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Glen James
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May 28, 2025 • 52min

821b Gina left her legal career after having kids to start a business

Gina shares her inspiring journey of leaving a legal career to launch a business while raising two kids. She discusses the ups and downs of juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, reflecting on the emotional hurdles and the excitement of starting anew. The conversation dives into effective logistics, the importance of customer connections, and the value of social media for business growth. They explore the balance between family life and work, providing practical tips and motivation for others considering the leap into entrepreneurship.
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 5min

821 early retirement, super balance goals, money regrets & divorce when in biz (Perth event)

In a lively session from Perth, the hosts tackle intriguing money dilemmas. They discuss how much super you need to retire comfortably, with practical tips on achieving financial independence. Listeners hear about the complexities of asset division during separations and the tough choices between paying off debt or investing. The conversation also reflects on financial regrets and navigating life changes like weddings and mortgages while planning for the future. Personal anecdotes blend humour with solid advice, making finance feel accessible and engaging.
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May 21, 2025 • 48min

820b for first home buyers: understanding lending & the home loan process (B for beginner)

Calling all first home buyers! Here's what you need to know about lending, mortgages, mortgage brokers, and the home buying process. In this episode, Glen chats with mortgage broker Genevieve from Sphere Home Loans about:👉 how lenders are matched with you👉🏼 how much generally you can expect to borrow based on your income👉🏽 key terms like deposit, servicing, lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)👉🏾 schemes and concessions to look into👉🏿 a walk through of working with a mortgage broker👉🏻 how a mortgage broker is paidNeed a mortgage broker? Connect with the Sphere Home Loans team hereThanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19, 2025 • 47min

820 LICs vs ETFs (with Vince Scully)

Vince Scully is back! In this episode he and Glen unpack what listed investment companies (LICs) are, and how they compare to ETFs. Together they discuss:👉🏾 what LICs are in a nutshell👉🏿 the top 10 holdings of two LICs vs the IOZ ETF👉🏻 how performance and volatility interact👉 understanding the tax implications of LIC👉🏼 the pros and cons of LICs vs ETFsThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 14, 2025 • 52min

819b why Katherine disagrees with Glen on joining finances with your partner

In this episode, Glen sits down with listener Katherine, who’s been with her husband for 25 years and disagrees with Glen’s usual advice around combining finances with your partner. She explains why separate accounts work just fine for her long-term relationship and how she and her husband have adopted a flexible money system. They unpack when joining finances makes sense, when it doesn’t, and what actually matters when managing money as a couple. Glen and Katherine touch on:👉🏻 why separate finances can still mean shared goals👉 what long-term financial teamwork looks like👉🏾 how they handle mortgage, bills and savings👉🏽 how she's teaching her kids about money👉🏽 their differences (and similarities!) in perspective on managing money with a partnerThanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 12, 2025 • 47min

819 no jobs in my city, inherited home dilemma, sell or keep Perth investment + more

In today's community Q&A Glen and John discuss:👉🏾 there are no jobs for me in my city, what do I do?👉🏿 should we sell our Perth investment property?👉🏻 I've inherited my dads property: sell or keep and rent it out?👉 imagine you had all the money you ever need, what would you do?👉🏼 retired and coming into some cash, what should my family member do?John's Perth property workshop -14 May Book tickets hereGlen and John's live podcast recording in Perth - 15 May Book tickets hereShell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrrThis is work episode mentioned in the chat: 🎧 Apple | SpotifyThanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7, 2025 • 35min

818b wwgd: should I quit my side hustle?

In today’s episode Glen chats with James, an engineer and dad who built a meal-planning tool while on parental leave. Now he’s at a crossroads to either scale it up or shut it down. What would Glen do? They dive into the emotional and practical challenges of turning a time-consuming hobby into a real business. Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 5, 2025 • 51min

818 moving to Betashares Direct, super when you die & is a Sydney apartment worth it?

In today's Q&A Glen and John discuss:👉🏻 what happens with your superannuation when you pass away?👉 should I move my investing to Betashares Direct?👉🏼 is this Sydney apartment the best one for me?Book a clarity call with John here: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/clarity-call-with-john-pidgeon/Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 2, 2025 • 55min

parental leave lessons on identity, self-trust and priorities with Emily Bowen

Today’s bonus episode is from the This is Work podcast, where Shell catches up with former cohost Emily Bowen about what it’s really like to step away from work and into the baby bubble. They discuss the identity shift that comes with taking parental leave, the vulnerability of pressing pause and feeling disconnected from your workplace, and the surprising moments of clarity that come with time away from the hustle. Em touches on:👉🏾 what helped her stay connected while on leave👉🏿 building trust and confidence in her ability to return to work & have a successful career👉🏻 processing the vulnerability of stepping back👉 and the power of a work bestieConnect with Em on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26/We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 46min

817b mms: kids and career (parental leave, managing money + reshaping your career)

In today's episode Glen chats with Genevieve from Sphere Home Loans about her real-life experience of starting and growing a family while navigating career changes. Genevieve and her partner have had two kids, stepped in and out of the workforce, and managed money every step of the way. They cover:👉🏾 preparing financially for parental leave👉🏿 superannuation splitting with your partner👉🏻 managing childcare costs👉 returning to work part-time👉🏼 mindset shifts around identity, career and motherhood👉🏽 tips for young families navigating similar transitionsThanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team hereWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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