Episodes
Welcome to Episode 24 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Chris Giles from Gener8 Reproduction. This is a cracker of a chat for anyone who is interested in artificial insemination, embryo transfer and bull testing. Throughout the episode we will hear Josh talk about his journey so far as well as. - Chris journey to starting Gener8 Reproduction - Working in the Territory - His work in the equine industry - Artificial insemination - Embryo transfer - How to improve your herd...
Published 11/24/23
Welcome to Episode 23 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Josh Davis from  Olivers Wagyu. Josh has a great story about going from working in the mines and not knowing much about agriculture, to know owning his own Wagyu Stud. Throughout the episode we will hear Josh talk about his journey so far as well as. - Getting a trade - Working in the mines - Share investing - Real estate investing - Dealing with loss - Moving to the country - Starting in Agriculture - Shifting into Wagyu...
Published 11/17/23
Welcome to Episode 22 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Luke Chaplain from SkyKelpie, Luke has a really interesting story that I think everyone will enjoy, he is also our resident drone expert. Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as. - Giving everything 100% - Filming in outback Queensland - The changing space of Agriculture - Using drones for your benefit - Mustering livestock with drones - What drones are available right now that...
Published 11/10/23
Welcome to Episode 21 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Tate Van Wel, and hear his story about going from coastal kid to country lad. Throughout the interview we will chat about - His connection to the bush. - Life on the rodeo circuit - How bush events can help a community - Building a refrigerator business. - Journey to land ownership. - What is enough - What working hard can achieve Be sure follow Tate on all the...
Published 11/03/23
Welcome to Episode 20 of A Place to Call Home. On this episode we speak to Burke Brandon and share his incredible story towards land ownership, we will also touch on. - Shifting paradigm taught at college - Share investing - Real estate investing - The power of value adding - Milking sheep - Making Cheese - Shifting focus to becoming a full-time primary producer If you enjoy the episode, please share with your friends and family. To find out more about Burke, Be sure to check out his...
Published 10/27/23
Welcome to Episode 19 of A Place to Call Home. This week it may have taken 2 season but we finally chat to Roger Hill. Throughout the episode we will hear Roger talk about some of the opportunities and challanges facing North Queensland Agriculture. During the episode we will also chat about - The road to becoming a property valuer - The vast range of agricultural products in North Queensland - Opportunites in North Queensland agriculture - How the next generation can take advantage of...
Published 10/20/23
Welcome to Episode 18 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Tom Feez, Tom is our resident AgTech Guru (he doesn't know it yet) and someone who I have continually picked his brain about the AgTech Space and how it can benefit my business, so I thought it was a opportunity to let him share his expertise with you. Throughout the episode we will hear Tom talk about his journey so far as well as. - His Background in Ag - Chasing that dream of owning a property - The AgTech space and...
Published 10/13/23
Welcome to Episode 14 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Ben Reardon, Ben has an incredible story to tell and one that left me thinking hard for a long time after our conversation. Throughout the episode we will hear Ben talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and also. - Working away from the family property - Dealing with tragedy - Setting up the family farm for success - How to conitinue tredding your own path If you enjoy the episode, please share with...
Published 10/06/23
Welcome to Episode 16 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Joe Attard from Note Park grazing and hear his incredible transformation story of his farm. Throughout the episode we will hear Joe talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and what he has learnt along the way. During the episode we will also chat about - Taking over the family farm - Going from cane to cattle - Boxed beef - Using events to market your product - Creating a venue hire facility - Whats...
Published 09/29/23
Welcome to Episode 15 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to The Financial Bloke Ben Law. Ben gives us a great introduction to starting a business as well as things to be aware of when starting this journey. During the episode we will chat about - Why Ben started the Financial Bloke - Why it's important to know your why when starting a business - Things to be aware of when starting out - Business owner vs Employment - Bootstrapping a side hustle - Going full time with your business -...
Published 09/22/23
Welcome to Episode 14 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Tim Eyes from The Food Farm, Tim is a first-generation producer that runs an amazing paddock to plate business. Throughout the episode we will hear Tim talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and also. - What he learnt from farming in UK - Leasing country - Boxed beef - Pasture razed chook and egg operation - Starting the Food Farm - How running a business on lease country works - The paddock to plate...
Published 09/15/23
Welcome to Episode 13 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Hayden King from King Cattle Company, Hayden is a first-generation beef Trader/producer from Queensland. Throughout the episode we will hear Hayden talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and what he has learnt along the way. During the episode we will chat about - Real estate investing - Agisting and Leasing country - Trading cattle - Buying that first block - Getting his real estate licence - Running...
Published 09/08/23
Welcome to Episode 12 of A Place To Call Home. This week we are shaking up things and having a change in hosts, I also thought it was time to introduce myself. So, this week's episode is being hosted by Robbie Bolton who will be interviewing myself, Sam Fryer. Throughout the episode I get the chance to tell my story and the reason why I started the podcast . We also chat about. - Succession - Working outside of the family business - Starting our own cattle business. - The Journey to "A...
