Money Mastery with Marshy

In this episode, I unpack a powerful idea that completely changed the way I think about work, money, and fulfilment: your physical bank account versus your spiritual bank account . After a young guy reached out to me for financial guidance, we explored what it really means to build wealth, pursue financial independence, and create a life you don’t want to retire from. I share my own journey from m...

What happens when one of Australia’s fastest-growing property investment companies suddenly collapses? In this episode, I unpack the shocking downfall of Dashdot — a leading Australian buyers agency that recently entered voluntary liquidation — and the powerful lessons we can all learn from it in business, investing, and life. After reading a heartfelt letter ( read here ) from Dashdot co-founder...

In this episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel sits down with returning guest Sam Flanegan to unpack what’s changed since his last appearance — and a lot has. Since stepping away from FIFO work and taking a significant pay cut, Sam has navigated the shift to becoming the sole income provider while supporting his partner through a $240K+ medical degree.  Despite the financial pressure, he’s...

He was $40,000 in credit card debt… living for the weekend with no plan for the future. Fast forward 10 years – he’s a business owner, investor, and millionaire on paper. In this episode of Money Mastery with Marshy, I sat down with my first-ever long-term coaching client and now good mate, Tyrone “Bones” Harris, to unpack his journey from financial chaos to clarity.  We dive into the exact decisi...

If your income has dipped lately, it’s probably not because you’re lazy — it’s because you’re distracted. In this episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel breaks down the hidden tension between shiny objects and cash flow — and why even high performers can lose momentum when they drift away from their core revenue-generating activities. After taking a short break from the podcast, Daniel shar...

In this solo episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel kicks off 2026 with an honest reflection on podcast standards, long-term personal growth, and the simple intentions that actually move the needle — in business, relationships, and life. After a short hiatus, Daniel explains what prompted the delay, how a piece of constructive listener feedback led to a major improvement in audio quality, a...

Why money mastery is really self-mastery — and why it never ends Ten years ago, one book changed the trajectory of my life. In this episode — the first of 2026 — I sit down with one of my closest mates, Scott Norman , to unpack the real lessons from a decade-long journey of money, business, discipline, and self-growth. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s an honest reflection. We talk about: Why mone...

Want to build wealth that actually lasts – without hype, shortcuts, or fear-driven decisions? In this episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel Marshal l sits down with Arthur Panagis – former accountant turned financial advisor, founder of FMG Wealth Strategists, author of The Art of Building Wealth , and a long-term thinker on Bitcoin and the future of money. With over 30 years working in fi...

Meet Paul Rogers – The Tradie Coach , business mentor, and author of Get Off the Tools and Profit in Your Pocket . In this episode, Paul shares his incredible journey from electrician to global telecoms, running a multi-million-dollar wine business, and ultimately finding his purpose helping tradies and small business owners build profitable businesses that support the life they actually want. Tog...

In this episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel shares a raw behind-the-scenes look at a recent period of confusion, frustration, and underperformance in his business — and the simple realization that helped him regain clarity, focus, and income momentum. Rather than needing a brand-new strategy, Daniel discovered the root problem was misaligned activity. He had slipped into being busy inste...

In this episode #113 of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel sits down with Alexis Bauve , founder of boutique buyer’s agency Craft Property in Adelaide.  After 15 years in commercial property and a corporate career managing major shopping centres, Alexis was made redundant just two months after the birth of his fourth child. Instead of retreating to “safety”, he burned the boats and backed himself...

In this short, sharp episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel dives into the hidden psychology of credit card use—especially for business owners—and why even the most disciplined people can get burned. Credit cards change your behaviour . Even Daniel—naturally disciplined and structured with money—saw his spending creep up after using a business credit card for two years. Despite paying the b...

