$100K in Cattle at 20: The Move Dave Ramsey Hated (Ep. 324)

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When Dave Ramsey told a 20-year-old rancher he made a “huge mistake” buying $100,000 in cattle, we had some thoughts. Spoiler: Dave doesn’t understand agriculture, leverage, or infinite banking.

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In this fiery episode #324 of Farming Without the Bank, Mary Jo Irmen and John dive deep into a recent Dave Ramsey clip that went viral — a 20-year-old caller buys $100K in cattle, and Dave loses it.

Mary Jo and John break down why the young man’s decision wasn’t reckless at all; it was smart business. They explain how proper use of leverage, cash flow, and infinite banking can make or break a farm or ranch operation.

If you’ve ever been told “debt is evil” or “cash only is the way,” this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about farm finance.

💡 Key Takeaways: ◦ Why Dave Ramsey’s blanket financial advice doesn’t work for farmers or ranchers ◦ The truth about using leverage in agriculture ◦ How infinite banking can replace CDs and traditional loans ◦ Why business owners must understand cash flow, not just “debt-free living” ◦ How to use banks strategically — not avoid them completely

⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – The problem with Dave Ramsey’s cattle advice 03:00 – Why college debt ≠ business investment 06:00 – The $100K cattle example explained 10:00 – Infinite Banking vs. CDs 14:00 – Understanding cash-flowing assets in agriculture 20:00 – The myth of “no debt ever” 24:00 – When to use bank leverage smartly 27:00 – Real-life client success stories 32:00 – Final thoughts: what farmers should really do

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