Australian Business Podcast
Episodes
550,000 customers in 7 years: the incredible story of Sharesies, with co-founders Leighton Roberts & Sonya Williams
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leighton Roberts & Sonya Williams are co-CEOs and co-founders of Sharesies, an online share trading platform with over 555,000 customers across New Ze...
Secrets to actually scaling a business for bigger profits
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, you want to get big huh? But did you know, it's really difficult to grow AND get more profitable? It's called "scaling" and it's the topic of the...
Managing shareholders, raising capital & how to communicate with investors, ft. Marcus Ritchie of Primary Markets
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Australian Business Podcast episode your host Owen Rask speaks with Marcus Ritchie of Primary Markets, a platform designed to help companies m...
Copyright, trademarks, patents, business names, domains... an expert overview of business IP by IP Australia
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Australian Business Podcast episode your host Owen Rask speaks with Intellectual Property (IP) experts Lachlan Lo and Patrick Johnson from IP ...
Here are 3 biggest money wasters in small business (hint: one of them is you!)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Easy come easy go. How about: hard come, easy go? Yes, it happens. In this Australian Business Podcast episode your host Owen Rask speaks with exper...
The true cost of staff: The 9 things you need to consider (and how to work it out)
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring staff and team members is the one -- if not 'the' -- most important parts of running your own business. In this Australian Business Podcast epi...
The 10 biggest (and painful) mistakes we see with 100s of businesses
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In business, it's often the decisions you DON'T MAKE that become some of your best decisions of all time. That's why, in this episode of the Australi...
$22 million in yearly sales within 3 years, the amazing story of risk and reward with Taylor McPhail
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast, your host Owen Rask talks to Taylor McPhail, the current managing director of McPhails, a furnitur...
Run off your feet? 5 reasons you need to make fast (and good) decisions
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm guessing every working day you feel like you're treading water, with a million things to do, and 1,000 decisions that need to be made. In this epi...
3 more traps business owners fall into during year 2 (just when you thought it was safe to go outside!)
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast is back to bring you some timeless wisdom: here are the 3 biggest traps small business owners fall into within the SECOND ...
3 traps most business owners fall into during their first 12 months (avoid these at all costs!)
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast is back to bring you some timeless wisdom: here the 3 biggest traps small business owners fall into within the first year ...
Expert Q&A: a lawn mowing side hustle, 1 business with two ABNs, how to make acquisitions, should I buy or build a laundromat?
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast's is proud to announce our first-ever question and answer (Q&A) session! Owen Rask is joined on The Australian Business P...
6 things no-one told us about business (but I wish they did!) ft. Danil & Jordan
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast is back on the airwaves and this time. Owen Rask is joined on The Australian Business Podcast by accounting experts Jordan...
A $20m renewable energy business: Nectr's Andrew Butler on culture, renewable energy and remote work
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nectr is an energy retailer that achieved 20,000 customers and annualised at $20 million of revenue within just two years. Nectr is run by Andrew Butl...
Glen James on building a $1.2m podcast business, producing media, mental health and money
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Glen James is the founder of My Millennial Money, a financial education and podcast business that turns over $1.2 million in revenue annually. This p...
A $60m payday (in 3 weeks), the future of fitness and growing a PT business ft. BFT's Cameron Falloon and Vitruvian's Jon Gregory
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Falloon is the founder of BFT, one of Australia's (and the world's!) fastest growing fitness brands; Jon Gregory is the founder of Vitruvian, ...
Xero hacks & tricks, business finances on autopilot & 5 ways to automate the accounting stuff
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast is back on the airwaves and this time, we've brought in two experienced accountants to help you put your business accounti...
Insane ambition, changing the world, tall poppy syndrome and the definition of success, ft. Blackbird's Nick Crocker
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Crocker is a general partner at Blackbird VC and founder or co-founder of numerous companies. Out of maybe 600 podcasts, this Australian Business...
Why Niki Scevak invests in companies without any revenue; lessons from Australia's best venture capitalist
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode featuring Niki Scevak, co-founder of Blackbird and the founder of Startmate, originally appeared on The Australian Investors Podcast. Ni...
