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Australian Business Podcast is Australia's top business podcast for growing and scaling your business from idea to a 7-figure exit.
Hosted by Owen Rask, founder of Rask, the Australian Business Podcast will teach you how to grow, manage and scale your business to more profit and better outcomes.
Owen will help you grow your business faster, take advantage of industry change and opportunities, and identify strategies to make you more profitable.
Take Owen's free business 101 course on Rask by following this link: https://bit.ly/3B9Xekp
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Disclaimer: This podcast contains general financial, tax and legal information only. Always consult a licensed professional before acting on the information.
Hosted by Owen Rask, founder of Rask, the Australian Business Podcast will teach you how to grow, manage and scale your business to more profit and better outcomes.
Owen will help you grow your business faster, take advantage of industry change and opportunities, and identify strategies to make you more profitable.
Take Owen's free business 101 course on Rask by following this link: https://bit.ly/3B9Xekp
Resources:
Australian Business Podcast - all episodes
Ask a question
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general financial, tax and legal information only. Always consult a licensed professional before acting on the information.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 17min
Scaling your business with less effort - The Inflection Operating System
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis shine a spotlight on the Inflection Business Accelerator Program.
This episode explores the core components of the Inflection Accelerator, from its twice-weekly coaching sessions and self-paced online course to its vibrant 24/7 online community.
Whether you're looking to refine your strategies, access industry-leading resources, or connect with a supportive network of peers and experts, Inflection offers a flexible and comprehensive solution to help you scale your business effectively.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Inflection accelerator program
– Register for early access to our EOFY sale
– Ask a question (select the Business podcast)
– Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT
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Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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

Jun 8, 2025 • 42min
The remote revolution: Building high-performing remote teams
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis tackle the increasingly relevant topic of managing remote and hybrid teams effectively. They kick off by discussing the current landscape of remote work trends in Australia and the common challenges SMEs encounter when making this transition.
This episode is packed with practical advice for business owners navigating the complexities of a distributed workforce. You'll learn how to establish a strong remote culture, implement effective communication and collaboration strategies, and master performance management in a virtual setting.
Topics covered today:
1 - An overview of remote and hybrid work trends in Australia
2 - Establishing a strong culture
3 - Best practices for remote communication
4 - How to monitor and maintain productivity remotely
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Free community- Ask a question (select the Business podcast)- Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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

Jun 5, 2025 • 52min
The accountability advantage: boost your team's performance through KPIs
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis delve into the critical topic of building a culture of accountability and performance within teams.
This episode covers setting clear KPIs, effective frameworks, meaningful performance reviews, and insights from successful Aussie businesses.
Topics covered today:
1 – What true accountability means
2 – How it impacts business growth
3 – How to set clear, measurable KPIs
4 – The importance of regular check-ins and Level 10-style meetings
5 – Structuring regular and meaningful performance conversations
Resources mentioned in this episode:
– Traction EOS Level 10 Meetings: https://www.eosworldwide.com/blog/the-level-10-meeting
– Discovery call with Zara: https://calendly.com/zara-inflection/marketing?month=2025-05
– Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
– Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
– Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT http://flexisourceit.com.au/
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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

Jun 1, 2025 • 46min
PocketSmith co-founder Jason Leong: a life-affirming budget, open banking and scaling a SAAS business to 300,000 users
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Jason Leong, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketsmith Ltd - the leading personal finance management tool in the country.
If you invest in ETFs or stocks, you'll love this episode because the fellas answer questions on investment strategy, feature some of the ASX's top quality companies and review their $10,000 portfolios.
If you like this Australian Business Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Topics covered today:
1 - Creating a life-affirming budget
2 - Open banking
3 - Scaling a business to 300,000 SaaS customers
4 - Vintage shopping
5 - What a good budget looks like
6 - The future of money automation
Resources for this episode
- Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith
- Pocketsmith global spending map
- Jason's first podcast
- Ask a question (select the Finance Podcast)
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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

May 29, 2025 • 33min
Content strategies to drive business growth
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis explore the powerful world of content marketing and how it can be a game-changer for Aussie SMEs.
This episode breaks down the essential steps to building a content strategy that not only resonates with your audience but also converts. From identifying what your audience genuinely needs, to crafting a practical content plan, tune in to gain actionable insights.
Topics covered today:
- The importance of content marketing in today's market
- Different types of content marketing
- Strategies for identifying audience needs, developing core content pillars
- Steps to create an effective content calendar
- How to avoid common pitfalls
- How to market your content
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Discovery call with Zara
- Access our Business Owner Network
- Ask us a question (select the Business podcast)
- Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
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May 25, 2025 • 1h 13min
How to navigate business insolvency in Australia
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Jordan Kidis sits down with Michael Mournehis of Hallcross Legal to discuss a lawyer's involvement in different debt situations and how to know what approach is right for you.
Topics covered today:
Introduction to Insolvency and Financial Distress
Small Business Restructures
Voluntary Administration
Liquidation
Director Penalty Notices
Part 10 Agreements
Advice for Directors
Resources mentioned in this episode:
FREE Meeting with Michael: https://calendly.com/michael-hallx/30min
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Join our Q&A in March: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT https://flexisourceit.com.au/
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
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May 22, 2025 • 52min
How Navexa makes tax time easy for Aussie investors - Navarre Trousselot
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Owen Raszkiewicz chats with Navarre Trousselot, founder of Navexa, to discuss:
- Why performance tracking matters more than you think
- The origins of Navexa and its journey to become a full business
- How most investors get tax reporting totally wrong
- ETF and managed fund headaches – and how Navexa solves them
If you love learning about investment strategy and smarter portfolio management, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Try Navexa Free
- Four Ways To Legally Pay Less Tax
- Free community
- Ask a question (select the Business podcast)
- Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT
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🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services
📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan
📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest
📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes
❓ Ask a question – just select the Investor Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest
📲 Follow us on social media:
- Instagram: @rask.invest
- TikTok: @rask.invest
DISCLAIMER
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.
If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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May 11, 2025 • 56min
Sendle’s James Chin Moody on building a global logistics startup
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Jordan Kidis sits down with James Chin Moody, founder and CEO of Sendle. Together, Jordan and James Chin Moody discuss:
James’ career from cosmonaut training to logistics CEO at Sendle
The problem with invisible monopolies like Australia Post
How Sendle provides small businesses with better delivery solutions
What space taught James about environmentalism and systems thinking
The startup journey from TuShare to Sendle
How Sendle operates as a carbon-neutral, asset-light logistics platform
Taking on Australia Post in a landmark trademark case
Scaling internationally to the US and Canada
Advice for founders on systems, hiring, and problem-solving
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Sendle
Free community
Ask a question (select the Business podcast)
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
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May 8, 2025 • 38min
Unlocking cash flow: 7 strategies to improve your business liquidity
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev discuss strategies to improve your business liquidity and how understanding your liquidity position can benefit your business every day.
Topics covered today:
Improving your Invoicing Process
Strategic Cost Cutting
Debtor Management
Leveraging your Payment Terms
Optimising Inventory Management
Benefits of your Finance Position
Automation and Tech Benefits
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT https://flexisourceit.com.au/
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
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May 4, 2025 • 42min
Essential tax strategies for growing your business
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev of Grey Space Advisory discuss their essential tax strategies. These strategies are tailored for those businesses turning over $500k-$2m, and how to sustain a healthy business growth.
Topics covered today:
Best Business Structures Now and in the Future
Liability protections
Expense Method Comparison
Optimising Superannuation
The Instant Asset Write-Off Scheme
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Join our Q&A in March: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT https://flexisourceit.com.au/
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
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
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