Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Ferguson

Welcome to episode 287 of the Farms Advice Podcast with Jack Cresswell. Shaping the Future of Sheep Production at LambEx 2026 with Mark Ferguson. Join us as Ferg shares cutting-edge innovations, industry trends, and the mindset shifts transforming sheep farming that will be at LambEx 26. This episode highlights how technology, collaboration, and continuous learning are paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous industry.Key topics:The role of AI and automation in sheep farmingIndustry collaboration and peer-to-peer learning at LambExGenetic advancements and data-driven decision makingMonitoring technologies like virtual fencing and carcass data integrationBuilding resilience and efficiency for future generationsIn this episode:The significance of LambEx as a hub for innovation and networking (0:00)How the sheep industry is benefitting from current high prices and market confidence (1:27)Market outlook: demand vs supply, and the long-term price outlook (2:22)The impact of genetic tools and data in improving flock productivity (4:51)The importance of peer learning and networking to drive industry change (6:36)Innovations in carcass evaluation and objective data collection (9:41)The future of automation, monitoring, and AI in sheep production (17:50)How technology such as virtual fencing and GPS will evolve (18:13)The integration of AI, augmented reality, and real-time data feeds (20:38)Maintaining success through profitability, efficiency, and continuous improvement (24:23)The cultural shift needed for industry-wide adoption of new tools (26:08)Buy tickets to LambEx 2026Join us to explore how innovation and collaboration at events like LambEx are shaping the sheep industry's future. Whether you're on farm or behind the scenes, these insights can help you stay ahead in this vibrant sector.Follow to keep the conversation flowingFollow Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cressy__/ and Twitter https://x.com/jcressw3 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@farmsadvice Follow Farms Advice - https://instagram.com/farmsadvice Join the Farmers Only Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice For more like this go to https://farmsadvice.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on the podcast, Professor Wayne Pitchford joins Mark Ferguson to discuss all things cow condition. Wayne has spent more than three decades at the University of Adelaide working across animal breeding, genetics and livestock production, and is currently Director of the Davies Livestock Research Centre.Wayne and Mark discuss his recent research on the relationship between early body measures and adult traits like fertility and condition score, including why young animal data explains only a small part of cow performance. They also cover fat distribution across different depots and what that means for selecting more efficient and resilient cattle.Wayne and Ferg also talk through how you should interpret feed efficiency, carcass traits, muscularity and hip height to breed the right cow for your business.Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, Heiniger Australia and New Zealand, and ProWay Livestock Equipment. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERECheck out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out ProWay's product range HERE

Choosing replacement heifers shapes the productivity of a breeding herd for years to come.This week on the Head Shepherd podcast, James Starling joins Mark Ferguson to discuss the 'Optimised Heifer Selection' project, which focuses on combining genomic tools with visual assessment to improve heifer selection. Based on the Limestone Coast in South Australia, James runs a self-replacing Angus herd alongside a prime lamb enterprise. After two decades working in global financial markets, he returned to farming with a strong focus on data, value and decision making.In this conversation, James explains why identifying the right replacement heifers is one of the most important profit drivers in a breeding herd. The discussion covers how combining visual assessment with genomic tools can improve selection for first cycle conception, rebreeding performance, longevity and lifetime productivity.With TSU sampling and genotyping now underway across the project's core herds, the goal is to generate practical data from commercial operations and test how well genomics can complement traditional drafting decisions.The episode also touches on market signals, cost of production, maternal versus terminal breeding strategies and why measuring performance is becoming essential for livestock businesses operating in high-cost production environments.'Optimised heifer selection – Integrating genomic selection tools and on-farm assessments to maximise lifetime productivity' is a Meat & Livestock Australia Producer Demonstration Site project. Contact Georgia Pugh (E: georgia@nextgenagri.com M:+61 408 947 488) for more information about the project. Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, Heiniger Australia and New Zealand, and ProWay Livestock Equipment. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERECheck out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out ProWay's product range HERE

DFO's Laurie Hawkins on how the halibut fishery in 4R works + The Room's Mark Ferguson is looking for help identifying where scenes of the Newfoundland fishery were painted by artists in the 17th century.

Accounting may not be every farmer's favourite topic, but it is one of the most powerful tools on the farm. This week's Head Shepherd guest, David Egerton-Warburton, explains why.Raised on a sixth-generation farm in Kojonup, Western Australia, David learned early that every on-farm decision ties back to sound business practice. His father, Kent, founded Agrimaster in 1981, bringing farm records into the computer age long before most households had a computer, and David and his wife have been joint CEOs since 2001.David and Mark Ferguson discuss budgeting, risk control and decision making, and why financial literacy separates good farmers from great farming businesses. As David says, “The most successful growers aren't that much better from a production point of view… what we really see is the difference in the ability to take risks because they can control them.” Listen to the episode to learn how to turn your farm numbers into a roadmap for success and take control of the risks that matter.https://www.agrimaster.com.au/Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

As the year winds down, parents everywhere are gearing up to buy gifts for their kids' teachers but there’s one present educators are officially over, and now they're taking a stand. Meanwhile, The Golden Bachelor Australia premiered last night, and after meeting the full lineup of contestants, one contestant's unusual name pronunciation left the team scratching their heads. Wil Anderson dropped by ahead of his show this weekend to share his thoughts on the worst possible moment to propose to your partner. Plus, Mark Ferguson returns for another epic Headline Off against our resident newsreader Ash. And finally, Fitzy dives into the story behind RAYE’s viral track “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” as we break down what inspired the lyrics and get to hear RAYE's insane voals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Zanda McDonald Award applications are open, so we catch up with 2023 winner Harriet Bremner-Pinckney, who is a new judge this year, alongside current judge Mark Ferguson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish McKay talks to Harriet Bremner-Pinckney, Mark Ferguson, Chris Hipkins, Deanne Parkes, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of you listen to the podcast every week, but we've come to realise many of you don't know exactly what we do here at neXtgen Agri. In this episode, Mark, our host and CEO, takes to the mic and chats about all things neXtgen Agri and the services we provide to farmers across the globe. He shares how “farming in our hearts, science in our heads” drives everything we do.From helping farmers lift genetic gain to building tools that make breeding decisions clearer and faster, Ferg goes through the work that keeps our team busy. We're out in the yards and around kitchen tables across Australia and New Zealand, as well as in meetings and boardrooms for multiple industry bodies, helping provide the knowledge transfer bridge between farmers and scientists.If you have ever wondered what neXtgen Agri is really about, this is the episode that explains it all.Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

