Business and Investing

EP 032: This week I had our property expert Goose McGrath on the podcast. I like getting his perspective on things as he has a unique positioning. He is a: ○ Business owner ○ Investor ○ Buyers Agent (he buys property for people) I'm very mindful of where I get my information these days. The mainstream media will write anything to get you to click (regardless of how much they have to bend the truth...

EP 031: For the past few months, I have been feeling like I'm in a rut when it comes to my health. I am… - continually getting sick - going backwards with fitness - sleeping routine is off One of the things I know about myself... When my health and fitness is in a good place, I perform significantly better in all the areas of life that matter. I’ll bet if I look closely at my financial statements...

EP 030: I almost got the deal of the century this week. The opportunity to buy a property from a panic seller at nearly a 20% discount!!! “Almost” being the keyword… Let me explain. It had been brought to my attention that someone I know was looking to offload a property quickly due to interest rate rises. They were feeling the pinch and could only see things getting worse. So, they wanted out bef...

EP 029: Earlier this week I got a phone call from a friend and fellow business owner in panic. “It's all going to shit. Have you seen what is happening? Are you selling off everything?” They had just signed the contract on an investment property. They now wanted to pull out because of what is going on in the economy. I listened intently and then asked: “Who have you been spending time with?” They...

EP 028: I have felt a bit negative about the topics I have been covering these last few weeks. Rising interest rates, soaring power costs, rising staff costs… etc. I don’t make these episodes to spread fear or create doubt. As the mass media already does enough of that… I make them so you can stay informed on the important topics to seize the opportunities that have presented themselves. As in EVE...

EP 027: This week I have been sick AF. I almost cancelled this week's podcast and didn’t record this episode. This sums up my state. I spent 15 minutes looking for my phone only to realise it was in my hand. But… sometimes you gotta ask yourself. Are you committed? Or, just interested? Many people are just interested in building wealth. They are not committed and their results show it. And one oth...

EP 026: What an expensive week it is to be an Australian business owner!  It doesn't seem to matter what way you look, the cost of living and operating a business is going up substantially. If you are feeling the pinch, just know that you are certainly not alone. It's not all bad news though. If your business provides products and services that help people save money and cut costs, NOW is your tim...

EP 025: I just got back from a trip to Western Australia (Margaret River). What a beautiful part of the country and a great chance for me to get a new perspective on things. I was very lucky to have wined and dined across the region as I was the keynote speaker at a business event discussing the importance of wealth creation for business owners. A big shoutout to Kim Barrett and the YSV team the h...

EP 024: Winter is here… and I don't just mean the season. I’ll cover this topic in-depth in another episode, but it appears Australia is about to go through an energy crisis. As the cold front has hit us and we have all reached out to turn on the heater, it has meant demand for energy has soared at a time of global shortages. This, along with other global factors will continue to put pressure on t...

EP 023: The Labor government has won. It appears they are about to shake things up by bringing in a heap of new policies and changing some older ones. But…What does this mean for business owners? Are we all about to get screwed by rising wages and unions? …I doubt it. In fact, this looks like the most pro-business Labor government ever. (To my surprise and delight.) Time will tell. In this week’s...

EP 022: Our guest for today's podcast, Goose McGrath, has a unique perspective on property not commonly found in the space. He is not only a property investor himself but also a business owner and service provider to property investors. Lean in on his experience as we unpack the critically important conversation of the business model that exists behind property investing. I know once I understood...

EP 021: Ahh, election weekend in Australia. I’m still trying to decide if Labor won or The Liberals lost. What's clear is the country wants change and to move forward. Something I did find interesting is how much more informed the average voter is this election VS the last major election. The impacts of the last few years have certainly made Australians take voting and policy more seriously. (Whic...

EP 020: In this week's episode of the podcast, I sit down with Grant, my co-host and Aaron Whybrow, as we discuss 5 practical ways to increase your borrowing power. There is a lot more to borrowing power than meets the eye. So, if you are an Australian business owner, this will be worth your time.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Full Stack Business Owner 01:53 About Aaron, the bagpiping mor...

