Two Drunk Accountants

This week on the pod, Tim and Dan pour a Hugo Spritz and dive into the nitty-gritty of getting paid from your biz. They break down how sole traders, companies, and trusts all do it differently, and why your personal budget matters more than you think when it comes to tax. Along the way, they swap some travel tales with a side of cultural spice and hammer home why keeping your paperwork in check is a game-changer for financial planning. It's a classic mix of banter and business — making money talk a little less boring, one episode at a time.

This week on The Two Drunk Accountants, Tim sits down with leadership expert John Munden for a chat that swings from air fryers to Apple, and everything in between. They dive into the big stuff—empathy, kindness, connection—and how those warm-and-fuzzy words actually make a huge impact on team performance and business culture. John shares stories from his time working with companies like Xero and Apple, and why creating psychological safety at work isn't just a buzzword—it's essential. Plus, they get real about micromanagement, coaching, and why your team (and your relationships) probably just need a bit more love. Oh, and yes, we do talk about air fryers.

Dan and Tim sit down with the awesome Shari Elle to unpack this thing called Nonviolent Communication — or NVC for those of us who like to keep things snappy. And no, it's not about yelling less at your coworkers (although... also yes). It's about actually listening to people, understanding their needs, and not being a total muppet in tough convos. They get into how this stuff can totally flip the script in both business and personal life. Think: more empathy, more connection, less passive-aggressive Slack messages. Shari drops some wisdom on how tuning into your own feelings (we have those?) can seriously level up how you talk to your team, your family, and maybe even your accountant.   Special Offer just for Drunk Accountants Listeners… until the end of 2025, you can get a 20% discount on NVC's “Leading with Connection” 2-day Professional Foundation Training, it will enrich your Leadership and all your relationships, professional and personal.  Code is “DRUNK20%”.

In our final episode of Tradie month, we are joined by Nic Cox, Co-Founder of Tradies in Business.  Nic and Tim dig into how AI and smart software can save tradies time, cash, and headaches. From job management to quoting and keeping the books in line — it's the ultimate tech toolbelt for running a slicker biz.

Think you're charging enough? Think again. Dan and Tim get real about the nitty-gritty of tradie charge-out rates—why most are too low, what costs you're probably forgetting, and how to price like a pro without scaring off clients. From dodgy margins to time-tracking fails, they're breaking it all down with no fluff. Plus, hear about their big plans for tradie boot camps that'll get your business firing on all cylinders. If you're tired of working hard for too little, this one's for you. Want to Join our Bootcamp? Register HERE   P.S A sheep shepherd's hourly rate in NSW would typically range from $35 - $45 per hour. 

Welcome to Episode 1 of Tradie Month! Now, you know we love a listical, and in true Tim & Dan fashion we are making a list of the 5 biggest killers of cashflow for tradies.  

No real episode this week as the public holidays take up our time but we have a quick update for you before Dan goes on his 5 week adventure. 

Dan & Tim, accompanied by Dan's guitar are chatting about the upcoming election and what promises each side is making. What does this mean for small business?   

What is going on with these tariffs? How will effect the economy? Why is the stock market so volatile? Economist and friend of the podcast Jeremy Thorpe MD at Bondi Partners comes on to give us the scoop and what to expect going forward! 

This week Dan and Tim give their thoughts on the 2025 federal budget and what is in it for small business! Is it good? Is it bad? Have a listen and find out!

Are You Ready to Improve Your Business? Tim & Dan are sharing the 5 essential steps you need to take to level up your business. If you're wondering how, you can do the same, we've got just the opportunity for you! Join our upcoming Accountabilibuddie Bootcamp, where you'll learn firsthand how to apply these strategies to your business. Don't miss out—click the link below to register and secure your spot! Accountabilibuddies - Two Drunk Accountants

In our final episode of Personal Wealth Month, we're joined by Dave Gow, the mastermind behind Strong Money Australia – a platform where financial freedom meets practical advice. Dave's here to break down money management without the jargon and show us how to take control of our finances, all while keeping it real and, of course, a little bit fun!

This week Dan attended the ABE in Sydney shares his what he took away from this years convention. Following this is a series of chats with new vendors we have never spoken to on the pod before! 

In this episode, Dan and Tim chat about the ins and outs of self-managed super funds (SMSFs). We break down the key things to know about managing your own super. Covering the benefits and risks of SMSFs, including tax perks, setting one up, and the importance of staying compliant. We also touch on asset revaluation, borrowing within SMSFs, and the dangers of poor management. Coming soon Two Drunk University!

