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A Place to Call Home , hosted by Sam Fryer , is a podcast for the next generation of Australian primary producers, sharing the stories, lessons and insights from people building a life on the land. Through honest conversations with farmers, industry leaders and rural entrepreneurs , each episode explores the journeys behind agriculture — the successes, the challenges, and the decisions that shape life in rural Australia. Guests share first-hand experiences from across the industry, along with practical knowledge to help guide those looking to build their future in agriculture and find a place...

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#28: How to build a successful fencing business to help work towards land ownership with TJ Rural 15.03.2024 41:19

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 28 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this Episode we chat to Tom Ford and Jamie-Lee Cooper from TJ Rural. Tom and Jamie-Lee have built a successful contract fencing business along with starting their own cattle herd, to working towards their dream of finding A Place to Call Home. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Starting a fencing business - Moving fro...

#27: How StockCo can help you on your land ownership journey with Angus Creedon 08.03.2024 55:11

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 27 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this Episode we chat to Angus Creedon from Stockco. This is a bit of a special episode, because not only does Angus share his insights into StockCo and what they do, Angus also share some of his own land ownership story. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - What is StockCo and what do they do - How can you utilise Stock...

#26: Building businesses and going through succession with Emma Ayliffe 01.03.2024 44:19

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 26 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. On this Episode we chat to Emma Ayliffe from Summit Ag. This is a great conversation, and we were privilege to have Emma share her knowledge and expertise on a range of topics. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - All things Cotton - Starting a consulting business - Buying their first farm - Working through succession - Wh...

#25: The journey to creating Queenslands only Self-Service meat retail store with Kale and Karin Robinson from Butcher 2 Go 23.02.2024 1:19:41

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 25 of A Place To Call Home Podcast. And welcome to season 3 of the podcast, to kick things off we chat to Kale and Karin Robinson from Butcher 2 Go. We chat about their journey towards creating Queens lands only self-service meat retailer. Throughout this Episode we chat about. - Working in a family operation - Succession - Getting out of the family business and...

#24: How artificial insemination can help improve your livestock business with Chris Giles 24.11.2023 42:28

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 24 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Chris Giles from Gener8 Reproduction. This is a cracker of a chat for anyone who is interested in artificial insemination, embryo transfer and bull testing. Throughout the episode we will hear Josh talk about his journey so far as well as. - Chris journey to starting Gener8 Reproduction - Working in the Territory...

#23: Going from Mines to Wagyu breeding with Josh Davis 17.11.2023 45:16

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 23 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Josh Davis from Olivers Wagyu. Josh has a great story about going from working in the mines and not knowing much about agriculture, to know owning his own Wagyu Stud. Throughout the episode we will hear Josh talk about his journey so far as well as. - Getting a trade - Working in the mines - Share investing - Rea...

#22: How drones can help your agribusiness with Luke Chaplain 10.11.2023 46:55

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 22 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Luke Chaplain from SkyKelpie, Luke has a really interesting story that I think everyone will enjoy, he is also our resident drone expert. Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as. - Giving everything 100% - Filming in outback Queensland - The changing space of Agriculture -...

#21: The journey to finding a place in the country with Tate Van Wel 03.11.2023 46:56

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 21 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Tate Van Wel, and hear his story about going from coastal kid to country lad. Throughout the interview we will chat about - His connection to the bush. - Life on the rodeo circuit - How bush events can help a community - Building a refrigerator business. - Journey to land ownership. - What is enough - What working...

#20: From shifting paradigms, to share investing and milking sheep with Burke Brandon 27.10.2023 43:26

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 20 of A Place to Call Home. On this episode we speak to Burke Brandon and share his incredible story towards land ownership, we will also touch on. - Shifting paradigm taught at college - Share investing - Real estate investing - The power of value adding - Milking sheep - Making Cheese - Shifting focus to becoming a full-time primary producer If you enjoy the e...

#19: The opportunites and challanges in North Queensland with Roger Hill 20.10.2023 57:17

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 19 of A Place to Call Home. This week it may have taken 2 season but we finally chat to Roger Hill. Throughout the episode we will hear Roger talk about some of the opportunities and challanges facing North Queensland Agriculture. During the episode we will also chat about - The road to becoming a property valuer - The vast range of agricultural products in Nort...

#18: How can you benefit from AgTech along your journey with Tom Feez 13.10.2023 59:16

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 18 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Tom Feez, Tom is our resident AgTech Guru (he doesn't know it yet) and someone who I have continually picked his brain about the AgTech Space and how it can benefit my business, so I thought it was a opportunity to let him share his expertise with you. Throughout the episode we will hear Tom talk about his jo...

#17: Continuing the family farm after tragedy with Ben Reardon 06.10.2023 39:36

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 14 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Ben Reardon, Ben has an incredible story to tell and one that left me thinking hard for a long time after our conversation. Throughout the episode we will hear Ben talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and also. - Working away from the family property - Dealing with tragedy - Setting up the f...

#16: Going from Cane, to Cattle, to Venue hire with Joe Attard 29.09.2023 41:47

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 16 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Joe Attard from Note Park grazing and hear his incredible transformation story of his farm. Throughout the episode we will hear Joe talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and what he has learnt along the way. During the episode we will also chat about - Taking over the family farm - Going from...

#15: What to know when starting a business with the Financial Bloke Ben Law 22.09.2023 44:45

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 15 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to The Financial Bloke Ben Law. Ben gives us a great introduction to starting a business as well as things to be aware of when starting this journey. During the episode we will chat about - Why Ben started the Financial Bloke - Why it's important to know your why when starting a business - Things to be aware of...

#14: Creating a Food Farmily with Tim Eyes 15.09.2023 57:01

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 14 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Tim Eyes from The Food Farm, Tim is a first-generation producer that runs an amazing paddock to plate business. Throughout the episode we will hear Tim talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and also. - What he learnt from farming in UK - Leasing country - Boxed beef - Pasture razed chook and...

#13: Building a cattle trading empire with Hayden King 08.09.2023 53:34

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 13 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Hayden King from King Cattle Company, Hayden is a first-generation beef Trader/producer from Queensland. Throughout the episode we will hear Hayden talk about his journey towards finding a place to call home and what he has learnt along the way. During the episode we will chat about - Real estate investing - Agist...

#12: Starting A Place to Call Home with Sam Fryer 12.05.2023 49:27

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 12 of A Place To Call Home. This week we are shaking up things and having a change in hosts, I also thought it was time to introduce myself. So, this week's episode is being hosted by Robbie Bolton who will be interviewing myself, Sam Fryer. Throughout the episode I get the chance to tell my story and the reason why I started the podcast . We also chat abou...

#11: Working outside of the family business with Cody Rogers 05.05.2023 44:26

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 11 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Cody Rogers, Cody is a passionate community minded individual, who is a 6th generation grazier with a passion for the beef industry. Throughout the episode we will hear about Codys journey towards farm ownership. We will also chat about - Working outside of the family business - Starting your own cattle business -...

#10: Creating an alternative income stream with Brooke Wood from Hipcamp 28.04.2023 29:13

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 10 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Brooke Wood, Brooke is the Global Social Media Lead for Hipcamp. This episode is great for anyone looking to create an alternative revenue stream and start hosting campsites on their property. Throughout the episode we will hear Brooke talk about the history of Hipcamp as well as, - How to get started with Hipcamp...

#9: Getting into farming with Scott Muller 21.04.2023 52:07

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 9 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Scott Muller. Scott is a passionate central Queensland farmer who runs a mixed grain and beef operation in the area. Throughout the episode we will hear about Scott's journey to farm ownership. We will also chat about - Doing a trade - Having an off-Farm business - Share Farming - Working in a Family Business...

#8: The basic of banking with Khan Horne from NAB 14.04.2023 25:47

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 8 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Khan Horne, Khan is an Executive - Regional and Agri, NAB Business and Private Banking for NAB. In this episode we dig into all things banking and how NAB can help you on your journey on A Place to Call Home. Throughout the episode we will hear Khan talk about his own journey in banking and NAB. During the episode...

#7: Making a difference with regenerative agricultural without owning land with Cam Griffin 07.04.2023 46:52

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 7 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Cam Griffin, Cam is a wealth of knowledge for someone his age. He is about passionate regenerative ag and spends much of his time educating others about the benefits that it can have on a livestock operation. He is also runs a successful grazing business without owning any land. Throughout the episode we will hear...

#6: Thinking outside the box with Jess Pattison 31.03.2023 32:34

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 6 of A Place to Call Home. This week we chat to Jess Pattison, Jess has a really interesting story about having a rural sea change during covid. We also touch on how an entrepreneurial mindset has helped them find different ways to make an income from their property. Throughout the episode we will hear Jess touch on the following. - Exscaping covid for a rural l...

#5: How can QRIDA help you with Sam Spina from QRIDA 24.03.2023 41:15

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 5 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Sam Spina, Sam is a Regional Area Manager for QRIDA. In this episode we dig into who are QRIDA and how can they help you on your journey on A Place to Call Home. Throughout the episode we will hear Sam talk about the brief history of this amazing organisation as well as the different service they offer. During the...

#4: How to start a butcher shop business with Lochlan Wiley 17.03.2023 22:08

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 4 of A Place To Call Home. This week we chat to Lochlan Wiley. Lochlan is the proud owner of Wiley Butcher in Murgon QLD. Throughout the episode we will hear Lochlan talk about his journey onto land ownership earlier as well as purchasing the local butcher shop in town. During the episode we will chat about - How hard work pays off. - Finding and purchasing A Pl...