EP 019: What a week! Things are certainly heating up in Australia with the lead up to the federal election. Don’t forget to vote this weekend ;) In this week’s episode:  ○ Interest rates go up for Australia  ○ Is a recession coming?  ○ What metrics do you review and obsess over every month?  ○ Our favourite online wealth creation resources Prefer to listen or watch? You can hear Grant and I discus...

EP 018: I did it. I bought my dream car. It was a crazy experience and almost didn’t happen! (you can hear more about that in the video) Anyhow, what was really surprising for me… I have never felt so many different emotions around a purchase. I went back and forth on the decision several times and almost pulled out of the purchase at the last minute. …Do I deserve the car? …How can I think about...

EP 017: Can you believe it… Once upon a time doctors used to think smoking was good for you? They also used to think that eating fat was incredibly bad for you and that eating a diet super high in carbohydrates was the answer. Now, this one is hard to believe…but it’s real In the 50s, meth was prescribed to housewives who wanted more energy Anyway, the point I’m trying to make here is that we only...

EP 016: I am shutting down Asset Blocks (not kidding). What a stressful and intense few weeks it has been… (Long story coming.) Recently ASIC (Australia’s financial regulators) made some changes that directly impacted what we had planned for “Asset Blocks”. Due to those changes, we are wrapping up Asset Blocks. We do not want to do the wrong thing or be in the firing line of ASIC. The penalties fo...

EP 015: Throughout time, those who have “status” have the best options for mating partners. Your brain thinks that having status will help the human species continue. It’s this wiring that keeps many broke and in pursuit of looking rich instead of being rich. So in this episode of the podcast, we discuss how you can move towards being rich instead of just looking like it. Episode Highlights: 00:00...

EP 014: Here we are for another round of “dissecting our best investments”! This is your chance to take a look at behind the scenes of real investments that we have made. A deep dive… warts and all. One of the things that annoys me the most about the wealth industry is many people “pretend” to be wealthy. They wear the clothes, buy the cars and flash the Rolex but you rarely get to ever actually s...

EP 013: I don't know about you but… I am one of these people who spends a ton of time comparing and evaluating options. … Cars … Hiring resumes … Software … Suburbs to live in … Where to take a holiday … Property VS Shares VS crypto Many hours of my life have been lost on Youtube watching detailed reviews and comparison videos in the pursuit of a single question: “What is the best option for me?”...

EP 012: A large amount of the success or failure you have in business will be based on the talent you recruit to work in your business. The difference in results between hiring 1 quality A player VS a B player is astronomical. Many times in business I hired people I liked or already knew rather than recruiting properly for the person who was more capable and had experience in a business like mine....

EP 011: Take a second to imagine running your business without tracking anything. No sales numbers, no marketing numbers, no financial reports, no time sheets, no stock levels. How would you know if you are on track or off track? How would you know if you need more stocks or less stocks? How would you know if your marketing is working or if you need a new strategy? Without tracking, it’s next to i...

EP 010: Many years ago, I attended a mastermind event. I was only a couple of years into my business journey and relatively green. I’ll never forget the impact it had on me. Spending time with other successful business owners and understanding what was working for them. …What were they focused on? …How did they spend their time? …How did they make their money? It opened my eyes to what I wasn’t do...

EP 009: In theory, buying a house seems like a no-brainer. But in reality, it may just be the worst financial mistake anyone can make, especially for us business owners. If done wrong, you could negatively impact your ability to create wealth and hamper the growth of your business. BUT… If done right, you can leverage your house to build sustainable wealth and continue to create a thriving busines...

EP 008: Creating wealth is just like building a house. You need to start with a solid foundation. Without a solid foundation, you’ll be severely limited in your options moving forward…  Not to mention, taking on way more risk than is necessary.  What most business owners don’t understand is having a good business is the foundation of wealth creation. Business owners seem to treat wealth creation a...