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Australian Business Podcast is Australia's top business podcast for people building, managing and leading a successful small business in Australia.Hosted by Zara McGuffie, CEO of Inflection, and Jordan Kidis, co-founder of Grey Space Advisory, whether you're drawing a small business plan on a serviette, have a growing side hustle, you run a business with 10 employees or 100, the Australian Business Podcast will teach you how to grow, manage, market and steer your business to success.The Australian Business Podcast will help you grow your business faster, take advantage of industry change and opportunities, and identify strategies to make you more profitable.Hosted by Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group; plus Jordan Kidis & Danil Goloubev, co-founders at Grey Space Advisory, and Zara McGuffie, CEO of Inflection Marketing. You can take our free business course on Rask by following this link: https://bit.ly/3B9XekpOwen's top Australian Business Podcast resources:
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⚠️ General information, tax & legal warning ⚠️The information in this podcast is general 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 the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is not a licensed tax agent or law firm. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser, tax agent and/or lawyer, who can provide you with personalised advice, tax advice and legal advice. Please read The Rask Group's Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide on our website before acting on the information in this podcast.
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⚠️ General information, tax & legal warning ⚠️The information in this podcast is general 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 the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is not a licensed tax agent or law firm. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser, tax agent and/or lawyer, who can provide you with personalised advice, tax advice and legal advice. Please read The Rask Group's Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide on our website before acting on the information in this podcast.
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Jul 14, 2024 • 55min
Raising capital from fans, ft. Birchal co-founder Matt Vitale
Matt Vitale is the co-founder of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal. Matt Vitale joins Owen Rask for a second time on The Australian Business Podcast to educate us about how founders and business owners can raise capital from customers or fans, how to prepare a business for sale, the rise of equity funding in private markets, how investors can get involved, and more. Birchal for founders: https://www.birchal.com/raise-capitalBirchal for investors: https://www.birchal.com/investorsAUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCESFree marketing call with ZaraInflection accelerator
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Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing
Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp
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Jul 8, 2024 • 23min
The #2 killer of small business (FREE Excel download)
Jordan Kidis is back behind the mic with Owen Rask, to explain how, why and when cash flow kills small businesses. But also, what you can do about it!Follow these simple steps to avoid disaster when doing your numbers, and download Danil's FREE cash flow model!Download the model: https://inflection.au/#cashflow-popupAUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
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Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing
Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp
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This podcast contains general financial information only, issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. Nothing in our podcasts should not be considered as personal financial advice, tax advice or legal advice. Please seek the advice of a licensed and trusted expert, who can take into account your needs, goals and objectives, before acting on the information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2024 • 40min
10 Game-Changing Questions to Transform Your Small Business Marketing Strategy
What you'll learn:In this can't-miss episode, we delve into the heart of small business marketing with Zara. We'll run through 10 game-changing questions every small business owner needs to ask to skyrocket their marketing success.Get ready to discover:
How to connect with your target audience
The secrets to leveraging social media like a pro
Crafting compelling content that captures attention, drives engagement and generates sale
The importance of using data analytics to fine-tune your marketing strategies and your overall business decisions
Tune in to gain valuable strategies and tips that will make a real difference in your business this financial year. AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCESFree marketing call with ZaraInflection accelerator
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Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Rask Core 🌏 – DIY investing
Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2024 • 22min
Decoding Content Conversion: Unlocking Strategies for Success
Zara and Jordan share essential insights on understanding your audience, advocating for direct feedback through surveys and interviews, analyzing demographics and psychographics, and utilising social media listening tools to tap into audience interests. They emphasise consistency in content creation with a content calendar, leveraging data analytics to optimise strategies, and repurposing content for wider engagement. Additionally, they delve into the power of storytelling techniques, including crafting compelling narratives, using emotional triggers, and showcasing real-life case studies to resonate with the audience, ultimately highlighting the crucial role of audience understanding and storytelling in creating impactful content for today's business landscape.AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
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Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2024 • 23min
Data-Driven Success: Navigating Analytics for Optimal Results
In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, Zara and Jordan chat about:
Key Performance Indicators
Analyzing Performance
A/B Testing
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
Inflection accelerator
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Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2024 • 47min
Tax Time! 10 Quick tax tips pre 30 June
Australian Business Podcast Jordan chats with Danil with 10 tax tips to help with the EOFY.What you'll learn:
Maximising deductions
Superannuation
Business structures
Home office expenses
Record keeping
Bad debts
Offsets and losses
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
Inflection accelerator
Ask a question
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2024 • 24min
Marketing Insights with Zara: Navigating Trends, Avoiding Pitfalls, and Crafting Successful Campaigns
In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast Zara and Jordan chat about:
Zara's Journey
2024 Marketing Trends
Common Small Business Mistakes
The Impact of Digital Marketing
A Successful Campaign Example
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
Inflection accelerator
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Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
How PocketSmith helps 100,000+ households save more money
In this Rask Australian Business Podcast episode, Jason speaks with Owen Rask about the journey of PocketSmith, including:
How and why PocketSmith has survived and thrived over more than one decade
What Jason's original PocketSmith .ical set out to solve
Why PocketSmith never took VC funding, despite being one of New Zealand's biggest FinTech successes
The technical challenges involved in building a financial management app
Why PocketSmith celebrates individuality as a core value
What the future of financial management looks like
This is a sponsored podcast episode brought to you by PocketSmith, and we know you'll love it.Like this? You'll love PocketSmith: PocketSmith spending statistics: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithAUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
Inflection accelerator
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Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2024 • 22min
Mastering Marketing: Unveiling the 5 Pillars of Strategic Success
Tune in to the Australian Business Podcast, where Zara and Jordan share invaluable insights on enhancing profitability, achieving work-life balance, mastering time management, and propelling business growth. Join them as they delve into essential topics like tax optimisation, cutting-edge marketing strategies, and growth hacks. From the significance of holistic marketing approaches to harnessing the power of pay-per-click advertising, data analytics, SEO, and branding, discover how to navigate the dynamic realm of digital marketing and future-proof your business for lasting success.AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
Inflection accelerator
Ask a question
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2024 • 17min
Using AI tools to improve your marketing strategy
Have you used AI in your business yet?In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, Jordan and Zara talk about using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to save time, reduce costs, brainstorm ideas and enhance your digital marketing.AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES
Free marketing call with Zara
Inflection accelerator
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Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Grey Space Advisory – snag a $100 health checkDo you get stuck worrying about your business’ finances? Or what needs to be paid to ATO, employees, Super funds and so on? The Australian Business Podcast is proud to announce that our sponsor, Grey Space Advisory, is offering all business owners a financial health check.Jordan and Danil’s expert team of accountants will conduct a review of your tax structure, bank setup, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! You can book a $99 health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


