Ranch profit is the sum of enterprise gross margins minus overhead costs:

This equation helps us see that the only way to increase  ranch profit is to  either decrease overheads or increase total gross margins. 

Once we understand this, our 5-step Ranch Profit Road Map becomes clear:

1. Decrease Overheads

2. Add Non-Competing Enterprises

3. Increase Enterprise Efficiency

4. Reallocate Limited Resources

5. Develop Resources