006. 3 Skills to Master First

006. 3 Skills to Master First

Author: Mona Weathers September 9, 2022 Duration: 16:40

Can you guess what the 3 skills might be? Is it gardening? Or maybe sourdough making? Maybe it's chicken keeping? Listen to the podcast to find out. 

I wanted to make sure you know about the Off-Grid Homestead Bundle that will be launching on Sept. 16th and ending on Sept. 25th. If you are listening to this after Sept 25th I'm so sorry you missed it. There's usually a new bundle about every 6 months and I plan to be a part of it again. It's been an amazing experience.

I really don't want you to miss this deal. Part of my job as your mentor and coach is to help you save money. We covered that in the checklist series. This bundle is a way for you to save a lot of money. You will be able to learn a ton of different homesteading skills by having access to over 140 digital books and courses. Plus, you will also get my new Homesteading for Beginners workbook in the bundle. The workbook is a more in-depth guide to getting you started. Over 100 different creators collaborated to put this bundle together.

You may even be following some of them on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode because a few of the creators have recorded a little bit about the products they have in this bundle. I thought it would be a nice touch for you to hear from a few of the creators themselves.

The topic I am discussing today is about skill building. Homesteading really is about skill building. It's about building skills that allow us to be more self-sufficient and sustainable. It's about having a set of skills that help ourselves, our families and our communities. It has a lot less to do with land size and more to do with how much we choose to produce instead of just consuming.

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Mona Weathers hosts Homesteading for Beginners, a practical guide for anyone feeling the pull toward a more self-sufficient life but unsure where to start. This isn't about achieving perfection or moving off-grid overnight; it's about building capability and confidence step by step. Drawing from two decades of personal experience, Mona acts as a steady mentor, blending hard-won lessons from her own journey with actionable advice you can apply right now. You'll hear about establishing a productive garden, managing home projects, and integrating homesteading principles into a modern lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed. The focus is always on a healthy, sustainable approach that benefits you, your family, and your local community. Each episode of this podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who remembers what it's like to be a beginner, offering clarity on foundational skills while helping you cultivate the right mindset for the long haul. It’s a resource for turning aspiration into action, naturally covering the realities-both challenges and joys-of creating a homestead that truly works for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 121

Homesteading for Beginners
Podcast Episodes
030. Homestead Income [Bonus]: Chickens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:05
Join the free Homestead Income: Digital Product Workshop today before it ends on March 12th https://www.facebook.com/groups/878180256567096/ Chickens are a hot topic right now. Many people are wondering if chicken owners…
029. 5 Homestead Income Mistakes to Avoid: Homestead Income Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:30
THE WORKSHOP IS OVER. GET ON MY EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT FUTURE WORKSHOPS. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64120c4d39e52a6f1129ec08 As homesteaders and homestead dreams, we have become aware that we need to take so…
028. Homestead Income: Flower Farming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:26
If you love flowers then becoming a flower farm might be a good homestead income option for you. Jessica from White Willow Farm Ohio shares why she chose flower farming as an income source and gives you tips on how to st…
027. Homestead Income: Bee Products [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
We know bees make honey and people buy honey but what are other things bees make that people buy? In this episode, we talk with Marrianne from Rock Bridge Farmstead about how she and her husband make an income from their…
026. Homestead Income Series: Worm Farming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:38
In this episode of the podcast, we explore the unconventional income stream of worm farming. Our guest, Natalie from Hey It's a Good Life, shares her inspiring story of how she turned her life around by starting a garden…
025. Financially Comfortable Homesteader? What does it mean? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
When we think of homesteaders, we don't generally picture monetary wealth. Most of us are choosing a lifestyle of simplicity but I don't think anyone enjoys being strapped for money. While most homesteaders can agree the…
024. Chickens: Pros and Cons of Chicken Ownership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:25
There's a good chance you've seen the price of chicken eggs go up recently. If you already have chickens producing eggs, you've instantly become famous among your friends, family and neighbors. If you don't have chickens…
022. How To Start 3 Homestead Income Streams in 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:55
One of the most useful things I did in 2022 was tapping into turtle tactics. What are turtle tactics, you ask? Turtle Tactics basically are setting your goals up to have the consistent, slow pace of a turtle. Or tortoise…
021. Homesteading Couples: How To Get Your Spouse On Board Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
What do you do when your spouse or partner is not on board with your homesteading dreams? This is something I hear people struggling with all the time. One spouse is all into the idea of homesteading and the other has bi…