You already know how to work hard.
That's not the problem.

Real business issues. Honest conversations. The right people around the table.

You already know how to work hard.
That's not the problem.

Real business issues. Honest conversations. The right people around the table.

The business is moving forward.
So why does everything still come back to you?

The staff issue. The cash flow. The customer who needs an answer. The market that keeps changing.

The phone that's still ringing at 8pm. The weekend you were meant to spend with the family.

And somewhere amongst it all, there's another opportunity, another decision, another responsibility that lands on your shoulders.

You're good at what you do. People rely on you. But that doesn't mean you should have to carry every decision alone.

The business is moving forward.
So why does everything still come back to you?

The staff issue. The cash flow. The customer who needs an answer. The market that keeps changing.

The phone that's still ringing at 8pm. The weekend you were meant to spend with the family.

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And somewhere amongst it all, there's another opportunity, another decision, another responsibility that lands on your shoulders.

You're good at what you do. People rely on you. But that doesn't mean you should have to carry every decision alone.

You're everybody else's sounding board. Who's yours?

People come to you for answers. Your staff, your customers, your business partners. You're the one expected to make the decisions and find a way forward.

But who do you turn to when you're facing a difficult decision?

What if you don't need more information?

Sometimes you need the right people around you, people who understand business, ask the questions you haven't considered, challenge your assumptions and help you see things differently?

That's where the ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom comes in.

You're everybody else's sounding board. Who's yours?

People come to you for answers. Your staff, your customers, your business partners. You're the one expected to make the decisions and find a way forward.

But who do you turn to when you're facing a difficult decision?

What if you don't need more information?

Sometimes you need the right people around you, people who understand business, ask the questions you haven't considered, challenge your assumptions and help you see things differently?

That's where the ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom comes in.

What Is The Agri-Business Boardroom?

A trusted room for capable agricultural businesspeople who want to keep moving forward, challenge their thinking and build stronger businesses.

Not another course. Not another pile of information. Real conversations about the issues that actually matter to your business.

The Right People

Surround yourself with capable agricultural business people who bring different experiences, ask better questions and challenge your thinking.

Real Business Conversations

Put the real issues on the table. Step away from the day-to-day noise, challenge assumptions and get clearer about what actually matters.

Action and Accountability

Turn conversations into decisions and decisions into action, with ongoing challenge, support and accountability to keep moving forward..

Like-minded in ambition. Different enough in experience to challenge each other.

Book Your 60-Minute Strategy Call

What Is The Agri-Business Boardroom?

The Right People

Surround yourself with capable agricultural business people who bring different experiences, ask better questions and challenge your thinking.

Real Business Conversations

Put the real issues on the table. Step away from the day-to-day noise, challenge assumptions and get clearer about what actually matters.

Action and Accountability

Turn conversations into decisions and decisions into action, with ongoing challenge, support and accountability to keep moving forward..

Like-minded in ambition. Different enough in experience to challenge each other.

Book Your 60-Minute Strategy Call

When was your last preseason?

Professional athletes don't expect to perform season after season without stopping to reset, retrain and prepare for what's ahead.

They go back to basics. Review what's working, work on what needs improving and prepare for Plan A, B and C.

So why should running a business be any different?

The ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom includes three two-day interactive workshops over 18 months, giving you dedicated time away from the day-to-day to step back, take a fresh look at your business and focus on what matters.

But a reset is only the beginning.

Between workshops, twice-monthly Boardroom sessions keep those conversations going, challenge your thinking, review progress and help you stay accountable for the decisions you've made.

The workshop gives you the reset.

The Boardroom makes sure it sticks.

When was your last preseason?

Professional athletes don't expect to perform season after season without stopping to reset, retrain and prepare for what's ahead.

They go back to basics. Review what's working, work on what needs improving and prepare for Plan A, B and C.

So why should running a business be any different?

But a reset is only the beginning.

Between workshops, twice-monthly Boardroom sessions keep those conversations going, challenge your thinking, review progress and help you stay accountable for the decisions you've made.

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The workshop gives you the reset.

The Boardroom makes sure it sticks.

Is the ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom right for you?

The ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom brings together people who are serious about their businesses, willing to challenge their thinking and committed to moving forward.

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This is for you if...

✔︎ You take your business seriously and want to keep improving.

✔︎ You see opportunities and want to make the most of them.

✔︎ You're open to having your thinking challenged.

✔︎ You value having capable people around you who bring different perspectives.

✔︎ You're prepared to make decisions and follow through with action.

This is not for you if...

✘ You're looking for someone else to fix your business.

✘ You're unwilling to take an honest look at what's happening in your business.

✘ You don't want your thinking challenged.

✘ You want different results without changing anything.

✘ You're not prepared to contribute to the conversations and people around the table.

You don't need to have everything sorted.

You just need to be willing to stand up, take responsibility and do the work.

Is the ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom right for you?

The ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom brings together people who are serious about their businesses, willing to challenge their thinking and committed to moving forward.

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This is for you if...

✔︎ You take your business seriously and want to keep improving.

✔︎ You see opportunities and want to make the most of them.

✔︎ You're open to having your thinking challenged.

✔︎ You value having capable people around you who bring different perspectives.

✔︎ You're prepared to make decisions and follow through with action.

This is not for you if...

✘ You're looking for someone else to fix your business.

✘ You're unwilling to take an honest look at what's happening in your business.

✘ You don't want your thinking challenged.

✘ You want different results without changing anything.

✘ You're not prepared to contribute to the conversations and people around the table.

You don't need to have everything sorted.

You just need to be willing to stand up, take responsibility and do the work.

Your Journey to the ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom

Every business is different. That's why the journey begins with a conversation, not a sales pitch.

From understanding where you are now to building momentum over the next 18 months, each stage is designed to help you make better decisions, develop capability and keep moving forward.

Strategy Call

Start with a 60-minute conversation with Gordon to explore your three burning business issues, gain clarity on your priorities and decide together whether the Boardroom is the right fit.

Getting Started

Once you've decided to join, your one-on-one Getting Started session helps clarify your priorities, introduce the programme and prepare you to make the most of the experience.

The Boardroom

Over 18 months, you'll take part in interactive workshops, regular Boardroom conversations and ongoing mentoring opportunities.

Graduation

An opportunity to reflect on how far you've come, recognise your progress and connect with fellow graduates and industry partners.

Take the first step and book your 60-minute strategy call

Your Journey to the ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom

Every business is different. That's why the journey begins with a conversation, not a sales pitch.

From understanding where you are now to building momentum over the next 18 months, each stage is designed to help you make better decisions, develop capability and keep moving forward.

Strategy Call

Start with a 60-minute conversation with Gordon to explore your three burning business issues, gain clarity on your priorities and decide together whether the Boardroom is the right fit.

Getting Started

Once you've decided to join, your one-on-one Getting Started session helps clarify your priorities, introduce the programme and prepare you to make the most of the experience.

The Boardroom

Over 18 months, you'll take part in interactive workshops, regular Boardroom conversations and ongoing mentoring opportunities.

Graduation

An opportunity to reflect on how far you've come, recognise your progress and connect with fellow graduates and industry partners.

Take the first step and book your 60-minute strategy call

What's Included in Your 18-Month Business Boardroom?

The ABDI Agri-Business Boardroom is more than a series of workshops. It's an ongoing opportunity to step back, challenge your thinking, build capability and turn decisions into action.

Here's what you'll have access to throughout your Agri-Business Boardroom journey.

Three Two-Day Workshops

Dedicated time away from the day-to-day to review your business, challenge assumptions and work on what matters most.

Twice-Monthly Boardroom Sessions

Regular 60–90 minute sessions to discuss real business issues, share perspectives, review progress and maintain accountability.

One-on-One Mentoring

Access to up to two optional 20-minute mentoring calls each month to work through specific questions or decisions.

ABDI Business Hub

A central place for programme information, resources and practical tools to support the work you're doing in your business.

Up to 4 People

Involve up to four nominated people from your business, helping develop capability, share responsibility and put decisions into practice across your team.

Graduation and Connections

Mark your progress at the end of the programme and connect with fellow graduates and industry partners.

