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It’s absolutely possible for a business owner, like you, to have it all. The only limiting factor to success in your business and in your life is you, the business owner!
The Business & Investing podcast exists to help you overcome your limits. Hosted by successful Australian entrepreneurs Grant Merriel and Charley Valher, the show is dedicated to sharing information, insights and tools to help business owners, like yourself, build a stable, thriving business that unlocks your money and life goals.
Grant and Charley both dive into their own experiences with their fellow Australian business owners and trusted professionals to help you become the best Full Stack Business Owner.
*Disclaimer - We are just like you, Australian business owners, and everything we discuss is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making any decision when it comes to wealth creation.
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Recovering After a Bad Financial Hit
EP 104: When was the last time that you took a significant financial hit?
In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing on our financial hits and:- How we pulled ourselves back up- How we healed ourselves from those experiences- As well as the mindset frames that we used and more…
So that you can make the best decisions and maximise the outcome going forward in your business.
Tell me some of the ways you have dealt with these experiences.
Or, shoot us the questions you have and I’ll try to convince Grant to reopen his wounds and answer them in a future episode!
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing02:50 Business comes with more risk 04:05 The number of financial hits we’ve encountered 07:02 Grant shares about his financial hit 13:48 How financial hits create self-doubt 15:39 Steps Grant took to get back up23:20 Gaining confidence back 27:28 Leaning on other people during the process27:56 My share of a financial hit 38:52 Giving time to heal is important 39:28 My take on getting back up from a financial hit 45:30 Two mindset frames I remind myself to get back up48:08 Taking time to assess what caused the hit
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DISCLAIMER:
All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.
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Businesses That Won’t Exist Five Years From Now
EP 103: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing business volatility and several business models that won’t be here in the next five years… So that you can identify and then adapt to the changing business landscape!
Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:40 The prevalence of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT06:13 Is AI the next big thing to change the world?14:16 Embracing change as a business owner18:27 What industries will be affected by the rise of technology?28:15 The effects of AI on the online industry33:54 What will be the future of car dealerships?37:49 Technology-driven changes in investing41:59 How should people approach the next wave of technology?47:56 Strategically changing your business
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!
Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Know the Score of your business to ensure success! https://knowthescorefinance.com/
Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com
DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.
Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcom
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Different End Games in Business and Investing
EP 102: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing everything to do with your business and investing endgame, including the multiple factors you need to consider before deciding on an exit strategy.
P.S. Leave a comment if you know your end game and how you have aligned it to your current business model.
Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing01:58 Have you given much thought to your business’ endgame?07:23 Selling a business10:32 What are the endgames?15:54 Your endgame heavily depends on your business model25:38 Factors to consider when setting an endgame 28:07 Grant’s entrepreneurial journey towards the ultimate goal39:37 The risks of going all in on an exit48:45 How long does it take to make the end game work well?
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast!
Resources: ○ Business and Investing Website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/○ Check out our new Property and Investing Podcast! https://propertyandinvesting.com/podcast/
Subscribe: ○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-investing/id1607453342 Connect with Business and Investing: ○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com
DISCLAIMER:All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.
Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcom
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Conquer the Unknown: Take the Darn Steering Wheel
EP 101: The government is contemplating making changes to super.
In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing exactly this!
We’re covering:
- Super Advisors- Investing outside of your Super- As well as the next steps to take & more….
So that you can start to think, plan and maximise your retirement!
Remember: none of this is financial advice, just 2 guys with mics talking. Just remember to speak to a professional.
If you have an opinion on this! Am I wrong? I would love to hear some thoughts on this topic.
Also! Shoot me the questions you’re wondering about super and retirement and I’ll make sure Grant and I get to them in a future episode!
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing
03:33 Government is making changes to super
08:26 Disincentivising people who want to strive
11:02 Breaking trust as a result of changes
12:19 Business owners are an ambitious bunch
15:45 Will changes being a short-term fix change my opinion?
17:31 Financial advice is crucial
21:14 Making rules clear and outlooking
22:21 Investing outside of super
24:31 New Zealand raised their cash rate to 0.5%
28:45 When something has to break
31:29 Is Australia taking a back seat or not?
32:47 With uncertainty on the rise, what to do?
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!
Resources:
○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/
Subscribe:
○ Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw
○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342
Connect with Business and Investing:
○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480
○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom
○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom
○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom
○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com
DISCLAIMER:
All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.
Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcom
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Escape The Everyday To Re-Energise Your Business (Part 2)
EP 100: So, how should you plan your business getaway?
This is exactly what Grant and I discuss in this part 2 episode.
We cover exactly how we plan our getaways…
So that you can prepare and then execute your next getaway…
As well as make the most out of your time and money!
Also, we’d love to know what activities or priorities you are planning to add on your next getaway.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing
01:37 How to make sure you book that getaway
02:30 Prepping yourself for the getaway
04:21 Thinking time
07:42 The lead up to the getaway
09:31 Get the most out of a getaway
17:19 How Grant approaches the getaway
26:59 Honest conversations with yourself
30:26 Turning your list into actions
31:51 Key points to remember for your getaway
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!
Resources:
○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/
○ Listen to Part 1 of this podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BeZVmHca8g
Subscribe:
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Connect with Business and Investing:
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○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom
○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com
DISCLAIMER:
All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.
Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcom
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Escape The Everyday To Re-Energise Your Business (Part 1)
EP 099: There’s truly something special about taking time away from business that motivates you and helps you look at obstacles with a new perspective.
In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I discuss exactly that.
We spoke about our getaway as well as how it was structured so that you can replicate it and take action the next time you take time away from your business.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to Business and Investing
02:33 The need to getaway
06:07 Why getting away is effective
07:40 Routine is dangerous
09:30 Brain space - giving time to think thoroughly
16:21 Weekends away alone vs. weekends away with a bigger company
25:07 Investing in better accommodations
30:08 Getting away to get perspective
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, tune in and share this podcast!
Resources:
○ Business and Investing website: https://www.businessandinvesting.com/
Subscribe:
○ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTrdJ5udIvx44PgEAlHgmw
○ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/business-and-investing/id1607453342
Connect with Business and Investing:
○ Join the Business and Investing Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/440140397804480
○ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessandinvestingcom
○ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessandinvestingcom
○ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandinvestingcom
○ Send your enquiries or drop by to say hello: grant@businessandinvesting.com
DISCLAIMER:
All information we share is NOT financial or investment advice and is purely intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. Always seek professional advice before acting on any financial decision.
Support the show: https://linktr.ee/businessandinvestingcom
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast and highly relevant!!
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Sooooo needed!
When you run a business, managing your money is different. If you live in Australia, it’s different. 👍👏👌