The Kofkin Bond’s Podcast

The last two years, it has been hard on a lot of people. Jamie and Willard have been big advocates for coming together as mates and a collaborative aspect of work.  The need to connect socially is as basic as our need for food, water, and shelter, with studies showing that it reduces the incidence of heart disease and stroke.

Morning routine benefits are both psychological and physical. Prepare Yourself for the Rest of the Day.  Increase Your Productivity.  Feel in Control.  Lower Stress.  Develop Healthy Habits.  Boost Your Energy Levels. Improve Relationships. Combat Forgetfulness. Tony & Willard sit down and discuss mediations and the structure their morning routines bring to their daily lives. 

It has been a tough year thus far for markets faced with a laundry list of concerns, including the ongoing pandemic and economies being shut down, surging inflation, the Russia/Ukraine war and central bank tightening seen around the world.  At the start of the year, it was unknown but it has all come to head and we are now seeing the effects all everything that has occurred and its effect. Tony go...

Timmy believes the Hoops 4 Health Aboriginal Corporation can change lives and close the gap in Indigenous life expectancy but without the appropriate funding, the organisation continues to operate on a shoestring budget. "Hoops 4 Health is in no way about me, but it encompasses youth, communities and families and a sense of belonging to a program that can have a positive impact on young people for...

We have been able to share many different journeys on ur podcast and Andy's journey from being a refugee from South Vietnam. Travelling to Australia via boat with his parents when he was just two years old, then integrated into Australian life and the challenges he faced and has overcome to become such an advocate for Vietnamese Australians. We celebrate Andy's success and look forward to seeing w...

There is plenty of noise around for everything that is happening within our economy and the stock market. Maintaining rationality is paramount for these times and approaching things analytically. Tony and Jamie discuss these matters and how we are changing the portfolios. 

To ensure you are doing things for the right reasons, you have to undress your goals and get down to understand why you want to achieve them. Willard and Tony sit down to discuss goals and how they can be good to understand the WHY.   If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au

A life filled with adventure and curiosity, this week's guest Fergal Coleman has travelled around the world and has been a part of many ventures. He has learnt a hell of a lot along the way and his insight into his life and what he is up to now will be insightful for many of our listeners.    You can find more about Fergal on his LinkedIn and the Symphony3 Website   If you have any questions or wo...

With plenty happening within the Australian & Global economy, interest rates are rising worldwide and it is causing some stress around borrowers. Vaughan and Tony sit down to discuss the issues around the property market and the potential outcome.    If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au

A life working with some of the most talented and well known within Australia, Stuart Gibson sits down to have a chat with Tony and Jamie about all things Hollywood stars and the implications of influencers talking financial products and how the ASIC and the laws about media have their implications on them all.    If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at...

Today Lucy sits down with Tony and discusses all the implications for aged care. Lucy gives plenty of insight into what happens for someone to end up needing aged care and the strategies that we can implement for our clients to ensure some transition.    If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au

It seems like June 30 rolls around quicker every year, so why wait until the last minute to get your finances in order? With all the disruption and special support measures of the past two years, it’s possible your finances have changed. So it’s a good idea to ensure you’re on track for the upcoming end-of-financial-year (EOFY). Starting early is essential to make the most of the opportunities on...

The objective here is to build trust, to create an authentic and honest relationship with your customers. The purpose of sharing your story is to create a genuine connection with your customers and excite them with your passion for your brand and your products/service. Jamie & Willard discuss how personal stories have come into the Kofkin Bond story and how it can bring personalised service to our...

Shamsa Lea is an Air Force Veteran of Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and the Middle East Region, with 13 years of service as a Logistics Officer. She joined the Human Capital team at Deloitte as a Senior Manager in Workforce Transformation- helping organisations drive meaningful and holistic change.   In 2020, Shamsa co-founded Propel Her Australia- The Defence Women’s Leadership Series, an online...

Tracy sits down with Tony & Jamie to talk about her experience with the aviation industry and how she dealt with being a woman in a heavily dominated male industry. Along with her long list of achievements, Tracy is a great symbol of ambition and perseverance to everyone. 

Returning guest and long term friend of Kofkin Bond - Jo Walters, Principal Lawyer at Sterling Walters Lawyers. Jo joins Jamie and Tony to discuss all the implications that can occur at the end of a marriage and a de facto relationship. Going through a bit of a general overview of the process and what to expect.   If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at...

Ocean Floor Music is a music creation, project funding and rewards platform founded by musicians for musicians, their fans and industry. Sam and Clint are both Co-founders of Ocean Floor Music, they are looking to create wellbeing in the music industry through financial stability, by providing an ecosystem that allows for the entire industry to partner with creators, and ensures that creators reta...

We welcome Jordan Odd to the Kofkin Bond family.  Jordan enlightens listeners with his life journey that led him to Kofkin Bond & Co and for some, it will show the importance of insurance and the positive impacts it can have on a family in some dire circumstances    If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au  

Money management has been a huge stressor to many Australians. We believe it is the basis to sound financial advice, at our first discovery meeting with the client, we can gauge going how confident clients are around the subject. Lucy has been crowned as our in-house specialist for money management, she joins Jamie and Tony to discuss the matter.    If you have any questions or would like to chat,...

With a lot of conversation in the investment world around ESG and ethical investing. Tony and Willard sit down to discuss greenwashing, industry funds have been notorious for the way position themselves.   If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au  

There has been much concern over the state of the world, geopolitics, inflation, Russia invading Ukraine and of course the lingering COVID-19. A week ago, the ASX200 entered what is known as a 'market correction' when it fell more than 10% during January 2022. At the time of writing, like the US S&P500 and NASDAQ, the index has recovered some ground, but here are the moves since the start of the y...

For the second year running, the pandemic was the focus for policymakers, markets, businesses, and individuals alike. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected as new variants of the coronavirus - first Delta and now Omicron – hampered plans to return to a 'new normal'. Tony & Jamie run through the macro view on everything, touching on inflation, interest rates, share...

We start the year with a brief reflection on the year that was and then some of the things we will be delivered in 2022.   If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au

Vaughan and Tony sit down and talk through the dynamic of a family business and some of the more successful and well-known family businesses. 

There has been much to say about the Buy Now Pay Later industry and its approach to consumers, Jamie and Willard discuss the topic and go into some personal views on both services.    If you have any questions or would like to chat, please feel free to get in touch at 03 9111 2675 enquiries@kofkinbond.com.au