Meet Gordon Stone

Experience. Honest conversations. Practical thinking.

Gordon Stone,

Gordon has worked in the agribusiness sector since 1991, helping business owners and professionals step back, challenge their thinking and get clear on where they want to go.

An experienced facilitator, Gordon has a particular ability to ask the questions that matter, navigate complex business challenges and turn difficult conversations into practical steps forward.

He believes that some of the most valuable business conversations happen when capable people come together, share their experiences and challenge each other's thinking.

And Gordon won't be the only voice around the table.

Throughout the Boardroom journey, other experienced mentors, facilitators and industry specialists will bring fresh perspectives, practical knowledge and different ways of looking at the challenges and opportunities facing your business.

Philip Arytage
Agri-Business Development Advisor

With over 30 years’ experience in Australian agribusiness, Philip brings practical expertise in strategy, leadership and innovation, helping businesses navigate challenges and identify opportunities for growth.

Dave Stone
Senior Project Facilitator

With extensive experience in business development, strategy and operations, Dave brings practical expertise across agriculture and a range of other industries. He supports businesses to build capability, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

Ted Parish
Senior Management Consultant

With over 30 years’ experience in agribusiness, Ted brings extensive expertise in livestock marketing, risk management and industry engagement. His strategic insight and practical approach help businesses navigate challenges, adopt best practices and achieve long-term success.

Book your 60 minute strategy call

Meet Gordon Stone

Experience. Honest conversations. Practical thinking.

Gordon Stone,

Gordon has worked in the agribusiness sector since 1991, helping business owners and professionals step back, challenge their thinking and get clear on where they want to go.

An experienced facilitator, Gordon has a particular ability to ask the questions that matter, navigate complex business challenges and turn difficult conversations into practical steps forward.

He believes that some of the most valuable business conversations happen when capable people come together, share their experiences and challenge each other's thinking.

And Gordon won't be the only voice around the table.

Philip Arytage
Agri-Business Development Advisor

With over 30 years’ experience in Australian agribusiness, Philip brings practical expertise in strategy, leadership and innovation, helping businesses navigate challenges and identify opportunities for growth.

Dave Stone
Senior Project Facilitator

With extensive experience in business development, strategy and operations, Dave brings practical expertise across agriculture and a range of other industries. He supports businesses to build capability, strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

Ted Parish
Senior Management Consultant

With over 30 years’ experience in agribusiness, Ted brings extensive expertise in livestock marketing, risk management and industry engagement. His strategic insight and practical approach help businesses navigate challenges, adopt best practices and achieve long-term success.

Book your 60 minute strategy call

Real People. Real Businesses. Real Progress.

Megan King, partner King Cattle Company and Hartwig & Bliss Livestock & Property Sales

“We are thrilled to be back working with Gordon and the ABDI Team as we take our businesses to another level.”

Michael McMahon - Abbotsleigh Citrus

“The program is thought provoking and has delivered clear key take-home messages that I can and have put into action”

Justin Costello, Costello Rural, Corryong, Victoria.

“Every fortnight, I look forward to catching up with my group of like-minded advisers as we work through today’s and tomorrow’s business issues.”

ABDI AGRI-BUSINESS BOARDROOM

Your 18-Month Investment

Price if MLA PGS eligible

$872.90 + GST

per month, per business
or $1,247 + GST per month, per business
if not eligible for MLA PGS funding

$1,745.80 + GST for the first two months

Eligibility, payment arrangements and fit-period terms apply. Initial payments are not refundable under the fit-period arrangement.

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MLA PGS Support

Potential 30% support for eligible businesses, subject to confirmation.

Eight-Week Fit Period

Experience the Boardroom before deciding whether to continue beyond the first two months.

Book Your 60-Minute Strategy Call

FAQ's

Can I involve my partner or a colleague in this Boardroom?

Who is the target audience for this Boardroom?

How do I know if the Boardroom is right for me?

How do I know if my business qualifies for MLA support?

Who will be involved in the Boardroom sessions?

What if I join and decide it's not right for me?

Book Your 60-Minute Strategy Call

You already know how to work hard. That's not the problem.

Real business issues. Honest conversations. The right people around the table.