Ranchonomics

John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC
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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.

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    “I’ve Learned Most Everything From My Mistakes”: Steve Teichert on 80 Years in Cattle [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 15]

    In part 2 of this Ranchonomics Stories conversation, John Haskell continues his discussion with Steve Teichert about the lessons he’s learned over 80 years in the cattle business. From starting over in different ranching environments to turning struggling herds into profitable operations, Steve shares how experience, observation, and a willingness to learn from mistakes have shaped his approach to raising cattle. Steve explains why cattle need to fit their environment, not the other way around, and why chasing bigger, faster-growing animals can come at the expense of fertility, maternal ability, and profitability. He also reflects on the importance of selecting cows that consistently produce, learning from failed breeding decisions, and focusing on what actually makes money rather than following industry trends. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How Steve built and improved cattle herds across different ranching environmentsWhy cattle should fit the land and available forageWhat he learned from breeding mistakes and chasing bigger cattleWhy fertility is central to long-term ranch profitabilityHow Steve selects cows based on performance, efficiency, and the ability to breed backWhy adding land, equipment, and inputs doesn’t always improve the bottom lineThe lessons Steve hopes to pass on to the next generation of ranchers 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

    “I’ve Learned Most Everything From My Mistakes”: Steve Teichert on 80 Years in Cattle [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 15]

  2. 3d ago

    122. The Fertility Connection: What Birth Weight Reveals About Your Herd

    In this episode of Ranchonomics, John Haskell continues his conversation with a cattleman who has spent decades selecting cattle for performance without sacrificing fertility. Steve Teichert explains why fertility is the most important trait in a cow herd and how calf vigor, birth weight, growth, and the ability to thrive without extra inputs all factor into building a productive, profitable herd. The conversation takes a closer look at the relationship between birth weight and reproductive performance. Drawing on his own observations from breeding and managing cattle, Steve describes how difficult births and larger calves appeared to affect a cow’s recovery and return to cycling, while smaller calves often got up quickly and started growing sooner. He also shares his approach to selecting and culling cows, managing artificial insemination, and prioritizing cattle that consistently produce and pay their way. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: Why fertility is the foundation of a productive cow herdHow to select for growth without sacrificing fertility or adding more inputsWhat calf vigor and birth weight can reveal about cattle performanceSteve’s observations about large birth weights and cows’ reproductive recoveryHow he selects and culls cows based on annual production and profitabilityWhy matching cattle size and performance to the ranch environment mattersHow he approaches artificial insemination and identifies cows ready to breed Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on YouTubeFollow on Instagram @ranchrightllcFollow on FacebookCheck out the websiteCheck out all of our past webinars here Resources & Links: Episode 119. What Four Generations of Ranching Taught Steve Teichert About GeneticsBook a Free Discovery Call to Learn MoreRanching for ProfitRanching.FYIWally 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

  3. Oct 29 ·  Bonus

    From Ellis Island to Cokeville: The Teichert Family Ranching Story - Part 1 [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 14]

    Long before Steve Teichert developed his own approach to cattle genetics and nutrition, his family was learning what it took to make a living in the rugged country of Idaho and Wyoming. In Part 1 of this Ranchonomics Stories conversation, John Haskell sits down with Steve, a fourth-generation cattleman, to trace his family's journey from German immigrant Adolph Teichert arriving at Ellis Island to establishing a ranching operation in Cokeville, Wyoming. Steve shares stories of his great-grandfather homesteading in Idaho, his grandfather building a cattle herd during the Great Depression, and the hard work that shaped the family's approach to ranching. Steve also explains how generations of observation and practical experience helped his family develop cattle that could thrive in the challenging environments of Idaho and Wyoming. From selecting for fertility and efficient production to crossing breeds, managing nutrition, and learning when cows need extra feed, he describes the lessons passed down from his grandfather and father. He also reflects on how his own experiments with cattle genetics, supplements, and mineral nutrition have helped him continue improving the herd over a lifetime in the business. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How the Teichert family journeyed from Ellis Island to Idaho and eventually Cokeville, WyomingHow Steve's grandfather built a cattle herd through dairying, homesteading, and hard workWhy practical, low-input cattle were essential in the family's rugged ranching environmentHow generations of crossbreeding and selection shaped the family's cattleWhat Steve learned about fertility, nutrition, and knowing when cows need extra feedWhy cattle performance and profitability matter more than popular trends in breedingHow Steve's long-term experiments with minerals and supplements continue to shape his approach Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the websiteCheck 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: Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. The Ranch Right Conference is February 15–18, 2027 in Orange Beach, Alabama, with keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl. Click below to register by January 10th at: Conference

