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Australian Business Podcast
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Australian Business Podcast is Australia's top business podcast for growing and scaling your business from idea to a 7-figure exit.
Hosted by Owen Rask, founder of Rask, the Australian Business Podcast will teach you how to grow, manage and scale your business to more profit and better outcomes.
Owen will help you grow your business faster, take advantage of industry change and opportunities, and identify strategies to make you more profitable.
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Start with why – better life, better business [2/10]
Jan 1100:28:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Australian Business Podcast Summer Series, Owen Rask tackles one of the most overlooked foundations of business success: knowing why you’re doing it in the first place. Most people start businesses chasing money, flexibility or independence — but without a clear personal purpose, those goals often turn into stress, burnout and resentment. Owen breaks down why your why must come before strategy, systems or scaling, and how failing to define it early can lock you into a business you eventually want to escape. This episode introduces the BusLife Scorecard, a practical self-assessment framework designed to help business owners step outside the noise and honestly evaluate where their business — and life — are thriving or breaking down. You’ll also hear about the concept of your FU number: the price at which you’d happily walk away from your business, and why reverse-engineering that number creates sharper decision-making and better boundaries. Drawing lessons from The E-Myth Revisited, Traction and No Rules Rules, Owen explains the three competing personalities inside every founder — the technician, the manager and the entrepreneur — and why staying stuck in the wrong role keeps businesses small, fragile and stressful. If you want a business that supports your life design instead of consuming it, this episode sets the direction. Topics covered in this Australian Business Podcast episode - Defining your personal why before scaling - The BizLife Scorecard framework - Your FU number and reverse planning - Technician vs manager vs entrepreneur - Using data instead of ego to make decisions - Right people, right seats Episode Resources - Join Rask’s business community - Rask’s Australian Business Podcast - Rask Business 101 (free course) - Buslife scorecard 3 Books - The E-Myth Revisited - No Rules Rules - Traction Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. #AustralianBusinessPodcast #BusinessMindset #FounderLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →This ONE Thing Will Change Your Business: Goal Setting Mastery
Feb 16, 202500:32:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, Jordan from Grey Space Advisory and Zara from Inflection Marketing discuss the power of goal-setting in business. They highlight how clear objectives create direction, improve resource allocation, and boost team morale. They also explore frameworks like SMART goals, OKRs, and KPIs, helping businesses align goals with their broader vision.Zara and Jordan break down key strategies for tracking and adjusting goals, emphasising the importance of leading and lagging indicators, regular check-ins, and performance monitoring tools. They share real-world case studies of businesses that have successfully implemented strategic goal-setting and provide actionable takeaways for listeners to set, measure, and refine their goals effectively.Rask ResourcesInflection community: https://community.rask.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How to Build a Bulletproof Marketing Strategy in 2025
Feb 13, 202500:49:38Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, your hosts Jordan Kidis from Grey Space Advisory, and Zara McGuffie from Inflection, dive deep into the essential elements of a successful marketing strategy for 2025. They discuss everything from understanding your customer avatar to avoiding common marketing pitfalls and navigating the world of marketing agenciesTopics covered today: The importance of defining your customers 3 common mistakes business owners make What is a marketing strategy, and why does it matter? The role of design and technology Why marketing agencies are bad Future trends in marketing Resources mentioned in this episode:A free call with ZaraRask ResourcesAll services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Negotiating Salary: Employee vs Employer Talking Side Hustles & Gen Z
Feb 9, 202500:37:54Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, your hosts Jordan Kidis, from Grey Space Advisory, and James Bowman, from Inflection, discuss recent trends in job mobility and “The Great Resignation” of recent years, as well as the challenges and possible techniques to approach salary negotiations from both the employer and employee perspective.If you like this Australian Business Podcast episode on salary negotiations from the employee vs employer perspective, you’ll love our other episodes. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Topics covered today: Recent trends in job mobility in younger generations The challenges small-medium business owners face when employing this younger generation Approaching salary discussions with empathy from both sides Thoughts on salary increases should be in line with inflation and having employees with side hustles Techniques for employees to negotiate salary and bring value to their employer Resources mentioned in this episode: Job mobility is on the minds of young workers Is this employment data a sign we are nearing the end of the great resignation? Ask a question (select the Business podcast) ________________________Rask ResourcesAll services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7 Things They Don’t Teach You in Business School, (but should!)
Feb 6, 202500:40:21Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, your hosts Jordan, from Grey Space Advisory and Zara, from Inflection, discuss 7 secrets and strategies for earning more money, keeping more profit, winning more clients and having a healthier mindset towards your business. The 7 strategies discussed are:- Pinpoint Your Highest-Value Skills- Double Down on Your Advantage- Monetise More Efficiently- Optimise Your Taxes- Choose Your Challenge- Get Rational, Not Emotional- Honour the Seasons of Your Life and Business- The Truth About FeedbackInflection Business Owner CommunityGrey Space AdvisoryRask ResourcesInflection community: https://community.rask.com.auAll services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Zara & Jordan's Coffee Catch Up
Feb 2, 202500:42:36Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, your hosts Jordan, from Grey Space Advisory and Zara, from Inflection discuss the biggest learnings from 2024. Zara and Jordan also discuss what’s to come in 2025.Rask ResourcesInflection community: https://community.rask.com.auAll services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Grant Hackett: rituals, performance, managing 300 staff and using investment bonds
Jan 30, 202500:41:19Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Grant Hackett, OAM, who is the CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) - a $1.1 billion company that has grown rapidly in recent years.In this podcast with Grant Hackett, Owen and Grant discuss: What Grant took from the pool to his CEO role Why he moved into finance How to inspire and lead a team How Grant thinks about personal and professional growth Investment bonds - how and why they work The tax of investment bonds Potential changes to Superannuation you need to know How Grant makes investment decisions as a CEO ~~ Episode resources ~~Lifebuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond1Childbuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond2Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hackett-oam-30820225?originalSubdomain=au~~ Rask Resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planInvest with us: https://bit.ly/R-investAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesAsk a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest~~ Timestamps ~~ 0:30:00 - becoming CEO of Generation Development (ASX: GDG) 7:00 - leadership skills 17:00 - a passion for finance 18:00 - overcoming doubt to win gold 22:00 - managing a team more effectively 30:00 - Investment bonds explained 35:00 - 10-year rule and 125% rule 42:00 - Investment bond rules - broken 46:00 - how investment bonds work 52:00 - changes to tax rules 55:00 - how Grant makes investment decisions 1:00:30 - advice Grant Hackett would give to his young self DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Business, Babies & Boundaries - is balance possible?
Jan 26, 202501:10:15Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie interviews female entrepreneur, Ally Phillips on being a woman in male-led businesses, becoming a mother and balancing boundaries. Being a woman in a male dominated field can be challenging, but Ally Phillips has climbed her way to a Director position whilst building multiple side hustles, staying true to her values, and becoming a mother. Topics covered today: The importance of mentorship How a diversity of roles can actually propel your career Why you should ignore stereotypes How to build a side hustle Can becoming a mother provide an even stronger motivation to career success? Resources mentioned in this episode: ‘Slow Productivity’ Podcast Episode with Cal Newport Ally Phillips LinkedIn Inflection website ________________________Rask ResourcesAll services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How Equity Mates was built, Ren's #1 media company in the world and where we are in ETFs
Jan 23, 202501:06:04Tap to summarizeIn this Australian Business Podcast episode, Owen Rask speaks with Alec Renehan, co-founder of Equity Mates Media, about the business he and Bryce have built, the future of media and his favourite interviews.Topics covered today: How Ren asks the right questions, in any context Ren's story & how Equity Mates came to be The media company Ren would buy Where we are in the rise of ETFs Where we are in the rise of podcasting ~~ Episode resources ~~Tune into Equity Mates, Get Started Investing: https://equitymates.com/get-started-investing/Bryce & Ren's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Stress-Just-Invest-investments/dp/1761470469~~ Rask Resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How to start a business in 2025: Free Guide (Part 4)
Jan 19, 202500:33:29Tap to summarizeScaling a business can be exciting, but doing it without proper planning can lead to burnout, financial strain, and operational chaos. In this episode, we break down the key strategies for scaling responsibly, building a team, and leveraging technology to ensure long-term success.Co-hosts Zara and Jordan share personal anecdotes and actionable insights, covering everything from reviewing your business performance to implementing systems for sustainability.Topics covered today: Reviewing your business: Where you are now vs. where you want to be. Managing finances for growth: Budgeting, cash flow tips, and funding options. Building a team: When to hire, remote vs local staff, and creating a strong culture. Leveraging technology: AI tools, CRMs, and automation. Scaling responsibly: Avoiding burnout, maintaining quality, and adding new revenue streams. Resources mentioned in this episode: Business starter checklist Now Where How Strategy Workbook Tim Ferris Podcast Episode Ask a question (select the Business podcast) Inflection website ________________________Rask ResourcesAll services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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