Australian Business Podcast

In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your hosts Zara McGuffie, from Inflection, and Jordan Kidis, from Grey Space Advisory discuss the best ways to improve the efficiency in your business through automated workflows.  Free call with Zara Free cash flow template Topics covered today: Identifying work that can be automated The best tools + tech to use  Measuring the impact of automated work...

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, join Zara McGuffie (CEO of Inflection) and Jordan Kidis (Co-Founder of Grey Space Advisory) as they sit down with Sonam Sherpa, of Golden Brown Coffee, to delve into his inspiring journey from idea to thriving business.  Discover the unique blend of coffee roasting and content creation that fuels Golden Brown's growth. Hear how they’ve built a lo...

Looking for actionable insights to fuel your entrepreneurial dreams? Tune in to The Australian Business Podcast as Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis sit down with Beth Wilson, founder of Saint Jack.  Beth shares her inspiring journey of building a thriving business in Australia, revealing the strategies that led to remarkable success and the hurdles she overcame along the way. Gain valuable lessons o...

Owen Rask is joined by Ben Sum, Head of Advice at Flint Group, for this Australian Property Podcast episode, to talk about the pros, cons and 'how-to' of using equity in your property for investing or a business loan. Topics covered in this Australian Property Podcast episode: Ben's successful background in entrepreneurship The moment Ben realised he should play #2 Using your property as security...

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, I — Jordan Kidis — sat down with Zara of Inflection Marketing to answer your questions. These are, by far, our favourite episodes on The Australian Business Podcast because we get to help you start, manage and grow more profitable businesses. Here are the questions asked this week. Sole Trader Tradie asked I’m a sole trader tradie that is looking...

We all need to use a brokerage account to buy shares & ETFs, but what sets them apart? Owen Rask sits down with Pearler CEO & co-founder Nick Nicolaides to explore why he built Pearler, what sets it apart and his journey to build a platform that makes creating wealth accessible to everyone. Please note: Pearler is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast. Pearler, the broker for long-...

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, we cover key strategies for scaling a small business, including assessing readiness by evaluating financial health, operational efficiency, and customer demand.  We discuss finances, focusing on budgeting, funding, and cash flow management, and emphasise the importance of building a strong team through strategic hiring and leadership development....

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, we take a deep dive into how good time management can lead to increased productivity, reduced stress and a better work life balance. Topics covered include: Understanding Time Management Setting Priorities and Goals Time Management Tools and Techniques  Overcoming Procrastination Delegation and Outsourcing  AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES F...

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, Jordan & Zara will cover the importance of effective HR management for future growth and business success.  Topics covered include: Understanding the Basics of HR Management  Creating a Recruitment Plan Onboarding New Employees Managing Employee Performance Fostering a Positive Work Environment AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing...

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, we cover the benefits of accurate financial forecasting in predicting future financial performance. We discuss the benefits of financial forecasting, such as better decision-making, improved financial management and strategic planning. Topics covered include: Understanding Financial Forecasting Types of Financial Forecasting Gathering and Analysi...

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, we take a deep dive into something we speak about often, setting up standard operating procedures. We cover the importance of standard operating procedures for business consistency and efficiency, how it can lead to improved productivity consistency and operations, and easier training for new employees Topics covered include: Understanding SOPs I...

In this episode, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis delve into the essential elements of building a high-converting website for your Australian small business. They discuss the importance of a website as your digital storefront, the key components that drive conversions, optimising for search engines to attract more visitors, creating compelling content that resonates with your target audience, enhanc...

In this episode of The Power of Networking, we delve into the importance of building connections for small business growth. We cover various types of networking, from in-person events to online platforms and professional associations, and offer tips on building and maintaining relationships. We also discuss effective networking strategies, such as crafting an elevator pitch, active listening, and...

Jordan Kidis is back behind the mic with Zara McGuffie, as they dive into the most important questions new business owners need to ask and answer to ensure their business is a success.  Topics covered include: When to take the jump into starting your own business How to determine if you can afford to hire someone Low-cost and free marketing ideas to boost your business The importance of social med...

In this episode, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis cover all the essential tools Aussie small businesses need to boost their success. From streamlined communication and project management to marketing and customer relationship management, it’s all covered. We also dive into accounting, cloud storage and more!  Topics covered include: Communication and collaboration tools Best programs for project man...

Jordan Kidis is back behind the mic with Zara McGuffie, as they dive into the benefits of creating a solid email marketing strategy and how it can impact the success of your business.  Topics covered include: The basics of email marketing How to strategically build an email marketing list Ways to nurture your email database and the benefits of automations How to build passive revenue streams throu...

Jordan Kidis is back behind the mic with Zara McGuffie, talking about personal branding and becoming a person of influence. It isn't just a buzzword; it's the legacy you leave behind. It's your reputation, your values, and your unique story all wrapped into one powerful package that opens doors and creates lasting impact. Topics covered include: What is personal branding and why it matters How to...

Matt Vitale is the co-founder of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal. Matt Vitale joins Owen Rask for a second time on The Australian Business Podcast to educate us about how founders and business owners can raise capital from customers or fans, how to prepare a business for sale, the rise of equity funding in private markets, how investors can get involved, and more. Birchal for founders: https:...

Jordan Kidis is back behind the mic with Owen Rask, to explain how, why and when cash flow kills small businesses. But also, what you can do about it! Follow these simple steps to avoid disaster when doing your numbers, and download Danil's FREE cash flow model! Download the model: https://inflection.au/#cashflow-popup AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection...

What you'll learn: In this can't-miss episode, we delve into the heart of small business marketing with Zara. We'll run through 10 game-changing questions every small business owner needs to ask to skyrocket their marketing success. Get ready to discover: How to connect with your target audience The secrets to leveraging social media like a pro Crafting compelling content that captures attention,...

Zara and Jordan share essential insights on understanding your audience, advocating for direct feedback through surveys and interviews, analyzing demographics and psychographics, and utilising social media listening tools to tap into audience interests. They emphasise consistency in content creation with a content calendar, leveraging data analytics to optimise strategies, and repurposing content...

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, Zara and Jordan chat about: Key Performance Indicators Analyzing Performance A/B Testing AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection accelerator Ask a question Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Bu...

Australian Business Podcast Jordan chats with Danil with 10 tax tips to help with the EOFY. What you'll learn:  Maximising deductions Superannuation  Business structures Home office expenses Record keeping Bad debts Offsets and losses AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection accelerator Ask a question Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financi...

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast Zara and Jordan chat about: Zara's Journey 2024 Marketing Trends Common Small Business Mistakes The Impact of Digital Marketing A Successful Campaign Example AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection accelerator Ask a question Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coach...

In this Rask Australian Business Podcast episode, Jason speaks with Owen Rask about the journey of PocketSmith, including: How and why PocketSmith has survived and thrived over more than one decade What Jason's original PocketSmith .ical set out to solve Why PocketSmith never took VC funding, despite being one of New Zealand's biggest FinTech successes The technical challenges involved in building...