Ben Simpson is a grazier and RCS coach based in Central Western Queensland. Together with his wife, Kim, Ben operates Thistlebank, a
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Katie Zerner is a grazier, coach and graduate of the RCS Australia ExecutiveLink® program. Through her own journey in agriculture and business, Katie understands the importance of developing a clear vision and breaking it down into practical, achievable goals that become the stepping stones to a meaningful future.
Katie has worked with hundreds of individuals to help them identify and clarify what they want from their lives and businesses, supporting them to move from uncertainty to confident decision-making. Her approach combines strategic thinking with practical action, helping people create change that is both sustainable and aligned with their values.
With a background as a physiotherapist and coach, Katie also draws on tools such as subtle energy work and kinesiology to support people to shift patterns, improve wellbeing and unlock their potential across both personal and professional areas of life.
Katie is available for remote advisory work via phone or video calls.
Katie and her husband Andrew also own and operate Knowledge to Practice, where they work with hobby farmers, first-time landholders and individuals and organisations across Australia. Their services include on-farm workshops, peer groups and tailored training that strengthen communication, team dynamics and business resilience.
Katie’s specialties include:
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Ben Simpson is a grazier and RCS coach based in Central Western Queensland. Together with his wife, Kim, Ben operates Thistlebank, a
Richard and his wife, Bernadette, run Stoneridge, a fourth-generation family grazing business near Young in South West NSW, where they raise sheep
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Profit doesn’t happen by accident—it comes from making deliberate decisions and regularly checking whether those decisions are delivering the results you want. In this article, RCS explores why quarterly profit planning meetings should be a priority for every farming and grazing business, and how using Cost of Production, benchmarking and focused business discussions can turn financial information into practical decisions that strengthen profitability and resilience.
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