Episodes

  • 11. Owning Dirt vs. Building a Ranch: A Land Access Discussion with Derek, Zach, and Dan

    11. Owning Dirt vs. Building a Ranch: A Land Access Discussion with Derek, Zach, and Dan
    14 Oct 2026

    Everyone wants to own the dirt they’re ranching on, but what if owning land isn’t always the best way to build a ranching business?

    In this episode, Derek, Zach, and Dan dig into the tradeoffs between buying and leasing ground, drawing from their own experiences building ranch businesses with limited capital. They discuss how land ownership affects cash flow, why controlling productive land can matter more than owning it, and how the right approach can change as a business grows.

    The conversation then moves beyond buy versus rent to the relationships that make land access possible. The guys talk about building a strong reputation as an operator, creating win-win arrangements with landowners, and why a rancher’s legacy doesn’t necessarily have to be tied to owning dirt. They also wrestle with when buying land does make sense and why the answer ultimately depends on your capital, stage of business, and goals.

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    • Episode 10: What 10 Years Away Taught a Fifth-Generation Rancher with Logan Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch
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    1 hr and 11 min
  • 10. What 10 Years Away Taught a Fifth-Generation Rancher with Logan Pribbeno

    10. What 10 Years Away Taught a Fifth-Generation Rancher with Logan Pribbeno
    7 Oct 2026

    What happens when a fifth-generation rancher is required to leave the family operation for ten years before he can come back?

    In this episode of the Ranch Rolodex, Derek sits down with Logan Pribbeno, of Wine Glass Ranch in Southwest Nebraska, a multi-generational ranch that's been in his family for 140 years. Logan's family had a rule: leave the state, leave agriculture, and stay gone for a decade. He spent those years studying economics at UC Santa Barbara and working in Silicon Valley finance through the Great Recession, and he came home viewing the ranch as a business first.

    Derek and Logan dig into how that time away shaped his approach to ranch finances, from treating cattle as financial instruments to waging war on overhead and using long-term mortgage debt as an inflation hedge.

    They close on ranch succession, the K-shaped economy, and how Logan structured his operation so he can leave for six months while the business keeps improving.

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    • Episode 5: How Profitable Ranchers Think Differently with John Haskell
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    1 hr and 20 min
  • 9. The Real Cost of Rebuilding the Cow Herd: a Conversation with Zach, Dan, and Derek

    9. The Real Cost of Rebuilding the Cow Herd: a Conversation with Zach, Dan, and Derek
    30 Sep 2026

    Everyone says America needs to rebuild the cow herd, but what does it actually take for a rancher to keep back heifers when the market won't give them confidence?

    In this episode, Zach, Dan, and Derek dig into the cattle market volatility and political noise pressuring producers right now. They look at the latest cattle inventory numbers, why heifer retention isn't the same as herd expansion, and dive into the USDA’s LRP program.

    The conversation then moves past the headlines to the long-term threats to the U.S. beef supply including urban sprawl, the disappearing tallgrass prairie, generational land transitions, and the barriers beginning ranchers face in accessing land and capital.

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    1 hr and 2 min
  • 8. Know Exactly What You Want: How a Clear Vision Makes Every Ranch Decision Easier - with the Vision Flight Team

    8. Know Exactly What You Want: How a Clear Vision Makes Every Ranch Decision Easier - with the Vision Flight Team
    23 Sep 2026

    What if the biggest thing holding your ranch back isn’t your resources, your genetics, or your market, but actually not knowing exactly what you’re building toward.

    In this episode, hosts Derek, Daniel, and Zach sit down with the Vision Flight team to unpack why mission and vision aren’t just corporate buzzwords but essential tools for ranch decision-making, family alignment, and long-term profitability.

    The conversation walks through real examples of ranchers and families that used the Vision Flight process to move past vague goals and uncover the deeper interests driving those goals. Often finding that clarity changes the entire direction of their business and personal lives.

    No matter what season of life or ranching you’re in, tune into this episode to learn about the power of a practical framework for turning aspirations into a written plan you can act on.

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    • Use code ROLODEX20 to get 20% off your Vision Flight experience (valid through the end of 2026)
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    1 hr and 2 min
  • 7. The Profit Is in the Buyback: Sell/Buy Marketing with Daniel, Zach and Derek

    7. The Profit Is in the Buyback: Sell/Buy Marketing with Daniel, Zach and Derek
    16 Sep 2026

    Most cattlemen are taught to buy low and sell high, but what if the real profit lives in what you buy back, not what you sell?

    In this episode, Daniel, Zach, and Derek break down sell/buy marketing, a cash-flow-driven approach to cattle trading that flips the traditional buy/sell mindset on its head. Instead of hoping the market rewards you at sale time, sell/buy marketing locks in your margin upfront by selling the overvalued animal and immediately identifying an undervalued buyback. Turning a cow herd into a continuously appreciating asset instead of a once-a-year calf check.

