The Ash, Hubert and Kevin Podcast

The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast
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Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, okay. I get it now." About the hosts: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, finance leader by day, side hustle builder by night!

  1. 26/06/2025

    E45: Aligning Teams with Better Bonuses + Our Beef with the CA Talent Report

    In this episode of The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), it’s just Ash and Kev holding the fort while Hubert’s off in the US. We dive deep into Chartered Accountants ANZ’s 2025 Talent Shortage Report — and we don’t hold back.📉 Do we really have a shortage of finance managers and management accountants?💼 What’s broken in the recruitment pipeline?🧠 Can you actually teach strategic finance thinking? Here's the CA Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tW0e1bBRxIcG0IgHUB_-aENzMr0v_G9/view?usp=sharingWe also explore how bonus schemes can drive (or destroy) culture — from global profit share models to commission-driven chaos. If you’re a business owner, CFO, or accounting leader, this is your playbook on building high-performing finance teams.👀 Hit play and let us know your thoughts!------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    37 min

  2. 19/06/2025

    E44: Building Business w/ High Performance - chat w/ Phil Diasinos (Pt. 2)

    In Part 2 of our chat with Phil Diasinos, we dive deeper into what it takes to shift from corporate 9-5er to entrepreneur. Phil isn’t just a business coach and founder of Agora Farm — he’s a former 9-5er who turned his financial & commercial acumen into a vehicle for impact. In this episode, we explore: Recap of Part 1: Entrepreneurial Foundations with Phil Diasinos→ Reflection on Phil’s journey, Agora Farm, & the Critical Mass Pod Making the Leap from a 9-5 Job to Business Leadership→ Discussing the mindset shift from Corporate to visionary business leadership. Building Teams and Leading with Heart→ Phil shares how purpose and people drive performance, not just numbers. Balancing it all while running a business (High Performance coaching)→ Balancing business growth with spiritual and personal priorities. Why Finance Pros Should Think Bigger→ Encouragement for accountants and finance leaders to explore entrepreneurship and impact. ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    42 min

  3. 04/06/2025

    E43: Can Accountants Become Entrepreneurs? We chat w/ Phil Diasinos!

    Ask an Accountant if they can run a business. Nahhh...too risky! In this episode, we sit down with local business owner (and friend of the pod) Phil Diasinos — a serial entrepreneur who's done it all. From running a business and biz coaching company, to leading an agricultural nature retreat, to launching men’s health initiatives and hosting his own podcast The Critical Mass — Phil brings a wealth of experience and insight. We dive into: - His journey (education, biz ventures, current projects) - The mindset shift needed to run a business - What finance pros can learn from stepping outside the spreadsheetWhether you're toying with the idea of starting something of your own or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this one’s for you. ------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    35 min

  4. 29/04/2025

    E42: How to Build a Simple Yet Powerful Budget For A Gym (Step-by-Step)

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast (Accountdads), we dive into one of the most important skills for finance pros and business owners — budgeting and forecasting. 🧮 Learn how to build a practical budget from scratch using Excel 📈 Understand the difference between top-down and bottom-up budgeting 🛠️ See how scenarios like member growth, price increases, and cost control impact your profits 📊 Discover why budgets are critical for managing businesses — from gyms to large corporations Whether you're new to budgeting or want to sharpen your forecasting skills, this episode breaks it all down in a casual, easy-to-follow way. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy finance tips made simple! ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    42 min

  5. 22/04/2025

    E41: How to Run a Gym's Finances (Without Losing Your Mind or Money)

    In this episode, we dive into the real-world challenges of running and maintaining a gym business — not just buying it. You’ve got the gym. Now what? From staff structures to recurring revenue models, cost control to member retention — we break down what gym owners actually need to think about to survive and thrive. 🔍 What we cover: The startup and recurring costs of operating a gym How to manage cash vs accrual accounting Revenue levers, operating margins & managing staff The truth about subscription models and member retention 👊 Whether you're an accountant, gym owner, or future business buyer, this one’s loaded with practical insights. 📌 Next episode → Budgeting for the gym! Subscribe so you don’t miss it. ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    24 min

  6. 15/04/2025

    E40: Buying a Gym: The Hidden Financial Red Flags You Need to See!

    Welcome back to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast — aka the Accountdads! 🎧In this episode, we crack open the books of a real-life Sydney gym that's up for sale. We dive deep into the financials, red flags, hidden opportunities, and everything you should be looking at before buying a business. From rent and staffing to sneaky director loans and telemarketing spend — it's all here.👨‍👦 Plus, we kick things off with some dad chat about camping trips, Disney cruises, and budgeting for memory-making weekends with our kids.🔥 What you'll learn:What to look for in a gym’s P&L and balance sheetHow to spot red flags in small business financesWhether this gym is a good buy (or a hard pass)🎯 For business owners and finance pros who want to level up — this one's for you.👇 Got a business you want us to break down next? Let us know in the comments.------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    39 min

  7. 07/04/2025

    E39: What the Federal Budget Means for Your Biz (and How to Use AI to Find Out)

    Ash, Hubert & Kevin (The Chartered Account-Dads) are back for 2025!Whether you're a business owner, accountant, or just want to know if this budget actually affects your job, your customers, or your spend... this episode is for you.💡 What you'll get:How to actually read the budget using AI toolsThe real winners and losers (it's not who you think)How your industry could be affected (construction, tourism, recruitment)Budgeting smarter in your P&L using a business lensWhy talking to customers & suppliers post-budget is your superpowerSubscribe, share, and let us know what budget questions you want answered in the next episode.------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    18 min

  8. 27/11/2024

    E38: Surviving Economic Downturns: Real Business Lessons from Australian Finance Leaders

    In this episode of the Ash, Hubert, and Kevin Podcast, we dive into the challenges of navigating economic downturns and share insights from real-world experiences in business, finance, and leadership. From the COVID-19 pandemic to current economic uncertainties, we explore strategies that help businesses survive and thrive in tough times. 💡 Highlights from the episode: Stories from COVID-19: From remote work shifts to redundancy challenges. - Lessons in leadership during crises: Empathy, communication, and decision-making. - The role of finance in pivoting and optimizing during downturns. - Case studies: Sydney Zoo's resilience, supply chain adaptations, and waste management strategies. - Why building intangible assets (like brand equity) matters in tough times. - Setting effective short-term incentives without damaging long-term goals. Tune in for practical advice, lessons learned, and actionable strategies to navigate uncertain times and strengthen your business for the future! 🎧💡 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment if you find this episode valuable. Let us know what topics you'd like us to cover next! ------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now." The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.

    40 min
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Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (AHK). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts. Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, okay. I get it now." About the hosts: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines. Kevin: Husband, dad, finance leader by day, side hustle builder by night!

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  • Creator
    The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Ash, Hubert & Kevin Podcast
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