
Australian Business Podcast
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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Latest episodes

Sep 27, 2023 • 45min
📚 Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better with Kate Campbell [CROSS POST]
Do you want to invest your time and money better?Then listen to THIS episode.Owen Rask interviews host of The Australian Finance Podcast and brand new author, Kate Campbell, about her book, Buying Happiness: Learn to invest your time and money better.Kate discusses her journey into investing, why she wrote a book on money and happiness, how our community is boosting their happiness and some practical ways you can use your money and time to improve your life right now.📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon.🎟️ We're going on the road from September - October 2023; get your tickets here!***📧 Head over here send Jordan, Danil and Owen a question to answer on air. Just select “The Australian Business Podcast” when prompted: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00👀 New here? Subscribe for weekly shows! Subscribe to the Australian Business Podcast on all major platforms. We release episodes weekly!💻 Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSThe information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial, tax and legal information only. That means, the advice 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. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser, lawyer or accountant who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide before using this website.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

Sep 23, 2023 • 43min
9 easy ways to research a business idea & how Google SEO works
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your co-hosts JordanKidis, DanilGoloubev & OwenRask tell you how SEO works for business, 9ways to research a business idea before getting lost, and how GST on overseas invoices actually works. Send us your business questions for this weekend’s episode Anyone can send us questions… that means you!9 ways to research a business idea:1. Research & study is important - discover the 10,000-hour rule by Malcolm Gladwell2. What's your why?3. Get your personal financial situation/life admin sorted before starting4. Find the 5 best competitors or brands you admire, and steal at least 1 thing from them5. Identify your target audience -- write down your customer avatar6. Where will you meet your customers? What platforms do they use? What's their 'intent' when finding businesses like yours? (e.g. why do they need you >> "5 cooking recipes" >> means they could be looking for businesses offering cooking classes)7. Get a bank account, domain name (e.g. Go Daddy or Crazy Domains) and logo (e.g. fiverr)8. Know the 3 ways your business will die (risks & how to overcome them)9. Send us your questions!***📧 Head over here send Jordan, Danil and Owen a question to answer on air. Just select “The Australian Business Podcast” when prompted: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00👀 New here? Subscribe for weekly shows! Subscribe to the Australian Business Podcast on all major platforms. We release episodes weekly!💻 Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSThe information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial, tax and legal information only. That means, the advice 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. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser, lawyer or accountant who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide before using this website.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

