The Bottom Line

Rony John is an SMSF Manager at Alexander Spencer as part of AS Wealth Advisors. AS Wealth Advisors provides personalised strategic financial guidance and wealth management advice. In this episode, Rony explains what a self-managed super fund (SMSF) is and how he helps his clients understand their options. He shares real client stories of how they’ve used super to build wealth and what to co...

Trang Nova is a Business and Speaking Coach. Trang works with entrepreneurs and aspiring speakers to teach them how to speak with confident authority and be recognised as leaders both on stage and off. In this episode, Trang shares how a snail altered the course of her career and took her from being a physiotherapist to being a speaking coach. She emphasises the value of preparation and authentici...

Zaffar Khan is the Corporate Strategist for Cocoon SDA Care. Cocoon SDA Care delivers personalised care to help people with disabilities live with greater independence, safety, and an improved quality of life. In this episode, Zaffar lays bare his entire career journey from driving taxis and how that led to his neighbours calling the police to his first business, to bankruptcy, before rebuilding a...

Aret Muradyan is a Lawyer and retired Sergeant with the Victoria Police. Aret retired from Victoria Police after thirty years of service, and his approach to management today is influenced by the lessons he learnt on the force. In this episode, Aret shares his journey with policing and its impact on his management style. He opens up about how police use “work mode” to manage high-stres...

So you have savings, but they aren’t growing as fast as you’d like. That’s where investing comes in. In this episode, David and Sevan discuss different investment methods and the key differences between defensive and aggressive investment strategies. David also shares the “Rule of 72” with Sevan, explaining how to calculate how long it will take to double your investm...

In today's episode of The Bottom Line, Sevan is joined by Craig Sanford from Sierra Legal. After spending 19 years at a major law firm, Craig made the bold move to establish his own boutique legal practice with a unique remote-first model long before COVID-19 made it commonplace. In this episode, you'll hear Craig's insights into preparing a business for sale from a legal perspective, how Sierra L...

You’ll find a lot of newly minted millionaires on social media bragging about their new Lamborghinis and how business success is as easy as wanting it badly enough. By contrast, it feels like every other week we’re seeing news stories about major Australian businesses entering administration, liquidation, or otherwise struggling in the current economic climate. So what’s the diff...

Eyob Yesus is the Chief Events Officer at Icon Corporate Events. Icon Corporate Events is a corporate event management firm with many years of experience planning and executing everything from conferences and exhibitions to galas and Christmas functions. In this episode, Eyob digs into different kinds of corporate events, their benefits, and how they tie into a larger marketing or branding strateg...

David Campbell is a Partner at Brand Rebellion. Brand Rebellion is a brand and workforce consultancy firm dedicated to helping organisations empower their workforce and enhance their brand. In this episode, David discusses why he and his wife founded Brand Rebellion and the lessons they’ve learnt along the way. He expands on the importance of employee engagement, continuous learning, and tailing b...

In today’s episode, Sevan takes a seat in the guest chair as he is interviewed by David Posterino, co-host of The Bottom Line and director of AS Wealth Advisors. Sevan Tuna is the Managing Director at Alexander Spencer and host of The Bottom Line. Sevan shares his journey. He highlights the importance of mentorship and growth opportunities for all team members and how his strategic initiatives led...

Peter Craig is the Managing Director at ODC Design. ODC designs and constructs innovative, modern offices for businesses. Peter and the ODC team helped to execute the new offices for Sevan and the Alexander Spencer team. In this episode, Peter explains how office design has evolved over the past three decades and the important considerations business owners must consider when refurbishing an offic...

David Posterino is the Managing Director at AS Wealth Advisors. AS Wealth Advisors provides personalised strategic financial guidance and wealth management advice. In this episode, David shares his journey from accounting to financial advising. He explains the benefits of having strong insurance policies and the essential nature of understanding client goals to help them reach their financial targ...

