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EP 132: Are you curious about the intricacies of business strategy and growth over the past year?  This week, Grant and I dive into a comprehensive review of 2023.  We unravel the successes and setbacks encountered in the ever-evolving business landscape. From groundbreaking strategies that led to awe-inspiring achievements to hard-earned lessons from our challenges, we provide an in-depth analysis of what worked and what didn't.  Learn about the strategies that propelled us forward and the missteps that provided invaluable lessons.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 04:09 Personal and Professional Goals With a Focus on Self-reflection and Growth 10:04 Business Success and Real Estate Investing Despite Economic Uncertainty 15:36 Business Wins, Personal Growth, and Golf 20:19 Business Growth and Risk Management 23:20 Business Lessons Learned in 2023 29:20 Investing, Compounding, and Beliefs 33:13 Business Priorities and Scaling With a Digital Nomad If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 131: Ready for some business and investing insights?  Grant and I delve into the world of buying businesses!  Discover the highs and lows of acquisitions, from spectacular successes to cautionary tales.  Gain valuable perspectives on what makes an acquisition go well, where it falls short, and why some turn out to be game-changers.    Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 1:48 The rise of business acquisitions for growth 2:36 The risks and rewards of acquiring a business 3:42 The allure of buying businesses 9:47 Buying an existing business vs starting one from scratch 14:14 Buying a business with little experience. 19:57 Industry experience, and acquisition strategies 25:15 Business integration challenges 29:35 Acquisitions in the SEO industry 32:59 Business acquisitions and valuations 38:41 Buying vs. growing a business If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 130: Explore the $57 Pizza Dilemma in this eye-opening episode! Grant and I cover the challenges of rising living costs and the contrasting approaches of cutting expenses vs. creating more value.  Gain valuable insights into navigating the evolving business landscape and discover strategies for success. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that transcends the pizza debate to uncover practical tips for a thriving mindset and business growth.  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 5:08 Food costs and poor decision-making 10:02 Cost of living increases and how to cope with them in a business 15:44 Adapting to economic changes in business 20:44 Business growth and cost-cutting strategies 24:38 Business growth and expansion 29:03 The importance of networking and adapting to change   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ How to Get Rich: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Rich-Greatest-Entrepreneurs/dp/1591842719 Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 129: Struggling to let go of routines when handing over tasks?  Grant and I highlight the vital role of strategic planning for business owners adopting new identities, urging intentional definition of success metrics.  Ready for a similar journey? Outline success in your upgraded role, letting those insights shape your daily actions.  Remember, seeking support and refining your approach are key to becoming the business owner you aspire to be. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 7:38 Personal growth and identity  9:50 Balancing business ownership and personal growth 12:05 Personal growth and identity changes 16:51 Business growth and self-awareness 21:14 The Peter Principle and career growth 25:16 The expectation management in business 28:16 Business growth and hiring a CEO 31:18 Making identity changes and avoiding old habits 36:28 Personal identity change and adaptation   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ How to Get Rich: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Rich-Greatest-Entrepreneurs/dp/1591842719 Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 128: Grant and I explore the insights from Dennis Felix's book, "How to Get Rich," with a focus on financial arbitrage, borrowing money, and creating spreads in business.  Uncover unique strategies for raising capital, valuable hiring tips, and insights on prioritizing business goals.  Whether seasoned or a budding investor, this episode fuels your journey with wealth-building insights!  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 3:14 How to Get Rich? 9:27 Borrowing money for business growth and risk 15:10 Raising capital for business growth 21:41 Business growth strategies using other people's money and time 28:22 Hiring and negotiating strategies 33:46 Wealth, age, and quality of life 39:02 Prioritising business goals and net worth 42:00 Entrepreneurship, business, and investing   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ How to Get Rich: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Rich-Greatest-Entrepreneurs/dp/1591842719 Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 127: Grant and I discuss money traps in business and investing.  Exploring the impact of chasing short-term gains on decision-making and emphasizing the need for an emergency fund to make wiser choices for your business. Join us for some real talk and useful tips on managing your money better!  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 4:09 What are the dangers of short-term thinking in business? 9:02 Financial management and client selection in business 15:12 Business growth and emergency funds 18:52 Setting long-term goals 24:51 Avoiding money traps   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 126: How do you secure long-term business success?  Reviewing a client's ad account emphasized the necessity of a robust edge and moat in your business strategy.  Grant and I delve deeper that this clent had been using various internet marketing tactics but faced increasing customer acquisition costs.  This highlights the importance of creating a unique selling proposition or moat for lasting sustainability and differentiation from competitors. