Best SYMO Interactive Podcasts (2026)

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best of 2025: the 5 questions that will transform your career 34:51

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Feeling stuck in your career or not sure of your next step? Grab your notes app or a journal cause in this popular ep from 2025, Shell shares five game-changing questions that can unlock clarity and guide you toward epic career moves. Get ready to reflect, confront your fears and dream big as you explore: 👉🏾 what you really want 👉🏿 what’s stopping …

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801 choose your weapon: ETFs, LICs & managed funds (investing principles 6/11) 40:07

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ETFs, managed funds or LICs, which one should you actually choose? Vince breaks down the real differences between each structure, how tax and pricing work behind the scenes and why starting with what you want to invest in matters more than the wrapper you use. 👉🏾 why ETF vs managed fund is the wrong starting point 👉🏿 why most investors use pooled i…

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best of 2025: timeless principles of investing 21:29

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Some investing strategies come and go, but the best ones stand the test of time. Dev shares 5 timeless investing principles to help you build lasting wealth. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurance…

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this is property | property investing: location, equity & growth decisions 37:07

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Today's episode is a mix of this is property clips exploring how property investors make decisions about location, equity and portfolio growth. Topics include: 👉🏿 investment property choice: Sydney vs. regional? (clip from ep731) 👉🏻 claiming travel, tools & repairs for interstate properties as tax deductions (clip from ep740) 👉 pay off my property …

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best of 2025: managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work 23:18

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Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025. Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & …

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747 what's an index and why should you care (investing principles 5/11) 34:40

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In this episode Vince Scully breaks down how market indexes were created, how they’re constructed and how to use them effectively as an investor. He covers: 👉🏾 why indexes exist and what problem they solved 👉🏿 how the s&p 500 actually works 👉🏻 the origins of major global indexes 👉 price indexes vs accumulation indexes 👉🏼 index funds and the rise of…

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551 the 10 lessons I've learned in 2025 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 12:51

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In this episode it's time to reflect on the 10 things I have learned in 2025, and its not always about finance. Have a good Christmas and New Year period. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Need to review your personal insurances? …

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750 from first home to five properties: Chris's investing journey 28:02

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In today's episode Rachelle interviews listener Chris* about his journey of buying his first home in 2020 to building a five-property portfolio in just a few years. He talks about: 👉🏻 buying with an investor mindset from day one 👉 how picking locations he knew shaped his strategy 👉🏼 how he managed serviceability as a single buyer and as the portfol…

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750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane) 51:27

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Talking about pay can feel awkward, emotional and high-stakes but avoiding it can quietly stall your career. In this episode, Shell is joined by compensation expert Matt McFarlane to unpack what’s really happening in the job market, how to talk about money earlier (not when resentment hits), and the non-salary levers that matter just as much as dol…

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746 building the ideal portfolio (investing principles 4/11) 52:43

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In today's episode of the investing principles series, Vince Scully walks through how to actually choose funds for your investment portfolio that fit your goals, risk tolerance and life stage. He covers: 👉🏾 actively managed vs index funds 👉🏿 allocating across countries, sectors and company size 👉🏻 why global market weights don’t equal good portfoli…

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749 investing in regional NSW: Tamworth, Orange & Dubbo 47:49

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Investor activity is surging in regional New South Wales, and buyer’s agent Marcus Davidson joins Rachelle to break down where the opportunities and risks really are. They talk about: 👉🏾 how regional markets differ from capital cities 👉 investor profiles that Marcus works with 👉🏻 areas that Marcus buys in and why 👉🏽 Tamworth deep dive - blue chip a…

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550 are non concessional contributions worth it? 17:02

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In this episode Dev unpacks: 👉🏾 what is a non concessional contribution 👉🏿 the bring forward rule 👉🏻 what happens if you breach the $120k cap 👉 pros and cons of making non concessional contributions 👉🏼 downsizer contributions 👉🏽 the Government co-contribution 👉🏾 what Dev does Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and S…

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749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber) 59:44

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As 2025 comes to an end, Shell and Dr Amantha Imber reflect on the big (and little) learnings, mindset shifts and practical stuff that they'll be taking into the new year! They touch on: 👉🏼 energy, focus & what really drives performance 👉🏾 boundaries, rest & staying out of burnout 👉 confidence, self-belief & playing bigger 👉🏿 navigating discomfort,…

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745 understanding & embracing risk (investing principles 3/11) 22:36

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In this episode, Vince unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in investing - the difference between real risk and day to day volatility. He also breaks down concentration, leverage, investor behaviour and how to find the right level of risk so you can actually stay the course. Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisin…