In this episode, Nathan tackles one of the more neglected topics of planning for your family after your death. If you're working hard to build a portfolio, you also need to consider a disaster plan for your assets after you pass. Whether you have a Will or not, Nathan shares some valuable examples, scenarios and thought-provoking pieces to help you understand the complexities when assets are left behind and the importance of playing for your family beyond your lifetime.  00:40 - Mark Ferguson's death - a lesson 01:51 - The notion of a disaster plan 02:40 - If you don't have a will, get one! 03:36 - One thing that's sure as F*ck 04:47 - You're building a life, but not your disaster plan? 05:50 - Nathan's thoughts on structuring a disaster plan aka a ‘manifesto' 08:45 - The property example after you pass - you need a guide 10:15 - What would your instruction manual look like? 11:32 - Protect your shit 11:40 - You've had a plan to build, have a plan for your exit 13:40 - Leaving a legacy and playing for your family Make your move on your property journey today: https://binvested.com.au/discovery-session/ What are your thoughts on this video? Share them below and show us some love if you found this video useful.

What's holding your family business back — being wrong, or being too slow to change?In this energising conversation, Ben Law sits down with Dr. Mark Ferguson — sheep genetics expert, CEO of Next Gen Agri, and host of The Head Shepherd Podcast — to explore why the greatest risk in ag today isn't failure... it's inertia.From the paddock to the boardroom, this episode cuts through the fluff and tackles the hard truth: the families that thrive are the ones who fail fast, think curiously, and adapt quicker than the rest. It's not about having all the answers — it's about asking better questions, challenging old assumptions, and staying ahead of the curve.You'll learn:Why “slow to act” is deadlier than “wrong to act”How a curious mindset can compound your resultsThe role of confirmation bias and how it traps even good operatorsWhy your next generation may be your best untapped assetThe power of asking dumb questions and staying open — no matter your age or experienceWhether you're managing millions in livestock or just starting to hand over the reins to the next generation, this episode is a wake-up call to stop waiting — and start evolving.Hit play. Then share it with someone who needs a nudge to think bigger, act sooner, and lead smarter. "Succession wasn't ideal for you — and deep down, you don't want to go through the same thing with your kids"-----------------------Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family's wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

“Bait the hook well; this fish will bite.” So says Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and he's not alone—Shakespeare drops over 70 references to fish and fishing across his plays, from slippery metaphors to full-on fishing scenes, including actual Fishermen characters in Pericles. But behind those lines lies a very real part of daily life in Elizabethan England. In a world where Protestant reform gave rise to fish days on the calendar and entire industries formed around what came out of the water, one has to wonder: Where did all this fish actually come from? Who was catching it? What tools did they use? And could Shakespeare himself have cast a line into the Thames for a bit of dinner? Today, we're casting our net into the past to find out. Joining us is historian Mark Ferguson, here to help us explore the methods, markets, and meaning behind commercial and sport fishing in Shakespeare's England. Let's dive in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Archive highlight, originally released in 2023: Renée Yoxon is a trans non-binary singer, songwriter, jazz musician, and trans voice teacher.Renee shares some beautiful and inspiring performances from their albums, as well as stories from life as a disabled person and how their disability and chronic pain has guided the direction of their career. We talk about their musical development, and their experiences both bad and good as they navigated their musical education (after finishing a degree in physics!). Renée explains the kind of work they do with trans vocal exploration and we dive into all kinds of topics in the usual tangential style of this series. The transcript and video are linked here on my website Buy me a coffee? Podcast merchRenée Yoxon websiteNewsletter sign-upphoto: Laurence Philomènepodcast theme music: Nick KoldTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:21) Renée's physics degree, start in school band, Jazz Works camp(00:04:19) free improv group, intergenerational friendships(00:06:38) intro to “Willow Weep for Me” by Ann Ronell(00:08:53) “Willow Weep for Me” with René Gely(00:13:57) piano, ukulele(00:15:26) “Beautiful Alchemy”, film with Teagan Lance and album(00:17:14) “Terrible Alchemy”(00:23:19) Blossom Dearie(00:23:52) worldless improv(00:24:37) studies in New York, living as a disabled person, vocal technique(00:29:33) singing in rock band “Gorgeous George”, care of the voice and endurance training(00:32:20) trans voice aleration, TikTok success, pitch lowering, taking risks and learning to be silly(00:40:14) gender presentation and gender identity(00:42:35) ways we can alter the voice(00:45:09) different languages in terms of vocal alteration, vocal fry and gendered cutural coding for vocal characteristics(00:47:52) TikTok(00:49:22) teaching Trans Voice Alteration to other teachers(00:51:45) the importance of teaching business skills to musicians, University of Limerick, Edel Meade(00:55:58) Banff, McGill, growing up in Ottawa, the importance of mentors, Mark Ferguson, René Gely(01:00:29) social anxiety, speaking in public with a different voice or new language(01:02:38) different people who take Renée's courses on voice alteration(01:03:18) songwriting, Aoife McAtamney Pink Breath(01:04:27) “Drinking Coffee”(01:08:58) songs “The Bad Years” about their chronic illness(01:10:27) Kazaa music sharing, learning jazz repertoire(01:12:53) Renée's perspective on the music industry as a disabled person, and experiences at McGill university with lack of accessibility(01:17:46) Mx non-binary honorific, the importance of pronouns(01:20:32) disability rights, more about their McGill experience(01:22:45) Montreal

This week on the fan debate I'm joined by Wigan fan Steve Broady and Saints fan Mark Ferguson. I host a special pod chatting to fans of other clubs and looking into a bit of history of times gone by. We discuss if rugby league was better than the old days compared to now. Have Saints turned a corner? Is it a Wigan vs Hull KR final? How does the Salford situation get sorted and is the NRL buying the Super League a good thing? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Mark Ferguson, Conservative MP and shadow paymaster general Richard Holden, Liberal Democrat MP Victoria Collins and Times columnist Matthew Syed.