Sep 21, 2023 • 27min
Navigating business structures miniseries: Sole trader
Australian Business Podcast cohosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev will kick of a miniseries of business structuring. In this series they will cover, sole trader, partnerships & Joint Ventures, Trusts & companies.What you'll learn: - Sole trader business structure- What is an ABN- Business name registration- When GST applies- Sole trader & tax implications- Liability- Record keeping- SuperannuationLots of resourcesRask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/roadAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSThe information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial advice only. That means, the advice 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. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide before using this website.GET IN TOUCH (below)Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/roadAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSFree business course: https://bit.ly/rask-biz-courseOwen Rask's business coaching: https://bit.ly/coach-owenThis Australian Business Podcast Episode is for founders, business owners and investors in private companies. Join 2,300+ students in our free business course!If you liked this episode, don’t forget to consider taking our free business course and tuning into the Australian Business Podcast episode one, in which I shared my journey.Love the Australian Business Podcast? Let me know about it by leaving a review on Apple or Spotify. If you want to help me out with the course, right now the best thing you can do is subscribe and review this podcast in Apple or Spotify. Please use the “Ask a question” menu link on the Rask websites, or leave your questions in the Apple Reviews.✅ Grey Space Advisory – accounting today for a smarter tomorrowDo 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 set-up, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! Book a $99 business health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you.☕️ Rumble Coffee Roasters — our OG sponsor & coffee genius!Rumble Coffee Roasters is dedicated to helping you drink better coffee. Knock-out blends, world-class single origins, bold espressos and flavour-filled filter roasts. Rumble Coffee prides itself on personal relationships with producers and customers alike. Tell them Rask sent you. ***The information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial and tax information only. That means, the advice 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 don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser or tax agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2023 • 38min
Q&A: Top 3 most profitable side hustles, how tradies can market & more!
In this question-and-answer episode of The Australian Business Podcast, your co-hosts Jordan Kidis, Danil Goloubev & Owen Rask reveal the top 3 side hustles, how to get insurance, and the most effective ways a tradie can market their business. Send us your business questions for this weekend’s episodeAnyone can send us questions… that means you! Click here send Jordan, Danil and Owen a question to answer on air. Just select “The Australian Business Podcast” when prompted: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00New here? Subscribe for weekly shows! Subscribe to the Australian Business Podcast on all major platforms. We release episodes weekly!Lots of resourcesRask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/roadAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSThe information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial advice only. That means, the advice 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. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide before using this website.GET IN TOUCH (below)Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/roadAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSFree business course: https://bit.ly/rask-biz-courseOwen Rask's business coaching: https://bit.ly/coach-owenThis Australian Business Podcast Episode is for founders, business owners and investors in private companies. Join 2,300+ students in our free business course!If you liked this episode, don’t forget to consider taking our free business course and tuning into the Australian Business Podcast episode one, in which I shared my journey.Love the Australian Business Podcast? Let me know about it by leaving a review on Apple or Spotify. If you want to help me out with the course, right now the best thing you can do is subscribe and review this podcast in Apple or Spotify. Please use the “Ask a question” menu link on the Rask websites, or leave your questions in the Apple Reviews.✅ Grey Space Advisory – accounting today for a smarter tomorrowDo 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 set-up, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! Book a $99 business health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you.☕️ Rumble Coffee Roasters — our OG sponsor & coffee genius!Rumble Coffee Roasters is dedicated to helping you drink better coffee. Knock-out blends, world-class single origins, bold espressos and flavour-filled filter roasts. Rumble Coffee prides itself on personal relationships with producers and customers alike. Tell them Rask sent you. ***The information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial and tax information only. That means, the advice 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 don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser or tax agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2023 • 25min
Protecting your IP, with intellectual property economist Michael Falk
Michael Falk is IP Australia's Chief Economist. He joins Owen for a refresher on IP and what it means to protect your brand as you grow. PDF: Intellectual property reference guideQuestions covered with Michael
IP Australia was a guest on a previous episode and spoke about patents and trade marks. Can you remind us what the different forms of IP are?
Can you explain the role of intellectual property (IP) in the entrepreneurial journey? How can it be a crucial factor in the success of startups and innovative ventures?
How should business founders and owners think about IP in crafting their business strategy?
How can entrepreneurs strike a balance between protecting their intellectual property and maintaining a collaborative mindset, especially when engaging in open innovation or partnerships?
What resources are available for entrepreneurs who want to learn more about intellectual property and its potential impact on their business strategies?
***📧 Head over here send Jordan, Danil and Owen a question to answer on air. Just select “The Australian Business Podcast” when prompted: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00👀 New here? Subscribe for weekly shows! Subscribe to the Australian Business Podcast on all major platforms. We release episodes weekly!💻 Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSThe information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial, tax and legal information only. That means, the advice 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. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser, lawyer or accountant who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide before using this website.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

Sep 8, 2023 • 42min
Good & Fugly: hacks for building an online brand through ecommerce
Good & Fugly is an online business with a difference: it strives for sustainable change by taking the 25% of Australia's fruit and veg that is rejected, and putting it on your front door.Australian Business Podcast cohosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev dive into what Richard has learned building an online brand that can fulfil customer expectations -- while fulfilling a unique social good.What you'll learn: - How to get started in ecommerce- Ways to stay relevant online, as preference shift quickly- How to build and maintain a strong brand- The most effective digital marketing channels Richard has used- How to expand an ecommerce business throughout Australia- Handling supply chains and getting product delivered, on timeIf you have ever wondered what goes into building an online business, this is the Australian Business Podcast episode for you.The world is full of rejects - Good & Fugly rescues them andgives each one a good home.In Australia, up to 25% of all produce doesn't leave the farm.The cosmetic standards of supermarkets means an astounding amount of great foodnever reaches our plates.Good & Fugly changes all that by bringing perfectlyimperfect fruit and veggies direct to your door. Each right-sized Good &Fugly box helps you fight waste by eating well.The team is on a mission to make saving the planet affordable,convenient and delicious.Discount code: GSA20 for 20% off your fist box.Resources:- Richard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tourino-a841938/?originalSubdomain=au- Good & Fugly website: https://goodandfugly.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2023 • 27min
Can my partner earn dividends from my business? Growing my handy man business & how to buy a business but not the company... Q&A is HERE!
In this question-and-answer episode of The Australian Business Podcast, your co-hosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev tell you what to look for when purchasing a business, when and how you should start paying yourself from your side hustle and some tips and tricks on expanding your business.GET IN TOUCH (below)Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/roadAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSFree business course: https://bit.ly/rask-biz-courseOwen Rask's business coaching: https://bit.ly/coach-owenThis Australian Business Podcast Episode is for founders, business owners and investors in private companies. Join 2,300+ students in our free business course!If you liked this episode, don’t forget to consider taking our free business course and tuning into the Australian Business Podcast episode one, in which I shared my journey.Love the Australian Business Podcast? Let me know about it by leaving a review on Apple or Spotify. If you want to help me out with the course, right now the best thing you can do is subscribe and review this podcast in Apple or Spotify. Please use the “Ask a question” menu link on the Rask websites, or leave your questions in the Apple Reviews.✅ Grey Space Advisory – accounting today for a smarter tomorrowDo 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 set-up, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! Book a $99 business health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you.☕️ Rumble Coffee Roasters — our OG sponsor & coffee genius!Rumble Coffee Roasters is dedicated to helping you drink better coffee. Knock-out blends, world-class single origins, bold espressos and flavour-filled filter roasts. Rumble Coffee prides itself on personal relationships with producers and customers alike. Tell them Rask sent you. ***The information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial and tax information only. That means, the advice 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 don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser or tax agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2023 • 21min
Should I use a $100k mortgage to buy a business, lines of credit & buying a crane
Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev, co-hosts of The Australian Business Podcast, discuss the use of finance in growing a business, including mortgages, lines of credit, and equipment finance. They weigh the pros and cons of using a $100k mortgage to start a business and highlight the benefits of credit lines with local suppliers. They also explore different financing options for purchasing equipment, such as using a broker or considering a business credit card. Additionally, they promote their free business course and podcast sponsors.

