Australian Business Podcast

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Jordan Kidis and Zara McGuffie tackle your burning questions about marketing ROI, financial struggles in business, social media vs. paid ads, and scaling a growing business. Get actionable advice and expert insights to overcome common challenges and achieve sustainable growth.The topics we covered today:  Marketing ROI and Agency Costs Financial Struggles and Business Viability Social Media vs. Paid Ads Scaling a Growing Business AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free strategy call with Zara Inflection Business Coaching Free Business Owner Community Rask show notes Access Show Notes 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 Ask a question 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

Want to scale your side hustle into a small business?Owen Rask chats with the co-host of our Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie, about how she went from freelancer to CEO of Inflection, and her top lessons for scaling up your business.Book a call with Zara: https://inflection.au/Free community: https://community.inflection.au/Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Rask Community: https://bit.ly/3UkFWel Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Jordan Kidis and Zara McGuffie are joined by Digital Marketing Specialist, James Bowman. Together, they dive into proven strategies and teach you how to optimise your pricing, manage inventory, and leverage email marketing for maximum impact. We'll also explore the power of simplicity in discount structures, the art of building hype and excitement, and how to make sure your sales don’t drop over the new year break.~~ Resources for the show ~~Get retirement advice: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast): https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Invest with Rask: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access all episodes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach 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

In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your hosts Zara McGuffie, from Inflection, and Jordan Kidis, from Grey Space Advisory discuss the best ways to improve the efficiency in your business through automated workflows. Free call with ZaraFree cash flow templateTopics covered today: Identifying work that can be automated The best tools + tech to use  Measuring the impact of automated work Resources for this episode:Inflection website~~ Resources for the show ~~ Get retirement advice: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast): https://bit.ly/3QtiY00  Invest with Rask: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access all episodes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask  Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach  100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check  Accounting: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS  Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach  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

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, join Zara McGuffie (CEO of Inflection) and Jordan Kidis (Co-Founder of Grey Space Advisory) as they sit down with Sonam Sherpa, of Golden Brown Coffee, to delve into his inspiring journey from idea to thriving business. Discover the unique blend of coffee roasting and content creation that fuels Golden Brown's growth. Hear how they’ve built a loyal community, learn lessons about scaling a business while maintaining quality, working with renowned coffee companies, and harnessing the power of data to drive decisions. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply love a good success story, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice. Plus, find out who Sonam would share a cup of coffee with if he could travel through time!AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Free Business Owner Community Golden Brown Coffee Rask show notes Access Show Notes 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 Ask a question 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

Looking for actionable insights to fuel your entrepreneurial dreams? Tune in to The Australian Business Podcast as Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis sit down with Beth Wilson, founder of Saint Jack. Beth shares her inspiring journey of building a thriving business in Australia, revealing the strategies that led to remarkable success and the hurdles she overcame along the way.Gain valuable lessons on building a successful business in Australia, from proven strategies to navigating challenges. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring and established business owners alike!AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Free Business Owner Community Saint Jack Cosmetics Rask show notes Access Show Notes 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 Ask a question 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

Owen Rask is joined by Ben Sum, Head of Advice at Flint Group, for this Australian Property Podcast episode, to talk about the pros, cons and 'how-to' of using equity in your property for investing or a business loan.Topics covered in this Australian Property Podcast episode: Ben's successful background in entrepreneurship The moment Ben realised he should play #2 Using your property as security Equity for investment loans The risks of borrowing to invest or fund a business The difference between equity, debt and cash funding Ben's advice to consider before funding a business Why the bank could sell your family home if your business defaults or goes into liquidation ~~ Key resources for this episode ~~ Book a call with Flint: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Rask community (have your say!): https://community.rask.com.au/home ~~ 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

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, I — Jordan Kidis — sat down with Zara of Inflection Marketing to answer your questions.These are, by far, our favourite episodes on The Australian Business Podcast because we get to help you start, manage and grow more profitable businesses.Here are the questions asked this week.Sole Trader Tradie askedI’m a sole trader tradie that is looking to put on my first hire or two. Only looking at casual roles at the moment but would like to know how to put on a part-timer if need be.What’s my steps to making this all legitimate with super, tax, sick leave, etc?The Pizza ManI own a mobile wood fired pizza business. I would like to know if you think a weekly/monthly newsletter, keeping people updated as to where we are located, would be of any benefit? Thanks.EliseI run a small ecomm, business, been in operation for 4 years and recently took the plunge into FT work with the business, i do social media but know theres so much more i could be doing - do you have any suggestionsAUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Free Business Owner Community Rask show notes Access Show Notes 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 Ask a question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all need to use a brokerage account to buy shares & ETFs, but what sets them apart?Owen Rask sits down with Pearler CEO & co-founder Nick Nicolaides to explore why he built Pearler, what sets it apart and his journey to build a platform that makes creating wealth accessible to everyone.Please note: Pearler is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast.Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerSeries resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, we cover key strategies for scaling a small business, including assessing readiness by evaluating financial health, operational efficiency, and customer demand. We discuss finances, focusing on budgeting, funding, and cash flow management, and emphasise the importance of building a strong team through strategic hiring and leadership development. Additionally, we explore leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance customer relationships, and provide tips for market expansion and effective marketing and sales strategies to support business growth.Topics covered include: Assessing Readiness for Scaling  Finances and Growth Building a Strong Team Leveraging Technology  Expanding your market Marketing and Sales Strategies AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free marketing call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Free Business Owner Community Rask show notes Access Show Notes 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 Ask a question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices