Nurturing the Future of Agri-Business

 

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At ABDI, we genuinely believe that by taking things back to 'First Principles' and making some simple changes, your business can be everything you want it to be.


More Money… More Time… with Less Hassles!

That’s our aim for every agribusiness we work with.

 

Create a High Performing, Self-Managing, Profitable and Saleable
or Investor-Ready Agri-Business

 

Our work with clients is built around the ABDI  12 Pillars of Business Best Practice

The 12-Pillar process is firstly about defining a Personal and Business Vision. Then once the Vision takes shape (after fine tuning) the real focus turns to working through the other pillars, identifying the real issues facing your business, and putting in place a set of Steps to Change that are needed to achieve that Vision.
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Meet The Team

Gordon Stone –
Business Strategist and ABDI Founder

Gordon is a seasoned agribusiness expert with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in business planning, strategy, and management, helping businesses grow and thrive.

Amanda Burchmann -
Finance and Business Manager 

Amanda is a business professional with experience in administration, finance, and operations. She helps ABDI manage its business operations and strategic planning.

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Ways To Work With Us
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Discover the different ways you can work with us and achieve the results you desire
to manage and grow your business the way you want.

ABDI Business Hub

The Business Hub is designed for everyone involved in the agricultural industry from farmers and agronomists to bankers, accountants, bookkeepers, agents, and beyond. It serves as a beacon for growth and continuous learning, offering a treasure trove of knowledge and resources for your development as a business owner or manager. As a member, you will have access to a vast array of materials, resources and courses all accessible in one place - Your Business Hub.

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Ag Advisor Business Boardroom

The ABDI Ag Advisors Business Boardroom - a dynamic environment designed for professionals within the rural and regional sectors who want to grow their business and are seeking connection and collaboration.

By joining this exclusive group, you'll be immersed in a network of like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within your field.

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1-1 Consultancy & Advisory

Whether you’re looking for a mediator to help you set up a succession plan, an advisor to help you form your growth plan, an expert to help you present your finances to the banks, or a down-to-earth ear to simply be your sounding board, the ABDI Advisory team can help.

Our team has extensive experience in agribusiness, and broader business, both in Australia and internationally – working with clients to make positive and lasting changes to their businesses.

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We've helped thousands of farmers and ag business owners grow their businesses and enjoy a better life 


Here are a few of them sharing their stories with you

I found the workshop extremely thought provoking and quite inspirational. It is definitely a great initiative to run a workshop like this that is a great cross pollination of sound business advice along with personal development philosophies and pathways towards achieving work/life balance

Jenni Ahmat – Anitone Feed Supplements

As an introduction to the 12 month program, the 2 days have been interesting and worthwhile. The range of speakers were engaging and very knowledgeable. We have a plan of action going forward for our business which we can already see will be a good investment.

Brigid Price – Organic Beef Producer

The steps and thought process that the (CEO Mentoring) Program goes through has increased my understanding of what is important to grow and improve my business. The mentoring has been very effective in keeping my goal in mind and providing clarity on what my focus is.

Craig Pocock – Beef Producer – Hoya QLD

The CEO Mentoring Program is and I believe will continue to help and guide our family and business through a complex succession plan and a business growth phase.

Tony Reid – Sheep Producer – Cunnamulla QLD

ABDI presenters have an excellent understanding of businesses, the needs of the operators to improve, understand and develop ideas to enable goals to become potential reality. I highly recommend the ABDI programs to agribusiness owners and business owners in general.

Andrew Eliot – Mixed Farming – Walcha NSW

“I have attended many workshops that have not made an impact on me. However, due to the free-flowing conversations and opinions, this one (Better Beef Business 1 day workshop) has given me some confidence in where we should be focussing in regards to our beef enterprise.”

Jeff Seiler – Beef Producer – Durong QLD

Thought I was quite clear on my business direction until I had a session with Gordon Stone. The things that emerged from left field amazed me. Gordon has a natural gift for prizing things out of a person – then putting them into the right context – so the client can see where they are heading with their business.

Martin Urban – Inspired Focus International – Queensland, Australia

I recently participated in a major industry forum in Canberra, as both speaker and participant, which was facilitated by Gordon Stone. Although I was representing the private sector there was a large cross section of delegates from various public and private sector agencies, both large and small. I found Gordon was able to facilitate outcomes by encouraging all points of views to be tabled and respectfully acknowledged. I was particularly impressed with Gordon’s ability to summarise each speaker and ensure the significant points made were emphasised and recorded.

Ian Macleod – Managing Director, Peracto Pty Ltd. – Australia

When I sold my irrigation manufacturing business I knew I wanted to stay in the industry. However I wasn’t sure where to direct my efforts to achieve the income and quality of life that I knew I wanted. Gordon Stone was recommended to me as a person who could assist in establishing a new business model that would fit exactly what I wanted. Over the last 18 months we have gone through a system of clarifying my expectations of this new business, creating a business that now meets those criteria, establishing a sales and marketing program, defining my financial expectations, considering how to leverage different parts of the business, looking at alliances, etc. Above all I appreciated how Gordon...

Malcolm Thompson – Director, Freedom Irrigation – Toowoomba, Australia

The face-to-face meetings have been excellent – as I can interact with other like-minded people in agriculture who face similar challenges. The program is thought provoking and has delivered clear key take-home messages that I can and have put into action – and I can see will make a huge difference to our future. Thanks Gordon!

Michael McMahon – Abbotsleigh Citrus

ABDI provided me with an easy, step-by-step strategy to improve my business. Gordon and Mark's presentation, together with the (input of the) organisers gave me confidence to get the ball rolling for the next stage of our organics agribusiness.

Leo Maclean – Soft Agriculture/Mara Seeds

I found the ABDI program helped me become crystal clear on where to head the business. After being involved in the personal work we had to do as part of the program, it became very apparent that the direction of the business was too diverse – as a result of working it through, I am now very clear about EXACTLY what the business will do for its clients, exactly where the business is headed and I now have very clear goals and a pathway to get there. This is a vastly different position from when I started the program. Thanks so much.

Chris Temsen – Regional Manager, Peracto

I found the workshop extremely helpful, however, three quarters of the way through the day, a light bulb turned on and I realised I was in focusing on completely the wrong things. I wish we had started the afternoon session first. Both facilitators were brilliant and I especially enjoyed Mark stories to help us understand his points. We will go home and complete our “work-Ons” and we will make a decision regarding converting our business across.

Elisabeth Greet – The Certifier
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You're In The Right Place If You Want...

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Personalized Support: 

We focus on understanding you and your business, supporting your unique path forward.

Actionable Insights: 

Our guidance is all about realistic steps that lead to measurable growth.

Experts With Real Experience:

Our team knows the ins and outs of the industry, which makes our advice practical and relevant.

Financial Guidance: 

We will assist with strategies for funding and investment, making growth more accessible.

To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 

We have strategies and processes to guide you to have the right things in the right place. 

Whether you're looking to grow your business, improve your personal development, or explore new possibilities, our team is here to help.

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Our Program Partners

ABDI has partnered with a range of organisations across Australia to deliver our programs