The right Ag-Advisor can help you move faster, avoid mistakes, and make better decisions.
But only if the relationship is working as it should.
Learn 'How to Maximise the Value of Your Trusted Advisor' by joining ABDI's New Masterclass
In this Masterclass, you will learn:
âď¸ What makes a truly âtrustedâ advisor (and what doesnât)
âď¸ How to spot gaps in your current advisory relationships
âď¸ Simple ways to set expectations and strengthen communication
âď¸ When itâs time to reset, clarify, or even change direction
âď¸ Real examples of what strong advisorâclient partnerships look like
âď¸ How to assess your own situation and ask the right questions
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WEDNESDAYÂ 1st OCTOBER AT 12:30pm (QLD time)
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What You'll Get...
Whether you're working with a livestock advisor, AgTech provider, consultant or coach â this Masterclass will help you get more from the support around you.
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This isnât just about hiring good people. Itâs about building the right kind of relationship â where expectations are clear, advice is aligned with your goals, and trust goes both ways.
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Weâll share practical tools and insights from recent ABDI research to help you get full value from the people supporting your business.
If youâre an advisor and know thereâs more value â for you and your clients â in becoming known as âThe Trusted Advisorâ, then our companion Masterclass session is for you:
"How to Maximise Your Value as a Trusted Advisor"
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Weâll share insights from recent ABDI research into how these relationships work at their best â and how to shift from service provider to trusted partner.
You might think this relationship is simple â but thatâs far from the truth.
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Meet Your Hosts
Gordon Stone
Gordon has operated in the agri-business sector since 1991 and has exceptional skills in strategy and business management. He has a diverse background, ranging from advising agri-corporations on establishing new business units, Chairing smaller client Management Advisory Boards, negotiating new customer relationships, to working with clients to develop business plans and accessing funds from lenders. His real skills and passion lie in supporting smaller business owners in managing their businesses better and working closely with them to grow their businesses (to achieve âthe grand planâ).
Ted Parish
Ted is a highly experienced agribusiness professional with over 30 years in the sector, including senior roles at MLA, AAMIG, and across government. He specialises in work health and safety, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with deep knowledge of livestock marketing and the broader agri-operating environment. Known for his strategic insight and practical approach, Ted works closely with businesses and advisors to support the adoption of best practice and drive long-term success.
Real Results From Real Agri-Businesses
"ABDI provided me with an easy, step-by-step strategy to improve my business and gave me confidence to get the ball rolling for the next stage of our organics agribusiness."
Leo MacleanÂ
Soft Agriculture/Mara Seeds
"ABDI helped me become crystal clear on where to head the business.
I now know EXACTLY what the business will do for its clients, exactly where the business is headed and have very clear goals and a pathway to get there."
Chris Temsen
Regional Manager, Peracto
"We are thrilled to be back working with Gordon and the ABDI Team as we take our businesses to another level. While my husband Hayden is very focused on clarifying and implementing our goals, I'm keen for a refresher on âmanaging the business side of thingsâ. Our initial strategy sessions are reminding us about refining the business best practices we learned during the CEO Mentoring Program. (I've just been reminded about Highest Dollar Productive Zone and divisionalising the business). We're both focussed on maximising the potential of our livestock agency business partnership and we feel that refreshing these principles is helping us streamline and fortify our approach to achieving this."
Megan King
Partner King Cattle Company and Hartwig & Bliss Livestock & Property Sales.
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