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549 mental health in medicine: what doctors don’t talk about (with Dr Ava) 1:04:35

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In this episode Dev sits down with psychiatrist Dr Ava for an honest, unfiltered look at mental health in the medical profession. They unpack why doctors and healthcare workers aren’t immune to burnout, depression or family violence, how stigma keeps people silent and the real financial fallout when your health crashes. The episode touches on: 👉🏽 w…

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748 APRA’s lending cap, major NSW & VIC zoning changes & the 2% shared equity scheme 43:07

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John and Rach break down three huge property changes hitting the headlines: APRA’s new lending cap coming february 2026, NSW & VIC’s town-centre zoning reforms and the national rollout of the 2% shared-equity scheme. 👉🏾 what APRA’s DTI cap actually is and who it affects 👉🏿 what's causing prices to continue going upward 👉🏻 tips for investors amidst …

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748 the 15 things you need to hear in your career at least once 34:56

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In today's episode Shell shares 15 thoughts, musings and career advice that she needs you to hear loud and clear which touch on: 👉🏼 mindset shifts 👉🏾 navigating fear, discomfort & embarrassment 👉🏽 what actually holds people back in their careers 👉 confidence & self-belief 👉🏿 leadership realities most people don’t talk about 👉🏽 practical ways to sho…

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744 the 5 B's to investing + why invest in gold (investing principles 2/11) 33:36

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Vince breaks down the 5 Bs which make up the core building blocks of every investment portfolio: bills, bonds, bullion, bricks and businesses + 6 common factors of a winning stock. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebo…

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743 introducing a new host! + inflation, returns & your investing why (investing principles 1/11) 14:10

22d ago14:10

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Vince Scully kicks off a new era of this is investing with a back to basics 4-part series. In this episode Vince looks at why we invest in the first place. He breaks down inflation, long-term returns and the mindset that makes investing decisions easier over time. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.mo…

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548 unpacking the changes to div 296 with Vince Scully 43:35

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In this episode Dev and Vince Scully discuss the newly announced changes to the div 296 tax, touching on: 👉🏻 cap or no caps 👉 CPI indexed amounts or not 👉🏼 and what marginal tax rates people will pay for balances higher than $2M Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out ht…

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747 using a parental guarantee to get a better investment property at 23 20:09

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At 23, Dan* bought his first property as an investment with a combination of hard work, strategy and support from his parents. In today's episode Dan joins Rachelle to share the steps he took to do that, touching on: 👉 the early money habits he established after reading The Barefoot Investor at 15 👉🏼 his saving and investing journey and how he save…

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747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up 48:37

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In today's Q&A Shell discusses your work questions with return guest, Steph Clarke. They chat about: 👉🏻 how do you show up with personality and still be seen as professional? 👉 is it okay to quit a job without a plan? 👉🏾 how to rebuild credibility and trust after making a mistake at work 👉🏿 how do you manage up when your boss isn’t great at communi…

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746 is it too late to buy? BA red flags, Victoria’s hot market + more 41:04

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John and Rachelle answer your questions! 👉 renovate home or buy an investment first? 👉🏼 what type of valuation should I get? 👉🏽 what to ask a buyers agent before you commit 👉🏾 is it a good idea to buy an investment property with cash? 👉🏿 best structure to buy a working farm 👉🏻 have I missed the boat to buy my first IP? 👉 what’s happening in Melbour…

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547 how to pick an ETF 15:38

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There's so many ETFs on the market to choose from, how do you decide which one(s) to invest in? In this episode Dev shares a system based approach to selecting an ETF that's right for you. He covers: 👉🏾 ETFs vs managed funds 👉🏿 knowing your investor policy 👉🏻 what is your performance objective? 👉 what does the ETF hold? 👉🏼 ETF structure 👉🏽 liquidit…

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746 big conversations every leader needs to have (awkward chats, talented jerks + why 1:1s matter) 1:02:23

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Shell and Rohan Dredge riff on the big topics leaders tend to avoid: 👉🏾 communicating with clarity 👉🏿 managing distractions for you and your team 👉🏻 why discipline beats desire 👉 the power of 1:1s 👉🏼 managing talented jerks, energy vampires & personality hires 👉🏽 the power of awkward honesty 👉🏾 what does vulnerability mean Connect with Rohan on Lin…

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546 what is an annuity? 56:12

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In this episode Dev and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa unpack what an annuity is and how it can be used as a retirement income strategy. They talk about: 👉🏾 what is an annuity and how can you buy one ? 👉🏿 lifetime vs fixed annuities 👉🏽 returns 👉🏻 how does it affect the aged pension 👉 pros and cons 👉🏼 how are annuities taxed 👉🏽 what happens if the an…