    The guys share the core numbers and formulas you need to know, walk through examples in real time, and even dive into the emotional side of ranching, with the ultimate goal of sharing sell/buy marketing not as the only way to successfully ranch, but as an option of a way to successfully ranch.

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    Resources & Links:

    • Doug Ferguson Mr Cattlemaster
    • Wally Olson & Ranching.FYI
    • Ranching for Profit
    • KLR Marketing
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    1 hr and 2 min
  • 6. Building More Than a Business: Creating a Ripple Effect in Rural America with Nicky Tiffany

    6. Building More Than a Business: Creating a Ripple Effect in Rural America with Nicky Tiffany
    9 Sep 2026

    In this episode, Derek sits down with Nicky Tiffany and their conversation digs into confidence, courage, and what it actually takes to go first. Whether that's revitalizing a historic building, starting a side hustle, or stepping into a new season of life you don't feel ready for.

    They talk about the difference between performance-based confidence and the real thing, why growth requires the courage to stop doing everything yourself, and how a rural Kansas town became an unlikely hub for ranchers, entrepreneurs, and women rediscovering their own value.

    Whether you're weighing a big leap of your own or just need permission to believe your gifts are worth something, this episode offers a grounded, practical look at what it means to build something that outlasts you.

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    Connect with Nicky:

    • The Territory Ballroom website and Instagram @theterritoryballroom
    • Her website and Instagram @nickytiffanylegacycoach

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    52 min
  • 5. How Profitable Ranchers Think Differently with John Haskell

    5. How Profitable Ranchers Think Differently with John Haskell
    2 Sep 2026
    In this episode, Derek and Daniel sit down with Ranch Right founder, John Haskell to explore the mindset and business principles that help ranchers build more profitable operations. John shares his path from working as a cowboy to studying biology and mathematics and learning from ranchers, scientists, and mentors who shaped how he approaches business. He explains why understanding your financials, recognizing opportunities, and making better management decisions can have a much greater impact than simply working harder or producing more.The conversation digs into leverage, cash flow, asset allocation, and the difference between optimizing and maximizing a ranching operation. John also explains why small improvements can become significant over time through compounding, and why investing in education may be one of the most valuable decisions a rancher can make. The episode closes with a challenge for listeners to identify where their time, energy, and focus can produce the highest return and put more effort into that opportunity.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!Connect with John Haskell & Ranch Right:Book a CallListen to the Ranchonomics PodcastSubscribe on YouTubeCheck out all of their past webinars hereFollow on Instagram @ranchrightllcFollow on FacebookFollow on LinkedInCheck out the websiteConnect with us:Subscribe on YouTubeFollow on Instagram @theranchrolodex Follow on FacebookCheck out the websiteResources & Links:Scholarship PledgeScholarship ApplicationPodcast Music by Cade FoehnerCheck out the Territory BallroomSign up for our email list so you never miss an episode
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    1 hr and 19 min
  • 4. Struggles & Strategies: A Conversation of Solidarity from Women on the Ranch

    4. Struggles & Strategies: A Conversation of Solidarity from Women on the Ranch
    19 Aug 2026
    In this episode, the ranch women are taking over the podcast as they know firsthand what it means to carry the many responsibilities that come with life on a ranch. Kerri Jackson, Emilie Hopson, Nicky Tiffany, Elli Unruh, and Jill Carr share an honest conversation about motherhood, marriage, work, mental health, and the often invisible load women carry while supporting their families and ranching operations. Rather than pretending they have everything figured out, they talk openly about the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that have actually helped them navigate the demands of rural life.The conversation explores practical ways to create boundaries, communicate with your spouse, protect your mental health, and make space for yourself when everyone seems to need something from you. They also talk about the importance of intentionally building community, especially when ranch life can feel isolating, and why women need other women who understand what they're going through. From weekly family meetings and household systems to taking a walk, getting outside, or simply inviting people over without waiting for everything to be perfect, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to carry it all alone.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!Connect with the Ranch Women:Kerri Jackson: Instagram @theranchcreatives and @jacksonforgeksEmilie Hopson: Agri-Culture websiteNicky Tiffany: Instagram @nickytiffanylegacycoach or Territory Ballroom websiteElli Unruh: Instagram @elli.unruh14Jill Carr: Instagram @jillcarrpodcasting or her websiteConnect with us:Subscribe on YouTubeFollow on Instagram @theranchrolodex Follow on FacebookCheck out the websiteResources & Links:Scholarship PledgeScholarship ApplicationPodcast Music by Cade FoehnerCheck out the Territory BallroomSign up for our email list so you never miss an episode
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    37 min