your micro-farm or ranch:

1) Feeder calves
2) Beekeeping
3) Milk Goats
4) Meat Birds
5) Butcher Calves

Want more ideas?

Comment INCOME below, and I'll send you the link.

Cheers to your business. 🥂

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"What's the best piece of business advice you've r

"What's the best piece of business advice you've received?"

That was a great question from one of my Ag Business Coaching clients.

It made me stop and really think about her question.

My answer: You are the sum of the people you surround yourself with.

My takeaway: Your friends and acquaintances can open or shut doors for you. Make sure you are putting yourself in rooms with people who will teach you, introduce you, or listen to what you have to say.

If you want to level up your agriculture business, find the people who want the same thing and learn from each other. But don't stop there. Keep finding the people who make you think more extensively than you ever thought you could.

Find the people who share your vision or broaden the horizon of your dreams.

So, what's the best piece of business advice you've received? 👇🏻

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Taking a minute to respond to this email that I’

Taking a minute to respond to this email that I’ve been getting lately:

I am so frustrated. I am about to get out of the cattle business. I sold some calves, got my check, and didn’t make any money. What should I do?

1️⃣ What is your profit and loss on what you sold? Did you really not make money, or did you just not make as much profit as you wanted?

2️⃣ Are you bringing what the Buyers want? Do you have a highly desirable animal? There’s an order for everything, but you need to ensure you get it in front of the right Buyer.

3️⃣ Are you selling at the right livestock auction barn, or is a livestock auction the right avenue of selling for your operation? Does your sale barn get highly qualified, assertive Buyers in their seats, or is their sale a little on the quiet side? In an auction barn, when you are the Seller, you want people to bid high for your animals. Having aggressive Buyers is even better. Are you bringing specialty-type animals that should be sold in a private treaty offer where you have better control over your price?

Do your research and make informed decisions for your operation. Cheers!

Let's talk about skills. You just completed your

Let's talk about skills.

You just completed your monthly review and set and revised your goals.

How many things do you need to accomplish that require learning new skills?

There are foundational skills that you should have or be willing to learn when you start a business. Yes, you can outsource many of these things, but you still need to understand them.

These are the three most significant areas that your business needs your attention:

Money
Marketing
Making

Money: Your budgets, investments, spending, and income.

Marketing: Public relations, customer service, networking, social media, website, and email.

Making: Producing livestock, hay, services, and labor.

Out of these categories, which skill do you need to master to help boost your profits?

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"A goal without a plan is just a wish." Antoine de

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

This is one of my favorite quotes.

Need help setting goals for your #AgricultureBusiness ?

The start of a new month is the perfect time to set new goals, evaluate the progress on current goals, and have a renewed look at what's to come.

Here are the steps I follow every month:

1) Go back to your big picture. What are you trying to accomplish with your business?
2) Assess your three-year goals, one-year goals, and quarterly goals.
3) Set a five-minute timer and start assessing what you have accomplished vs where you want to be.
4) Write out this month's goals.
5) Break down your goals into steps
6) Set deadlines to keep yourself accountable and on track.
7) Add these deadlines to your calendar and schedule them.
8) Take action to accomplish these goals.

Need a little more help? DM me, and I'll help you set your goals and get you working towards your successful ag business.

Cheers!

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Thank God for the rain. 🌧 #PrayedForRain #Tex

Thank God for the rain. 🌧

#PrayedForRain #TexasBlessed #TexasRain #TxFarmAndRanchSolution #RanchLife #TxAgBusinessCoach

Grateful for these two #RanchingGals Through thei

Grateful for these two #RanchingGals

Through their #LivestockJudging journey, these girls have accomplished so much. They've built relationships, gone places I would have never thought to take them, and are building skills to help them grow their #LivestockBusiness successfully.

Cheers, girls. We are so proud of you.

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When you sit down with your planner this weekend,

When you sit down with your planner this weekend, start looking for dates to work your cow/calf herd for the fall.