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745 backlash over boom bust episode, 90% no LMI lending, trust lending crackdown + more 46:30

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John and Rachelle unpack the latest lender policy shifts, UBank’s new 90% no-LMI offering plus listener feedback they received on a recent episode that sparked backlash. Glen James also drops in for a discussion around rentvesting. 👉🏻 Macquarie bank pulls out of trust and company lending 👉 Ubank offers 90% loans with no LMI 👉🏼 discussing feedback o…

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745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph Clarke 45:14

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Today Shell sits down with futurist Steph Clarke to unpack how to think about the future of work without spiralling. They chat about uncertainty, AI, imagining different possible futures, and how to stay flexible instead of trying to ‘future-proof’ your career. 👉🏾 why future-proofing your career is a myth + what to do instead 👉🏿 spotting signals of…

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744 buying in the right location for capital growth with Luke Metcalfe 35:29

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In this episode John & Rachelle chat with Luke Metcalfe, founder of property data insights platform Microburbs, about the data points that matter when researching where to buy. They talk about: 👉🏾 what Microburbs actually does & who it's for 👉🏻 the most influential data point for choosing a location 👉🏼 the post-covid shift to regions & satellite ci…

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545 budgeting types explained 17:03

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In this episode Dev unpacks 6 budget types and the pros & cons of each. He walks through: 👉🏾 the 50/30/20 budget 👉🏿 cash stuffing / envelope system 👉🏻 zero based budget 👉 pay yourself first budget 👉🏼 the no budget budget 👉🏽 and Dev's personal budget strategy Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a…

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744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph Clarke 53:00

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Can you be friends with the boss or the people that you lead? In this episode Shell chats with Steph Clarke who has a Substack called How To Friend, about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes awkward world of workplace friendships. 👉🏾 Steph’s interest in studying friendship and starting How to Friend 👉🏿 can you be friends with the boss? 👉🏻 perceptio…

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743 turning home equity into your first investment (clarity call with John Pidgeon) 37:50

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In this live clarity call, John chats with long-time listeners Kristyn and Brenton, two teachers from the Central Coast, who are thinking of using equity from their home to invest in property. If you're a first time investor today's episode is packed with actionable tips! John talks to them about: 👉🏾 assessing their risk profiles and money mindset …

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544 is rural medicine worth it? community, burnout & money (part 2) 33:58

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Continuing on from last week's episode, Dev and Dr James* go deeper discussing boundaries in small communities, navigating burnout, and how rural doctors approach money, cost of living and investing while working in isolated areas. They chat about: 👉🏻 living and working in a tight-knit town 👉 boundaries with neighbours and patients 👉🏼 isolation, gu…

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743 the Boldside story: Shell's lessons in backing yourself and doing work your way 49:21

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Shell gets vulnerable in this special episode as Rohan Dredge interviews her about her business origin story and how feeling boxed in at work sparked a complete reset in her career. Shell's journey and learnings touch on: 👉 facing stuckness and high anxiety in her career before starting Boldside 👉🏿 quitting her job with nothing to go to 👉🏼 saying y…

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742 how Meg built a 3-property portfolio worth $2.5M by 25 37:50

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In this anonymous listener story, “Meg” shares how she went from living at home and saving hard for her first deposit to building a $2.5M property portfolio by 25. She talks about: 👉 buying her first place at 22 on the Gold Coast 👉🏼 leveraging equity to buy again in Perth and the Central Coast (instead of saving cash) 👉🏾 managing risk, buffers and …

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543 is rural medicine worth it? the journey, training & pros/cons (part 1) 44:49

2M ago44:49

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In today's episode Dev chats with rural GP Dr James* about why he chose to build his career outside the city. They explore the training pathway, the realities of rural medicine and the unique pros and cons of life as a country doctor. They touch on: 👉🏽 why James chose rural over metro 👉 the Dean’s Rural List & training pathway 👉🏾 what a “rural gene…

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742 leading high-performing executive teams with Rohan Dredge 57:47

2M ago57:47

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If you lead or are part of a senior leadership team, this episode is for you. Shell sits down with leadership expert Rohan Dredge to unpack what a high-performing executive team actually looks like and how to navigate the unique challenges that come with leading at the top. They talk about: 👉🏼 high personal responsibility 👉🏾 harnessing ego without …

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542 the habits of the quiet wealthy 19:17