Frederic Joye is a Managing Partner at Arcanys Ventures. Arcanys Ventures offers investment to innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs to help them achieve their vision in the late-seed and series A stages of tech start-ups. In this episode, Frederic outlines how Arcanys Ventures created a unique investment model that combines talent provision with equity participation. He also provides valuable in...

Dee Madigan is the Executive Creative Director at Campaign Edge. Campaign Edge is a full-service creative advertising agency. In this episode, Dee offers her insights on building strong brands, engaging audiences, and adapting to the evolving digital landscape. She emphasises the importance of creativity and discusses how understanding your brand and what you bring to the table enables you to exec...

Robert Nisi is the Director and Co-founder of Astute Theory. Astute Theory aims to help businesses navigate the digital landscape by providing a unique cloud-based enterprise management system and digital implementation strategies. In this episode, Robert shares how businesses can leverage AI and customised software to improve efficiency and gain an edge over competitors. He addresses the challeng...

This is part two of our two-part conversation with AI Consultant, Inbal Rodnay, about the impact of AI on small businesses. In this episode, Inbal expands on the importance of developing a workplace AI policy and aims to inspire businesses to make better use of available technology. She also highlights how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can help with tasks to improve workflow without worrying abo...

Inbal Rodnay is an AI Consultant. Inbal provides guidance and support to businesses as they go through the process of integrating AI and automation into their operation. In this episode, Inbal explains the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT and shares her journey of helping accounting firms innovate. She also discusses different types of AI tools and how to integrate them but highlights the importanc...

Adam Tambakau is the Creative Director at Social Star. Social Star is a marketing agency helping businesses and professionals to build their brands and tell their stories. In this episode, Adam discusses his passion for content creation and the importance of engaging video content for businesses. He explores the evolution of video consumption, common challenges for newcomers to video creation, and...

Christopher Goodwin is the Principal at Goodwin Property Advisory Pty Ltd. For over 25 years, Christopher has provided tenants with expert real estate advice about leasing commercial office and industrial premises. In this episode, Christopher breaks down the complexities of commercial leasing. He shares his top tips on negotiating lease terms, understanding market incentives, and how proper plann...

Doris Spielthenner is the Managing Director of SMA Australia. SMA is a global specialist in photovoltaic and electricity system technologies focused on decentralised, digital, and renewable energy. In this episode, Doris discusses the importance of renewable energy for businesses, the growing consumer demand for sustainability, and the practical steps companies can take towards becoming more susta...

Hish Kasem is the Director of AS Mortgage Partners. When it comes to finance, Hish is the master and we’re so glad to have him as a part of the team at Alexander Spencer. In this episode, Hish discusses how his personal journey influenced the path his career took and shares a surprising personal connection to Sevan. He also digs into the most important considerations for securing a business loan a...

Clayton Bates is the Founder of Inspire Small Business. Inspire Small Business is a registered Shopify expert and helps product-based businesses create or rebuild their websites to maximise conversion from visitors to paying customers. In this episode, Clayton discusses his entrepreneurial journey and how it led him to build and rebuild websites. He shares key considerations when building a websit...

Fletcher Wimbush is the Founder and CEO of Discovered Performance Hiring Software. Discovered Performance Hiring Software combines hiring coaches, AI, and smart software to make the hiring process smoother. In this episode, Fletcher walks through his journey into the recruitment industry while building several successful businesses. He explains why business success relies on recruiting candidates...

Jessica Levin is the COO of Abacus Worldwide and Regional Director for Abacus North America. Abacus Worldwide is an international accounting and law firm association. They provide member firms with the resources and information to allow them to grow and better serve their clients. In this episode, Jessica explains what Abacus Worldwide is and the tools it provides to member firms to improve their...

Andrew Baxter is the Founder of 24HR Business Plan. 24HR Business Plan provides strategic consulting services to give business owners everything they need to achieve their strategic planning goals. In this episode, Andrew emphasises why you need a clear business plan from the outset and shares his insights into the challenges experienced by small businesses during the critical execution stage. He...