In this episode of Money Mastery with Marshy , Daniel reveals a brand-new layer of his Financial Fitness Framework – the Six Financial Fitness Archetypes , inspired by the training styles you see in the gym. Just like physical health, your financial health is shaped by how you earn (training), spend (nutrition), build assets (muscle), and manage liabilities (fat).  And these six archetypes make it...

Former fintech exec turned coach and author Shakti Katyal joins me to flip hustle culture on its head.  We unpack his book Million Dollar Nap and the counterintuitive idea that rest → healing → learning → earning.  Shakti shares how burnout forced him to slow down, why “presenteeism” is costly, and how prioritizing naps and stillness actually multiplied his clarity, creativity, and bottom line. We...

“Lucky” people aren’t magical. They just do things that compound. ~ Justin Welsh In this episode, Daniel explores four simple habits to help you become “lucky”.  Build More – Shift from being a consumer to a creator. Whether it’s building a podcast, a business, or a new idea, creating adds value to the world and expands your “luck surface.” Write More – Writing sharpens your thinking and communica...

Network marketing – one of the most powerful yet misunderstood and criticised business models out there.  In this episode, Daniel pulls back the curtain on his personal experience inside the industry, which began in March 2021. You’ll learn: The real difference between network marketing and pyramid schemes How it compares to traditional business and mortgage brokering Why most people fail (and wha...

“What’s the difference between MyBudget and financial coaching?” In this episode, Daniel breaks down the key distinctions between outsourcing your finances and learning to master them yourself. Drawing from six years of coaching experience, he explores: The core difference between done-for-you (MyBudget) and done-with-you (financial coaching) services Why taking responsibility for your money creat...

Six years of pricing experiments—from $120/hr sessions to $10k annual programs, $1k/month retainers, low-ticket products, memberships, weekly pricing, and finally a streamlined two-step offer.  If you sell services and wonder “what should I charge?” Then this episode will give you valuable insights. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Price vs value: people buy transformation, not sessions (aim for ~10x perceived v...

“You can tell how good someone is at anything by the quality and quantity of the data they track.” – Alex Hormozi In this episode, Daniel Marshall dives into why tracking is the foundation of growth across finances, business, health, and any area of your life that’s important to you.   He opens up about his own routines - weekly business metrics, gym progress, and even his 2,268-day cold shower st...

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Yesterday was Father’s Day, and I had two very special guests join me on the podcast — my incredible wife Kaci , making her long-awaited debut, and our new baby Florence (who slept peacefully for round two of recording). We unpacked an experiment we ran in August: moving all our grocery shopping online .  In this laid-back Sunday morning chat we also cover: - Kaci’s career as a social worker - Our...

AI might be taking over the headlines, but in today’s world it’s not your technical skills that set you apart — it’s your people skills. In this episode, I sat down with Hasan T. Anjum , founder of A&H Digital Solutions. Over the past 20 years Hasan has built over 200 digital products & software solutions for businesses, universities & government agencies. A self-proclaimed tech geek t...

100 Not Out! In this milestone episode of ' Money Mastery with Marshy ', I am joined by one of my best mates of 20 years - Pendwe Msapenda from PennBuilt . This time it was my turn to hop out the drivers seat and let Pendwe take the wheel. In our conversation, Pendwe guided us through themes like: - Friendships & Legacy - From reluctant engineer to reluctant entrepreneur - Why Money Ma...

99 not out.. Can you believe it? This week, I'm bringing you something different for the podcast. I recently sat down with Arthur Panagis from FMG Wealth Strategists - a Financial Advice Firm based in Adelaide. AP is a legend of a bloke, and I had the pleasure of being interviewed by him. What I love about this is we don't see each other as competition... we see each other as collaborative...

In today's episode, I unpacked three questions from one of our listeners - Skai (who is a Photographer, Graphic Designer & Brand Identity Consultant). She asked me: 1) How has my entrepreneurial mindset changed from when I started?  2) What would I do differently?  3) What’s my best advice to the next person starting their solo-preneur journey? If you want to hear more about my journey fro...