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.