Using a mentor gets you results

A recent article in the Whangarei Leader extolled the benefits of having a business mentor. We agree!

 The article told the story of how Lachie McLean, a client of ours, moved from milking 120 dairy cows to 360 while cutting back his own physical hours on the farm and coming out financially on top. Lachie said this big leap was made successful by the three years of free mentoring and business support that he received through a Northland Regional Economic Development Agency programme. One of Lachie’s ongoing mentors, outside this programme, is Gunson McLean.

Lachie says, “Working with the team at Gunson McLean over years has also contributed to the success of our farm. Without Shiralee, Craig and the team guiding us through our EOYF and quarterly cashflow reviews we wouldn’t be in the position we are today. Their in-depth knowledge of farming and their experience in accounting has supported us immensely. Their straight-talking, no-nonsense language is a welcomed support.”

Farmers are often so immersed in the day-to-day running of their farms that they don’t have the time, or the energy, to stand back and see the bigger picture. It can be hard to get new ideas and have the confidence to implement them. There is often a feeling of being isolated.

Mentoring is about encouraging and guiding you to achieve your farming goals and the potential that you and your farming business have. We are independent of your immediate farm business which allows us to provide clarity about where the big goals really are. We want you to succeed. 

Having advisors that you trust look at your farming business with fresh eyes and a fresh perspective can make all the difference to the success of your business - and to your stress levels. Our Agri Advisory team has the skills and knowledge to provide confidential advice, assistance and support for our farmers. 

Through regular advisory meetings, or check-ins, we can provide support that will help you overcome business challenges, set new goals and achieve success, and seek opportunities for your business to grow and improve beyond those that are obvious.

If you need help seeing the bigger picture for your business or help getting a structure in place that gives you more overview of your business then please don't hesitate to contact us.