Best SYMO Interactive Podcasts (2025)

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740 the 10 questions with Jenny from @worththehappiness 17:15

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18m ago17:15

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While at FinCon 2025 in Portland, Oregon, Glen James caught up with finance coach and educator, Jenny from @worththehappiness. Glen asked Jenny: 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor? 👉🏿 retirement investing or non retirement investing? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what's the biggest barrier to investing? 👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money?…

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538 Kabhir’s IMG journey: medical training in Pakistan & starting out in Australia (part 1) 56:46

14h ago56:46

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In this first half of a two-part chat, Dev speaks with Kabhir* a doctor who migrated from Pakistan to Australia as an international medical graduate (IMG). Kabhir shares how he: 👉🏾 trained and specialised in neurosurgery in Pakistan 👉🏽 prepared for and passed the AMC exams 👉🏿 navigated visas, registration and job offers 👉🏻 compared working hours, p…

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737 funding renovations, using equity to buy a 2nd IP, split loans, valuations + more 36:41

15h ago36:41

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Rach and John dig into some listener questions about: 👉🏾 funding renovations - cash, equity or future-value valuations 👉🏻 what if investors with 2+ properties had to sell 👉 converting non-tax deductible debt into tax deductible & loan splits 👉🏼 using equity to buy another investment property 👉🏽 debt recycling & selling a property that has split loa…

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737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up 52:09

5d ago52:09

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In this episode Shell is joined by Tahnee McWhirter from HumanX to tackle your work problems! They chat about: 👉🏾 dealing with a boss who feels threatened by you 👉🏼 I don't like my boss 👉 how do I give my boss feedback? 👉🏿 how to respond to being constantly interrupted 👉🏻 return to office - yay or nay? 👉🏽 setting clear expectations as a leader Conn…

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739 should I move from Raiz Invest to Betashares Direct? 20:00

7d ago20:00

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Should anon move their $8k share portfolio from Raiz Invest to DHHF on the BetaShares Direct platform? Glen shares his thoughts, touching on: 👉 anon's scenario 👉🏾 investing strategy 👉🏿 fee comparison: Raiz vs BetaShares Direct 👉🏻 diversification concerns 👉🏽 alternative options e.g. extra mortgage repayments or robo-investing Watch this episode on Y…

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537 what is lifestyle creep and how to manage it 11:40

8d ago11:40

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Lifestyle creep happens when your spending quietly grows with your income. In this episode, Dev unpacks what it is and practical ways to keep it under control, touching on: 👉🏾 what is lifestyle creep? 👉🏿 what age group does lifestyle creep usually affect more 👉🏻 why is it dangerous? 👉 ways to reduce the risk of lifestyle creep Related episodes 🎧 53…

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736 public school catchments, property premiums & if they’re worth it 38:27

8d ago38:27

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In this episode John and Rachelle are joined by Eliza Owen, Head of Research at Cotality, to unpack how public school zones influence property values. They discuss Cotality's report on house values inside vs outside of Australia's top public school catchments and whether paying extra to be in-zone really makes sense for families and investors. 👉🏾 s…

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736 is extroversion hot or not, building influence & selling without being salesy 54:28

10d ago54:28

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In this episode, Shell is joined by Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners to unpack extroversion and introversion in the workplace, why influence matters for everyone, and how to sell your ideas without feeling pushy. They discuss: 👉🏽 extroversion & introversion at work 👉 why influencing skills are critical for your career 👉🏿 how to sell your i…

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738 investing in silver & other precious metals 16:33

13d ago16:33

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Silver’s been having a moment lately, but is it really worth the hype? Glen dives into what’s driving the buzz and what it could mean for your investing. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://yo…

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536 JL Collins on market crashes, asset allocation & legacy wealth (part 2) 45:59

15d ago45:59

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In part 2 of this special 2-part series, Dev continues the conversation with JL Collins - author of The Simple Path to Wealth - digging into the mindset and mechanics of building financial independence that lasts a lifetime. They discuss: 👉🏻 stock series vs the book - which one should you read first? 👉🏽 why market crashes are a gift when you’re bui…

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735 First Home Guarantee fast-tracked, FOMO traps & buyer’s agent risks 32:41

15d ago32:41

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The First Home Guarantee expansion has been brought forward to 1 Oct, sparking urgency in the property market. But should you rush in? Rachelle and John unpack what it means for the property market, the risks of buying just for the sake of it and why having and sticking to your strategy matters more than ever. They touch on: 👉🏾 First Home Guarantee…

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735 how to lead people who are not like you with Stephanie Chung 50:59

17d ago50:59

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Stephanie Chung went from baggage handler to becoming the first Black CEO in private aviation. She’s led billion-dollar sales teams, coached executives, and is the author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Aren’t Like You. In this episode, Stephanie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to build stronger, more inclusive teams: 👉🏽…