One of the veterinarians I use recommends scheduling this near Thanksgiving. For one, you'll have plenty of help on hand (lol), and it's easy to remember the dates of any vaccines you administer.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan your Herd Work Day:

* Make sure you have ranching hands. This is not the time to bring in amateurs who think they know what they're doing. Hire real help if you need it.

* Plan to document your cattle data. Palpates, culls, production, and any notes that will be helpful for your decision-making when it comes to keeping or selling any animal.

* Know ahead of time what your cull criteria will be. Do not decide on a case-by-case basis. You are running a business. If an animal is not producing or costing too much, this is cutting into your profits. You are here to make money. Use the Cull List in the TxFRS Shop to help you.

* Make an appointment with your vet for medication advice and safe practices. If you plan to wean any animals, know the stress signs ahead of time to combat any weaning illnesses.

* Do you already know you have animals to sell? Make arrangements in your pens or your livestock auction to hold or haul your animals for you if needed. This may mean having feed and hay on hand until the next sale date.

* Ask for help. We all want to have successful herd practices, and if you are just getting started, ask for help. Let someone help you work your herd or decide what to keep or sell. Feeding animals that are not right for your program will ultimately cost you money.

Have questions? Send me a DM.

Cheers to your herd.
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“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again,

“Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

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Lately, the emails I have been receiving are sprin

Lately, the emails I have been receiving are sprinkled with questions about adding income themselves or their partners who are at home a little more these days.

Multiple things can be added depending on what you're looking for.

My Number 1 pick?

Bookkeeping.

Texas Farm & Ranch Solution, LLC started as a bookkeeping business in 2019. Since then, I have extended my business into so many more avenues because I was fluent in bookkeeping basics.

It's not for everyone; however, set it up as a remote business, and you can work on client work anywhere you have an internet connection.

Bookkeeping is essential to any business, but not everyone has the time or expertise to keep their finances in order. That's where you come in! By starting a bookkeeping business, you can provide valuable services to small business owners and entrepreneurs who need help managing their finances. 📈💰

To get started, you'll need to have a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and software and excellent organizational and communication skills. You'll also need to decide on your business structure and pricing model and create a marketing plan to attract clients. 📝📈

But don't worry - you don't have to go it alone!

I'll send you the info I used to start my bookkeeping business here: txfrs.ck.page/0912f1ff3b

So, if you're ready to turn your love of numbers into a profitable business, check it out. It might be just what you're looking for.

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As agriculture business owners, we're busy in dail

As agriculture business owners, we're busy in daily operations.

Take a breath and a step back and let's do some reflecting on the week. This can be incredibly beneficial for both personal and professional growth.

Every week, set aside some time to reflect on what went well and what didn't. Celebrate small victories and learn from mistakes. Did you achieve your goals for the week? If not, why? What can you do differently next week to stay on track?

Reflecting on the week also allows you to assess your priorities and make adjustments as needed. Are you spending too much time on tasks that aren't contributing to your overall goals? Are there areas where you could delegate tasks to free up more time for important projects?

So, mark your calendar every week to take some time to reflect on your progress, challenges, and goals.

You'll be surprised at how much you can learn and grow from this simple practice. 🌱✨

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Yes. That is the look of pure guilt. I have a #A

Yes. That is the look of pure guilt.

I have a #AgBusinessPartner who is down for anything. I wanted to explore the business side of buying, raising, and selling goats.

Lemme tell you, I've learned a lot.

Stay tuned for posts about the business side of goats.

Also....goats get into everything. 😒

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“Your life does not get better by chance, it get

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” ― Jim Rohn

Take this time for some reflection.

Record your thoughts of gratitude.

Document your successes and what could have gone better.

Display your October goals somewhere you will see them often.

Write those goals often.

Keeping going.

