

Australian Business Podcast
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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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Inflection community
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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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Nov 26, 2023 • 46min
How to sell (or buy!) a private business & Owen's free business checklist
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, OwenRask and DanilGoloubev share their new business checklist and explain how to make your business ready to sell.If you want to be part of The Hustle or send your questions, tell us about your business. Use the 'Ask a Question' link in the show notes.Episode resources: Business checklist: https://owenrask.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/business-checklist.pdfOwen's free website builder webinar: https://bit.ly/R-P-coachBooks discussed: Traction, WickmanThe E-Myth Revisited, GerberBlue Ocean Strategy, MauborgneScaling Up, HarnishClear Thinking, ParrishThe Coaching Habit, Stanier~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
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

Nov 23, 2023 • 20min
Why your business needs a website (and how to do it) - webinar invite
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask dives into the world of websites, how much they cost, and how to build them.Upcoming webinar: Click here to register for Owen Rask's free website building webinar~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
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

Nov 19, 2023 • 45min
The Hustle: Owen presents his strategies for growth to Alexander, owner of Midcoast Yard Services
In this special episode of The Australian Business Podcast, business coach Owen Rask catches up with Alexander from Midcoast Yard Services for part two of the process - Owen presents his preliminary findings.This is the second episode of new series where we hear from you. If you want your business to be part of series, get in touch using the 'ask a question' link below! Talking points with Alexander include: - Making $2,000 from 2 days- Automation EVERYTHING (that's good to automate)- Website builds and hosting- Software for managing teams- HNRY & Xero- Rebranding- Customer acquisition- Structures- Goal settingSome of the products mentioned:- Mailchimp (marketing automation)- Get Flywheel (web hosting)- Wordpress- CrazyDomains & GoDaddy (for buying domains only)- ServiceM8 - service business automation, scheduling and invoicesIf you want to be part of The Hustle, tell us about your business. Use the 'Ask a Question' link in the show notes.Episode resources: Episode 1 with AlexanderMidcoast Yard Services InstagramDISCLAIMER: 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

Nov 16, 2023 • 52min
Q&A: Have you protected your personal ass(ets)? $4,000 financial planning & getting insurance
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask and Alex Luck, co-founder of Everest Wealth, answer your financial planning questions and tip-toe around the important topics of Super and insurance. Every week, Rask's panel of experts answer your questions, no matter which channel you list to. ASK YOUR QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00In this episode, Owen Rask & Alex Luck cover:1. How much does it cost to get financial advice and how does it work?2. What are the most common 'problem areas' in someone's financial life?3. Can I claim on two insurance policies at once? Trauma/Critical Illness and Income Protection4. Do I pay tax if I don't get dividends or sell my shares?5. Why is Owen/Rask no longer bullish on Core Lithium (ASX: CXO)? Because we never liked it!6. How can I invest for my kids?~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
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

Nov 12, 2023 • 40min
Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign or Drip: Using credit cards for cash flow and buying a cafe
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Owen Rask, Jordan Kidis & Danil Goloubev dive into your questions and what's on their mind this week, including how Jordan is automating Grey Space Advisory with Active Campaign.If you're looking for easy ways to automate your business, thinking about using credit cards for cash flow or just want to learn what it takes to buy a business, this is the episode for you.Here's what we covered:
Jordan's chosen email marketing software: Active Campaign vs. Mailchimp vs. Drip
Tips for onboarding a staff member with ease
Counterparty risk and how it works (against you)
A checklist for buying a business, such as a cafe
Don't forget to send us your questions!📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's book, Buying Happiness, which you can order on Booktopia or Amazon.~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
~~ Our Amazing sponsors have stuff for you ~~Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler and learn more about Pearler Rewards.We're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Their latest ETF, N100 offers Australian investors exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/GX-N100DISCLAIMER: 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

Nov 9, 2023 • 36min
Top 5 things to spend your money on in business
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Jordan Kidis & Danil Goloubev talk about the top 5 things to spend money on in your business.Top five things to spend money on in your business.:
Inventory, supplies tools or other assets
Quality staff and training
Marketing and advertising
Technology and software
Professional services
Resources you'll love
Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
INFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Nov 5, 2023 • 34min
Wheelie bin expansion, personal services income & the importance of focus
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Owen Rask, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev talk about personal services income and how to scale a potential franchise.Topics discussed this on the Australian Business Podcast include:
The power of gifting the right book to a business owner
The importance of focus
Blinkest or Headway: get through your books
A Wheelie Bin franchise or licence model?
Using director loans to buy property, and
Personal services income versus personal service business
Resources you'll love
Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Click here send Jordan, Danil and Owen a question to answer on air. Just select “The Australian Business Podcast” when prompted: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Resources:Lots of resourcesDirector loans: https://www.ato.gov.au/business/private-company-benefits---division-7a-dividends/Personal Services Income: https://www.ato.gov.au/business/personal-services-income/Ask 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-owenINFORMATION WARNING!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.Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.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

Nov 2, 2023 • 40min
The Hustle: My $1,000-per-week business I built while studying
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Owen Rask and Jordan Kidis conduct their first interview with property owner, Alexander.This is the first episode of new series where we hear from you.For Alexander's first appearance, we talk about:
The Midcoast Yard Services business model
How Alexander prices and markets his products
Tools and resources he has learned to grow his business
How he manages to turnover $1,000 per week... while studying
His future growth plans
Stay tuned for the next episode with Alexander because Jordan and Owen will be presenting their ideas and strategies to help him scale his business.If you want to be part of The Hustle, tell us about your business. Use the 'Ask a Question' link in the show notes.Resources you'll love
Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
GET IN TOUCH (below)Ask 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

Oct 29, 2023 • 34min
3 more ways your business will die... plus, WTF?!? Owen discovers you can use director loans to buy property!
Charlie Munger says, "tell me where I'm going to die and I won't go there". This episode is about helping you avoid disaster, such as your business dying -- like the thousands of businesses which go down every year.In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Owen Rask, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev share 3 ways your business will die:
Taking too much cash out of the business
Following silly ideas and phrases such as "You gotta spend more to make money" 🤦♂️
A failure to plan, is a plan to fail.
In addition to covering these three topics, and answering your questions, Jordan and Danil blow Owen's mind by explaining how it might be possible to use a director loan to buy a property!Resources you'll love
Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
Say g'day here 👇Ask 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

Oct 26, 2023 • 30min
Navigating business structures miniseries: Companies
Australian Business Podcast co-hosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev host episode 4/4 from the mini-series of business structuring. In this episode of the series we will cover all things companies.Send us any structure related questions using the link below!What you'll learn:- Definition of a company structure- Setting up a company- Governance structure- Advantages & challenges- Tips for running a companyClick here send Jordan, Danil and Owen a question to answer on air. Just select “The Australian Business Podcast” when prompted: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00Resources you'll love
Rask Invest - Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
GET IN TOUCH (below)Ask 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


