71. Making Smarter Selling Decisions with Wally Olson
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71. Making Smarter Selling Decisions with Wally Olson

26:06 Nov 11, 2025
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When should you sell your cattle, and how do you know if it’s the right move? In this episode, host John Haskell sits down with Wally Olson, longtime rancher and sell/buy marketer, to dig into the mechanics and mindset behind selling cattle well.From recognizing when your cattle are overvalued to choosing between selling in the country, through the sale barn, or on a video auction, Wally breaks down the numbers and the “why” to make smarter selling decisions. John and Wally also unpack real-world factors like shrink, commissions, and freight costs, as well as how to use tools like scales, slides, and contracts to protect your margins.Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover:How to identify overvalued and undervalued cattle in your herdThe hidden costs of different selling options (and how to manage them)Why relationships with sale barn managers and buyers matterPractical strategies for building confidence in pricing and marketing decisionsConnect with Wally:Check out his websiteConnect with Ranch Right:Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the website Resources & Links:Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode:Know your numbers and win. Ranch Right is here to help with all of your financial needs. Click below to book a discovery call today.Book a free discovery call
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