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 5:23 Using edges to build a moat in business 11:32 The importance of moats in business  15:09 Creating a competitive edge and controlling the market 18:28 Business strategies and competitive advantages 24:31 Creating an edge in business to maintain profitability and growth   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 125: How can you get better at building wealth, whether in your business or personal life? Grant and I discuss the importance of quarterly planning in business and stress the need to stay flexible for success. We also highlight the importance of being ready for changes and being quick to take advantage of opportunities in the ever-changing business world. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 1:07 Advertising strategies in Q4 3:48 Significance of planning in business  10:21 Quarterly planning and prioritization in business 13:22 Prioritizing tasks and planning for business growth 18:25 Taking accountability in business.  21:48 Having a supportive network in business   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 124: Are you outsourcing wealth responsibility and opting for a defensive approach instead of pursuing financial success?  Find out how to reassess your strategy for alignment with your objectives.  If you're naturally aggressive, how can you avoid settling for playing it safe?  Join Grant and I covering staying inspired,accountable, and informed about achieving financial success!  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 7:54 Managing risk and uncertainty in business and investing 12:28 Prioritizing business growth and investments 15:51 Are you taking responsibility for financial planning and goals 20:29 Significance of wealth mentors, goals, and investments. 25:25 Investment decisions and taking responsibility 30:38 Personal responsibility in investing and wealth creation   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 123: In a changing world, we all want stability. Our focus has shifted to focus on media and advertising. In this episode, Grant and I discuss spotting trends and handling economic uncertainty. We're thankful for your support during our break and want to share personal changes, like Grant's move to a city apartment, to inspire you to chase your dreams. Join us here in the Business & Investing podcast for growth and new beginnings. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 5:02 Business growth during economic uncertainty 11:55 What taking risks and pursuing dreams in mid-life are like? 18:29 How does personal development work for business owners?  22:20 Scaling an agency, selling properties, and business growth 27:55 Buying a principal place of residence with a buyer's agent 31:30 Golf and business growth 38:12 Business growth, investing, and lifestyle design   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 122: Are you making decisions based on their outcome at the end of each month…Rather than each year? What about offering new services to increase the number of products you can offer your current client base? Well, if this sounds like you… You might have fallen into the trap of making decisions for the short term rather than the long term. Tune in to this episode as Grant and I explain how playing the short-term business game can actually cost you more in the long term. Make sure to stay with us until the end for valuable tips and stories of our experiences you can learn from. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing03:01 Focusing on the short-term goals11:17 Quick fixes and taking on more businesses 16:50 People focused on short-term vs long-term20:50 Is it possible to play both short and long-term?26:41 Sacrificing everything you built in business 30:30 Building the wrong vehicle for your goals?35:20 What we could've done differently41:01 How to get more benefits when focusing on the short-term If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!    Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 121: Whether it's tomorrow, next month, or five years away…Your business will, at some point, require a change of business model. And, by the way, that's normal! But how do you move forward, considering the risks and uncertainty? That's what Grant and I are talking about in this episode! Here, we shared our experiences about how we transitioned out of business, where we were trapped by a decaying business model.  Tune in to this episode now, and discover tips and advice on how to break free from the prisons of an unfulfilling business.  Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing03:55 Getting stuck in business 07:57 Navigating the transitions and changes in the business landscape12:58 Realising you're not in a good opportunity anymore16:20 Having the choice21:45 Creating certainty in your business27:55 Why do we stay in risky or unwanted situations?35:05 Taking risks when you have a family40:32 Important lessons to bear in mind 43:37 What to do when you're stuck If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!    Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 120: If you have set unreasonable workloads, aren't willing to spend on project or task management tools, and don't know what success looks like within each role... Then, I'd argue that the decisions you've already made are creating the outcome you are getting (poor output and people leaving). Fortunately, it doesn't have to end like that… Which is why Grant and I are unpacking everything you need to know about scaling the team around you! Throwing the kitchen sink at this one—from hiring, prioritising, management structures, and retention. Tune in now! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:49 The challenges in team and management structures06:26 Hiring team with a specific intent12:25 Taking on debt vs bootstrapping 15:58 Why you should hire people with experience 21:37 Finding good and reliable people for your team25:17 What is topgrading?27:15 Keeping good people in your team39:08 Will you get a better outcome if you pay your team more?41:37 Recap If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 119:The path to financial independence is difficult but is definitely achievable. Eventually, you'll reach a point where you can choose to work on projects that excite you with people you want to be around. So, in this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are uncovering the stages of wealth that you will be encountering on your journey to financial independence. We'll be discussing:- Attaining financial stability- Why sustainability is so important- Getting the money to work for you- As well as financial independence, the wild phases, and more! Hit that play button now!  Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:32 Entering into the investing stage07:33 Charley's investing experience 09:02 Know what you're trying to achieve when investing16:46 Attaining financial stability and sustainability19:54 Why financial sustainability is important, too26:14 Have you gone past financial stability and sustainability?30:18 Getting the money to work for you32:01 Let's get wild! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Episode 005: Core Wealth Creation Concepts Only Top Investors Know: https://businessandinvesting.com/ep-005-core-wealth-creation-concepts-only-top-investors-know/ ○ Episode 012: Building Your Wealth Creation Team: https://businessandinvesting.com/ep-012-building-your-wealth-creation-team/  Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 118: Well, there are levels to business and to wealth. One of those first levels is realising that buffers are NOT optional… …they are ESSENTIAL! Now, if you were to start building a house, but didn't have rock solid foundations.. I'm sure you can imagine the outcome. It's the same in wealth creation. The sequence you follow is incredibly vital. In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are breaking down the first few stages of wealth creation that we have followed over our own journeys to financial stability and independence so that you can continue to level up! We'll be discussing: - Minimum monthly savings for investing  - The importance of buffers and deposits - As well as “get rich quick” and more! PS: What rules have you set for yourself in your journey?   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 02:21 Going through the levels of wealth 06:48 Investing $5k/month on average 10:42 How to know if you've succeeded in stage one 14:43 Buffers and deposits 20:18 The importance of having buffers in your business 25:19 What happens when you try to get rich quick   Resources: ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 117: I'm sorry to remind you of it again, but…Tax season is quickly approaching. Luckily, I've got you covered!  In this podcast episode, Grant and I are covering everything that you need to know to help you prepare for the upcoming tax season. Tune in now for a smooth-sailing EOFY journey! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:38 Learning more about the tax system06:15 Grant's journey and relationship with the Australian tax system07:56 Talking with an accountant15:42 Tax minimisation strategies you may look into17:30 Tax loss harvesting25:57 Why you should review your assets28:30 Tips for a smooth-sailing EOFY journey33:33 Are you in the right accounting system for your situation? If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Business and Investing Partners: https://businessandinvesting.com/partners/○ Tax Secrets of the Rich by Allan Mason: https://www.amazon.com/Tax-Secrets-Rich-Packers-accountant/dp/0980422647  Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 116: My father was a carpenter. Inspired by him, I took up the tool and spent 7 years as a plumber before I ventured into business. So, believe me, I can totally see how tough it is to navigate this industry. But when I was a tradesman, I didn't see the benefits…Fortunately, I'm here to share what I would do differently! ☺️ In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are breaking down how we would scale a building company. Tune in to the full episode now! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing06:07 Challenges in the trades industry10:00 Getting to know the people in trades12:59 Looking into the demand for work17:57 Derisking your cash flow cycle21:07 The importance of referrals and marketing24:42 Leveraging your skills as a tradie28:05 What are the risks you should avoid in trades?33:22 Exploring the potential of prefab houses and second dwellings45:10 Funding your building services51:38 Scaling your building company If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ EP 109: How Would You Scale a Web Design Agency? https://businessandinvesting.com/ep-109-how-would-you-scale-a-web-design-agency/   Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 115: In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by Goose McGrath… He'll be sharing his past experiences coming from difficult circumstances as well as how he's now overcome them to being the owner of a million-dollar buyer's agent business. We'll be giving you all the tools you'll need to build a mindset that can overcome challenges… As well as covering: - How to find perspective- Confronting your fears- Taking actions& much more! PS: Share your past (or current) experiences with difficult circumstances! Send through any questions you're struggling with and we'll get to it in a future podcast episode.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 05:53 Goose's past experiences and its impact on him  11:53 The ability to handle challenges and be resilient  15:20 The benefit of hitting rock bottom  16:01 Playing from a place of nothing to lose vs. the opposite  17:59 “I've tried everything” (Have we really?) 20:46 Getting perspective (Four questions)  26:09 Turning problems into solutions 30:27 Taking action  35:15 Learning from others  36:43 Fear setting and perspective getting 45:40 Naming the fear and confronting it differently  50:50 “What do you want?” and “Am I happy?” 55:35 Maintaining your mindset to overcome challenges    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ If you want to find out more about our guest, Goose McGrath head over to: https://businessandinvesting.com/partners/ Other resources mentioned in the podcast:  ○ The Work of Byron Katie ○ Sadhguru's video  ○ The Dip by Seth Godin ○ The Demartini Show with Dr. John Demartini  ○ Joe Dispenza ○ Wayne Dwyer ○ Trevor Blake ○ Tim Grover ○ Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron ○ Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins ○ The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra   About the Guest: Goose McGrath is the CEO of Dashdot, a property investment firm helping business owners build prolific, profitable property portfolios. They specialise in sourcing properties that are under market value, cashflow positive and have strong growth and value add potential.    Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 114: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are back for part two! We're breaking down the hardest skills to learn that will have the most impact! We'll be discussing:- consistency,- sales and communication,- as well as education, finance, and more!P.S. How was the process of learning them, and what incredible things have you been able to do with them? Reply by sending us an email or posting a comment. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:24 Having a feedback loop10:27 The role of accountants and bookkeepers in the feedback loop12:02 Repetitiveness and consistency 14:21 The importance of sales and communication 19:07 Why is sales a hard skill?24:43 Acquiring knowledge and skills through research and education30:15 Why you should consume as many resources as possible34:40 Honing your finance skills40:37 Reading financial statements 47:33 A wrap-up of the skills you need  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 113: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I will be talking about the hardest skills that will continue to reward you forever! We'll be discussing: - Delegation- Self-management- As well as Problem Solving, Networking and more! P.S. Share the skill that you have spent the most time leveling up and has had the most impact in your life!   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 04:34 The power of delegation  08:34 How Grant became really good at delegation  10:46 The CPORT framework 12:43 Self-management  15:24 How to know you're not managing your self-well  19:59 The need to work on self-management 20:24 Modeling other people  22:38 Problem-solving  27:44 Problem-solving is not just a tick in the box 28:50 Spending time on thinking about problems  31:04 Networking  35:51 Different seasons, different networks  37:11 Selling to your network  38:21 Waiting to make the first move   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ Check out our podcasts on the topic of networking: -Your network is holding you back… (https://youtu.be/646mWYbBlXI)  - Is Your Network Holding You Back? And What to Do About It  (https://youtu.be/i0Wfd94EsL4)  ○ Don't miss out on Part 2 of this episode which will go live next week   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 112: In this week's Q&A podcast episode, Grant and I will be breaking down our full thoughts on short-term rental strategies and whether we'd consider adding one to the portfolio anytime soon! We're also sharing our perception about investing with a family member or a friend. Tune in now! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing03:30 What are the risks of buying a property with a friend or family member?17:06 When to buy an investment property with another party24:26 Our thoughts on Airbnb or short-term rentals 30:25 Airbnb: A higher-risk investment class36:38 Considering short-term rentals If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 111: Are you really backing yourself 100%? Going all in on the hard decisions you need to make or are you dipping your toe into multiple ponds at the same time? In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing:- How to back yourself- Taking control of your life- As well as mindset, dealing with failure, and more! Hit that play button now! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing04:43 Second business syndrome06:47 The time Grant thinks he can't do SEO18:38 Not backing yourself when obligations are involved 27:27 Looking into the unconscious and conscious reasons you didn't back yourself31:29 How to back yourself up36:59 Believing in yourself and changing the course of your life41:49 Necessity is the mother of inventions49:16 Why it's okay to fail sometimes If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 110: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are breaking down how we would play the situation if our business meets its defined end date. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:08 What is a cigar butt in business and investing?07:25 Looking into the future of businesses10:16 Cigar butt businesses15:28 How will technological advancement shape the future?24:27 Dealing with developments and saving your business31:00 Holding on to legacy33:12 What to do if your business starts to become a cigar butt39:35 Starting or investing in a cigar butt business If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 109: How would you scale a web design agency in today's market? Especially with competitors like Shopify, Wix and SquareSpace offering incredibly low barriers to entry at more affordable price points? Well, luckily for you. Grant and I have both done this… We'll be discussing our experiences, as well as what we would do differently so that you can be better prepared and use these new skills in your own business. Even if you are not in web design, the ideas on creating moats, marketing, etc might prompt action in your own business. P.S. Do you feel your business could generate more profit and you would like us to share how we would approach it if it was ours - just let me know about the business and we will do an episode on it for you.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 05:40 Challenges Grant faced running a web-design agency  14:10 Scaling a web design service for dentists  14:28 Why Grant chose dentists as his niche 16:13 The subscription package 17:56 How Grant would market his web design service 22:46 Two types of products Grant would offer 27:17 Scaling a web design service for real estate agents  27:24 Why I chose real estate agents as my niche 29:45 Generate recurring revenue through continuous need  33:10 Creating a premium service  35:21 My acquisition strategy  36:08 Providing value through data and list management 39:33 How I would pitch my service to make it stand out If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 108: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are breaking down everything you need to know about being a franchise owner as well as franchising your own business. We'll be discussing:- setting up a franchise- the advantages of licensing- our advice for those considering franchising and more! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:55 We considered buying a franchise, and here's what we think07:39 Personality types and franchising12:10 Can a business owner be successful in franchising?16:38 Successful franchises20:52 Will Charley buy a franchise?22:36 Setting up a franchise29:24 The advantages of licensing32:07 Tips and advice for people who are considering franchising33:32 Will we start a franchise? If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 107: Is dropshipping dead? Well… you could argue it should be!

