Business and Investing

EP 082: It’s that time of year again… The time when: - our team members have checked out - clients won’t reply to our emails for weeks - and we are sitting here looking back over the year that was For me, it is the time when I am always cautiously excited about The time when I get to see and evaluate the year This is exactly what Charley and I shared this week. We dive into where we could have don...

EP 081: On this week's episode of the podcast, Grant and I talk about our biggest investing lessons of 2022. You might have picked up on one of my lessons from this email. You can check it out at this link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9di0pf7RiA   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 01:51 Investing has its ups and downs 04:14 Only invest in assets you know and und...

EP 080: In this week's episode of the podcast, we have a repeat guest and fan favourite Toni Versic. Toni has come on for a specific reason. He has a set of strategies and frameworks to help business owners have a better experience with family and friends over Christmas. The ‘Love Meeting’ framework he outlines in the episode is particularly powerful. (I will be using that one myself) This episode...

EP 079: In this week’s podcast, Grant and I share our best business resources of 2022. Think of these resources like the Mexican spice mix in the bright blue jar. Add them to your basket and see what you can cook up.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 1:59 The All-In Podcast 7:38 The Power of One More (Ed Mylett) 9:50 Conquering the Mind (Naval Ravikant and Kapil Gupta)...

EP 078: In this episode of the podcast, Grant and I give out the awards for best investing resources for 2022. Some of the resources in this episode might be the very thing that changes the trajectory of your life (like the Cashflow Quadrant for me).   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:27 How we picked the resources featured in this episode 05:07 Who is Garry Davis and...

EP 077: This week on the podcast, Grant and I are releasing our “Business” year in review. As you might have guessed by this intro, I had a great year! (I hope you also did.) If you want to hear all the details on the year that was 2022, make sure to stick with us until the end of this podcast!   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:26 Why we deserve a 9/10 for this year’...

EP 076: On this week's podcast, Grant and I review the investing year that has been 2022. We take you through our review process and how we think about the year that has been. I hope you can take some of the insights from our year and apply them to your 2023!   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 01:42 It’s Christmas time! 05:51 Rating our investment performance in 2022 09:...

EP 075: On this week's podcast, I have brought on Aaron Whybrow to do a mortgage broker QNA. Being able to understand and access lending plays such a critical role in how the economy works. Lending is one of the biggest drivers of the business and investing world. You can tune in here at this link: https://youtu.be/_dWL9RggnLk Also… please note this podcast is not personal financial advice. Seek a...

EP 074: In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Goose McGrath, Our Property Specialist from Dashdot. We go over how to create a property portfolio growth plan. What I love about this episode is so much of it is relatable to not just property but business as well.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 02:51 Goose McGrath and his expertise in property investing 0...

EP 073: In this week's episode of the podcast, Grant and I build our dream panel of Mentors / Advisors. We go into  - Who we would have on our panel  - Why we picked them - What we would hope to get from working with them Take note, as there might be hints on what to look for in your advisors.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:00 Analogy in designing a panel of advis...

EP 072: This week's podcast is a little bit different. As it’s an episode in which I was a guest on the James Schramko podcast. James and I went back and forth on sharing our experiences from both selling businesses and setting businesses up for cash flow. The conversation brought out the pros and cons of each and why we are both focused on cash flow today. You can see we both put a lot of thought...

EP 071: On this week’s podcast, Grant and I discuss happiness. More specifically, we share the strategies and tactics we use to live happier lives. Swipe and deploy what has worked for us and bring it into your own life. You can always go back to being unhappy if you don't like it 😛   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 02:07 Do businesses always have to be hard and challe...

EP 070: This week on the podcast, we have Ray, our resident financial advisor, on to talk about superannuation. I wanted to bring Ray on the show to break down how super works and its many advantages and disadvantages. I suspect many business owners don’t understand its power, and that’s why they choose to ignore it.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 1:56 Who is Ray Reg...

EP 069: Ahh, the budget. What a boring and dry topic. It’s one of those things that I know is important but still resist. Anyhow, this week on the podcast, Grant and I take a deeper dive into the budget and what it means for Australian business owners. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:02 Thinking of Australia as a business instead of a country 05:01 Rating the federal...

EP 068: This week on the podcast, Grant and I talk about doing things that compound and why it's more important than leverage alone. Leverage will only take you so far. Compounding is the thing that moves the needle and ultimately gets you to a point of financial independence. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome To Business and Investing 01:46 Compound And Leverage Explained 03:25 Is Obsessing Over...

EP 067: So what are the power moves in a recession? The answer is in this episode. This week, Grant and I did a podcast on why a recession is a great time to grow a business. If Stan is correct in his call on the upcoming recession, then this episode might just be the most important one to listen to. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:35 The certainty or uncertainty of...

EP 066: This week on the podcast I have brought on Ash Playsted. A master of human behaviour and psychology when it comes to investing. In this episode, you will learn some incredibly powerful strategies and tools to level up your own psychology. Just my opinion here… A business will always be limited by the business owner. I believe most business owners would do substantially better if they inves...

EP 065: Last week I released a podcast on business profit killers. This week, I want to talk about how YOU and YOUR life can destroy your business's profits. In this week's episode of the podcast, Grant and I discuss the PERSONAL profit killers. The things you do in your personal life to destroy profits. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 01:56 Why Should We Talk About Pro...

EP 064: In this week's episode of the podcast, Grant and I go over the many profit killers that businesses can have. More importantly, we share how to avoid and fix them. Tune in now! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 01:45 Looking into the factors that destroy your profit 03:44 Holding onto legacy clients and suppliers 11:05 Why is it difficult to get rid of what we’re u...

EP 063: I nto this week's podcast topic. What is the real purpose of your business? Are you building a business for Cash? to Sell? Impact? Lifestyle? Or are you chasing too many options at once… BTW… the guy in the Skype group was Grant. It’s actually how we met ;) If I didn’t join that Skype group the podcast wouldn’t exist! It changed my life. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and In...

EP 062: This week on the podcast, Grant and I are covering more Q&A from the community. Including the question “How much house is too much house?” A question all business owners should consider… If you would like the hear the discussion, tune in to this episode now. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Full Stack Business Owner 02:17 How much is too much house? 05:40 Reasons people get massive...

EP 061: This week on the podcast, Grant and I are doing some Q&A. Covering questions from the community (Yes, you.) My favourite question on this round was. “What does a healthy business look like?” If you have a question for future episodes, send us an email. I enjoy hearing from you and the questions you have! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 02:38 What a healthy b...

EP 060: This week on the podcast, I have brought on Toni Versic. Toni specialises in helping business owners with their relationships. Really what he does is help business owners not do dumb things like I did in the above story. And… help them fix their relationships if they have done some dumb things like me. What I love about this episode… Toni gives away some strategies that are easy to impleme...

EP 059: This week on the podcast, Grant and I discuss this topic in more depth. “The unexpected impacts of being financially independent” I wanted to go into a bit more detail on how my life has changed since becoming financially independent. Shed some light on what it’s really like. I hope it encourages you on your own journey, and it doesn't come across as some rich asshole preaching. Episode Hi...

EP 058: This week on the podcast, we have Matt Williams, our resident bookkeeper. We do a deep dive on setting up your reports to match your goals and how to get dialed in with your bookkeeper to get the reports you need. Consider this a great place to start with improving your financial skills (and a great tune-up for those who know the basics). Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business &...