Minimize expenses and maximize income. I know that sounds so simple that it sounds like a smart alec reply. However, it means do not spend any more money than necessary on things like new equipment and new trucks. Dont spend more money than necessary on fertilize, feed, hired labor, etc. Buy animals that work for you and dont pay a huge price just for something that looks good or fancy. You do the work to improve the animal so you get paid for it and not you payiing someone else for the improvements they have made. Do whatever you can to get the most money for the animals you sell. That may mean buying the animals back at the auction if they dont bring what they should. If you borrow alot of money on things that are not absolutely necessary, you are setting yourself up for disaster or you are tying your future to a life of making money for the bank before you have any for your family.