EP 106: It's the second part of our money mindset podcast! Here, you'll discover how we finally got to improve our money mindset, which ultimately set our business up for success. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:07 Changing your goals and expectations06:14 Working on yourself17:26 Moments that bring changes 22:49 What improved our money mindset?  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Dr John Demartini's Ultimate Wealth Mastery Library: Key Strategies for Financial Mastery: https://www.amazon.com/Martinis-Ultimate-Wealth-Mastery-Library/dp/B091D8W3KQ  Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 105: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing our relationship with money How it has affected our business, and how we changed our perspective so that we could make better decisions and continue to grow our businesses. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:23 What happens when you project scarcity into your business09:48 When did Charley realise he had money issues?19:26 How Charley's money issues reflect in his business27:11 Looking into the past to understand the present38:51 How did Grant's money mindset show up in his business42:57 The connection between demographics and mindset  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 104: When was the last time that you took a significant financial hit? In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing on our financial hits and:- How we pulled ourselves back up- How we healed ourselves from those experiences- As well as the mindset frames that we used and more… So that you can make the best decisions and maximise the outcome going forward in your business. Tell me some of the ways you have dealt with these experiences. Or, shoot us the questions you have and I'll try to convince Grant to reopen his wounds and answer them in a future episode!   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:50 Business comes with more risk 04:05 The number of financial hits we've encountered 07:02 Grant shares about his financial hit 13:48 How financial hits create self-doubt 15:39 Steps Grant took to get back up23:20 Gaining confidence back 27:28 Leaning on other people during the process27:56 My share of a financial hit 38:52 Giving time to heal is important 39:28 My take on getting back up from a financial hit 45:30 Two mindset frames I remind myself to get back up48:08 Taking time to assess what caused the hit   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 103: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing business volatility and several business models that won't be here in the next five years… So that you can identify and then adapt to the changing business landscape! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:40 The prevalence of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT06:13 Is AI the next big thing to change the world?14:16 Embracing change as a business owner18:27 What industries will be affected by the rise of technology?28:15 The effects of AI on the online industry33:54 What will be the future of car dealerships?37:49 Technology-driven changes in investing41:59 How should people approach the next wave of technology?47:56 Strategically changing your business  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Know the Score of your business to ensure success! https://knowthescorefinance.com/  Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 102: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing everything to do with your business and investing endgame, including the multiple factors you need to consider before deciding on an exit strategy. P.S. Leave a comment if you know your end game and how you have aligned it to your current business model. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:58 Have you given much thought to your business' endgame?07:23 Selling a business10:32 What are the endgames?15:54 Your endgame heavily depends on your business model25:38 Factors to consider when setting an endgame 28:07 Grant's entrepreneurial journey towards the ultimate goal39:37 The risks of going all in on an exit48:45 How long does it take to make the end game work well? If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Check out our new Property and Investing Podcast! https://propertyandinvesting.com/podcast/  Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 101: The government is contemplating making changes to super. In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing exactly this! We're covering: - Super Advisors- Investing outside of your Super- As well as the next steps to take & more…. So that you can start to think, plan and maximise your retirement! Remember: none of this is financial advice, just 2 guys with mics talking. Just remember to speak to a professional. If you have an opinion on this! Am I wrong? I would love to hear some thoughts on this topic. Also! Shoot me the questions you're wondering about super and retirement and I'll make sure Grant and I get to them in a future episode!   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:33 Government is making changes to super 08:26 Disincentivising people who want to strive 11:02 Breaking trust as a result of changes 12:19 Business owners are an ambitious bunch 15:45 Will changes being a short-term fix change my opinion? 17:31 Financial advice is crucial 21:14 Making rules clear and outlooking 22:21 Investing outside of super 24:31 New Zealand raised their cash rate to 0.5% 28:45 When something has to break 31:29 Is Australia taking a back seat or not? 32:47 With uncertainty on the rise, what to do?     If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 100: So, how should you plan your business getaway?  This is exactly what Grant and I discuss in this part 2 episode. We cover exactly how we plan our getaways… So that you can prepare and then execute your next getaway… As well as make the most out of your time and money! Also, we'd love to know what activities or priorities you are planning to add on your next getaway.    Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 01:37 How to make sure you book that getaway 02:30 Prepping yourself for the getaway 04:21 Thinking time 07:42 The lead up to the getaway 09:31 Get the most out of a getaway 17:19 How Grant approaches the getaway 26:59 Honest conversations with yourself 30:26 Turning your list into actions 31:51 Key points to remember for your getaway   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ Listen to Part 1 of this podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BeZVmHca8g    Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 099: There's truly something special about taking time away from business that motivates you and helps you look at obstacles with a new perspective. In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I discuss exactly that. We spoke about our getaway as well as how it was structured so that you can replicate it and take action the next time you take time away from your business.    Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 02:33 The need to getaway  06:07 Why getting away is effective  07:40 Routine is dangerous  09:30 Brain space - giving time to think thoroughly  16:21 Weekends away alone vs. weekends away with a bigger company  25:07 Investing in better accommodations 30:08 Getting away to get perspective   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 98: Our resident financial planner is back to talk about succession planning. Consider this episode as succession planning 101, a helpful guide on how to start thinking about succession planning. NOTE: This episode is a general guide, NOT financial advice. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing03:22 How much wealth will the next generation most likely receive?05:07 The best time to start succession planning06:48 What you need to consider before starting12:31 Different ways things can be passed on 16:12 Tax implications on inheritance 22:20 Helping your children earlier in life29:09 Accumulating assets and succession planning33:42 Contested wills 36:21 What is an investment bond?41:43 What happens when there's debt in the assets you pass on43:02 Planning your children's inheritance early on46:33 Common mistakes people make when succession planning If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Business and Investing partners: https://businessandinvesting.com/partners/ About the Guest: Ray Regmi is the Senior Financial Adviser and Principle of Ryker Capital (AFSL: 243313). They offer services to Australian business owners who are looking to reach financial independence and create true wealth. To connect with Ray and the Ryker Capital team, head over to: https://businessandinvesting.com/partners/ryker-capital Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342   Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 97: Join us in this episode as Grant and I look back on the recent breakthroughs that levelled us and our business up. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing03:08 “Rightsizing” a company12:25 Why you should build wealth inside and outside your business15:12 Leveling up your finance skills19:20 Training your mind 27:08 The art of bringing ideas to the table38:54 Doing less but better If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269   Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342   Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com   DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 96: Grant and I discuss the most impactful business lessons we've learned in this week's podcast episode - from how we left being self-employed and started developing our business owners' mindset. We're sharing our stories hoping it would help you out if you are in a similar situation.( it's what we wish someone told us earlier )   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 04:24 Experiences build you to become better 05:40 Self-employed vs. a business owner 14:38 The lack of knowledge on pricing  20:01 The equation of thirds  22:28 The value of sales and marketing in business  23:29 Value-based pricing  26:52 Delivering a service the market values  36:25 Knowing where to fish for premium clients  44:29 Relationships  If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 95: In this episode, Grant and I talk a little more about buying back your time as a business owner versus being more efficient. P.S. What about you? What's your time management strategy? Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing03:48 The importance of time management in your business08:00 Do you always have to grind and hustle hard?11:57 Wiring, beliefs, and time management16:07 Having a morning routine28:15 Buying back your time 32:37 Managing your energy and happiness37:13 Times when you should change your approach to time management42:51 Good time management starts with good calendar managementIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 094: In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I break down our best business and investing decisions. We'll discuss the lessons we wish we had known earlier, and revisit the moments that changed our lives, forever.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:12 Business is volatile, expect it! 09:56 Reducing business volatility  11:27 Catching on business trends to grow  16:41 Surround yourself with people who move you to improve  23:41 Treat your investments like a business    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ Visit the Property and Investing website and check out our podcast episodes: https://propertyandinvesting.com/podcast/    Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe to Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 93: A great network is an investment you want to make for the long term. It compounds at a far greater level than any other asset. On this week's episode of the podcast Grant and I do a deep dive on building your network. Think of this episode as a practical guide to finding, nurturing and getting value from the net.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 04:07 How essential networking is to us  06:51 The tacky vs. proper way of networking   08:02 Networking is not an even relationship  09:17 Giving out too much information  10:55 Building networks without recognizing opportunity cost 14:53 The limitations of B&I  17:30 Build the RIGHT network for you  18:00 How to build a network 21:22 Different networks for different outcomes  25:24 Set up your intention  26:04 Geography 30:35 How to manage/nurture your network 38:19 Is there a limit to the amount of people you can manage/nurture? 44:15 How to give and get value to people in your network 50:02 Develop the skills to become valuable to your network  53:07 Practical steps to get value out of your network 57:04 The FREE:FREE ratio  58:00 Review your network regularly 1:02:31 Network changes with the season  1:09:22 Cut-off period to review your network   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/full-stack-business-owner/id1607453342   Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 92: In this week's episode, Grant and I discuss “What we would do differently if we were starting our businesses today.” PS: What would you do differently if you could have your time again?  Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing04:41 Would you go back in time if you could?06:12 Reinvesting back into business13:52 Starting a business the wrong way21:38 The truth about scaling your business28:05 Why you should niche your business34:17 Bookkeeping and accounting41:10 Mastering one business If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Check out our new Property and Investing Podcast! https://propertyandinvesting.com/podcast/  Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342  Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com  DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 91: This week's podcast is an important one. James Cant joins me from JCF coaching. He has a special skill set when it comes to health and peak performance. Most notably: He helps people get out of the type of burnout I got myself into He gives people the tools to avoid ever getting into that state This podcast is what I wish someone would have sent me all those years ago.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 03:29 Opportunity cost due to health problems  04:30 An overview of who James is and what he does 05:45 How poor health affects performance in the present 12:55 Low energy: A common problem for business owners 18:40 Coping mechanisms to deal with stress  23:10 James shares the results he's getting for his clients  28:19 What is the best way to assess one's health? 35:57 What level of fitness should business owners aim for?  40:37 Awareness of what “feeling good” means  41:50 Allocating time for health  48:58 Food and diet for overall health  56:11 Bad health advice    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!  Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ ○ If you want to find out more about our guest, James Cant, you'll find him on the ff. social media platforms:  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescant_/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcfcoaching/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cant-86580592/?originalSubdomain=au   About the Guest:  James Cant is the founder of JCF Coaching where they envision liberating and empowering every fitness coach so they can build amazing businesses and live their life with true freedom. James is also passionate about helping people recover from their illnesses and is dedicated to mentoring men and women who want to be at their peak cognitively, physically, and emotionally.   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 90: On this week's episode, Grant and I do a review of “Die with Zero by Bill Perkins”. This isn't your normal book review, as we put a business owner spin on it. PS: Hopefully, Bill tunes into the podcast and is up for writing version 2 of the book just for business owners!  PPS: Hi, Bill!

EP 089: In this week's podcast episode, we go deeper into the concept of: “Building a life you don't want to retire from.”Tune in now!Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:50 How the holidays changed businesses and jobs07:15 Reaching financial independence 12:24 Sometimes, being happy means being different14:31 The mandatory grinding period in business17:34 Shifting to a sustainable business model24:00 How does it feel like to not do business…26:42 Sustainability vs grinding 34:54 What to do when you don't like what you're doing If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources:○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing:○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 088: After buying the house with some illegal renovations, it was time to update my due diligence process. The stupid tax bill was only getting bigger as the years went on… When updating my process, some things stood out.(That might be helpful for you.) In this week's episode of the podcast, I want to take you through parts of the updated process. Specifically, the areas of due diligence that are critical to bringing down your stupid tax.The areas to put extra effort and pay particular attention to. This episode is for you if you want to pay less stupid tax and level up your own due diligence process. Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:03 Why you shouldn't skip doing due diligence08:42 Being specific with your goals17:05 How to know if your purchase is the right fit for you21:43 Consulting people who have experience28:13 Checking the financials of a business39:41 Utilising the Internet for due diligence48:04 Is the business successful enough in the industry?53:30 External validation If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!  Resources:○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing:○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP 087: In this week's episode of the podcast, Grant and I cover how to level up YOU in 2023. Sharing some of the powerful strategies and tactics we use to level up our game.Things that can help you crush your dreams and goals for 2023.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing 04:20 Why do some people level up much faster than others 08:05 Ask yourself what your goal is  11:46 Level of priorities  16:31 How much do you spend to level up?  19:39 Careful research of what I choose to do  20:09 Willingness to change  26:03 If you want to grow, you have to stop thinking you're special 33:43 Do shit!  39:29 Being open to feedback  45:37 Finding the gold standard   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!    Resources:  ○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/   Subscribe:  ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw ○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342    Connect with Business and Investing:  ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com    DISCLAIMER: All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Grant! Just thought I'd hijack the episodes from Charley again

In October, I took on a new mentoring student. A lovely young girl from WA who had been listening to the podcast but not enjoying her business. She was experiencing a huge amount of frustration and challenges:• Wanted to start investing but wasn't producing enough income from business• Feeling a lot of pressure and stress to earn $$ as she wanted to start a family • Struggling to get new clients• The clients she did have were churning• Burnt out from working insane hours As someone who has done some grinding in my time, it was evident she was doing the same. She was working incredibly hard for very little upside. I could see it in her eyes. The frustration of working so much harder than those around her, only to be making so much less. Feeling like a failure. Anyhow, Whenever I take on a new student, the first thing I do is a diagnostic. Think of me like a mechanic. Listening, tapping, and checking over a car to see why it is making a funny sound. I'm looking over this business, trying to find the root cause of the challenges.As often, there is a core problem that leads to many symptoms. As I popped the hood on this business and looked around, it became clear to me what the real problem was.(but it wasn't so obvious to her) She has great skills and a good product, but…Was offering it to the wrong industry. There just wasn't enough demand for this product in the industry she chose.They don't NEED what she has to offer. Kinda like selling ice to Eskimos instead of people needing to keep their drinks cool on a hot summer's day… I asked her if she would be open to going after a new industry. One that has much more demand. An industry that's going to grow over the next five years. Initially, there was some resistance as all her experience was in the industry she had been serving.Nonetheless, she agreed, as the pain of things staying the same was high. After a month of going after this new industryNot only has the business completely changed, but so has she. She is excited about her business again.The spark is back. She is finding it easy to bring in new clients.She has people hunting her down to know more about what she does. A very different experience than when compared to the previous industry she was in. I suspect she is about to have a huge 2023. The point of this story? It can be easy to fool yourself that your product or service isn't good enough. Or that you just need to work harder to achieve your goals. When in reality, things like who you serve can play a huge role in the success you achieve. Anyhow, in this episode of the podcast, Grant and I do a community Q&A. A big thank you to those who submitted questions for this round. Here are the questions we covered: • How do you improve your business model?• Is buying a place to run your business from a good idea?• What's the difference between prioritisation and sequencing? • When to double down vs when to look for another opportunity? Number 4 was my favourite. Tune in now! Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:38 What does a business model look like?08:11 The struggles of improving your business model12:17 Setting a realistic goal19:35 Suggestions on how to improve your business model23:21 Where do you run your business from?25:34 Working from home vs working from the office27:08 Renting vs buying a place of business38:35 What are prioritisation and sequencing in business?43:23 The high-achiever syndrome If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast! Resources:○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing:○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 was a challenging and volatile year when it came to investing. There was a huge amount of uncertainty: - Inflation - Interest rates - Geo and local politics - Crypto collapse  - The US market fell 20% at one point - Australian property fell 9% nationally  The list goes on… It's understandable why many investors sat on the sidelines or even sold off some investments. However…  It's not what I did. Yes, I increase my cash buffers to adjust to the change in the environment. But… throughout the year, I was able to stay in the market and also made another property acquisition. Which is up 7% for the year.

