{"podcast":{"title":"Ranchonomics","slug":"ranchonomics-6962812","podcast_index_feed_id":6962812,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/ranchonomics/","website_url":"https://www.ranchrightllc.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5da89de3-81b1-4551-aab7-2c17faeea3cd/eP3mcYDCAe3FWDSVxl0jpXAf.jpg","author":"John Haskell, Ranch Right LLC","episode_count":116,"summary":"Welcome to Ranchonomics! Where we empower you to build a better ranch and transform your operation into a thriving business. This podcast is brought to you by Ranch Right LLC, and together we will look at essential strategies, mindsets, and processes needed to take command of your financials and master the business metrics that make all the difference. If you are ready to start winning at ranching, then you are in the right spot. With each episode of Ranchonomics, you will hear inspiring success stories, gain simple yet powerful financial literacy tips, and listen to insightful interviews with industry experts and real-life practitioners. Whether you are a seasoned rancher or just starting out, we believe that managing a ranch shouldn't mean drowning in paperwork or missing out on valuable opportunities. Our mission is to help you see the link between your daily ranching operations and your financials that allow you to go from chaos to clarity and achieve your goals. Join us as we explore the intersection of ranching and finance, helping you understand your numbers and make informed decisions that propel your business forward. Subscribe now and start your path to a more profitable…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:09.570341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812"},"episode":{"title":"Ben Habig — 45 Goats, a Rented Duplex, and a Business Nobody Else Was Building [Ranchonomics Stories Ep 4]","slug":"ben-habig-45-goats-a-rented-duplex-and-a-business-nobody-else-was-building-ranchonomics-stories-ep-4","published_at":"2026-07-02T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812/ben-habig-45-goats-a-rented-duplex-and-a-business-nobody-else-was-building-ranchonomics-stories-ep-4","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812","url":"https://ranchrightllc.com/post/ben-habig-45-goats-a-rented-duplex-and-a-business-nobody-else-was-building-ranchonomics-stories-ep-4","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c536d317-8910-4b57-98ad-a9cc37c8e337.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Ranchonomics Stories, John Haskell sits down with Ben Habig to share the unconventional path that led him from a rented duplex and a small herd of goats to building a prescribed grazing business in Montana. Along the way, Ben navigated multiple pivots, including growing and selling a goat enterprise, moving more than 1,500 miles across the country, working as an employee to gain experience and create new opportunities, and ultimately launching a business focused on helping landowners manage invasive weeds through targeted grazing. The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, including risk, uncertainty, relocation, and the constant need to adapt while building a business nobody else was building. Ben reflects on lessons learned from entering unfamiliar environments, building new relationships, finding opportunities where others saw obstacles, and creating a scalable business model from the ground up. More than anything, this episode is a story about persistence, flexibility, and being willing to evolve your vision while staying committed to the larger goal. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How Ben went from 45 goats and a rented duplex to building a prescribed grazing business Why selling a successful goat operation created new opportunities instead of ending the journey The challenges and rewards of moving 1,500 miles to pursue a new vision How prescribed grazing became the foundation for a scalable business model Lessons learned from adapting to a completely different climate, landscape, and production environment Why relationships, mentors, and professional networks accelerate opportunity How Ben and his wife Lauren have navigated entrepreneurship as partners with complement…","meta_description":"In this episode of Ranchonomics Stories, John Haskell sits down with Ben Habig to share the unconventional path that led him from a rented duplex and a sm…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2792,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ranchonomics-6962812/episodes/ben-habig-45-goats-a-rented-duplex-and-a-business-nobody-else-was-building-ranchonomics-stories-ep-4/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ranchonomics-6962812/ben-habig-45-goats-a-rented-duplex-and-a-business-nobody-else-was-building-ranchonomics-stories-ep-4.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}