
Ranch Investor Podcast
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a Ranch Investor? We give unique insider-perspective to local and regional markets, as well as processes and procedures that prospective investors may take to accomplish their goals of becoming an investor, giving specific tools and aspects used to analyze ranch values and markets. Due-diligence, asset analysis, risk management, identifying opportunity, deal-flow, and transaction process are a few of the mentioned areas of topic. We interview industry experts and share our knowledge on how to invest in and manage your own ranching operation.
Latest episodes

Jan 25, 2023 • 51min
The True Intentions Behind "RAW DEAL" with Chloe Sorvino
“I wanted to write about what I was seeing because at the end of the day, what we have right now is billions of dollars flowing into some of these alternative proteins in the past five years. And what's come out have been a lot of ultra-processed, unhealthy products. They are using climate marketing to really make folks think that they're gonna be impacting the climate when they're eating these products, but often they're really not, it's really just surface level.” - Chloe SorvinoLet us debunk how farmed meat contributes to Earth’s carbon in this podcast episode.

Jan 17, 2023 • 42min
FIRST CROWDFUNDED RANCH DEBT - Owner Shows You How it's Done
FIRST CROWDFUNDED RANCH DEBT - Owner Shows You How it's DoneBeing young, not having a financial background, and not having much help are the struggles that challenged Jesse Nelson’s beginnings in creating American Beef Ranch. What he did have was fortitude, a solid plan with technical experience, and the ability to think outside the box. Because of this, Chris Rawley with Harvest Returns noticed Jesse's potential, and together they came up with a strategy to crowdfund Jesse's ranch debt. This podcast will teach you how they turned a dream into a tangible income-generating reality.

Dec 30, 2022 • 1h 37min
12 Years Managing A Bison Ranch; A Master's Tips
How Can Bison Help Create a More Sustainable Future for Ranching? In this episode, our guest Jeremy Gingerich shared his mastery of bison ranches, hunting, and production. He believes that a lot of the time, it's human-nature not to change until there's enough pain to force a change, let bison be bison, and let nature be the selector.Advantages, marketing norms, and misconceptions about Bison ranching are hot topics. Since 1999, Jeremy Gingerich has practiced progressive management on some of the largest ranches in Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico, including some of the most diverse and critical wildlife habitats in the Northern and Southern Rockies. Throughout his career, he has used a holistic approach that recognizes the dynamics among working landscapes, human communities, livestock, wildlife, fisheries, riparian systems, and the human need for open space, natural areas for personal meaning, and sustainable agricultural enterprises.

Dec 16, 2022 • 52min
How to Make Money Working from Home on the Ranch: A Guide to Blockchain and Content Creation
How a Montana Rancher is “Gamifying” Livestock Production with His Innovative Virtual Reality on the Blockchain?In this episode, Trinity resumes sharing his journey in building his ranching in Metaverse called Cattle Kings. Without risking millions of dollars, he sees Cattle-Kings as a game-changer in educating people on managing their herds before embarking on the actual enterprise.Trinity conveys how people perceive his unconventional way of advocating for the ranching industry using decentralized platforms. Andy Rhan also gives us an update on Montana’s land market and economy. Asking prices, inflation, and interest rates are some areas of the topic.

Dec 8, 2022 • 58min
The World's PREMIER Grazing Consultant Offers Advice on How to Manage your Resources
Why time matters more than space in grazing management?In this episode, our guest Jim Gerrish discusses his experiences and methods of grazing management principles. He is an independent grazing lands educator, consultant, and writer providing services to ranchers on both private and government lands across the US and internationally. American Grazing Land Services is his family-business where he provides workshops, conferences, and consulting. Jim also works with numerous ranchers of varying sizes who utilize both irrigated pastures and native rangeland.

Nov 28, 2022 • 39min
An Insider's Story of Living in Rural Montana and Becoming a Million View Vlogger
How did a Montana rancher make the leap to million-view vlogging success through decentralized platforms?In this episode, our guest Trinity Vandenacre is one of those “good ‘ol boys” whose primary love and occupation is Western life, family agriculture, and rural communities. This internet sensation wants to teach and help people understand the true aspects and values of ranching, as well as bridge the gap between people in the city and those on the range. Through social media and online video platforms, Trinity developed a brand and educational content that have now received 17 million views and higher viewership than many traditional forms of media. Additionally, he is beginning his own extraordinary way to educate people on the reality of ranching by “gamifying” livestock production through his virtual reality called Cattle Kings. This Metaverse is a completely digital world of ranching but on a blockchain.

Nov 19, 2022 • 54min
How a World-Class Cattleman Revived a 130-Year-Old Farming Method
Is society ready to move away from industrialization in favor of more environmentally responsible practices?In this episode, Will Harris tells the story of how he revived a 130-year-old farming method. His episode was the most shared on the Joe Rogan Podcast, and it's clear why. By using sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices, Harris has improved the quality of his cattle while preserving the land. He is a true world-class cattleman, and his story is both inspiring and informative.His company, White Oak Pastures, is a radically traditional farming operation that uses humane animal management practices to butcher meat from animals raised in a regenerative manner. Their vertically integrated, zero-waste model requires 155+ people working together to care for the land and livestock.

Nov 11, 2022 • 58min
This is how you Cashflow a Ranch
When are you effectively “out of business”?Part 2 with Sage Askin. During this discussion, Askin outlined the trade-off between the price of the land and the benefits of keeping someone else's animals on it. He also talked about numerous strategies for making goats and hair-sheep viable livestock. Sage thought it was best to maintain a fairly rigid separation so that your enterprises could stand on their own and be self-sustaining. A few areas of the topic were gross margin analysis, land valuation and ownership, and types of land leases.

Nov 3, 2022 • 51min
Oregon Ranch Market Opportunities: What to keep in mind?
Audio file - Rich Bradbury with Intro Outro - Part 3“If you have a problem with how the world is working, invest in land.”In this episode, Rich Bradbury brought up how an emphasis on conservation and implementation of innovative technology is advancing him from the competition. He views that what you put into the community is exactly what you’re gonna get back.Aside from the Oregon ranch market opportunities, he discussed the importance of a network of people and the community for being in the industry for 40 years. Generational ranching, water rights, a new set of ranch buyers, Certified Commercial Investment Members, and commercial real estate are some areas of topics in this conversation.Download the full episode here See more episodes at: https://ranchinvestor.buzzsprout.comWebsite: https://highcountryrealestate.net/ #oregon #esginvesting #cooperatives #ranchrealestate #ranching #realestatepodcast #investing

Oct 28, 2022 • 57min
How to start your own ranch from nothing?
Where is the starting line on ranching?In this episode, our guest, Sage Askin discusses how he started bootstrapping Askin Land and Livestock 10 years ago. He wanted to be independent, but he is now responsible and works for many other individuals. Askin also describes the custom grazing on lease land and the sell-buy model.His company, Askin Land and Livestock, raises grass-fed cattle, Dorper sheep, horses, and dogs. They choose the freedom to enjoy their lives and preserve Wyoming’s traditional old western cowboy values while raising happy healthy livestock and kids in the country. Askin Land and Livestock concentrate on optimal and sustainable production. #Ranching #Wyoming #Family #ranchrealestate #livestock #realestatepodcast #investingDownload the full episode here See more episodes at: https://ranchinvestor.buzzsprout.comWebsite: https://www.askinlandandlivestock.com/