It's Grant… again! So…A few weeks ago, Hazel and I went over to Charley and Bianca's for dinner. (Which is a regular occurrence) We started the night like any other. We opened a bottle of single vineyard pinot noir from Yarra Valley, Toasted to the last few weeks of a very successful year, And moved on to cooking some of the best cuts of meat from the South Melbourne market butcher. From the outset, it looked to be a fairly normal night. While cooking and eating, we continued to talk about: - the latest team updates - our mentoring clients - the podcast episodes - and even getting down to health and families The mood was great. But, the best part had not even started yet… Over the course of our meal, every now and again, someone would ask:“Should we start it now?” “No, no. Let's wait a bit more,” was the constant reply. After finishing our meal, we cleaned up and migrated to the lounge room. Charley and Bianca sat on two chairs, and Hazel and I took our position on the couch. All four of us were facing each other. No television, no music, no Jack (he was in bed). Heck, we had even exchanged the wine for tea. “Who's going to start?” Charley asked. Everyone looked at the other. “Bianca!” I said before anyone else could jump in. “Do I just share my points from top to bottom based on the agenda?” she asked. Agenda?!?! That's right! A group of friends set an agenda for what we were going to talk about. And we're excited about it! We had set an agenda an entire week before our dinner. (It was actually the prompt that triggered our latest episode topics.) When you find a group of people who also want to grow and improve, it becomes infectious. And, if you want ordinary results, do what ordinary people do.But if you want extraordinary results, do what extraordinary people do. Heck, we took it to a whole new level. ‘Some' people were even sending blurred-out screenshots to egg others on. Where's the fun if I can't turn it into a competition?

It's Grant.Yep! I have hijacked the episode posts from Charley!Why?I would love to say it's because my skill at writing these posts has super-seeded hisBut… the real reason is that he is with his family.Anyway,It's that time of year again…The time when:- our team members have checked out- clients won't reply to our emails for weeks- and we are sitting here looking back over the year that wasFor me, it is the time when I am always cautiously excited aboutThe time when I get to see and evaluate the yearAnd I don't mean looking out of my window with a cup of coffee, reminiscing on all the good times.I mean, diving deep into the exact mistakes I have made and trying to learn from them.It's one of the ways I have been able to refine and hone my skills over the years.And a skill that was unlocked, thanks to an SAS Sniper(who is actually one of my co-founders of software as a service business)I can still remember the day,At the end of 2016/17, I decided to present a timeline and review of our year in business to my co-founder.I had listed out everything we did well in the year... and I was a little more than impressed with my outline.It would have been easy to tell the excitement in my voice.After I finished dancing around, presenting itMy co-founder took one glance at me, then back at the presentation.Then at me and back at the presentationAnd in an effort not to offend me, he just nodded.Rightfully so, it was a great year.He then opened his mouth to speak and asked, “So, what did we learn from the year?And, what would we do differently if we could do it again?”“We would focus more on sales and marketing.” I responded excitedly!Without hesitation, he responded with what I should've expected:“Great, where does it say that on your list?And, where does it say what we tried to do?”I stared at my presentation.He was rightI literally wrote a “pump piece” that was designed to make me feel better about a hard year and hoped that he would just agree to it.“Ummm… Let me add….” I stuttered.He interrupted quickly“How about we approach this a better way? The way I did in the SAS.”Feel let off the hook, I was all ears.Dangling a framework in front of my face draws the same attraction as a moth to a flame.He continued:“It's also a retrospective framework that I used at the largest resources company in the world, and it really helped us extract more meaningful insights.”Here's what he shared:The concept is called: GBB- Good: what is working- Better: what needs to improve- Best: what was the biggest win“Alright, what did we do ‘GOOD' over the year?” he asked.I pointed at my presentation.“That was a bit easy.Alright, what could we have done ‘BETTER'?”This is where my mind clicked!“So, you want lessons learned?” I asked.“Exactly.By doing this a lot of times, I have come to learn that if we list every item we did well at the start of the process, it actually helps us identify the items we could've done better.Usually, people ignore the ‘not so good things' when building the list to make themselves sound and feel better.”Exactly as I did.“Then, we continue to bounce between them, adding as many points as necessary.The objective is to look at every ‘less than ideal outcome' as something we could do better next time.Once we have built the list, we then spend almost all of our time evaluating the items we could do ‘better'.As if we do not improve on the most important ‘better' items, we won't be able to continue growing”.Damn!This framework is perfect!“And the ‘BEST' is just a list of items we crushed?” I asked.“Yep, that's where we can pump ourselves up.”He was right!Re-building the list into the GBB framework actually extracted more items than I anticipatedSo much so that I actually still use it to this day.Even expanding it to review my weeks personally, evaluate team projects, etc.Everyone I have shared it with has found it to unlock real value.This is exactly what Charley and I shared this week.We dive into where we could have done ‘BETTER' in the year, our ‘lessons learnt'.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:09 Learning from challenges and people with experience07:55 Sometimes in business, less is more15:02 Making drastic changes in your business18:17 Better business model wins24:04 The truth about reinventing your business model28:42 Grant's interesting take on improvement34:30 Rituals, habits, and routines37:00 Changing strategies and tactics for different seasons41:43 Realising you need to change strategies   Resources:○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/ Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@businessandinvesting○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing:○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480 ○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom ○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom ○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision. Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.