Episodes

  • 809b campfire chat (aligning money & goals, model portfolios + retirement planning)
    Mar 5 2025

    Strap in, today's campfire chat is a banger (and long, so settle in and get comfy!). Glen James, James Millard, and Vince Scully have an unfiltered chat about money, investing, and financial strategy. This deep-dive conversation covers:


    👉🏻 debt recycling

    👉🏾 investing & asset allocation

    👉 setting financial goals

    👉🏼 property investing & refinancing

    👉🏿 retirement planning for couples of different ages

    👉🏼 choosing the best super fund for you


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    2 hrs and 42 mins
  • 809 is being wealthy genetic + growth vs fixed mindset
    Mar 3 2025

    Is there such a thing as a wealthy gene? Glen and John unpack this idea, mulling on whether wealth comes from your environment, or is a learned skill. They touch on:


    👉🏻 is wealth genetic or just environmental?

    👉🏽 how upbringing shapes financial habits

    👉 nature vs nurture in building wealth

    👉🏾 the role of a growth vs fixed mindset

    👉🏿 wealth distribution stats in Australia

    👉🏼 why work ethic and attitude matter more than genetics

    👉🏾 practical ways to shift your money mindset


    Listen to 707 property buying gone wrong + property coach red flags (Adam's story) here: Apple | Spotify


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    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    48 mins
  • Glen James speaks with Adam Bandt
    Feb 27 2025

    In this bonus episode Glen sits down with Greens leader Adam Bandt for a chat about politics, policy, and the big issues shaping Australia - covering everything from climate and housing to tax reform and the future of Medicare.


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    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 808b Nick’s FIRE journey: quitting work, selling everything & moving to Spain
    Feb 26 2025

    Ever dreamed of selling everything and moving overseas? Nick Bradley and his wife Bec did just that. In this episode, Glen chats with Nick, host of this is investing, about how he and his family packed up their lives in the U.S. and moved to Spain. They cover:


    👉 the cost of living in Spain vs. the U.S.

    👉🏻 selling their house and living off investments

    👉🏽 schooling, healthcare & visas for expats

    👉🏾 how Nick manages his investments to fund their lifestyle

    👉🏿 regrets, reality checks & what’s next


    Nick's episode drops tomorrow: 707 the best investments I’ve found for passive income


    Nick’s book 'The Quick Start-Guide to Investing' is available here: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


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    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 808 health, wealth & why modern life is making us sick (with Paul Taylor)
    Feb 24 2025

    Is modern life too easy? Paul Taylor thinks so. Paul is a former British naval aircrew officer turned exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist. He’s also the author of Death by Comfort and host of The Paul Taylor Podcast. He joins Glen to chat about how our comfortable lifestyles are leading to poor health, burnout, and stress, and what we can do to turn it around. They dive into:


    👉🏾 the link between physical and financial health

    👉🏿 how to build resilience and mental toughness

    👉🏻 why movement is the key to a better life

    👉 the dangers of ultra-processed foods

    👉🏼 and why your phone is ruining your sleep


    Check out Paul's book, Death By Comfort: https://amzn.to/4ibEl3c


    Thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting the Tuesday show! Need a mortgage broker? Connect with the team here


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    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    54 mins
  • 807b mms: buying a first home as a single mum + changing career trajectory (from archaeology to...)
    Feb 19 2025

    Emily’s money story is all about big life shifts. She moved back to Perth after a relationship breakdown, became a single mum, and recently bought her first home, all while managing a career she never planned for but now loves. In today's episode She shares how growing up with financial struggles shaped her mindset, why investing in financial education changed everything, and how she’s navigating money as a solo parent.


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    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    42 mins
  • 807 prioritising goals: buy a home or travel + combining shares with partner
    Feb 17 2025

    Should you prioritise buying a home or going on a big trip? What’s the best way to invest while saving for a big goal? And if you're in a relationship, should you combine your investing accounts or keep them separate? Glen and John unpack some listener questions in today’s episode, touching on:


    👉🏻 balancing big financial goals

    👉 buying a house vs travelling

    👉🏼 where to park your savings while you wait

    👉🏽 combining investment accounts with a partner


    📘 The Quick-Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley 👇

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QNNrbv


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    31 mins
  • 806b sustainable ways to save money with Lottie Dalziel
    Feb 12 2025

    Living sustainably doesn't always mean spending more. In fact, it could save you cash. Glen chats with Lottie Dalziel, the Founder of Banish about easy ways to reduce waste, save cash, and make smarter choices for the planet. They talk about:


    👉🏾 why consuming less is the best money-saving hack

    👉🏿 how to find free and secondhand gems instead of buying new

    👉🏻 the 9 Rs of waste (it’s more than just reduce, reuse, recycle!)

    👉 why being single can actually help you save

    👉🏼 the real cost of fast fashion and better alternatives

    👉🏽 and Lottie's best money-saving hacks for every room in the house


    Want more of this? Check out Lottie's book, 365+ Ways To Save The Planet And Your Money: https://amzn.to/42Of8HX


    Thanks to Skye Wealth for supporting our Thursday show! Connect with the team here


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs.


    SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.



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    42 mins