Plant Grow Reap

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Andrea, Paul, and Peter break down what commercial awareness and a corporate mindset looks like in any role - not just for leadership positions or business owners .They explore how adopting a coprorate mindset can boost your impact, future-proof your career, and help you add real value to clients without overstepping. If you want to go beyond “doing your job well” and start thinking more strategically, this one's for you.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Andrea McKenna and Julie Pidgeon dive into the powerful mindset of lifelong learning, and how being inquisitive is more than a skill, it's a way of life and necessity for success.They explore how microlearning through podcasts, audiobooks, social media and AI tools can help you learn on the go and align your curiosity with your career and business goals. From curating your feed to ditch the doomscroll, to asking better questions and building critical thinking skills, this conversation is a guide to turning everyday moments and technology into opportunities for growth.

In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Liam McColl and Josephine Ziino fangirl over Barrister extraordinaire Sam Hopper SC, a leading name in leasing disputes at the Victorian Bar. Sam shares how he found his niche in leasing law, and details of some of the defining cases and cage matches he's fought (both in and out of the courtroom). They also dive into some practical tips for young lawyers shaping their careers, including the importance of sharing your ideas and expertise and the benefits of specialising to achieve better work-life balance. Please note: This episode includes discussions about workplace accidents. Listener discretion is advised. If you've studied law in Australia, chances are you've heard of Sam — or at least his famous blog on commercial, property, and leasing law: https://samhopperbarrister.com/. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hopper-18ba4131/. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Peter, Shane and Andrea discuss why family businesses need a commercial mindset to succeed. They explore the importance of clear documentation, succession planning, and removing emotion from decision-making (which is easier said than done). Plus, they share real examples of what can go wrong—and how to avoid it.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

This week we're winding it back to the very first episode of Plant Grow Reap! Chelsea Scarlett and Laura Piciocco from Aintree Group's marketing team chat about the pros and cons of social media marketing, and how to get the most out of it for your business.We'll be back next week with a brand new epiosde. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

In this episode, Dev, Krishan, and Leonard explore the differences in working culture, ethics, and education between Australia and other countries. Drawing from their own experiences and insights from friends and family, they discuss how attitudes toward work, expectations, and training approaches vary. They also share key considerations for teammates and employers when onboarding and managing employees with overseas experience. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on adapting to different professional environments and setting up employees for success.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Aintree Group's P&C Advisor, Jasmin Marotta, explores why true life balance goes beyond just juggling work and personal time. As a yoga and Pilates instructor, she shares insights with Aintree Group coworker Laura Piciocco, on managing stress and prioritising overall well-being through a more holistic approach to mental and physical health. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

This episode is coming to you just in time for International Women's Day 2025! Andrea & Nadia talk about female financial empowerment, in particular highlighting what young people, especially young women, should be proactive in educating themselves about early in life to prepare them for building careers, assets, wealth, relationships and preparing for difficult times. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.Further resources for women:Her Success Hub: aintreegroup.com.au/her-success-hub/ Financial help for women leaving relationships https://1800respect.org.au/services/services-overview/moneyhttps://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/https://safesteps.org.au/types-of-abuse/safeandequal.org.au1800respect.org.aurespect.gov.auvic.gov.aujustice.vic.gov.au

Financial planning isn't just for the wealthy, it's for anyone looking to secure their future. In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, James Stephen, Director of Aintree Group Wealth breaks down how everyday wage and salary earners can take control of their finances. He covers the importance of getting the right advice and staying the course through market ups and downs. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to grow your wealth, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you on your financial journey. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Join Sophie Cohen, Teagan Thomas, and Amy Phillips as they candidly share their unique experiences as working mothers at Aintree Group. Each bringing a different perspective from their diverse careers, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing professional responsibilities with the joys and demands of raising children. Tune in for this insightful conversation on work-life balance and career growth in this inspiring episode of Plant Grow Reap.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

We're taking a short break for the summer holidays.New episodes of Plant Grow Reap will return in February 2025!In the meantime, you can catch up on all our existing episodes at https://aintreegroup.com.au/podcasts/.See you in the New Year!

In this episode, Gen X Aintree Group team members Tony, Jodi, and Kate discuss how technology, leadership styles, and workplace expectations have evolved since they first entered the workforce at the start of their careers. They also make a compelling case for why they believe Gen X created the best music.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

In Part 2 of our generation series, Isabel, Sammi, Sophie and Kane bring the banter talking about finding their feet in the early stages of their careers as Gen Z team members at Aintree Group. They debunk some of the stereotypes associated with their generation, and share how they've felt both supported and dismissed by older generations in different workplaces.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