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737 the 10 questions with Bryce & Alec from Equity Mates 16:05

20d ago16:05

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Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske from the popular Equity Mates investing podcast join Glen in this episode to answer the 10 questions! Plus, a chat about Bitcoin, gold, silver & precious metals. 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor? 👉🏿 super or non-super investing and why? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people inves…

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734 understanding the role of a seller’s agent with Veronica Morgan 26:44

24d ago26:44

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Selling property isn’t always straightforward and that’s where a seller’s agent (or vendor advocate) can step in. In this episode, John and Rach chat with Veronica Morgan about what a seller’s agent does, how they differ from real estate agents, and why they can be a game-changer for vendors. Veronica is a buyers agent, co-host of The Elephant in t…

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535 JL Collins on debt, housing myths & why simplicity wins (part 1) 54:53

22d ago54:53

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In this first half of a 2-part conversation, Dev sits down with JL Collins the author of The Simple Path to Wealth to explore his updated edition and the timeless principles of financial independence. JL shares his journey from selling fly swatters at age 8 to shaping one of the most influential voices in FIRE. They talk about: 👉🏾 why living below …

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734 becoming a manager of AI: practical tips with Neo Aplin 48:48

27d ago48:48

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In today's episode Shell chats with Neo Aplin from Inventium about how to make AI actually useful at work. Neo shares the idea of becoming a “manager of AI,” why context matters more than prompts, and how to keep your own critical thinking sharp. They also dive into using AI for everyday tasks, handling privacy worries, and practising tough convers…

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736 selling an investment property, $400k cash: offset vs invest? 12:47

27d ago12:47

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Glen answers a listener’s question about selling an investment property and what to do with the proceeds. With around $400k expected after debts, they’re torn between investing in index funds or using the cash to offset their next mortgage. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store …

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534 what is depreciation? 15:36

29d ago15:36

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In today's episode, Dev explains what depreciation is, how it works and how it can save you on tax, particularly if you own a property or run a business. He covers: 👉🏾 what is depreciation? 👉🏿 types of depreciating assets 👉🏻 why it's so important 👉 concepts within depreciation 👉🏼 the two methods - prime cost & diminishing value 👉🏽 and practical exa…

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733 property structures explained: trusts, companies & super funds 50:18

1M ago50:18

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Most people buy property in their own name, but other structures might suit your strategy. In this episode Rach is joined again by Leah Hall from Lift Accounting for a deep dive into the pros and cons of holding property in discretionary (family) trusts, unit trusts, companies, and self-managed super funds. They cover: 👉🏾 discretionary (family) tru…

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733 is it okay to...cc the boss, skip the morning tea, talk about your salary + more 30:23

1M ago30:23

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Following on from last week's episode, Shell and Emily Bowen chat about more questionable workplace scenarios, like whether it’s okay to: 👉🏾 skip a team morning tea to focus on your own work 👉🏿 cc the boss to nudge someone along who hasn't responded to oyur email 👉🏻 have your video off on a video meeting 👉 bring up your salary in casual convo with …

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735 the 10 questions with Queenie Tan 12:10

1M ago12:10

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Finance content creator (@investwithqueenie) and author Queenie Tan joins Glen in this episode to answer 10 questions: 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor? 👉🏿 super or non-super and why? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing? 👉🏼 do you have to be smart to be good with money? 👉🏽 how do you define succe…

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732 Alyce bought her third property by 28 21:16

1M ago21:16

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In today’s episode, Rach chats with Alyce Lewis about her unique and inspiring journey into home ownership and building a property portfolio. By 28, she’d bought her first home, upsized to a dream lifestyle property with her partner, and added an investment to the mix. Alyce’s story shows how compromise, strategy and a dash of boldness can fast-tra…

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533 concessional contributions are maxed, div 296 tax + how much do I need to retire with Vince Scully (part 2) 49:36

1M ago49:36

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Today's episode is the second half of Dev's chat with Vince Scully from Life Sherpa (listen to last week's episode for part 1!), where Dev and Vince discuss: 👉🏻 should you make non concessional contributions or invest outside super? 👉 the div 296 tax 👉🏼 how much do you need in retirement Check out Dev's episode on Div 296 here: Apple Podcast | Spot…

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732 is it okay to...block a coworker, leak your resignation, say no to mentoring + more 36:18

1M ago36:18

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Navigating work life often comes with those tricky “is it okay to…?” moments. In today’s episode, Shell and Emily Bowen dig into workplace etiquette and whether it’s okay to: 👉 rock activewear or an oodie on a Teams call 👉🏾 block a co-worker on social media 👉🏿 tell your colleagues you’re resigning before your boss 👉🏻 turn down a mentoring request 👉…