Personal Wealth Month continues, with Tim and Dan chatting about Investments!  If you are investing in Crypto, Property or even Pokemon Cards, the guys break down the tax implications and explain how best to navigate these areas. 

We are back for 2025 with a bang!  February is Personal Wealth Month, and we are kicking it off with Tim's favorite topic, Personal Budgets.   

The day is finally here. The 2024 Drunkies.  Who will win the coolest Accountant? Will Xero win the Xero award?

What is WIP? Do you account for it on your P&L?  Not tracking WIP could cost you more than you think.  Reminder - Get your Nominations in NOW for the 2024 DRUNKIES.  Will Xero take out the Xero Award?  Will Michael Man on the Street keep his title? These burning questions can only be answered if you VOTE. 

Tim & Dan chat tips on GST when exporting goods from Australia. In other exciting news, The Drunkies are upon us! Only this time, we will actually do them.  Get your nominations in now via our social channels. 

Dan & Tim are together again and all is right in the world of podcasts. Today the guys are chatting time management. Are you a Maker or a Manager and what does that mean for your time and how best to schedule your calendar.

Today Tim is joined by Chloe & Joel to chat Super data matching along with irrational fears.  With no Dan in the house, it's a loose one. Strap in Drunk Fam!

Happy Fri-Yay! Today we have Chloe & Angie joining us from CATS Accountants to breakdown what you can and can't claim with a rental property.  Also, the Chloe Vs Dan saga has come to a head! Thanks to Michael, Man on the street. Always helping the people get to the truth. 

This week we discuss how you borrow to purchase a property and some of the unique rules for SMSFs! We also invite anyone who wants to win an election to come on the podcast! 

This week its Halloween! So we discuss the top 5 scariest taxes that might sneak up on your this halloween! 

Part 3 of the revisited series. The final chapter, Trusts! Our Two Drunk Accountants are talking Trusts, there are a lot of different kinds, tune in to learn about them all.   

Part 2 of our revisited series. The guys are chatting Companies. Do you have Pty Ltd then this is for you.

Project Manager, Steph Hooke joins us for episode 6 of our Employment Solved Series.  Discover productivity tips, including techniques for prioritising tasks, managing time effectively, and coordinating teams to achieve project goals!  

We are throwing it back, all the way to 2018! To our first ever episode of the podcast where the guys chatted about the perks and pitfalls of being a sole trader or being in a partnership. 6 years later, we revisit the topic.  This is part 1 of 3 parts mini-series of revisiting some old topics on entity structures.  Do you have a topic you want the guys to dive deeper into? email your suggestions to twodrunkpodcast@gmail.com

The guys are back with Part 2 of our series on selling your home! In this episode, we explore how to sidestep capital gains tax even if you're renting out your property. Can you have two primary residences? What are the implications of subdividing your land or operating a business from home? Tune in for all the insights!

Happy Friday Drunk Fam. You asked, we answered.  Tim & Dan answer your burning questions and give some news updates around the up coming election. Also on today's ep, Dan's now a surfer and will maybe, most likely register for a Marathon in November??    

This week best friend of the podcast Heather Smith joins us to talk about if destination conferences are a good idea and also some updates from Xerocon Nashville! 

This week we are joined Bryan and Alex the founders of Pursuited and we unpack the talent shortage in the accounting industry and how we might be able to tap into the talent pool. 

Friend of the pod, Jeremy Thorpe, Economist & Director of Sapere is joining the guys on this much anticipated episode. Where we tackle the big questions, housing, interest rates, and inflation just to get started.  Also on today's ep, Tim has some exciting life updates and Dan is learning some non-negotiables when leaving the house for the day.   Don't forget, we have a mailbag ep coming up. Get your questions in asap! twodrunkpodcas@gmail.com or DM us on the socials. 

Welcome to Episode 5 of our series with Employment Hero, Employment Solved! This week the guys are joined by Jenny Williams, Talent Acquisition Manager at Employment Hero. Giving us the top 5 hacks to recruiting the right talent for your business. Also the wordle saga continues, and it's getting nasty.

On today's episode we have friend of the pod, Josh Robb, Director of SV Partners in the studio to talk the guys through the in's and out's of Small Business Restructure. What is it? Who is eligible? What actually happens?  Tune in to find out!