In Part 1 of our generation series, Millennial team members Nadia, Liam, and Teagan share their career experiences, discuss common Millennial stereotypes, and reflect on what they've learned from working alongside colleagues from other generations.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Nadia, Julie, and Daniel explore how leadership and management are actually different, examining the distinct skills and roles involved in each. They discuss what makes a great leader, including emotional intelligence, curiosity, and honesty, and why empowering team members in non-management roles to lead can drive organisational success and positive workplace culture. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Paul Martin and Kate Jackson share their experiences transitioning to Aintree Group after Paul spent 25 years running his own small accounting firm, where Kate worked for 15 years. They discuss their focus on maintaining strong client relationships and consistency through the transition while preserving their personal, hands-on approach within a larger firm. The duo also explores the opportunities this change has brought and how Aintree Group quickly became a place they now call home.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Accountant Selina Arche shares her career trajectory from Walt Disney World to Aintree Group, and how she built the skills and confidence she needed along the way with a little inspiration from her mum (and Taylor Swift)!Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Aintree Group's People & Culture Advisor, Jasmin Marotta, shares insight into the everyday holistic wellness practices that can help set you up for success - from staying hydrated and engaging with nature to wearing specific colours and listening to the right music.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Meet Chantelle Rose, Aintree Group's Compliance Administrator, who keeps track of our client's business, trust and SMSF registrations, fees and obligations and makes sure they're correct and compliant! She talks about her career so far, the importance of workplace friendships and the story of getting engaged in South Korea!Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

In this episode, Aintree Group shareholders Trung Le, Nadia Fazli and Joseph Colaciello explore the unique opportunities, challenges and mindset shifts involved when you step up from being an employee of a small business to a shareholder, and share advice for anyone who is interested in following that career trajectory themselves.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

In this episode, Christian Chenu and Liam McColl from Aintree Group Legal discuss the essential steps business owners should take when a client owes you money, covering everything from the initial follow-up to pursuing legal action. Tune in for a step by step guide to effectively manage overdue payments and protecting your business cash flow. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Chartered Accountant and Manager Daniel Piciocco talks to fellow accountant Selina Arche about how he forged a career path at Aintree Group, and what daily work life looks like for the next generation shaping industry expectations and corporate culture.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

James Stephen and Simone Humphrey from Aintree Group Wealth explain why financial planning is so much more than just investing and answer frequently asked questions across all aspects including wealth building, insurance, aged care and Centrelink.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Krishan, Bridgette and Amy chat about the importance and benefits of workplace diversity from the perspective of team members who grew up overseas before building a career in Australia.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Andrea McKenna (CEO), Simone Humphrey (Wealth Operations Manager) and Chelsea Scarlett (Marketing & Communications Manager) invite their non-female coworkers, business owners, friends and family members to hear the perspective of women in the workplace and join the conversation about how benefitting women benefits us all.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

James Stephen from Aintree Group Wealth gives professional insight into what kind of insurances you might need to provide for your family in cases where you are no longer able to - including life insurance, income protection and permanent disability insurance. He also shares tips on minimising costs, managing claims, and when to put certain insurances in place. Content Warning: Death, Injury & Terminal Illness, SuicideFind out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Liam, Daniel and Elektra unpack the new "Right to Disconnect" laws that will be coming in effect from August in Australia, including the risks and benefits for both employers and employees. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Andrea McKenna and Julie Pidgeon use Aintree Group as an example to explore why having official procedures in place is so important for small businesses to achieve client and staff satisfaction.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Christian Chenu and Liam McColl from Aintree Group Legal dive into the new Unfair Contract Regime, including what it means, how it impacts business owners, and what you can do to stay compliant and avoid penalties. They also analyse some very famous unfair contract case studies from pop culture. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Tony Hamann and Simone Humphrey from Aintree Group Finance answer the most common questions they get asked by clients who want to buy their first home, from how much money you need saved, to what an offset account is and how it works.To get all your first home buyer questions answered join us for our First Home Buyer Info Session on Tuesday 16 April 2024. Register here: https://aintreegroup.com.au/first-home-buyer-info-session/.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Aintree Group team members Amy, Trung and Julie discuss the ways achieving work life balance and managing stress can be different depending on your personality, working environment and job role.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Sophie Cohen and Elektra Darvall from Aintree Group Legal talk about their passion for working closely with clients to develop an Estate Plan that supports their unique family goals, values and structures; and discuss why customising your Will and Estate Plan is so important.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

James Stephen from Aintree Group Wealth sits down with Aris Liacopoulos from My Prosperity to talk about the importance of accessing and storing your wealth securely, and the benefits this gives to both the client and advisor.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Get to know Simone Humphrey, Wealth Operations Manager at Aintree Group Wealth & Finance, as she talks about the changes in her career trajectory since joining Aintree Group in 2019.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: https://aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Tony Hamann from Aintree Group Finance discusses the types of borrowers he comes across as a mortgage broker, and how he helps them achieve their personal financial goals.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: https://aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

We've all heard about ways you can create a positive corporate culture, but this time it's coming from the perspective of team members themselves. Daniel, Selina and Chantelle talk about their experience working at Aintree Group and being an active part of building and maintaining strong culture and values in the workplace. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Andrea McKenna, co-founder of Aintree Group, shares how her role in the business has evolved over the last 19 years in response to a growing team and client base, shifts in the industry, changes to company culture and service offering, and the needs of her family.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

James Stephen and Tony Hamann from Aintree Group Wealth & Finance share valuable insight into the process of applying for and managing a home loan; including strategies for self-employed business owners with complex financial structures, all the way to inexperienced first home buyers who aren't sure where to begin.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: https://aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

Chelsea Scarlett and Laura Piciocco from Aintree Group's marketing team chat about the pros and cons of social media marketing, and how to get the most out of it for your business.Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au, or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected.

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