Episodes
41
Oct. 6, 2019
Episode 41 - Greg Gunther - Lessons from business, sport and trusting one’s intuition
Show Notes In this episode we talk with Greg Gunther of Your Business Momentum about his varied career in business. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he fell into a very successful financial planning career then evolved into becoming a coach and mentor to other practitioners. Greg shares how he became an expert in podiatry practices whilst not being a podiatrist. He also speaks about specialisation and professional partnerships. Additionally, Greg shares some interesting a...
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Sept. 10, 2019
Episode 40 Paul Little - a practitioner’s journey from start to exit
In this episode we talk with Paul Little about how and why he got into his financial planning business and ultimately what brought about his decision to successfully exit. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he overcame the “Loneliness of the long-distance runner” by tapping into support networks and the importance of having and working to a business plan. Paul also shares some interesting thoughts about proactively gathering client referrals, backing oneself and being really ...
40
Sept. 10, 2019
Episode 40 Paul Little - a practitioner’s journey from start to exit
In this episode we talk with Paul Little about how and why he got into his financial planning business and ultimately what brought about his decision to successfully exit. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he overcame the “Loneliness of the long-distance runner” by tapping into support networks and the importance of having and working to a business plan. Paul also shares some interesting thoughts about proactively gathering client referrals, backing oneself and being really ...
40
Sept. 10, 2019
Episode 40 Paul Little - a practitioner’s journey from start to exit
In this episode we talk with Paul Little about how and why he got into his financial planning business and ultimately what brought about his decision to successfully exit. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he overcame the “Loneliness of the long-distance runner” by tapping into support networks and the importance of having and working to a business plan. Paul also shares some interesting thoughts about proactively gathering client referrals, backing oneself and being really ...
39
Aug. 11, 2019
Episode 39 - Stephen Kostarelas, Referrals, rewards and recruitment– a practitioner’s story
Podcast with Stephen Kostarelas Show Notes In this episode we talk with Stephen Kostarelas of The Wealth Designers (TWD) about his life as a director and financial adviser. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he came to financial planning from an accounting background and how TWD came to be AFA’s Firm of the Year in 2018. Stephen also shares some interesting thoughts about the incoming FASEA rules and the potential implications for accountants currently operating on a limited...
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Aug. 11, 2019
Episode 39 - Stephen Kostarelas, Referrals, rewards and recruitment– a practitioner’s story
Podcast with Stephen Kostarelas Show Notes In this episode we talk with Stephen Kostarelas of The Wealth Designers (TWD) about his life as a director and financial adviser. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he came to financial planning from an accounting background and how TWD came to be AFA’s Firm of the Year in 2018. Stephen also shares some interesting thoughts about the incoming FASEA rules and the potential implications for accountants currently operating on a limited...
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Aug. 11, 2019
Episode 39 - Stephen Kostarelas, Referrals, rewards and recruitment– a practitioner’s story
Podcast with Stephen Kostarelas Show Notes In this episode we talk with Stephen Kostarelas of The Wealth Designers (TWD) about his life as a director and financial adviser. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how he came to financial planning from an accounting background and how TWD came to be AFA’s Firm of the Year in 2018. Stephen also shares some interesting thoughts about the incoming FASEA rules and the potential implications for accountants currently operating on a limited...
38
July 8, 2019
Episode 38 - Estate Planning with Brant Dillon
Estate Planning with Brant Dillon Show Notes In this episode we talk with Brant Dillon of The Legal Hub about estate planning. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how busy accountants and financial planners can and should play a more active role in their clients’ estate planning. Brant shares how he has streamlined the process to make it easier for advisers to take on a facilitation role along with some interesting tips about applying this in practice. Brant Dillon’s contact det...
38
July 8, 2019
Episode 38 - Estate Planning with Brant Dillon
Estate Planning with Brant Dillon Show Notes In this episode we talk with Brant Dillon of The Legal Hub about estate planning. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how busy accountants and financial planners can and should play a more active role in their clients’ estate planning. Brant shares how he has streamlined the process to make it easier for advisers to take on a facilitation role along with some interesting tips about applying this in practice. Brant Dillon’s contact det...
38
July 8, 2019
Episode 38 - Estate Planning with Brant Dillon
Estate Planning with Brant Dillon Show Notes In this episode we talk with Brant Dillon of The Legal Hub about estate planning. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss how busy accountants and financial planners can and should play a more active role in their clients’ estate planning. Brant shares how he has streamlined the process to make it easier for advisers to take on a facilitation role along with some interesting tips about applying this in practice. Brant Dillon’s contact det...
37
May 19, 2019
Episode 37 - Barry Daniels, Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship - a practitioner’s journey
Podcast with Barry Daniels Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship - a practitioner’s journey In this episode we talk with Barry Daniels about Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship. We trace Barry’s journey through his formative and very challenging childhood through to critical times in his business career. Barry shares some of the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial activities. Barry also explains the means by which he has accumulated the resilience to handle the hurdl...
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May 19, 2019
Episode 37 - Barry Daniels, Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship - a practitioner’s journey
Podcast with Barry Daniels Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship - a practitioner’s journey In this episode we talk with Barry Daniels about Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship. We trace Barry’s journey through his formative and very challenging childhood through to critical times in his business career. Barry shares some of the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial activities. Barry also explains the means by which he has accumulated the resilience to handle the hurdl...
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May 19, 2019
Episode 37 - Barry Daniels, Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship - a practitioner’s journey
Podcast with Barry Daniels Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship - a practitioner’s journey In this episode we talk with Barry Daniels about Resilience, mental well being and entrepreneurship. We trace Barry’s journey through his formative and very challenging childhood through to critical times in his business career. Barry shares some of the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial activities. Barry also explains the means by which he has accumulated the resilience to handle the hurdl...
