In the final episode of The Australian Business Podcast Summer Series, Owen Rask delivers his definitive close: 10 rules that shape how he builds businesses. Business is the greatest self-development program you’ll ever enrol in. From “the struggle is the job” to “upgrade yourself faster than your business grows,” this episode distils a decade of scar tissue into practical, unfiltered principles. You’ll hear why revenue is vanity but cashflow is oxygen. Why systems beat heroics. Why strategy is subtraction. Why talent density wins. And why scaling chaos only multiplies chaos. Owen also explores the personal side of ownership — anxiety, identity, burnout and decision fatigue — and why founders must separate self-worth from business performance. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: the ultimate constraint on growth isn’t capital, competition or technology. It’s the founder. Upgrade yourself — or your business stops growing. Topics covered • The struggle is the job • Building a business that serves your life • Strategy as subtraction • Revenue vs cashflow reality • Systems vs heroics • Talent density and leadership • Protecting your equity • Founder self-development Episode Resources • Join Rask’s business community • Rask’s Australian Business Podcast • Rask Business 101 (free course) ~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here. #AustralianBusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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