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Cheers to one of my favorite business partners, @h

Cheers to one of my favorite business partners, @harveyberck ! 🌾❤️

We're not one of those honey-dripping sweet couples that flood social media. We're pretty real. I'm almost certain he married me for my tractor skills. 🚜💪

I tend to do things my way and get mad when he tries to tell me what to do. But through all the years of haymaking, cattle working, and raising ag kids, we've survived this wild country life.

It's hard to find a guy who will handle the random homeless animals I bring home, tolerate my business conversations, and collect my days-old coffee mugs from my office.

Here's to another year of life, laughter, and ranching! 🥂

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Are you looking for ways to expand your agricultur

Are you looking for ways to expand your agriculture business without breaking the bank? 🌱

Leasing land has been a practice for ages that keeps agricultural land in use when the landowner doesn't want to tend to it.

The Agriculture Leasing Guide was created to provide you with the information you need to know about leasing land for your business.

We know that starting and growing a successful agriculture business can be costly, which is why we believe leasing can be an innovative and cost-effective solution. With our guide, you'll gain insight into ag leasing before you sign a contract. (Yes! You need one of those!)

Don't let a lack of funds or property prevent you from achieving your agriculture business goals.

Ready to take the next step? Click the link in our bio to get your copy of the Agriculture Leasing Guide today! 📖 And don't forget to share your success stories with us using the hashtag #TxFRSAgLeasingGuide

The Agriculture Leasing Guide contains tips and guidelines to explore when signing a lease. As always, have a lawyer review your contract before you sign it.

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#National4HWeek kicks off today, and TxFRS is a hu

#National4HWeek kicks off today, and TxFRS is a huge supporter and #Agvocate for this wonderful organization.

4H has given my daughters opportunities they would not have received in school alone. Not to mention the friends they have met and the skills they have picked up along the way.

This incredible organization is the leading agricultural education group for youth, in my opinion.

Find a way to get involved and continue to advocate for agriculture. Volunteer your time, money, or skills to your local chapter and watch the goodness grow.

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October is here, which means the final quarter of

October is here, which means the final quarter of 2023 is here.

Save this post for later and refer back to it often.

There is a lot of work to do, but don't get overwhelmed.

1) Review and revise your quarterly goals.
2) Get caught up on your bookkeeping if you're not already.
3) Make an appointment with your CPA to ensure you are set up for the tax strategy you'll need going into 2024.
4) Get your calendar up to date.
5) Map out the days you will be away from your business and hire help as needed.
6) Mark your calendar for dates local sale barns will be closed so it doesn't hinder your sale plan.
7) Plan your feeding list ahead of time to avoid store closures.
8) Reflect on what you've accomplished this year.
9) Start drafting your 2024 goals.
10) Assess the skills or knowledge you need to obtain for your 2024 goals.
11) Compile a list of people you want to meet, learn from, or form relationships with.
12) Review your company goals and vision. Make sure your plans are aligned with your values.
13) Make a gratitude list of all the knowledge, skills, relationships, and mentors you have been blessed with.

Cheers to your next 90 days.
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I can't let #NationalCoffeeDay go by without ackno

I can't let #NationalCoffeeDay go by without acknowledging the #AgProduct I depend on the most.

It's #BlackCoffeeOnly for me.

Cheers to your day.

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“Don’t worry about what you can’t control.

“Don’t worry about what you can’t control. Our focus and energy needs to be on the things we can control. Attitude, effort, focus- these are the things we can control…” – Tim Tebow

Lord knows we need more rain, but making it fall is out of our control.

Continue to pray for rain and focus on the things you can control within your business.

You ultimately control your mindset, work ethic, and the focus of your goals.

Stay strong. This, too, shall pass.

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Life as a business owner can be so busy. But stopp

Life as a business owner can be so busy. But stopping and celebrating the little things that make life beautiful is essential.

Right now, I’m feeling grateful for this girl right here. Facing her fear of public speaking inspires me to conquer that same fear.

How about you?

What has recently been a beautiful thing that has made you take action on the inspiration?

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