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Someone needs to calm Usher down, the man is just flirting too hard at his concerts and breaking up relationships. We heard from our team and other listeners of those times they got REAL close with a celebrity. Celebrating their survival of 6 months of working together we had Mark Ferguson and Angela Cox go head-to-head in a Headline Off and finally Fitzy took us through the most insane "day on a plate" we have ever heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some rams at sales are not what they seem. Foot trimming and excessive feeding can cover up genetic faults, and buyers are paying the price. This week, Ferg breaks down what's really happening in the industry and how we can fix it. 

This week it's Ferg on the podcast, discussing the trans-Tasman, if not global, issue of drench resistance in sheep. From monitoring worm burdens to selecting rams with the right genetics, this episode is packed with practical advice and strategies to help sheep farmers manage internal parasites more effectively. ​​Testing drench efficacyUsing refugia to manage resistanceGenetic tools for long-term solutionsHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Mark Ferguson, DUP MP Jim Shannon, Sam Lister from The Express and Lib Dem president Mark Pack.

Sophie and Ferg catch up about Ferg's recent trip to Ontario, Canada, where he visited 14 different sheep farming enterprises on his 10-day trip with Ontario Sheep Farmers. Highlights:- The differences in production systems, compared with New Zealand and Australia - Feeding strategies- Lambing systems- Health challenges- Market dynamics- The potential for genetic improvements in sheep breedingHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Welcome to the Jake & Gino Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to chat with Mark Ferguson, the mastermind behind Blue Steel Real Estate and a well-known investor in the world of commercial and residential rentals. From flipping houses to owning laundromats and liquor stores, Mark shares his journey of building a diversified portfolio while embracing his passion for classic cars and real estate.Topics Discussed in This Episode:How Mark went from a struggling real estate agent to owning multiple successful businesses.His transition from residential rentals to multifamily and commercial properties.Why owning laundromats and liquor stores became part of his investment strategy.The influence of his love for cars on his drive to succeed.The pros and cons of fix and flip businesses and why they're not as glamorous as they seem on TV.Tips on investing in smaller multifamily properties and why it's okay not to “go big.”Plus, Mark dives into his other passion: exotic cars! Discover how cars have not only been a fun hobby but also a strategic part of his branding and motivation for success. Don't miss out on this candid conversation filled with valuable advice, real estate insights, and a few laughs along the way!Connect with Mark Ferguson:Instagram: @investfourmoreYouTube: Mark's House of CarsWebsite: Invest Four MoreBook: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Rental-Property-Empire-no-nonsense/dp/1530663946About Jake & Gino:Jake & Gino is your go-to resource for all things multifamily real estate investing. From educational content to insider tips from industry experts, we provide the tools and knowledge you need to scale your investment portfolio and achieve financial freedom.Subscribe to our channel for more:Don't forget to hit the bell

Our guest this week is veterinarian Enoch Bergman. Originally from the USA, Enoch arrived in Australia in 2003. He fell in love with the people, the landscape and the agricultural innovation of Esperance, Western Australia and has been there ever since. Enoch is passionate about improving the performance of heifers and the use of fixed-time artificial insemination (AI) in commercial breeding programmes, and shares that passion with us today. He explains the process of synchronising heifers and the positive outcomes for conception rates, calving ease, calf and heifer survival, weaning rates and rebreeding rates. He also discusses the economic analysis of integrating fixed-time AI versus natural mating, including the cost of bulls, labour and the value of pregnant heifers.Enoch is also involved with a Producer Demonstration Sites (PDS) programme that aims to encourage the uptake of fixed-time AI. The PDS showed that using fixed-time AI reduced dystocia, calf mortality and heifer mortality. It also improved weaning weights and re-breeding success. Enoch also discusses the benefits of early and short heifer joining and the potential challenges with bull longevity.This podcast was recorded as a video with an accompanying presentation that includes some great graphs and statistics. You can watch it at this link: https://youtu.be/tTgjaMRu9DgHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.comThanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Channel 7's new evening anchors Angela Cox and Mark Ferguson are going head to head to in our game of Headline Off. Putting their news reading skills to the test it was very clear from the start there was only going to be one winner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you manage your cattle differently (or your sheep for that matter) if you could diagnose pregnancy at day 16? This week on the podcast, Mark chats with Bronwyn Darlington, a trailblazer in the field of disruptive innovation and sustainable agriculture. Bronwyn shares her journey through various ventures and projects, one of which is AgScent.“My area of expertise is looking at the complex systems that interact as far as technology is concerned - to come together to create serious disruption,” explains Bronwyn. “What is life going to be like if you were actually standing on the horizon in 10 years and looking back? What technologies would you be surrounded by?” she asks.“If you thought about what your mobile phone was 20 years ago or 10 years ago, project that out for another 10 years and think of what else that would change. What major disruptions will that cause? And then the task is to build the bridge back.”One of these bridges is AgScent. Bronwyn had been to the US looking at emerging disruptive technologies with university students when she realised that there had been substantial breakthroughs in medical diagnostic technologies and also our ability to build and understand algorithms and create neural networks.Bronwyn returned home (a 5,000-acre property in the southern tablelands of New South Wales) where cattle were being pregnancy-tested “ … the same way we've done since pretty much the pyramids,” says Bronwyn. “I was absolutely struck by how the livestock sector has been so hamstrung by our inability to get the benefits that, say, cropping gets with robotics … that other sectors are getting with new technologies. And I wanted to put those two pieces together.”And so Agscent was born: “If we can look into the breath of a human now and identify lung cancer, why can't I look into the breath of a cow?”. By identifying specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the breath, Agscent can distinguish pregnant cows from non-pregnant ones as early as 16 days post-insemination.As a next step, the development of technology to measure methane was a no-brainer for Bronwyn. Agscent now sells a versatile GHG sensor unit that can be used both indoors and outdoors to measure methane and carbon dioxide continually (and can be used for both individual and group measurements). AgScent is also working alongside last week's podcast guests, Optiweigh, and have integrated their methane sensor into the weighing platform. For the moment, Agscent can provide early pregnancy diagnosis and methane detection. Bronwyn's plans for the future include broader applications to other livestock species, such as pigs and sheep, with the potential to detect diseases like bovine respiratory disease and pleurisy. Tune in to discover how Bronwyn's ventures are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in agriculture and how they can support changes in your own farming practices.We are launching OptiEwe, a one-on-one consulting service for commercial sheep farmers, and want your input. Please take this quick survey to share your preferences on focus groups:CLICK HEREHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International LimitedThanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