Nic Ware is in the house! Mortgage Choice Wyong is back to provide us with the tips and tricks we need to know when looking to get a loan when you are self employed.  Also on todays ep, Dan is on the hunt for the best Jersey Caramel, Tim brings a parenting edition of the Tight Ass Tip and the boys are in a bit of a squabble over Wordle. 

Dan has a gripe today, Tim is learning, rather reluctantly, about raw dogging and the guys are patiently waiting to hear from Practice Ignition for their invitation to a conference in Nashville.  In the main topic, the guys talk all things Franking Credits. What is a Franking Credit? What can you use them for? Tune in to find out! AMA coming soon. Get your burning questions answered by emailing twodrunkpodcast@gmail.com

Today The Drunk Accountants breakdown, What is a Family Trust.  How to know if your Trust is a Family Trust and who you can distribute funds too within that trust.   

Friend of the Pod Rob Cameron, CEO and Co-Founder of FYI joins us today and talks all things Automation + AI.  He also shows the boys the right way to deliver a joke! 

Happy new year! This week Tim and Dan discuss inflation, rising prices and what is going on over there at Xero with the change in pricing structure! 

This is a call out to Allied Health Professional's, Doctor's, Accountants, Lawyers, Engineers or any other professional service business. With EOFY upon us you might be wondering how much you can distribute of your profit distributions to other entities & family members?  Tune in to find out.  Happy Fri-yay Drunk Fam & Enjoy. WIN - Have you entered our giveaway with Harvey Norman Technology for Business? - Only a few days left to enter. Enter now to win a $500 Harvey Norman Gift Voucher.  Two Drunk Accountants (harveynormanbusiness.com.au)

Today we are joined, fresh from Xerocon UK, Andrew Sims CEO at Suitefiles talking about the Friction Fatigue that comes along with the many software and service-based apps we use daily to do our jobs.  WIN - Have you entered our giveaway with Harvey Norman Technology for Business? - We have extended the giveaway until the end of June. Enter now to win a $500 Harvey Norman Gift Voucher.  Two Drunk Accountants (harveynormanbusiness.com.au)

This week we discuss what is going on in the property market with Sam Gordon director and buyers agent at Australian Property Scout and host of Scouting Australia Podcast.

Happy World Foster Day! We are down 1 drunk accountant today, though don't fret. We have an excellent ring in. Friend of the podcast Brendan Rogers is back for some insights on leadership and how to get the most of your team.  Have you entered our giveaway yet? Entries close June 15th, just tell us in 25 words or less why we are your fave podcast easy peasy lemon squeezy.  https://www.harveynormanbusiness.com.au/pages/tda

We are back with another Employment Solved edition. This week in the 4th Episode of our series we are joined by Simon Obee, Principal Lawyer at EI Legal, General Counsel & Head of Professional Services at Employment Innovations.    Do you want to win $500? Be sure to enter our giveaway with Harvey Norman Technology. https://www.harveynormanbusiness.com.au/pages/tda

This week we recorded our live stream of the budget and our reaction later in the week. We discuss how the budget affects your small business and what might be in it for you. To watch the full live stream go to our instagram. 

Employment Solved! Employment Hero.  We are back with Episode 3 of our continued series with Employment Hero. Today we are joined by David (Dutchy) Holland, Managing Director of Swag, chatting about staffing solutions, attracting but also retain the right staff. 

This week we are chatting with Rutland Smith on the importance of Cyber Security for Small Business. As always with a Tim & Danlow, which after 2 weeks apart was a big one for our Two Drunk Accountants.    

This week we are sharing some great interviews on the ground at ABE last month. We have some great chats with folks including Sabby Gill CEO of Dext, Joyce Ong founder of Tax Nuggets Academy, Kate Shanahan founder of Brief, Ned Appleton from FYI docs, Clare Leighton founder of Bluesheets, Sally Simmons from Cloudstaff, Tom from IPA and Nathan the next man on the street! 

While Dan is in Tassie, Angie & Chloe highjack todays ep. Talking all things women in Business & Accounting.  Let us know if you want to hear more from these superstar women that keep CATS Accountants humming. 

In episode 2 of our New Series with Employment Hero, we are speaking with Garth Byrne Head of Learning & Development. Discussing HR Foundation and how to build a strong workplace culture.  Party on Garth!