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734 the 10 questions with Brian Parker 8:50

1M ago8:50

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Glen interviews Brian Parker, Chief Economist at Australian Retirement Trust in a quick-fire Q&A. Okay... so it's not quite 10 questions, but close enough! 👉🏾 what makes a successful investor in your mind? 👉🏿 super or non-super and why? 👉🏻 mortgage or invest? 👉 what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing? 👉🏼 do you have to be smart…

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532 invest vs pay mortgage, borrowing for cars, pay off or leave HELP debt + more with Vince Scully (part 1) 37:35

1M ago37:35

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In this 2 part chat, Dev is joined by Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to unpack your questions. In part 1 they touch on: 👉🏿 pay off mortgage vs invest vs super 👉🏻 using debt recycling 👉 buying a car with cash or a car loan 👉🏼 should you pay off or leave your HECS/HELP debt Article - Should you buy a car with cash or car loan: https://lifesherpa.com.a…

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731 type vs location, sell or rent Brissy unit, mortgage or invest, servicing multiple loans + more 43:32

1M ago43:32

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In today's Q&A John and Rach tackle some great questions around: 👉🏾 property type vs location for wealth creation 👉🏿 sell or rent out my Brissy apartment? 👉🏻 invest in property or pay off the mortgage? 👉 invest in third investment property or shares? 👉🏼 how do people fund and service multiple properties? We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is prope…

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731 my thoughts on psychological safety, taking feedback & over-preparing 30:41

2M ago30:41

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In today's episode Shell dives into three things that have been on her mind lately: 👉🏻 the most underrated career skill that can fast-track your growth 👉 workplaces who weaponise psychological safety 👉🏼 and what a recent speaking gig fail taught her about over-preparing If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside…

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733 the 10 questions with Vince Scully 11:18

2M ago11:18

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In this short and sharp money Q&A, Glen chats with Vince Scully about what makes a good investor, mortgage or invest?, what "making it" with money actually looks like and more! Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: htt…

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730 love, property and prenups/BFAs (a chat with a family lawyer) 48:10

2M ago48:10

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When love and money mix, things can get messy especially if you're not prepared. In this episode, family lawyer and mediator Kate O’Grady joins Rachelle to unpack how to protect your property and finances in a relationship. They cover: 👉🏿 the best time to seek advice from a family lawyer 👉 what to document before moving in together 👉🏽 conversations…

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531 what is capital gains tax? 26:38

2M ago26:38

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Capital gains tax aka CGT - let's talk about it! Dev unpacks: 👉🏿 what is a capital gain + short vs long term gain 👉🏻 what is capital gains tax 👉 exemptions 👉🏼 what are personal use items? 👉🏾 how does joint ownership affect CGT 👉🏽 what is cost base 👉🏻 examples of CGT calculations Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans an…

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730 what’s your work reputation really saying about you? 43:51

2M ago43:51

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You have a reputation at work whether you've defined it or not. In this ep, Shell is joined by Em Bowen to unpack what you're currently known for vs what you want to be known for. They cover: 👉🏾 how to define and shift your workplace reputation 👉🏿 the risk of overcorrecting your strengths 👉🏻 why “authenticity” can derail your career 👉 perception vs…

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732 turning your home into an investment property 12:48

2M ago12:48

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Thinking of moving out and renting your home? In this episode, Glen James is joined by Rachelle Kroon to unpack the steps you need to take when turning your principal place of residence into an investment property. Learn to be a better investor with Glen and Nick’s book, 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing': https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Check out Nick B…

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731 should I invest only in Australia? 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Should you invest only in Australian equities? Glen shares his thoughts. Learn to be a better investor with Glen and Nick’s book, 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing': https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘15 Minute Money’: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1 Have a question or topic for the show? Pos…

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730 how to get comfortable with investing risk 11:48

2M ago11:48

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Investing always involves some level of risk but how do you get comfortable with that? Glen unpacks why education, diversification and experience are the keys to making peace with market ups and downs. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show,…

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729 how to get out of analysis paralysis and start investing 12:12

2M ago12:12

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Feeling stuck on the sidelines because you're afraid to make the wrong investment move? Glen shares some strategies for tackling analysis paralysis to help you get out of your own way and take action. Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai Check out Nick Bradley’s new YouTube show ‘…

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530 what is opportunity cost? 16:46

2M ago16:46

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In this episode Dev explains the concept of opportunity cost, touching on: 👉🏾 what it is and how it differs from sunk cost 👉🏿 a formula for working out opportunity cost 👉🏻 where you can apply the concept of opportunity cost beyond finances Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? C…

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729 flipping houses in the USA with Brandon Rickman (how it works, risks, financing + more) 54:37