Aug 10, 2023 • 48min
Beating my imposter syndrome, re-investing in your business & why we're all a hot mess, ft. Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation
Emma Edwards is followed by over 50,000 on Instagram, is a behavioural finance expert, business owner and two-time podcast host.In this FILMED episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Owen Rask and Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation break down some of the most important emotional aspects of running a business, including how to overcome imposter syndrome, invest for growth, price your products and services properly, celebrate your wins, and build an online brand.In sharing her story, Emma breaks down the insights, methods and strategies she has gathered from running The Broke Generation podcast and The Broke Business podcast.Episode resources:
The Broke Generation podcast
Broke Business podcast
Emma's website
Emma's Instagram
GET IN TOUCH (below)Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/roadAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSFree business course: https://bit.ly/rask-biz-courseOwen Rask's business coaching: https://bit.ly/coach-owenThis Australian Business Podcast Episode is for founders, business owners and investors in private companies. Join 2,300+ students in our free business course!If you liked this episode, don’t forget to consider taking our free business course and tuning into the Australian Business Podcast episode one, in which I shared my journey.Love the Australian Business Podcast? Let me know about it by leaving a review on Apple or Spotify. If you want to help me out with the course, right now the best thing you can do is subscribe and review this podcast in Apple or Spotify. Please use the “Ask a question” menu link on the Rask websites, or leave your questions in the Apple Reviews.✅ Grey Space Advisory – accounting today for a smarter tomorrowDo 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 set-up, ATO obligations and reporting, business insurance and provide some advice on how to manage all of this — for just $99! Book a $99 business health check with the Grey Space Advisory team and tell them Owen sent you.☕️ Rumble Coffee Roasters — our OG sponsor & coffee genius!Rumble Coffee Roasters is dedicated to helping you drink better coffee. Knock-out blends, world-class single origins, bold espressos and flavour-filled filter roasts. Rumble Coffee prides itself on personal relationships with producers and customers alike. Tell them Rask sent you. ***The information on this website and in our podcasts is general financial and tax information only. That means, the advice 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 don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser or tax agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2023 • 2h 8min
Fake it till you make it, but don't eat the chicken: futurist Steve Sammartino on farming, Tesla, A.I. & why everyone is faking it [CROSS POST]
Steve Sammartino is Australia's leading futurist. In this cross-posted Rask podcast (from The Australian Investors Podcast), Steve joins Owen Rask for an in-depth discussion on starting and running a tech business, artificial intelligence, farming and philosophy.Steve is one of the world's most engaging and thought-provoking keynote speakers on the future of technology, entrepreneurship and marketing.He has spoken to over 500,000 people in audiences around the world, including Asia, India, Europe, Africa, the USA and is a regular in China.In this episode, Owen and Steve discuss:
Steve's model for predicting the future
Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models
Why everyone in business is faking it
The perception and reality of business and investing
General intelligence versus superintelligence
Why Steve thinks Tesla is overvalued
Human-computer interaction and where we could go from there
Episode resources:
Video version & show notes
Steve Sammartino on The Australian Finance Podcast
Steve Sammartino website
Steve Sammartino on socials
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
Tiktok
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