9 things we wish we knew about running a business, ft. accountants Jordan & Danil from Grey Space Advisory
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On The Australian Business Podcast we will be the first to tell you running your own business is bloody tough. Filled with scattered thoughts, lonely ...
Sam Hupert: Lessons from one of Australia's best CEOs
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sam Hupert joins Owen Raszkiewicz on The Australian Investors Podcast to talk about the business he started with Anthony Hall, Pro Medicus Ltd (A...
URGENT: How to get a Director ID (don't risk a $13,000 fine) - tell your friends
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Australia, you now need to get yourself an ATO Director ID number and report it against your name. Here's what you need to know about how to get th...
How to decide on business structures, selling your business (for zero tax!?) & getting legal advice, ft. Andrew Henshaw from Velocity Legal
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Henshaw is a founding partner and managing director of Velocity Legal, a legal firm designed to help new and existing business owners manage al...
How Molly Benjamin built Ladies Finance Club into a national network
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Benjamin is the founder of Ladies Finance Club, an in-person and online platform for connecting women with each other -- and their finances. I...
A cake maker with 200,000 online followers | The ins-and-outs of social media, brand marketing & more Ft. Alisha Henderson [replay]
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alisha Henderson is the creative genius and go-getter behind Sweet Bakes cakes, the author and designer of the Storybook Sweets, speaker, Instagramer ...
0 to 100+ employees... in 30 years | Wayne Hooper, CEO of Laserbond
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Hooper is the CEO of Laserbond Ltd (ASX: LBL), a $90 million business listed on the ASX that performs surface engineering. This episode first ap...
Crowdfunding $140 million for Australian businesses, selling shares to fuel your growth & lessons learned | ft. Birchal's Matt Vitale
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Business Podcast welcomes Matt Vitale, co-founder of Birchal — one of Australia’s best crowdfunding platforms. Matt Vitale talk...
$1 million cafes, how to roast great coffee & how Rumble Coffee was made
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast, Australia’s newest top business podcast welcomes Joe Molloy, co-founder of Rumble Coffee Roasters in Melbourne, to wal...
When you should get paid (a guide for small business owners) [12/12]
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #12 is now live on the Rask network: when you get paid. Many Australian small business owners will work months at ...
6 ways your small business will definitely die ☠️ [11/12]
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #11 is now live on the Rask network: the 6 ways your business will definitely die ☠️. Remember, at least 40% o...
My best tools & apps for small business owners (save big!) [10/12]
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #10 is now live on the Rask network: my best software, apps and tools for small business owners. In this episode, ...
Small businesses: how to do your tax, HR & Super (free templates) [9/12]
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Managing your tax, HR & superannuation is a key part of running a small business in Australia. But it's confusing. Australian Business Podcast episode...
Small business accounting explained (in simple terms) [8/12]
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Accounting for small businesses is confusing and a leading cause of small business fails in Australia. Australian Business Podcast episode #8 is no...
Choosing a business structure: sole trader, companies, trusts & ACNs v. ABNs [7/12]
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sole trader, ABN, company, ACN... what's the difference? Australian Business Podcast episode #7 is now live on the Rask network and we're tackling ho...
Getting money to fund your small business (equity, loans & beyond) [6/12]
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #6 is now live on the Rask network: how to get money to finance your small business -- using cash savings, loans o...
Australian small business experts (and how much they cost) [5/12]
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #5 is now live on the Rask network: Australian small business experts you want on your team. In this episode, I --...
How to market your small business (a step-by-step guide) [4/12]
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #4 is now live on the Rask network: marketing your business. 17% of Australian small businesses fail because they ...
Making small business plans & knowing your customer (free business plan template) [3/12]
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #3 is now live on the Rask network: creating a business plan and knowing your customer. In this episode, I -- Owen...
40%+ of Australian small businesses fail - here's what I'd do to avoid business failure [2/12]
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #2 is now live on the Rask network, and I'm thrilled. In this episode, I -- Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group -...
Growing Rask to $1 million, my small business journey [1/12] | Australian Business Podcast
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Business Podcast episode #1 is now live on Rask. Listen to Owen Rask's journey in building Rask Australia from a Mac, Officeworks desk and ...