2M ago54:37

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In today's episode John and Rach chat with Brandon Rickman aka The Flip Genius about what it’s really like flipping houses in the US. With 25 years of experience and over 500 flips under his belt, Brandon breaks down how he finds deals, funds renovations, and builds wealth in a market that operates very differently to ours. They chat about: 👉🏾 how …

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729 personal branding icks, why 4dww fizzled, stop saying kind regards & work wardrobe yay or nay (campfire chat) 50:38

2M ago50:38

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In this campfire chat, Shell is joined by Glen James and Chad Lawson for a candid convo on all things work. They unpack the icks of personal branding, why the 4-day work week hype has faded, whether "hiya" and “kind regards” belong in the bin and their thoughts on having a work wardrobe. If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: ht…

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728 the 10 random stocks quietly crushing the market 19:16

2M ago19:16

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It’s Nick’s final episode of this is investing before he kicks off his new YouTube show, 15 Minute Money! Before handing the mic over to Glen James, he’s diving into a bunch of lesser-known stocks that have massively outperformed expectations. 📺 Follow Nick’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoney Grab Nick & Glen’s book, The Q…

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728 state-by-state tenancy law changes, rent caps, eviction rules + more 51:50

2M ago51:50

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In today's episode John and Rachelle break down the latest tenancy law changes across every Aussie state and territory. Staying across these updates is crucial, whether you're a tenant or landlord! Support adults and kids impacted by domestic violence: https://www.friendswithdignity.org.au/ 📘 Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://www.…

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728 HR experts take on Coldplay kiss cam and bad romance at work 58:51

2M ago58:51

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Plus 5 red flags when you're in love at work! If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and …

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727 Glen interviews Nick Bradley + announcement of future plans 21:52

2M ago21:52

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Today Glen's hijacking the mic to interview Nick about his FIRE journey, investing lessons, and what’s next. They chat about regrets (like paying off the mortgage early), passive income, and the launch of Nick’s new YouTube project 15 Minute Money. 📺 Follow Nick’s new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoney Nick & Glen’s book 'The Q…

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727 where to invest for under $700k, when to sell, buying in Melbourne, using 100% equity + more 39:49

2M ago39:49

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We asked what you wanted to know and you delivered. John and Rachelle answer your questions: 👉🏾 why don’t some banks pass on rate cuts? 👉🏿 can you use 100% equity to purchase an investment? 👉🏻 are there still neutrally and positively geared properties in this market? 👉 how much growth is enough to consider selling a property? 👉🏼 apartment vs townho…

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529 the 5 fundamental rules every smart investor follows 12:10

2M ago12:10

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There’s no shortage of investing advice out there, but some principles stand the test of time. In this episode, Dev breaks down 5 essential rules that smart investors live by. Simple, powerful habits to help you build real wealth over time. Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? …

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727 what new leaders need to thrive & why star players aren't always great leaders 45:46

3M ago45:46

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Just because you're the best at your job doesn’t mean you'll be great at leading others. In this episode, Shell and Chad unpack why promoting top performers into leadership roles so often goes wrong, plus what it really takes to thrive as a new leader. They talk about: 👉🏼 why the best team member doesn't always make the best leader 👉🏾 leading is a …

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726 I'm selling SCHD & exploring 3 other high-income ETFs 20:46

3M ago20:46

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SCHD has been one of my core dividend holdings for years but it is now time to look into new options with a higher dividend yield. Let's analyse 3 strong contenders: ADX, QQQI and PutW. Nick & Glen’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook gr…

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528 Stockholm syndrome in investing 14:20

3M ago14:20

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Can Stockholm Syndrome apply to your investing strategy? Let's take a look! Dev unpacks: 👉🏾 what exactly happened in 1973 👉🏿 how the term Stockholm Syndrome came about 👉🏻 how this is relevant to investing 👉 and a worked example Dev Raga Personal Finance is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth. Need a mortgage broker? Check out htt…

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726 building a $3m property portfolio in 4 years (Eloise & Liam's story) 46:05

3M ago46:05

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Eloise and Liam are rentvesting while living in Sydney and have built a $3 million+ property portfolio in just four years. In this episode, Eloise shares the practical steps they took to get started, build momentum and make strategic decisions along the way with the long term goal of financial freedom. From using her finance background to assess bo…

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726 is hustle a dirty word, weaponising incompetence & relaxing vs laziness 32:05

3M ago32:05

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In today's episode Shell unpacks some big topics with Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners: 👉🏻 is hustle a dirty word and what's the difference between hustle & hard work? 👉 are you choosing to actively rest or are you being lazy? 👉🏼 playing to your strengths vs weaponising your own incompetence Connect with Chad Lawson on LinkedIn here: https…