95. WITB vs. WOTB: The Ranch Meeting System You’re Missing

About this episode

John Haskell discusses the importance of structured meetings in ranch management, differentiating between working in the business and on the business.

Most ranches don’t have too many meetings. They have the wrong ones. In this episode, host John Haskell breaks down the difference between working in the business (WITB) and working on the business (WOTB), and why both are essential to running an efficient and profitable operation. From daily check-ins to long-term strategic planning, he outlines a practical meeting framework designed to improve communication, coordination, and decision-making across the ranch. John walks through the cadence of effective ranch meeting systems, from quick daily stand-ups and weekly planning sessions to monthly financial reviews and quarterly strategic conversations. He also emphasizes the importance of agendas, clear action items, and accountability, showing how well-run meetings help prevent surprises, surface problems early, and keep the business moving forward. When done right, this system creates clarity, builds resilience, and ensures the operation is not just busy but intentional and aligned. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, I cover: The difference between working in the business (WITB) and working on the business (WOTB) Why most ranches need…

People in this episode

Host: John Haskell

Topics covered

• ranch management
• meeting systems
• business efficiency
• strategic planning
• communication
• coordination

Keywords

• WITB
• WOTB
• ranch meetings
• daily check-ins
• strategic planning
• agendas
• accountability
• financial reviews

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