Sharing More Than The Sheets

The visual appeal of a property is proven to impact it's sale value. Following on from last week's episode, Michael is joined by Shayley Cherry of Ray White Rochedale as she drops some hints and tips for styling your house for sale. She also shares some common mistakes and oversights that many sellers make when selling their property.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couple...

Selling your house (whether your family home or an investment property) can be a journey of emotions and processes. Michael is joined by Zishaan Omar, owner of Ray White Rochedale, Rochedale Village, Central Sunnybank and Logan City, to discuss the process of selling a house as well as some strategies to get top dollar for your property.   To get in contact with Zishaan or he's team, visit: https:...

Buying a lemon is everyone's worst nightmare when it comes to purchasing property. While buying a house can be an emotional journey, there is a level of due diligence that is required to make sure that you 'know what you're buying'. Michael invites Sabeen Akbani of Before You Bid to discuss the process of a building and pest as well as why it is so important from a risk mitigation perspective.    ...

Many like the 'peace of mind' of a fixed rate on a mortgage however there is always the question as to whether it is the right things to do. It is definitely not a one size fits all approach and to discuss it, we are joined by Jonathan Vasiliou of Tora Finance to discuss the pros and cons of fixed versus variable rates as well as some pitfalls to watch out for when weighing up your options. To lea...

Flooding is always a topical issue when it comes to purchasing or developing property. Martin Roushani-Zarmehri of Stormflood Engineering joins Michael to discuss how it can complicate planning and add so many extra elements to the planning process. Proper research and advice on how flooding can affect your block of land can help you understand what you are getting yourself into when buying proper...

Town Planners are an integral part of a property journey for home buyers, builders and developers. Michael and Vassili Stammes of VMS Town Planning & Development discuss the process of town planning and the scenarios in which you may need to engage one.   To learn more about Propcheck, visit https://propcheck.com.au/ or visit https://vmstownplanning.com.au/ to contact VMS Town Planning & Developme...

To kick off our property series, Michael invites Jonathan Preston of The Australian Property Podcast Show to discuss the process as well as some tips, tricks and traps when planning to buy property. He shares he's insight as a property investor, as well as what he has seen property investors do well and not so well. To learn more about The Australian Property Podcast, visit https://australianprope...

Michael has always been a big believer in to do lists. They create efficiency, structure and accountability. In this episode, he shares some tips and tricks that can assist you in staying on top of your day and getting things done.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial...

Conflict occurs in every relationship and money in many of those occasions is in the centre of it. How that conflict is managed can determine whether a couple's relationship excels or crashes. In this episode I invite Lea Clothier to discuss some strategies that couples can implement to help them manage and overcome money conflict. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples mak...

Money management can either make or break your financial plans. Very few budgets actually work, are effective and are easy to follow while many couples have no idea as to what is going wrong. In this episode, Michael shares five reasons as to why your budget may be failing along with some tips on creating a budget that will work for you and your family.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcas...

We make decisions every day - some easier than others. Using your brain is one thing but following your intuition is another. In today's episode, I invite life coach and author Scott Frankland to join me to discuss 'our intuition' along with some strategies for those that haven't fully discovered their intuition or don't follow it enough. For a free copy of his book, visit https://scottfranklandli...

Some consider themselves 'lucky' and some consider themselves 'unlucky'. In this episode I discuss the role that luck plays in investing as well as some thoughts and experiences on the concept of being lucky. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial topics such as budgeting...

How we manage money is not just about budgets, spreadsheets and financial plans. Each person has a different relationship with money and it is important to understand that relationship to be able to make the best money decisions possible. In this episode I invited Dr Charles Chaffin to discuss this topic and to share some insight through he's many years of research.   To learn more about Dr Charle...

The three words 'interest rate rise' send chills up the spines of many home owners and investors. What one does next, will dictate how well they manage the situation. In today's episode I share my top tips with dealing with a rate hike with a few things NOT to do.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things t...

They say laughter is the best medicine. It is also one of the most powerful methods of getting our minds of some of the stresses in life. I talk to John Malakos (aka Johnny The Jester) as he shares some of his experiences of putting a smiles on other peoples faces for a living. To learn more about Johnny, visit https://johnnythejester.com.au   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help...

There are many potential benefits of financial advice. The common ones are saving and making money but the uncommon benefits are not very obvious to those that have never had an adviser before. I discuss six reasons that you should have a financial adviser - if you don't already. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus o...

Opportunity cost is the potential loss from a missed opportunity—the result of choosing one alternative and forgoing another. Some understand the concept well but many ignore it when making life decisions. In this episode I discuss some practical scenarios in which considering it would be useful in the areas of work, health and money. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples...

Whether on a professional, personal or financial level, most find it very hard to say no. Developing this valuable skill will not only help you have clarity on the decisions you make in life but it will help you grow both financially and personally.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love...

Whether we believe it or not, those who we spend most of our time with have the biggest influence on our lives. This influence can be from the perspective of mindset, energy, motivation and growth. It can have a big impact on one's financial and personal success. In this episode, I discuss why I feel that this is the case and I share some tips on surrounding yourself with the right people.   Shari...

Unless you have a magical crystal ball that helps you see into the future, managing risk is an integral part of managing money. In this episode, I discuss three ways to prepare for those unforeseen circumstances that may occur.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial t...

We are humans that most of the time make irrational decisions. In this episode I discuss the risks of purely trusting our emotional decisions when it comes to money. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial topics such as budgeting and investing as well as fitness and lifes...

Most people have heard of salary sacrifice or already do it but many don't understand how it works as well as it's pros and cons. I discuss some of the pros and cons as well as some points to consider when thinking of starting a salary sacrifice arrangement.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that th...

While this is an integral part of any financial plan, many people do not really know or understand where their money is going. In this episode I discuss some tips and common mistakes I see when it comes to managing expenses.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial topi...

Many are on the quest of building up wealth and trying to make money hoping that it will make them happy. In this episode I send out a simple yet important message about how much money you need to be happy. Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focus on the things that they love. We cover financial topics such as budgeting a...

As we move through life stages, our need for space changes. For some, selling and buying is the solution while for others, its renovating the family home. Both options have their pros and cons and in today's episode, Michael discusses what to consider when evaluating your options.   Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help couples make better financial decisions so that they can focu...