This week on the podcast we have Bill Mitchell, co-founder of Optiweigh, discussing the Optiweigh system and its unexpected impacts on the farm businesses that are already using the technology. Optiweigh was founded 10 years ago by Bill and Jacqui Mitchell after they decided there must be a better way to closely monitor cattle weights, rather than running them into the yards every week. “There was a walk-over weighing system that I saw first in sheep. And it was just like, how on earth do I make this work on our farm without it taking more effort than it saves?” explains Bill.However, getting cattle to put all four feet on the scales was trickier than they first imagined. “I don't know why I even bothered,” says Bill. “But I thought, I'll collect some two feet weight and take them to the yards and weigh them there too, and see if it's any good.” It turned out that it worked, despite them both not daring to believe it. Then in 2019, the drought forced them to destock, and so they seized the opportunity to launch Optiweigh.From then on, Optiweigh has gone from strength to strength. Every day there is a new revelation about the usefulness of their technology. The immediate nature of the data means producers can see changes in weight instantly and see the impacts of their management decisions in real time.“People have done it to manage their grazing rotations. They've done it to look at the different pastures and different feed types, supplementary feed types or otherwise to look at a change of feeds or compare weight gains on different feeds,” explains Bill. It's also been used to help identify animal health issues - such as the impacts of too-high stocking rates or dirty dam water - that may have otherwise gone unnoticed until it was too late. Optiweigh is being used around the world, from extensive grassland systems to feedlots.Recently, the team at Optiweigh have been working with AgScent (our guests on the podcast next week - make sure to tune into that!) to measure methane whilst the cattle are being weighed. They are also looking to create a sheep weighing system.Bill hopes that Optiweigh will become a staple in livestock farming, providing a variety of data that not only improves farm management but also contributes to environmental sustainability by continuously monitoring animal metrics such as weight, methane emissions, body condition scores and overall health status.If you would like to know more about Optiweigh, you can visit their website here:https://www.optiweigh.com.au/We are launching OptiEwe, a one-on-one consulting service for commercial sheep farmers, and want your input. Please take this quick survey to share your preferences on focus groups:CLICK HEREHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International LimitedThanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

This week on the podcast we have Richard Subtil, from Omarama Station, a 12,000-hectare property in New Zealand's South Island. Over the last 26 years, Richard and his wife Annabelle have made incredible progress on the station, creating a sustainable and efficient operation for their children to take over.There is a vast range of environments found across Omarama Station, from tussock at 1,550 metres to 4,000 hectares of irrigated flats at 450 metres and “... everything else in between,” says Richard. Richard and Annabelle are big fans of adopting new technology and trying new ideas, including foetal aging at pregnancy. This has allowed for better management of the their livestock in the diverse range of environments on the property, explains Richard. “We will put those early twin-bearing ewes on the lower, better blocks that start to grow a bit earlier in the season and then they have access to lucerne paddocks below,” says Richard. “Then, [we can] bring the later lambing ewes down behind… that kind of thing. That makes a massive difference.”But it's not just about making one-off decisions based on the data; data is recorded against each ewe for her whole lifetime. Richard explains: “Once we get that lifetime data, we can also make sure that we are rewarding those ewes that regularly give us early twins every single time, every year. Especially when, at weaning time, you look at a ewe and she's looking a bit tatty. Is that because she's a poor ewe or is that because she's worked really, really hard for you?” Without EID, it is impossible to keep track of so many variables to make an accurate assessment. When Omarama began using EID they classed these better-performing sheep as ‘Royals'. After analysing the data, the difference in performance was quite significant. “If we had been able to convert all the sheep on the place to Royals, there was $150,000 worth of profit, without spending a dollar more on animal health or feeding them more. It was just better sheep,” explains Richard. This just shows that by collecting and analysing lifetime data, collected on EID, it is far easier to make informed decisions that lead to better livestock management and overall efficiency.It is not only technology that makes or breaks a business though. Richard and Annabelle make use of their previous life experience in logistics to make the most of what they produce at Omarama, be it wool, lamb or beef. Richard discusses the importance of long-term contracts and partnerships with brands like Icebreaker and how they impact breeding decisions and the future of the farm. We are launching OptiEwe, a one-on-one consulting service for commercial sheep farmers, and want your input. Please take this quick survey to share your preferences on focus groups:CLICK HEREHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International LimitedThanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Send us a Text Message.Are you heading to Lambex this year? If you're not already going, you'll want to be there after listening to this week's podcast! Our guest this week is Jason Schulz, chair of Lambex. After a six-year break, Lambex is back and better than ever. For those not familiar with the event, Lambex is a three-day event that celebrates and promotes Australia's sheep and lamb industry, with more than 1,200 people attending. Speakers range from the likes Dr Tim Elliott talking about drench resistance, to Steve Wiedemann discussing carbon, to our own Dr Mark Ferguson discussing “The very real future of Artificial Intelligence”. Other speakers will address heat tolerance, ewe lamb joining, pain perception, and much, much more.Jason discusses his role as chair of Lambex and highlights how events like Lambex provide an opportunity for everyone in the industry to come together and learn from one another. “I like to think that the producers that have attended Lambex in the past have really gone home and made a change from what they've heard … or they've met a … contact within the industry that they may not have had before, which could be enterprise-changing or give them the opportunity to learn,” says Jason.If you are interested in attending Lambex, early bird tickets are available until 30 June. Accommodation options can be booked through the Lambex website here: https://www.lambex.org.au/register.Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Tune in to our latest podcast episode as Emily Riggs, the founder and creative force behind Iris and Wool, shares her inspiring journey. Emily and her husband live on a sheep property outside of Burra, South Australia. “I fell in love with my farmer and also fell in love with wool,” explains Emily. “I don't actually work hands-on on the farm. So, I thought, how can I contribute to the industry?” Out of this, Iris and Wool was born, offering 100% certified Australian Merino wool knitwear, Merino denim, and accessories.But why fashion and clothing? “I think I've always had a love for fashion. When I was a little girl, I was actually diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymph nodes. I knew that I was going to lose my hair,” Emily explains. “I was often mistaken for a boy. And that really shattered my confidence. It was then that I really turned to fashion. It was a way for me to express my creativity and for people to actually look beyond my illness.”Iris and Wool started as an online fashion brand, with their family home as their ‘warehouse'. They have since expanded into a brick-and-mortar store in Burra, meaning their home has gone back to being a home and their customers can now try on the clothes before buying. For every sale at Iris and Wool, $1 goes to the Childhood Cancer Association and knitted beanies are donated to recently diagnosed children in South Australia.Emily's story is a heart-warming example of how, with “...a lot of hustling”, you can turn your dreams into a reality. #IrisAndWool #FashionWithHeart #MerinoWool #PodcastHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