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In today’s episode Dev unpacks the habits of the quiet wealthy, the people building real wealth without flexing a flashy lifestyle. He covers: 👉🏾 what is income? 👉🏿 what is wealth & what does quiet wealth mean? 👉🏻 habit 1 - building relationships 👉 habit 2 - understanding the difference between income and wealth 👉🏼 habit 3 - playing the long game 👉…

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741 partners who invest & manage money separately (David & Louise's story) 38:46

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In today's episode John interviews David and Louise* who manage their money and property investing separately. They talk about: 👉🏻 their individual risk appetites 👉 why they've chosen to keep things separate 👉🏼 getting a BFA (binding financial agreement) 👉🏿 the properties they have between them 👉🏽 how they navigate shared expenses 👉🏾 planning for r…

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741 underrated career skills (part 2) 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Shell and Em Bowen are back with more underrated career skills and this time they're talking about: 👉🏻 emailing like you speak 👉 being hard to offend 👉🏼 being able to communicate tough messages without being offensive 👉🏽 showing your working 👉🏿 and owning your strengths Connect with Em on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26 If you le…

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742 the 10 questions with Sim Kaur from Friends That Invest 13:50

2M ago13:50

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Glen puts Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest in the hot seat with his signature 10 questions. They chat about: 👉 what makes a successful investor 👉🏿 invest inside or outside of retirement? 👉🏼 pay down mortgage or invest? 👉🏽 the biggest barrier stopping people investing 👉🏾 do you have to be smart to be good with money? 👉🏿 Sim’s definition of succe…

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541 Telecare: starting, scaling and selling a health tech company (with Dr Chris Sia) 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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In this episode, Dev chats with Dr Chris Sia about the journey of building Telecare - its early days, scaling operations, selling the business, and what now. They unpack: 👉🏾 how Telecare began and the early challenges 👉🏼 how the pandemic accelerated growth and demand 👉🏿 what the business model looks like today 👉 managing full-time work while runnin…

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740 using redraw to invest, 6-year CGT rule, repairs vs depreciation + more (Q&A with an accountant) 39:39

3M ago39:39

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In this Q&A episode, Rachelle sits down with return guest, accountant Leah Hall from Lift Accounting to unpack your burning tax and property questions: 👉🏾 using redraw from your investment loan to buy ETFs 👉🏿 how to document and reset the 6-year CGT rule 👉🏻 claiming travel, tools & repairs for interstate properties 👉 repairs vs improvements - what’…

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740 underrated career skills (part 1) 44:21

3M ago44:21

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It’s not always the big moves but the underrated skills that make you stand out at work. Shell is joined again by Emily Bowen, COO of Rarekind to unpack some of the key skills to have at work: 👉🏽 seeing beyond yourself and thinking like the team 👉🏾 asking great questions and getting curious 👉🏻 knowing when 90% is good enough 👉 building grit and gra…

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540 what is private credit? 14:27

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739 the boom bust property cycle explained + where are we now? 52:41

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739 competing with a work bestie for a role, from mate to manager + favouritism at work 1:01:47

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In this episode Shell and Em Bowen unpack what to do when you're faced with some tricky maybe even awkward workplace situations like: 👉🏾 competing with your work bestie for a role 👉🏿 going from being someone's coworker to their manager 👉🏻 and avoiding perceptions of favouritism Win a seat at the People & Culture Unconference. Enter here: https://bi…

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741 passive income and life on your own terms 20:50

3M ago20:50

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In this episode, Glen and Nick Bradley get real about passive income, touching on: 👉🏾 Nick’s $180k income target in Spain 👉🏼 hat’s truly passive vs what’s really another job 👉🏿 options trading 👉 fixing your life before chasing passive income 👉🏻 dividends, REITs & business development companies explained 👉🏾 bitcoin yield ETFs Learn to be a better in…

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539 Kabhir’s IMG journey: settling in, GP life, buying a home + money tips (part 2) 39:02

3M ago39:02

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In the second half of this conversation, Kabhir* shares how he’s building a life and career in Australia as an international medical graduate (IMG), touching on: 👉🏾 integrating into Aussie culture and language 👉 balancing ED shifts with general practice 👉🏿 the reality of GP income vs hospital perks 👉🏻 navigating permanent residency and citizenship …

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738 investing in regional VIC: Geelong, Bendigo & Shepparton 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Kicking off our investor location series, Rachelle Kroon chats with Envisage Property buyer’s agent Kimberley Gelhar who specialises in regional Victoria. They discuss: 👉🏻 a day in the life of a buyer's agent 👉 why invest in regional VIC? 👉🏼 Geelong snapshot 👉🏽 VIC land tax 👉🏾 Shepparton snapshot & $420k buyer case study 👉🏿 Bendigo snapshot 👉🏻 Bend…