Published 05/12/23
Welcome to Episode 11 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Cody Rogers, Cody is a passionate community minded individual, who is a 6th generation grazier with a passion for the beef industry. Throughout the episode we will hear about Codys journey towards farm ownership. We will also chat about - Working outside of the family business - Starting your own cattle business - Working as an Agent - QRIDA and how they have helped him - The importance of community and the role it plays in...
Published 05/05/23
Welcome to Episode 10 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Brooke Wood, Brooke is the Global Social Media Lead for Hipcamp. This episode is great for anyone looking to create an alternative revenue stream and start hosting campsites on their property. Throughout the episode we will hear Brooke talk about the history of Hipcamp as well as, - How to get started with Hipcamp - What is needed to host a site - The benefits of hosting a campsite - Insurance - The regulations around...
Published 04/28/23
Welcome to Episode 9 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Scott Muller. Scott is a passionate central Queensland farmer who runs a mixed grain and beef operation in the area. Throughout the episode we will hear about Scott's journey to farm ownership. We will also chat about - Doing a trade - Having an off-Farm business - Share Farming - Working in a Family Business - AgForce YPC - Talking at Schools and educating the next generation. If you enjoy the episode, please share with...
Published 04/21/23
Welcome to Episode 8 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Khan Horne, Khan is an Executive - Regional and Agri, NAB Business and Private Banking for NAB. In this episode we dig into all things banking and how NAB can help you on your journey on A Place to Call Home. Throughout the episode we will hear Khan talk about his own journey in banking and NAB. During the episode we will also chat about - Journey into banking career. - Difference between livestock, property, house loan -...
Published 04/14/23
Welcome to Episode 7 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Cam Griffin, Cam is a wealth of knowledge for someone his age. He is about passionate regenerative ag and spends much of his time educating others about the benefits that it can have on a livestock operation. He is also runs a successful grazing business without owning any land. Throughout the episode we will hear Cam touch on the following. - His regenerative ag journey - Starting his own livestock operation - Leasing...
Published 04/07/23
Welcome to Episode 6 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Jess Pattison, Jess has a really interesting story about having a rural sea change during covid. We also touch on how an entrepreneurial mindset has helped them find different ways to make an income from their property. Throughout the episode we will hear Jess touch on the following. - Exscaping covid for a rural lifestyle. - Purchasing a rural property - How thinking outside of the box can help you make a living off the...
Published 03/31/23
Welcome to Episode 5 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Sam Spina, Sam is a Regional Area Manager for QRIDA. In this episode we dig into who are QRIDA and how can they help you on your journey on A Place to Call Home. Throughout the episode we will hear Sam talk about the brief history of this amazing organisation as well as the different service they offer. During the episode we will chat about - Brief History of QRIDA. - How the role has developed - Services that QRIDA offer...
Published 03/24/23
Welcome to Episode 4 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Lochlan Wiley. Lochlan is the proud owner of Wiley Butcher in Murgon QLD. Throughout the episode we will hear Lochlan talk about his journey onto land ownership earlier as well as purchasing the local butcher shop in town. During the episode we will chat about - How hard work pays off. - Finding and purchasing A Place To Call Home - Purchasing  the local butcher shop - The part that the local butcher shops play in the...
Published 03/17/23
Welcome to Episode 3 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Dr Regan Lynch, Regan is a vet from the Great Artesian Veterinarian services. Today's episode will be perfect for anyone looking to get into the livestock game. Throughout the episode we will hear Regan talking about the different disease that affect livestock as well as the different service that vets can offer your business to help increase productivity. During the episode we will chat about - Diseases that affect cattle...
Published 03/10/23
Welcome to Episode 2 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Hugh Wescott, Hugh is a grazier from flinders shire with an incredible story to tell. Throughout the episode we will hear Hugh talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and what he has learnt along the way. During the episode we will chat about - Running an off-farm business to help achieve your goal - How to forge your own path - Running a trade cattle business - Being in a partnership with your best mate...
Published 03/03/23
Welcome to Episode 1 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Tom Cosentino, Tom is a first-generation beef producer from South Australia with an incredible story. Throughout the episode we will hear Tom talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and what he has learnt along the way. During the episode we will chat about - Off farm investing - Working off farm to help achieve your goal - Purchasing a property - Using YouTube as a resource - Journey to becoming a beef...
Published 02/24/23
Welcome to A Place to Call Home podcast. A Place To Call Home, is a resource created to help people achieve the dream of owning their own home. Please share with your friends and family. Also follow along the journey at our social media channels. If you want to get in contact feel free to email me at [email protected] For more information check out our socials A Place To Call Home | Hughenden QLD | Facebook A Place To Call Home (@aplacetocallhomepodcast) • Instagram...
Published 01/25/23