Episodes

  • How Equity Mates was built, Ren's #1 media company in the world and where we are in ETFs

    How Equity Mates was built, Ren's #1 media company in the world and where we are in ETFs
    Jan 8 2025
    In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask speaks with Alec Renehan, co-founder of Equity Mates Media, about the business he and Bryce have built, the future of media and his favourite interviews. Topics covered today: How Ren asks the right questions, in any context Ren's story & how Equity Mates came to be The media company Ren would buy Where we are in the rise of ETFs Where we are in the rise of podcasting ~~ Episode resources ~~ Tune into Equity Mates, Get Started Investing: https://equitymates.com/get-started-investing/ Bryce & Ren's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Stress-Just-Invest-investments/dp/1761470469 ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Qiao Ma: finding killer companies, surviving the GFC & why founders win

    Qiao Ma: finding killer companies, surviving the GFC & why founders win
    Jan 6 2025
    Qiao Ma, Portfolio Manager of the Munro Partners Global Small and Mid Cap Fund, joins Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast to discuss: 1. What it takes to find killer stocks 2. How Qiao survived the GFC 3. Why founders tend to win 4. The importance of 'control' in long-term investing 5. Munro's investment process 6. Qiao's two pieces of advice to her younger self Episode resources: Munro Partners Nick & Owen's discussion All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • How the rich invest their money & how we'd invest $10 million in 2025

    How the rich invest their money & how we'd invest $10 million in 2025
    Jan 3 2025
    How do the wealthiest people invest? How do they make their money? In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask and Drew Meredith answer your questions. Don't forget, throughout January you can ask us all types of questions by using our online Q&A form: Ask a question >> https://bit.ly/R-quest Topics covered today: How the rich invest How millionaires are made Where we'd invest $10 million Vanguard Dividends - DRP v DCA? How to manage a large sum of cash? BHP's dividend ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Episode resources ~~ DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Do goals even work, is the market frothy, and investing a six-figure inheritance

    Do goals even work, is the market frothy, and investing a six-figure inheritance
    Jan 2 2025
    In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask and Drew Meredith answer your questions. Don't forget, throughout January you can ask us all types of questions by using our online Q&A form: Ask a question >> https://bit.ly/R-quest Topics covered today: How to set goals Where do goals go wrong with clients? Breaking big goals down Personal, investment, retirement Giving yourself a break but staying on track How to invest an inheritance, and How long it takes to become a financial planner ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Episode resources ~~ ASIC resources for financial planners: https://asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/financial-services/financial-advice/professional-standards-for-financial-advisers/qualification-exam-and-professional-development/ CFP program: https://faaa.au/financial-planning-education/cfp-certification/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Relationships with money & growing wealthy, ft. therapist Marie Verkakis

    Relationships with money & growing wealthy, ft. therapist Marie Verkakis
    Dec 30 2024
    In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Marie Verkakis, an experienced therapist, mental health and relationship educator, and host of the This Complex Life Podcast. In this podcast with Marie Verkakis, Owen and Marie discuss: How our relationship with money impacts our investments and money management How to identify our own issues with money The financial superpower that comes with a strong relationship How to talk to your partner, kids or parents about money What it takes unpack a bad habit with money ~~ Episode resources ~~ Marie's upcoming webinar - Relationship Refresh: https://marievakakis.com.au/etn/relationship-refresh/ Discount code to get 30% off: RASK2025 Marie's first Rask podcast: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/09/15/relationships-money-how-to-start-having-better-conversations/ ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Our $10,000 investment challenge for 2025: Owen v Drew v You

    Our $10,000 investment challenge for 2025: Owen v Drew v You
    Dec 30 2024
    The $10,000 portfolio challenge on The Australian Investors Podcast for 2025 is HERE! It's Team Owen Rask versus Team Drew Meredith versus you, The Rask Community. On January 1st, 2025 we'll begin tracking the three hypothetical portfolios selected by our teams. Then we'll provide weekly commentary and updates on the portfolios every Saturday morning (at 7am MEL/SYD time) as part of our '2 Sense' instalments on The Australian Investors Podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify. WARNING: Remember, nothing in these portfolios should be considered as investment advice. We are NOT investing in these portfolios in real life, and the portfolios we build at Rask Invest (or Drew, via Wattle Partners) have nothing to do with these three portfolios. Please do not believe these portfolios are our actual portfolios, or represent the portfolios we professionally manage for our clients. Investing is risky and can result in permanent capital loss. ~~ Episode resources ~~ Portfolio tracking starts in January at: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/portfolio Show notes page (show portfolio): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/12/30/10000-portfolio-challege/ ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Grant Hackett: leadership, high performance and using investment bonds

    Grant Hackett: leadership, high performance and using investment bonds
    Dec 27 2024
    In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Grant Hackett, OAM, who is the CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) - a $1.1 billion company that has grown rapidly in recent years. In this podcast with Grant Hackett, Owen and Grant discuss: What Grant took from the pool to his CEO role Why he moved into finance How to inspire and lead a team How Grant thinks about personal and professional growth Investment bonds - how and why they work The tax of investment bonds Potential changes to Superannuation you need to know How Grant makes investment decisions as a CEO ~~ Episode resources ~~ Lifebuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond1 Childbuilder (investment bond): https://bit.ly/rask-bond2 Grant's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-hackett-oam-30820225?originalSubdomain=au ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Timestamps ~~ 0:30:00 - becoming CEO of Generation Development (ASX: GDG) 7:00 - leadership skills 17:00 - a passion for finance 18:00 - overcoming doubt to win gold 22:00 - managing a team more effectively 30:00 - Investment bonds explained 35:00 - 10-year rule and 125% rule 42:00 - Investment bond rules - broken 46:00 - how investment bonds work 52:00 - changes to tax rules 55:00 - how Grant makes investment decisions 1:00:30 - advice Grant Hackett would give to his young self DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Joe Aston: why powerful people go mad & inside the Qantas Chairman Lounge

    Joe Aston: why powerful people go mad & inside the Qantas Chairman Lounge
    Dec 23 2024
    Joe Aston, author of The Chairman's Lounge and prolific financial journalist, joins Owen Rask to dive into corporate ethics, the role of journalists and Qantas' control over the business elite, on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Get Joe's book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chairmans-Lounge-inside-story-Qantas/dp/1761429760 Audible: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chairmans-Lounge-Inside-Story-Qantas/dp/B0D9WJYSGJ Topics covered: 1:30 - How Joe keeps companies accountable 8:45 - Harvey Norman red flags 15:30 - Joe Aston's research process 23:00 - Joe Aston on Qantas story 26:46 - What is the Chairmans Lounge? 32:30 - Virgin & Qatar coming for Qantas? 36:20 - Finding sources in journalism 38:00 - Bias in journalism 46:15 - Power abuse in business 50:45 - Youth is wasted on the young ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins