Equity Mates Investing Podcast From losing it all to 10-bagging: How we got started investing | Real Talk
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Aug 10, 2025 Dive into a journey of investing triumphs and trials! The hosts reflect on their eight-year adventure, from financial losses to discovering their first 10-bagger. They share key lessons on smart investing strategies, emphasizing the shift from risky stocks to reliable index ETFs. Enjoy amusing stories about burrito preferences alongside insightful investment advice. Discover simple steps to kickstart your own investing journey while avoiding common pitfalls. It's a blend of humor, personal experience, and valuable wisdom!
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Real Talk Series Kickoff
- Ren announces a six-part "Real Talk" series reflecting on eight years of investing and Equity Mates' journey.
- He frames the series as candid lessons about investing, business and personal finance to help listeners reset and learn.
First Share At $1.50
- Bryce Lesky recounts his first investment after saving pocket money and family help, buying into Brickworks Investment Company (BKI).
- He credits his dad for introducing diversification via a listed investment company and seeding his long-term interest in markets.
Old Brokerage And Transfer Fees
- Bryce Lesky remembers large transfer and brokerage fees when moving or selling shares in the early days of his investing journey.
- He notes platforms like ComSec have since reduced some fees, lowering barriers for new investors today.
