What the Flux

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Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. Hosted by Brett Joffe and Justin Joffe, co-founders of Flux.

  1. 1d ago

    In Conversation with Matt Heine, CEO of Netwealth

    Today on What the Flux: In Conversation, we’re excited to be joined by Matt Heine, CEO and Managing Director of Netwealth…and Flux’s relatively new corporate overlord.For those who don’t know, Netwealth is one of Australia’s fastest-growing wealth management and fintech companies - having grown its share price over 450% since its IPO in 2017.Matt has been working at Netwealth since 2001 and has held roles across sales, marketing and product. He became joint managing director alongside his father Michael Heine in 2015 and became the sole managing director in 2022.In our conversation today, we’ll dig into how his early experiences shaped him, how he thinks about scaling a platform and what the future of advice and wealth looks like in Australia and globally. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 3d ago

    Australia's $3 Billion Wine Hangover

    In this series, Going Deep, we'll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events… in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we're diving into the Aussie wine crash… a $3 billion export industry that lost its biggest customer overnight and then spent three years drowning in unsold bottles….and what it actually takes to rebuild a billion-dollar industry when the world has moved on without you. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Jul 16

    The Injection Reshaping Business

    In this series, Going Deep, we’ll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events… in Australia and around the world. For today's episode, we're diving into the weight loss drug economy - a $58 billion industry built on injections that hack your hunger signal. We've seen food companies scramble to reformulate their products, airlines calculate what lighter passengers mean for their fuel bill and gyms completely rewrite their pitch. In this episode, we'll explore how Ozempic and Wegovy went from diabetes treatments to cultural phenomena…and what a world of meaningfully lighter people actually means for business, public health, and your hip pocket. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Jul 14

    In Conversation with Janey Martino, CEO of KIC and Co-founder of Smiling Mind

    We're back with our new 'In Conversation' series where we'll be bringing you insights from some of Australia's best and brightest leaders.Today, we're excited to welcome Janey Martino to What the Flux: In Conversation. Janey is a serial founder who has built and exited businesses across media, fintech, and wellness.She’s founded two businesses that were acquired, co-founded mindfulness app Smiling Mind, which has reached over nine million Australians and last year, she stepped into the CEO seat at KIC - the company that has evolved from a fitness app into a full wellness ecosystem. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Jul 9

    The Death of the Department Store

    In this series, Going Deep, we’ll be doing bite-sized explorations into the most interesting industries, businesses and economic events… in Australia and around the world For today's episode, we’re looking at the decline of Australian retail over the past decade. We’ve seen David Jones struggle, Mosaic Brands collapse and Myer worth a fraction of its previous value. In this episode, we’ll explore how cheap imports, online shopping and consumer preferences have shifted… and what this means for Aussie retail into the future. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Jul 7

    In Conversation with Grant Hackett, Australian Olympian and CEO of Generation Development Group

    Today we're kicking off our new 'In Conversation' series where we'll be bringing you insights from some of Australia's best and brightest leaders.In our very first episode, we'll be chatting with Grant Hackett OAM, CEO of Generation Development Group and 3 x Olympic Gold Medallist. You may know Grant Hackett for being unbeaten in the 1500 metre race from 1996 to 2007. What you might not know is that while he was doing all that, he was trading shares, studying commerce & law and quietly planning his second act.That second act? He's now Group CEO of Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG), which he's helped grow from $694 million to $40 billion in funds under management.We sat down with Grant for our latest In Conversation episode. He shared his childhood heroes, strange superstitions, public setbacks and the mindset that carried him from the pool to the boardroom. _ Note: This recording took place in February 2026. All numbers noted were accurate as of this date. Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Jul 3

    Domain vs Realestate.com.au court battle | Xero goes full AI-mode | StubHub faces World Cup backlash

    Domain has taken Realestate.com.au’s owner to court over misleading claims… and there’s billions on the line. Xero has gone an an AI-rampage as it signs a new AI deal with Microsoft Co-Pilot… which is its third big AI deal. US Ticket reseller StubHub… is being sued by World Cup fans who paid big money for tickets that never showed up. _ Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Jun 30

    KFC has a chicken problem | Amazon overcharged 1 million Aussies according to ACCC| Ticketek's backstage bloodbath plus a special guest

    The company behind KFC stores in Australia has posted record sales for the last fiscal year but their focus is on preventing bird flu from hitting their supply chain. Amazon Australia is being sued by the ACCC… for allegedly sneaking ads onto its streaming platform and then charging customers to remove them. The owner of Ticketek has started a major restructure and job-cut after it scrambles to win back the events it's been losing left, right and centre. _ Want to lean how to go from a Saver to Investor in just 7 days - watch our new series here Complete the Budget survey for your chance to win 3 x $100 gift cards - takes only 2 mins Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay   Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter   Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta   Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance   —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. ____   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bite-sized business news. 5 minute breakdown of the top 3 Australian or global business stories of the day. Tailor made for busy humans. Hosted by Brett Joffe and Justin Joffe, co-founders of Flux.

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    Nova Podcasts
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  • Years Active
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