The agricultural trading sector faces challenges with volatile prices and increased government regulations. Our guest this week, David Cornish, explains how strategic planning is crucial to position your business to successfully navigate these issues. In the current environment, “We've seen businesses that were quite profitable or quite sustainable, even 12 months ago, now making a loss,” explains David. With high inflation, high-interest rates, potentially low capital appreciation and low commodity prices, David points out that it doesn't make sense right now to purchase more land. Instead, investing within your boundary fence, rather than expanding it, is a better plan. David encourages business owners to take a hard look at where that on-farm investment is made. “Often what we have is that our costs have to increase, to increase our income. Here's our opportunity to go, no, we're not gonna let that happen. We're gonna have a look at everything that we spend our dollars on and say, can we do that better or do we need to do that?” David admits that thinking about strategy doesn't seem like an appealing task for anyone when there are plenty of other things to do on the farm. But he suggests that spending the time to identify those small 1% changes, that result in a thriving and resilient business, is worth it. “When we look at those incremental performances, and you listen to leading teams, one of the things they often talk about is this concept of ‘It's the one percenters that give you the big return',” he explains. “It's those one or two percenters that add up to the 20 percenters that makes it worthwhile. And, for most of us, we are in a commodity industry, so let's manage what we can manage and control what we control.”David and Ferg discuss how to decide what those small incremental improvements can be. It can be difficult to know what to cut out of a farming business when it is so complex. Is it saving money by buying fewer rams this year or reducing fertiliser? Is it spending money to save you time by putting in laneways? You'll have to tune in to hear David's advice there! Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

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This week on the podcast, we're discussing technology adoption and genetics with Dr Penny Schulz.Penny farms in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia (SA) with her husband Jason. She is a livestock technical specialist at the SA Drought Hub, as well as holding several other advisory positions. “My role here with The (SA Drought) Hub is very much focused on farmer adoption,” Penny explains. “I do a lot of farmer-facing workshop work or developing new projects. So a lot of it might be about filling seasonal feed gaps or it could be around business. We've got things to do with service providers as well. But also outside of that, I do a bit of mentoring and coaching with young people and rural women's networks as well.”Mark and Penny discuss the adoption of electronic identification (EID) technology by farmers. She explains that it's not necessarily farmer reluctance slowing down the uptake of new technologies. Rather, the existing technology infrastructure doesn't fully support farmers in leveraging the data that they collect. “We always cop it as farmers. They think that we're just not digitally savvy enough and that farmers need to get digital literacy training. And I say, ‘No, they don't',” explains Penny. “I think their digital technology needs to catch up with everything else.”“Farmers are fine using iPhones and laptops to get by with other parts of their life. And then when it comes to technology, whether it's physical tech or software to do with their sheep enterprise, it's clunky and it's not intuitive. And it doesn't talk to things sometimes and it does others. And we've just come to accept that that's what happens - even though it costs us $30,000 to set it up.”Yet Mark and Penny both remain optimistic. With the recent advances in artificial intelligence, innovation in the ag sector continues to evolve. Penny points out that identifying the problem - and finding the right technology to solve it - is the key to successful technology adoption in agriculture, not the other way around. Mark and Penny also discuss the genetics used on her family farm. Penny gained a passion for genetics when showing dairy cattle, so it is no wonder she now uses breeding values for her livestock. “In farming, there's so much you can't control. So you try and look for the information where you can get it,” she explains. “And when it comes to breeding animals, the breeding values that we have in the system, that's the information we do know. And we use it quite heavily.”This episode is a great discussion about how data-driven strategies and technology (and genetics, of course!) are charting the course toward a more robust and productive future in agriculture. Find out more about the SA Drought Hub by following the link below.https://sadroughthub.com.au/about/Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

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Today, we're bringing Mark Ferguson with his incredible story of how he got started in real estate. From being a real estate agent, refinancing his home, to dominating the flipping and rental business, this episode will surely give tons of golden nuggets!Find out his strategies for a successful house-flipping and long-term hold, navigating the commercial multifamily space, and building wealth while building his online presence. Tune in to this episode for another prosperous investing journey!Key Points & Relevant TopicsMark's story of discovering house-flipping and rentals while being a real estate agentIs it necessary to be an agent before investing in real estate?Why Mark decided to shift from single-family to multifamilyThe power of learning financing strategies in real estateWays to acquire deals online and on social mediaBenefits of building your brand and credibility in the online spaceThe process of evaluating a good dealResources & LinksMLS.comApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Mark FergusonMark is a successful real estate investor, broker, and author. Mark has flipped more than 230 houses, owns close to 200,000 square feet of rental properties, owns Blue Steel Real Estate, owns multiple brick-and-mortar businesses including 2 laundromats, a liquor store, and a car wash, and has written 10 books. Mark loves to use OPM (other people's money) to buy big and small deals for flips or rentals. He has been able to create a $20 million dollar real estate portfolio after starting out refinancing his personal house to buy his first rental for $97k in 2010. Along the way, he has learned how to find deals, find contractors, find money, and build wealth with real estate. Mark is still buying and still learning to this day. Mark loves to share his knowledge on multiple platforms including YouTube (95k subscribers), Instagram (162k followers), TitTok (49k followers), Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more. His blog Investfourmore.com is one of the most popular real estate investing blogs with a wealth of knowledge on all things real estate. Mark is married to his wonderful wife Jeni and has 3 kids. He also loves to golf, dabble in virtual real estate, and is a huge fan of exotic cars. Get in Touch with MarkWebsite: https://investfourmore.com/ YouTube: InvestFourMore Real EstateFacebook: Investfourmore Real EstateInstagram: @investfourmoreTikTok: @investfourmoreTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

S5E49 This week we join BCT member Mark Ferguson who has just released his latest album; Walking With Bats. What does it sound like to go bat detecting? From start to finish, this question has underpinned Walking with Bats. Mark's main goal throughout the album's development has been simple: to transport listeners directly to the field, placing their ears where his are so they can experience the excitement of bat detecting through their own headphones.  Find the album on Mark's website or here on BandcampRead Mark's blog on the BCT websiteWant to find out more about bat detecting? Take a look at our guide.Thank you to Wildlife Acoustics for sponsoring the BatChat podcast in 2023-2024.Visit wildlifeacoustics.com to learn more. Bat to the Future instalment 4…Johann Philipp Achilles Leisler. A new feature for Series 5, Bat to the Future will delve into the history of the guys who have bats named after them. With each new episode release, this audio will be replaced with the next instalment so be sure to listen before the next episode comes out!Support the showPlease leave us a review or star rating if your podcast app allows it because it helps us to reach a wider audience so that we can spread the word about how great bats are. How to write a podcast review (and why you should).Got a story to share with us? Please get in touch via comms@bats.org.ukBats are magical but misunderstood. At BCT our vision is a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. Action to protect & conserve bats is having a positive impact on bat populations in the UK. We would not be able to continue our work to protect bats & their habitats without your contribution so if you can please donate. We need your support now more than ever: www.bats.org.uk/donate Thank you!

In virtual wholesaling, the market is your playground, but picking the right ones is like finding hidden gems. Join Tadela Tedemet as she delves into the art of market analysis, shares efficient tools, and reveals secrets to successful virtual wholesaling. Success awaits when you tune in today!     Key takeaways to listen for Virtual wholesaling: Importance of analyzing markets and how to do it Time-tested advice aspiring virtual wholesalers should remember Advantages of using pay-per-lead when wholesaling virtually The power of social media in expanding your investor pool A story about Tadela's best worst deal that never closed     Resources Five Figure Flip | HGTV Instagram  YouTube Link: Wholesale To Million Facebook ListSource Leadzolo InvestorLift Cash Buyer Data Feed Craigslist The Book on Negotiating Real Estate by J Scott, Mark Ferguson, and Caroll Scott | Kindle and Paperback BiggerPockets The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover     About Tadi Virtual Tadela or Tadi is a virtual wholesaler, coach, writer, and speaker. Tadela teaches her clients how to invest in real estate virtually. In her clash course for virtual wholesaling, she teaches her students about selecting and testing a virtual market, dispositions, closing deals, software setups, and more.      Connect with Tadi Website: Virtual Wholesaling Crash Course YoutTube: Tadi Virtual Facebook: Tadivirtual Instagram: @tadivirtual Tiktok: @tadivirtual Connect with Us Ready to level up your real estate game? Take action now to access exclusive resources, live events, and valuable insights from our experts:   1. BOOK A CALL: Visit our website at www.sendmoreoffers.com to book a call today. Our team of real estate professionals is ready to provide personalized guidance and help you achieve your investment goals.   2. JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Don't miss out on exclusive live events, networking opportunities, and valuable discussions. Simply search for "Send More Offers" on Facebook and hit the "Join" button. www.facebook.com/groups/sendmoreoffers   3. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Gain access to full video interviews, expert tips, and in-depth analyses by subscribing to our dynamic YouTube channel. Stay up to date with the latest trends and strategies in real estate investing. Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/@sendmoreoffers   4. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: Stay connected and motivated by following us Socially! Get daily doses of inspiration, success stories, and valuable insights by following @sendmoreoffers. Join our community and be part of the conversation!   Remember, success in real estate investing starts with taking action. Visit our website, join our Facebook group, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Instagram today. Let's achieve your real estate goals together!

This week Clint speaks with patrons Ryan Bonevitch and Mark Ferguson (and his daughter Molly) about everything M72 in Los Angeles as well as housekeeping and listener e-mails. Enjoy!Night 1 topics:- IPOM- coming online with St. Anger- Metallica's Live Earth performance- a band cursed by their greatest work- Metallica's longevity- Iron Maiden- dream setlist at MSG in 2009- black ticket for Worldwide Tour- future Metallica tours- making new Metallica friends- Discord shoutout- Metallica's gratitude- Pantera 2.0- Leper Messiah and deep cuts- Metallica's best live song- Celebrities at the show- Clint and Tom CruiseNight 2 topics:- Clint and Mark meet- how modern teenagers consume music- the good side of tribalism- sharing Metallica with your kids- becoming Metallica dorks- experiencing the show together- Molly's thoughts on 72 Seasons- Metallica's professionalism- Iron Maiden live- show poster culture- the power of Enter SandmanClint Wells - Going Supernova (Out Now!)Merch store HERE!If you think Metal Up Your Podcast has value, please consider taking a brief moment to leave a positive review and subscribe on iTunes  here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-up-your-podcast-all-things-metallica/id1187775077You can further support the show by becoming a patron. All patrons of Metal Up Your Podcast at the $5 level receive volumes 1-4 of our Cover Our World Blackened EP's for free. Additionally, patrons are invited to come on the show to talk about any past Metallica show they've been to and are given access to ask our guests like Ray Burton, Halestorm, Michael Wagener, Jay Weinberg of Slipknot and members of Metallica's crew their very own questions. Be a part of what makes Metal Up Your Podcast special by becoming a PATRON here:http://www.patreon.com/metalupyourpodcastJoin the MUYP Discord Server:https://discord.gg/nBUSwR8tPurchase/Stream Lunar Satan:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lunarsatan/lunar-satanPurchase/Stream VAMPIRE:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/clintwells/vampirePurchase/Stream our Cover Our World Blackened Volumes and Quarantine Covers:https://metalupyourpodcast.bandcamp.comFollow us on all social media platforms.Write in at:metalupyourpodcastshow@gmail.com

