# Will No-Fence Collars Save You Money? (Ep. 359)

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Published: 2026-06-19T10:00:00+00:00
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What does it actually cost to run No Fence virtual fencing on a real cattle farming operation — and can you finance it without losing compound interest? Idaho rancher Tyson Coles has run the system for 4 full seasons and shares the real numbers. 👉 Follow Mary Jo Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MaryJoIrmen?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Get the book: https://www.farmingwithoutthebank.com/book In this episode, Mary Jo sits down with rancher Tyson Coles to break down exactly how No Fence GPS cattle collars work, what they cost, and how they've transformed his operation. Tyson shares the actual dollars saved on labor, fuel, and equipment — plus a jaw-dropping story of moving an entire herd through an irrigation canal solo, a job that used to take 6 people and 4 hours. Mary Jo also walks through how she finances technology purchases using the Infinite Banking Concept — keeping uninterrupted compound interest working inside a whole life policy while still putting new equipment to work on the ranch. In this episode: - How No Fence GPS collars work (without shocking your cattle) - Real ROI: labor savings, fuel costs, and heavier calves at weaning - Battery life, solar charging & reliability in rough terrain - The "reduced movement" health alert that saved a calf's life - Using Infinite Banking to finance ag tech without breaking your cash flow 💰 Get 10% off No Fence collars: https://www.nofence.com ⭐Use code TysonGraze10 at checkout. (This code is case sensitive.) Follow Tyson on social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tysonandstefanie.coles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colesfamilyfarm Chapters 0:00 The $12,500 Return on Collars 0:48 Meet Tyson Coles: 4 Seasons with No Fence 2:17 No Fence Collar Pricing Breakdown 7:00 First Test: Grazing Cover Crops in October 9:39 How t…

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