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What Your Lawyer Wants You to Know: Business Law Starting a business is exciting, but failing to put the right legal foundations in place can create costly problems down the track. In the first episode of our new series, What Your Lawyer Wants You to Know, Shane McKenna is joined by Aintree Group Legal Director Peter Gandolfo to discuss the legal agreements every business owner should understand f...

How Can Business Owners Manage Psychosocial Risk with Nick Gearen (Shift HR) Running a business in 2026 means navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape. From psychosocial hazards and wage compliance to workplace flexibility and the right to disconnect, business owners are facing more people-related obligations than ever before. In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Chelsea sits down wit...

Aintree Groups 2026 Budget & Tax Planning Seminar In this special episode of the Plant Grow Reap Podcast , we bring you the complete recording of Aintree Group's 2026 Budget & Tax Planning Seminar , held at Aintree Group's Hawthorn East headquarters on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 . Hosted by Shane McKenna , Managing Director and Chartered Accountant at Aintree Group, this annual seminar provide...

Exploring Company Director Rights In this episode, Associate Lawyer Liam McColl takes a deep dive into one of the most fundamental, yet often misunderstood, rights in corporate governance: a Director’s right to access company information. Liam unpacks why these rights are so critical to the proper functioning of a company, and how the law is designed to protect Directors and officeholders in fulfi...

Smart HR Strategies for Small Businesses with Allaina Smith Allaina Smith, Founder and Director of Jigsaw People Solutions, shares practical and refreshingly honest insights into people, performance, and what HR really looks like for small and medium-sized businesses. This episode unpacks common misconceptions around HR, the challenges business owners face when managing people, and why many so-cal...

New AML laws are here - but what do they actually mean for businesses on the ground? From 1 July 2026 all professional service firms in Australia are required to comply with the new AML CTF laws - which include policies, procedures and risk profiles relating to professional standards and client activity. In this episode, Julie, Governance Manager, and Zoe, Operations Manager, sit down to unpack th...

Do you really need a credit card to build a good score? Does Afterpay actually affect your credit? And does your credit score even matter? In this episode of Plant. Grow. Reap., finance experts Steve Lake (National Lending Group) and Amanda Byrne break down the most common credit score myths they hear from borrowers every day. If you’re thinking about applying for a loan in the next 6–12 months, t...

AI is your intern, not your replacement! In this episode, Chelsea is joined by Monica Marquez from Flipwork — a specialist in change management, culture, people and technology — to unpack what it really means to integrate AI into businesses the right way. They challenge the outdated idea that effort equals success, exploring how impact — not busyness — is the new measure of meaningful work. Monica...

This episode of Plant Grow Reap is a must-listen for all employers, Directors and business owners. Payday Super is taking effect from 1 July 2026. Chartered Accountant and Aintree Group Manager Trung Le breaks down the key items you should be across, and the steps you can take to be the most prepared and proactive ahead of the rollout of these rules - including doing a practice payrun. Payday Supe...

Andrea McKenna from Aintree Group and Ash Tickell from Salty Theatre share the ultimate guide to financial success for people working in the Australian arts industry. Building on a seminar they hosted earlier this year for local performing artists, this episode dives deep into how creatives can confidently manage irregular, gig-based income and make smart financial decisions that support long-term...

Why is it so hard to succeed in hospitality — and what’s the recipe for success? In this episode of Plant Grow Reap , CEO and business advisor Andrea McKenna sits down with long-time hospitality professional Shaun De Vries from Open Pantry Co. to unpack the realities of running a hospitality business. With over 25 years of hands-on industry experience, Shaun shares why hospitality can be such a ch...

To celebrate our 100th Aintree Group podcast episode across Plant Grow Reap and Q&A with S&A , we’re stepping back to reflect on the biggest lessons, recurring themes and insights shared by our incredible guests so far. Across conversations with business owners, professionals, athletes, creatives and community leaders, clear patterns have emerged. In this special milestone episode, we dist...

From icecream for breakfast to reading A Christmas Carol - here is what the team at Aintree Group enjoys most about this time of year! We reflect on what we achieved in 2025, how we'll be celebrating and relaxing over the holidays, and what we're looking forward to most in the New Year. Merry Christmas from the whole team at Aintree Group! Have a happy and safe holidays. We'll be back with new pod...

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap , Ruth Kent , Founder and Director of Sunrise Well , sits down with P&C Adviser and yoga teacher Jasmin Marotta to explore practical, meaningful ways workplaces can support genuine team wellbeing. With Victoria introducing new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations from 1 December 2025 , employers will soon be required to identify,...

In this episode, Aintree Group Wealth Director and Financial Planner James Stephen goes back to basics on money management. He explains why cash flow is the heartbeat of every financial plan and the foundation for achieving your goals, both personally, for families, and in business. James discusses common budgeting misconceptions, the importance of cash flow forecasting, and how to balance retirem...

In this episode, Chelsea chats to award-winning author, Cybersecurity educator and consultant, Craig Ford from Cyber Unicorns. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity education and Craig’s mission to make online safety knowledge accessible to everyone. They explore how understanding and empathy are far more effective than fear when helping people protect themselves online. Craig shares why sc...

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, we’re joined by Serenay Kalkan and Sarah Poole from Estate Xchange, for an honest and practical discussion with our Aintree Group Legal team about what really goes into estate administration. Together, they unpack the common challenges families face when navigating estates, and share how being prepared, staying organised, and having courageous conversations with...

In this episode, we sit down with Jayne Clarke , community wellbeing specialist and CEO & founder of Imagine Re-Evolution — a charity dedicated to building strong, resilient communities and supporting disengaged and disadvantaged young people. Imagine Re-Evolution empowers young people through creativity, bringing them together to design and make craft products that are then sold at local comm...

This episode is close to home and close to our hearts! In this episode, Julie and Katie from Aintree Group share how our team has reshaped its approach to philanthropy in 2025 - with a stronger focus on maximising impact for local charities and community organisations. They discuss the thinking behind this shift, the volunteering experiences that inspired us, and the results highlighted in our ina...

Finfluencers are everywhere — TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit — offering quick “tax hacks” and confident advice. But should you really be making financial decisions based on a viral video? In this episode of Plant Grow Reap , Chelsea unpacks why social media tips (and even AI tools) can be risky when it comes to tax and compliance. From handbags-as-laptop-bags to “guard dog” deductions, we expl...

In this episode, P&C Adviser Jasmin speaks with Dr Natalie Flatt - a psychologist and co-founder of Connect Psych Services, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) focused on supporting mental wellbeing in and beyond the workplace. They explore how leaders can set the tone for mentally healthy workplaces, the importance of creating psychological safety, and how technology is helping make mental h...

"An audior and an accountant walk into a bar..." Doesn't sound like the start of an ethralling podcast, but this one is a must-listen for SMSF Trustees! Aintree Group’s Superannuation Manager David Bishop sits down with Seamless SMSF Auditor Frank La Spada to unpack how Trustees can make the annual audit process (slightly) less painful. They chat about practical and proactive ways to minimise audi...

Author and advocate Jill Reilly shares the personal insights and powerful lessons she uncovered while writing her book, The 10 Permissions: Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century . Jill explores how intentional choice-making, embracing your agency, and giving yourself permission to ask what you really want — even in small, everyday moments — can profoundly shift the trajectory of you...

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap , Kane, Sophie, Sammi and Isabel return to the podcast to explore the values and experiences shaping Gen Z, and how they’re already influencing the future of work. They unpack what “meaningful work” means to them, why flexibility and positive workplace culture matter, how identity is tied to career, the impact of social media, and where they stand in the AI debat...

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Shane and Andrea break down the facts about the upcoming Division 296 tax and bust the myths circulating in the media. Is it really as big and bad as it sounds? They explore how the tax actually works, who it affects, and why, when you look beyond the headlines, it may not be the financial monster it’s made out to be - at least for most people. Aintree Group is...