    From Ellis Island to Cokeville: The Teichert Family Ranching Story - Part 1 [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 14]

  4. Oct 27

    121. Let the Market Work: Two Lifelong Cattlemen on the Heifer Retention Debate

    What happens when the government tries to solve a cattle market problem that the market may already be correcting? In this episode of Ranchonomics, John Haskell is joined by lifelong cattlemen Wally Olson and Monty Nail to discuss proposals for government incentives to encourage heifer retention. Both guests argue that high cattle prices are already giving producers a strong incentive to breed and retain heifers, and that additional government intervention could encourage overproduction and create a glut of cattle in the years ahead. Wally and Monty explain how cattle productivity, heavier slaughter weights, and beef from dairy cattle have helped maintain beef production even as the U.S. cow herd has declined. They also discuss how market signals guide their own buying, breeding, and selling decisions, why timing matters throughout the cattle cycle, and how ranchers can build better businesses by studying the market and making disciplined decisions rather than relying on government assistance. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: Why Wally and Monty oppose government incentives for heifer retentionHow heavier cattle and beef from dairy cattle help maintain beef production with fewer cowsWhy high prices can lead to oversupply and lower prices down the roadHow the price spread between heifer calves and bred heifers creates opportunitiesWhy drought can limit heifer retention despite strong market incentivesHow market signals help ranchers make smarter buying and selling decisionsWhy persistence, daily market analysis, and good timing matter in building a cattle 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 websiteCheck 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: Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. The Ranch Right Conference is February 15–18, 2027 in Orange Beach, Alabama, with keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl. Click below to register by January 10th at: Conference

  5. Oct 22 ·  Bonus

    100% Financed, With a Pickup for Collateral: Monty Nail's 40 Years Building a Ranch From Scratch [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 13]

    What does it take to build a successful ranch from scratch when you start with borrowed money and a pickup truck as collateral? In this episode of Ranchonomics Stories, John Haskell and Wally Olson sit down with Monty Nail to trace his journey from buying his first load of cattle as a high school senior in 1979 to building a diversified cattle operation and acquiring his own ranch land. Monty shares how he balanced outside jobs in ranch management, welding, horseshoeing, and equine dentistry while steadily growing his cattle business, eventually expanding into cow-calf production, yearlings, heifer development, and registered cattle. Monty also discusses the financial decisions, relationships, and hard lessons that helped him build the operation over nearly five decades. From managing debt and working with a banker who understands the cattle business to making buying and selling decisions around market cycles, protecting grass for drought, and developing reliable custom grazing partnerships, he explains what it takes to keep growing through the ups and downs. For young ranchers starting with limited resources, Monty and Wally emphasize the importance of persistence, delayed gratification, learning from experienced operators, and building a business that can support the next generation. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How Monty bought his first load of cattle in 1979 with 100% financing and his pickup truck potentially serving as collateralHow outside jobs helped support his family while he steadily built his cattle operationWhy Monty waited about 30 years in the cattle business before buying ranch real estate, and how he approached the risks of taking on land debtHow he uses market cycles to balance yearlings and cow-calf production while managing equity and cash flowWhy maintaining extra grass, planning for drought, and knowing operating costs help protect the business through difficult yearsWhat makes a good banking relationship and how to evaluate custom grazing partners before putting cattle in their careWhy young ranchers need persistence, delayed gratification, and guidance from people who have built lasting businesses 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: Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. The Ranch Right Conference is February 15–18, 2027 in Orange Beach, Alabama, with keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl. Click below to register by January 10th at: Conference

    100% Financed, With a Pickup for Collateral: Monty Nail's 40 Years Building a Ranch From Scratch [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 13]

  6. Oct 20

    120. Why Change Is So Hard (And How to Push Through It)

    Why is it so hard to change, even when we know our current approach isn't working? In this episode, John Haskell explores why individuals and businesses struggle to adopt new behaviors and practices, even when those changes could lead to better results. He explains how we become comfortable with familiar ways of doing things, and why learning a new process often means temporarily performing worse before we get better. Whether you're changing your grazing management, improving your business practices, or learning a new skill, that uncomfortable middle stage is often where people give up too soon. John breaks down the four stages of competence, from not knowing what you don't know to becoming skilled enough that a process feels automatic. Drawing on examples from grazing management and jiu-jitsu, he explains why recognizing what you still need to learn is an important step toward improvement. He also shares lessons from Angela Duckworth's Grit, emphasizing why consistency, repeated effort, and endurance matter more than short-lived enthusiasm when you're working toward lasting change. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, I cover: The four stages of competence and how they shape the learning processWhy familiar behaviors can be comfortable even when they no longer serve your businessWhy performance can get worse before it gets better when you adopt a new processHow to distinguish between a new process that isn't working yet because you're still learning and one that genuinely isn't a good fitWhy people often abandon change during the uncomfortable middle stageHow consistency, effort, and endurance help turn new behaviors into lasting skillsWhy pushing through discomfort is essential to making meaningful changes in your ranch and business 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: Grit by Angela DuckworthBook a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode: Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. The Ranch Right Conference is February 15–18, 2027 in Orange Beach, Alabama, with keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl. Click below to register by January 10th at: Conference