36
April 30, 2019
Episode 36 - Rachel Wilson, newly appointed coach at Slipstream Coaching.
Podcast with Rachel Wilson Show Notes In this episode we talk with Rachel Wilson, newly appointed coach at Slipstream Coaching. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss Rachel’s experience in leading her own professional services firm, some of her other entrepreneurial experience and what she gets up to when not at work. Interestingly, whilst in practice Rachel was on the receiving end of some coaching. Rachel shares what this entailed and how it has shaped her own view of what she wo...
36
April 30, 2019
Episode 36 - Rachel Wilson, newly appointed coach at Slipstream Coaching.
Podcast with Rachel Wilson Show Notes In this episode we talk with Rachel Wilson, newly appointed coach at Slipstream Coaching. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss Rachel’s experience in leading her own professional services firm, some of her other entrepreneurial experience and what she gets up to when not at work. Interestingly, whilst in practice Rachel was on the receiving end of some coaching. Rachel shares what this entailed and how it has shaped her own view of what she wo...
36
April 30, 2019
Episode 36 - Rachel Wilson, newly appointed coach at Slipstream Coaching.
Podcast with Rachel Wilson Show Notes In this episode we talk with Rachel Wilson, newly appointed coach at Slipstream Coaching. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss Rachel’s experience in leading her own professional services firm, some of her other entrepreneurial experience and what she gets up to when not at work. Interestingly, whilst in practice Rachel was on the receiving end of some coaching. Rachel shares what this entailed and how it has shaped her own view of what she wo...
35
March 6, 2019
Episode 35 - Podcast with Phil Little, 12 months on as a Slipstream coach
Podcast with Phil Little, 12 months on as a Slipstream coach Show Notes In this episode, we talk with Phil Little of Slipstream about how he has found his first 12 months as a coach with Slipstream Coaching. Amongst a range of interesting items covered, we discuss the importance of knowing one’s future business cash flow, the importance of delegation and why taking on all comers as clients is detrimental to profits and team morale. Phil is well known for his insights with respect to business m...
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March 6, 2019
Episode 35 - Podcast with Phil Little, 12 months on as a Slipstream coach
Podcast with Phil Little, 12 months on as a Slipstream coach Show Notes In this episode, we talk with Phil Little of Slipstream about how he has found his first 12 months as a coach with Slipstream Coaching. Amongst a range of interesting items covered, we discuss the importance of knowing one’s future business cash flow, the importance of delegation and why taking on all comers as clients is detrimental to profits and team morale. Phil is well known for his insights with respect to business m...
35
March 6, 2019
Episode 35 - Podcast with Phil Little, 12 months on as a Slipstream coach
Podcast with Phil Little, 12 months on as a Slipstream coach Show Notes In this episode, we talk with Phil Little of Slipstream about how he has found his first 12 months as a coach with Slipstream Coaching. Amongst a range of interesting items covered, we discuss the importance of knowing one’s future business cash flow, the importance of delegation and why taking on all comers as clients is detrimental to profits and team morale. Phil is well known for his insights with respect to business m...
34
Feb. 10, 2019
Episode 34 - Podcast with Higher Purpose with Brad Mackay
Podcast with Higher Purpose In this episode we talk with Brad Mackay of Higher Purpose about philanthropy and making a contribution. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss non-monetary means of contributing, tax breaks for donations, beneficiary organisations and guiding clients on how best to leave a legacy. Brad also shares some interesting aspects about his decision to leave corporate life to establish his company Higher Purpose, the very specific study in philanthropy he is curr...
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Feb. 10, 2019
Episode 34 - Podcast with Higher Purpose with Brad Mackay
Podcast with Higher Purpose In this episode we talk with Brad Mackay of Higher Purpose about philanthropy and making a contribution. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss non-monetary means of contributing, tax breaks for donations, beneficiary organisations and guiding clients on how best to leave a legacy. Brad also shares some interesting aspects about his decision to leave corporate life to establish his company Higher Purpose, the very specific study in philanthropy he is curr...
34
Feb. 10, 2019
Episode 34 - Podcast with Higher Purpose with Brad Mackay
Podcast with Higher Purpose In this episode we talk with Brad Mackay of Higher Purpose about philanthropy and making a contribution. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss non-monetary means of contributing, tax breaks for donations, beneficiary organisations and guiding clients on how best to leave a legacy. Brad also shares some interesting aspects about his decision to leave corporate life to establish his company Higher Purpose, the very specific study in philanthropy he is curr...
33
Dec. 31, 2018
Episode 33 - FASEA, Fun and the future of the financial planning with Jenny Brown
Podcast with Jenny Brown Show Notes In this episode, we talk with Jenny Brown of JBS Financial Strategists about FASEA, the Royal Commission and other matters relevant to the future of the financial planning profession. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss doing further study, the increased requirement for professional development in the field of ethics and bringing on the next generation of advisers. Jenny also shares her thoughts about creating an enjoyable environment for clien...
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Dec. 31, 2018
Episode 33 - FASEA, Fun and the future of the financial planning with Jenny Brown
Podcast with Jenny Brown Show Notes In this episode, we talk with Jenny Brown of JBS Financial Strategists about FASEA, the Royal Commission and other matters relevant to the future of the financial planning profession. Amongst a range of interesting topics, we discuss doing further study, the increased requirement for professional development in the field of ethics and bringing on the next generation of advisers. Jenny also shares her thoughts about creating an enjoyable environment for clien...