This week's episode is with the Canadian musician Jack Hui Litster, who has developed a satisfying creative career after some interesting twists and turns. In this episode, you'll learn about his experiences as a jazz drummer, his pivot into international development, and his path back to composing, producing and recording music in different styles. The music included in this episode features two tracks from his album "Shining Suns”, a guzheng improvisation and an excerpt from his second opera “What is Love”. We talked about different ways to make a living as a musician, achieving a flow state, some of the positive impacts of technology, and the importance of finding a work-life balance. Like all my episodes, this is available wherever you listen to podcasts, also as a video on YouTube, and the transcript with the show notes are all linked on my website https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jack-hui-litster Please consider buying me a cofffee; I'm an independant podcaster and I need my listners' help: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (06:34) Shining Suns album, Jack's return to music (11:50) Awakener from Shining Suns (15:40) Jack's musical education, start as a drummer (19:14) St Francis Xavier (21:05) learning different instruments (22:47) jazz scene (24:27) Chinese music explorations, Master's degree (28:18) intro to guzheng piece (29:28) guzheng improv (32:29) creative process, how Jack started composing (34:41) influence of choral music (36:46) Jack's operas (49:13) call to action: I need my listeners' help! (49:29) intro to What Is Love (51:12) excerpt from What Is Love, the finale (55:21) Berklee online (58:55) Shining Suns, Mark Ferguson (1:03:09) Shining Suns with Hidden track (1:09:10) Jack's career change, dealing with burnout, work-life balance (1:18:14) flow state, creative process (1:20:57) helpful technology photo: Curtis Perry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Are you curious about the ingredients of career success? Look no further! In this revealing episode, we sit down with Mark Ferguson, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience at Coca-Cola. Mark shares the riveting tale of his professional journey, spilling the beans on the three guiding principles that powered his ascent up the corporate ladder.This episode is more than just a story. It's an exploration into the mind of a successful professional and a look at the hard-earned wisdom collected over 30+ years of career success. From perseverance to adaptability, learn the key principles that guided Mark's growth and can shape yours too.But that's not all! This podcast episode is just a taste of a comprehensive Member Insight Session we had with Mark. Hungry for more? Dive deeper into Mark's insights and experiences by joining the Mindpower Club. There, you'll have full access to our Member Insight Session with Mark Ferguson, among many other resources designed to propel you on your journey to success.Ready to unlock the secrets of career success? Tune in now and start shaping your extraordinary future.-----------Are you ready to unleash your potential and elevate your personal and professional life to new heights? If so, we have an exclusive invitation just for you! Introducing The Mindpower Club – a global community of ambitious individuals dedicated to growth, success, and the pursuit of excellence. Our club offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with like-minded achievers, access cutting-edge resources, and receive expert mentoring to help you thrive in today's fast-paced world. As a member of The Mindpower Club, you will enjoy: Expert Mentoring: Receive invaluable guidance, insights, and support from Stéph & Shay. Comprehensive Training: Access a vast library of trainings, meditations, and courses covering a wide range of topics designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to eliminate distractions and achieve your goals. High-Caliber Connections: Forge lasting relationships, exchange ideas, and collaborate with peers who share your passion for growth and success. Are you ready to unlock your true potential and become a part of this vibrant, supportive community? To become a member, simply click the link below and choose the membership plan that's right for you: Join The Mindpower Club. We can't wait to welcome you into our community and support your journey toward greatness!

In this episode Im diving head first into the main question I get asked across all my social platforms   Since everyone is looking for that quick fix, Im going to throw out a different answer when it comes to gathering educational materials to make a sound investment.   I sound smart, don't I?   Rental property investing can build staggering wealth however you need to know how the game is played, how to keep score, and more importantly what constitutes a win. These books have helped me tremendously, but ONLY when I knew the outcome I desired most of all.   The books below are the only books I read before jumping into the RE game, if you want to buy single-family homes, you don't need any more than this.   The goal is to retire at 40,50 or 60 with cash-flowing assets NOT a pension at 65. Get started today!

Thanks to this week's sponsor:  www.DiscoverLKN.comSubscribe to Lake Norman's #1 Weekly Email Newsletter - it's free, and it's good. (We promise.)In this episode, I sit down with the owners of Inspired at Lake Norman. Inspired is a beautiful boutique gift shop located in historic Old Town Cornelius. Owners Mark and Georgia Ferguson join me to share the story of their small business journey and the inspiration behind Inspired.My friends, thanks as always for joining us. Enjoy getting to know Mark and Georgia Ferguson, the owners of Inspired at Lake Norman.Inspired at Lake NormanAddress: 21136 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031Phone: (704) 997-5500Local business shoutouts:Home, Heart & SoulAva Lilly's BoutiqueJueleryeSanctuary Salon & SpaLKN LocalSecond Nature JewelryNonprofits:Ada Jenkins CenterPeninsula Community FoundationCool Kids CampaignHospice Care Charlotte RegionLake Norman RegattaCornelius Elementary PTOBooks recommended:Retail in Detail by Ronald BondRetail 101 by Nicole Reyhle*Some links may be affiliate offers that help support the show, but cost you nothing extra when you make a purchase.Support the show

It's Anchor v Anchor in the ultimate rap battle. Channel 7's News Anchor Mark Ferguson takes on Wip in rap up of the week. Daring to be brave Fergo didn't need no backing track and did it all acapella. What a king.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want investment opportunities that align with your goals? At Birch Prosper, our team considers your unique criteria to identify the best opportunities. Let's start the conversation! Just go to: https://calendly.com/birch-prosper/intro-meeting-15-min-clone--Don't miss this episode where guest Victor Bell and I discuss everything from the importance of clear messaging when speaking with investors to the migration of capital during various phases in the real estate cycle! --About the guest:Victor Bell has transacted over $59 million in real estate in seven states, including Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, Vegas, Ohio, and Michigan. He is a best-selling author, real estate trainer, and a top speaker on leadership, real estate investing, entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance. Victor Bell has been investing in multi-family real estate since the mid-1990's.Connect with Victor Bell: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warhorse.strengthBell-Capital: https://www.bell-capital.com/Phone: 808-778-1326 Episode Highlights:✔️ How the fear of not getting started can be a great motivator for success✔️ Applying what you learn from mentorship and coaching programs✔️ The importance of finding your strategy and your identity as a real estate investor✔️ Why it makes sense to raise the quality of the properties in your buy box✔️ How being direct with your value proposition can benefit you as a syndicator✔️ Why it's important for passive investors to find sponsors who truly respect their capital 

This week's episode features highlights from the AME Roundup 2023 conference, including interviews with Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane; Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Greg Nesbitt; Mark Ferguson, Research Director and the Head of Mining Studies, S&P Global Market Intelligence; and Mitchell Wihlidal, Product Development Associate with CDN Resource Laboratories. The interviews were conducted by Northern Miner reporter Henry Lazenby and Mining.com executive editor Frik Els. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (www.incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join Murf as he is welcomed by a star studded lineup breaking down the Super Bowl from every aspect.We have the fans perspective from Liam Horsley of the Full 10 Yards Network and Joe Dolan, the Co-Owner of Fantasy Points break down the fan side of the Chiefs and the Eagles.We have Stocks joining us to ask Murf on his views on the game and who he thinks will win the game.We also have Coach Jeff Reinbold breaking down the keys to the game and the X's and O's.Murf then welcomes Will Gavin to break down what a Super Bowl is like to cover on the media side and some amazing stories.Our special guest is Brad Johnson, Super Bowl XXXVII winning Quarterback as he shares his experience of the big game and his career, on the 20th anniversary of his Super Bowl win. Then we get into the fantasy side of the game. Mark Ferguson breaks down the DFS and Prop bet side of the game, before the Fast Action Friday guys Pittsy, Rob and Lewis are in the house to break down the redraft side of the game. And then Murf closes the show with Dynasty royalty in the form of Mags as they look at fantasy from the content perspective and some outside plays that could help you win a playoff league. Not to mention- we have 2 giveaways in the form of a signed Clyde Edwards-Helaire jersey and a signed Brad Johnson jersey. This is not to be missed. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/5yardrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Energy Evolution hosts chat about the year ahead with S&P Global Market Intelligence's Steve Piper, the director of energy research and Mark Ferguson, director of research for metals and mining. Energy Evolution co-hosts Dan Testa, Allison Good and Taylor Kuykendall are veteran journalists with broad expertise covering the utility, oil and gas and mining sectors. Subscribe to Energy Evolution on your favorite platform to catch our latest episodes!

This week we bring you 3 more amazing conversations we got while attending the Ladies of the Mill (https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/) Summit back in July. Live from the Preat (https://www.preat.com/) booth Elvis talked to past podcast guest Kelly Weliky. Minutes after doing her first on-stage presentation, Kelly talks about speaking in front of other and what she has been up to since last on the podcast. Then we chat with Jen Ludwing. Jen is a regional manager for the Apex Dental Laboratory Group (https://www.apexlabgroup.com/) and a all around bright light in our industry. Jen talks about her role and why Ladies of the Mill is so important to her. Then we wrap up the whole weekend with a conversation with the folks at Vulcan Custom Dental (https://www.vulcandental.com/) and BioHorizon (https://www.biohorizons.com/). Ashley Boggs is an engineer for BioHorizon and talks about some engineering "stuff", Mark Ferguson talks about Vulcan's relationship with BioHorizon and some of the exciting things they are doing, and Jeremy Wohlers is there to make sure they is synergy between the two companies. It's a great convention with a lot of great conversations. Did you know Asiga (https://www.asiga.com/) has over 500 validated materials on their open material system. And it's growing every day? By harnessing Asiga's proprietary layer monitoring technology with its smart positioning system and integrated internal radiometer, as a laboratory, you will be able to produce any indication you desire. Whether models, splints, temporaries, or even permanent crowns. Your investment will be future proofed by Asiga's rugged engineering. Providing you with a fast, accurate, and repeatable machine, with a reputation that is time tested in the laboratory industry. If you would like to learn about Asiga's machine or material offerings, please visit the website at asiga.com or contact your favorite dental reseller. Two dynamic teams have joined forces to rock the intraoral scanning world! Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) has added the 3Shape TRIOS® (https://info.whipmix.com/en/3shape-trios-contact-us) line of scanners to its line of digital solutions for the dental office. Together, this dynamic duo can get your dentists scanning, providing you the reliable scans you need for your lab work. If you are interested in learning more about helping your dentists, go to: http://tinyurl.com/Whipmixtrios Special Guests: Ashley Boggs, Jennifer Ludwig, CDT, Jeremy Wohlers CDT, Kelly Weliky, and Mark Ferguson.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 01:54 - What the BRRRR strategy is and how it works.01:54 - How to use the BRRRR strategy to reduce your down payment.04:58 - Which items should be fixed during a rehab?19:45 - How to find and vet contractors.39:32 - How to protect yourself from getting ripped off by contractors.46:07 - How to challenge an appraisal and why you might need to.And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.EPISODE RESOURCESRobert Leonard's book The Everything Guide to House Hacking.Learn about our Investing Starter Packs on real estate.A brand-new newsletter all about house hacking.Jay Papasan's book The Millionaire Real Estate Investor.J Scott's book The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs.Mark Ferguson's book The Book on Negotiating Real Estate.All of Robert's favorite books.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Find Pros & Fair Pricing for Any Home Project for Free with Angi.Find joy in comfort with Faherty. Use promo code WSB to snag 20% off all your new spring staples!Join Commonstock's community of engaged investors to access exclusive financial data, follow and chat with fellow investors, get alerts when friends buy or sell, and make trades directly through the platform.Now, not only the wealthy can afford collectibles! Enter Otis, an investment platform that makes it possible for almost anyone to invest in shares of cultural assets. Sign up now at withotis.com/TIP to get your first share for FREE!Invest in crypto and trade it without tax headaches with AltoIRA.Make documents, ask a lawyer your legal questions, and sign contracts on the go with Rocket Lawyer.Canada's #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses! The Chambers Plan evolves with the way you work and live while keeping the rates stable. Opt for the simple, stable, and smart choice for your business.Get insights on how to plan for your financial goals with The Globe and Mail. Listeners get a special digital subscription rate for unrestricted access to everything.The interval fund, a breakthrough innovation. Only at Mackenzie.Connect with Robert (@therobertleonard): Website | Instagram | TwitterConnect with Andresa: Website | Instagram | FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.