  7. Oct 15 ·  Bonus

    400 Acres, No Money Down: Greg & Ann Christiansen's Story [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 12]

    What does it take to build a farm and ranch business when you don't have much money to start with? In this Ranchonomics Stories episode, John Haskell and Wally Olson sit down with Greg and Ann Christiansen to look back at more than 40 years of marriage, ranching, farming, raising a family, and figuring things out along the way. From low-paying cowboy jobs and a growing family to renting their first farm ground and eventually buying land with little money down, Greg and Ann share the decisions, opportunities, and setbacks that shaped their operation. Their story includes plenty of hard lessons, from medical bills and financial mistakes to drought, livestock losses, and a cattle deal that went sideways. But it also shows how persistence, careful cash flow management, relationships, and taking opportunities when they appeared allowed Greg and Ann to keep building. They discuss how they acquired 400 acres without a down payment, why Ann's financial management was critical to the business, and how Greg began planning for succession years before he was ready to step away. Most importantly, they share why the difficult years tend to fade with time and why simply continuing to move forward can be one of the most important skills in ranching. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How renting a house and 40 acres in 1990 gave them a foothold and allowed Greg to gradually build a livestock and farming operationHow Greg and Ann eventually bought 400 acres with no money down by combining Farm Credit and FSA financing and working with landowners willing to carry notesThe lessons they learned from drought, livestock losses, a failed cattle deal, and other setbacks that seemed devastating at the timeHow Ann's financial discipline and behind-the-scenes work helped keep the business moving forward while Greg focused on the physical operationWhy Greg began thinking about succession at age 55 and how Ranching for Profit helped him develop a path for Travis to eventually buy into the business Connect with Greg & Ann: Follow on YoutubeCheck out their websiteEmail Greg at greglchristiansen@gmail.com Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the websiteCheck out all of our past webinars here Resources & Links: Caitlyn TaussigDavid BrooksFrom Strength to Strength by Arthur C. BrooksBook a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode: Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. The Ranch Right Conference is February 15–18, 2027 in Orange Beach, Alabama, with keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl. Click below to register by January 10th at: Conference

    400 Acres, No Money Down: Greg & Ann Christiansen's Story [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 12]

  8. Oct 13

    119. What Four Generations of Ranching Taught Steve Teichert About Genetics

    What can four generations of ranching teach you about selecting cattle that actually work? In this episode, John Haskell talks with Steve Teichert of Mackay, Idaho, about the lessons he has learned over more than 80 years of working with cattle. Steve challenges some common assumptions about EPDs, phenotype, and cattle performance, arguing that genetics can't be evaluated separately from the environment and economics of the operation. Steve shares examples from his own experience, including why extremely high EPDs don't necessarily translate to better cattle in a rough environment, what he learned from breeding oversized cattle, and why fertility and maternal ability matter more than simply producing a big animal. He also explains how decades of selection pressure helped move his own weaning weights from around 400 pounds to roughly 700 pounds on challenging range with very few inputs, and why ranchers need to pay attention to the actual results their cattle are producing rather than simply following an industry practice. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: Why Steve questions the usefulness of comparing EPDs across breeds and production environmentsWhy cattle selected for high production in one environment may not perform well in a rougher, lower-input environmentWhat Steve learned from breeding extremely large cattle and seeing problems with fertility and maternal abilityHow selecting cattle for performance in their environment helped Steve nearly double his family's historical weaning weightsWhy calving season, forage availability, and reproductive performance need to be evaluated together Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on YouTubeFollow on Instagram @ranchrightllcFollow on FacebookCheck out the websiteCheck out all of our past webinars here Resources & Links: Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn MoreRanching for ProfitRanching.FYIWally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode: Come with your questions. Leave with a plan. The Ranch Right Conference is February 15–18, 2027 in Orange Beach, Alabama, with keynote speaker Dr. David Kohl. Click below to register by January 10th at: Conference

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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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  • Creator
    John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC
  • Show Website
    Ranchonomics

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