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Your 20s Are WASTED If You're Not Doing THIS (Business Edition)
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie sits down with Jordan Kidis to chat through the lessons they’ve learned and importance of prioritising learning over immediate earnings and building a robust foundation of skills and knowledge. Ditch the "perfect job" myth and dive into the messy world of diverse learning, experiences, and building resilience.
Topics covered today:
Learning over earning - what it means and why
Stepping outside your comfort zone
The importance of developing your financial literacy and networking
When and how to take risks in your career
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Join our Q&A in March: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
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Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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47:20
Your Fear Is Killing Your Business (And How to Stop It)
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis unpack the effects of fear-based mindsets, where decisions are driven by anxiety and anticipation of negative outcomes, and offer practical tips for shifting away from this pattern. They then discuss the power of growth and abundance mindsets, emphasising the belief in continuous development and opportunities, which open doors to new possibilities and reframe setbacks. Ultimately, the episode underscores that cultivating positive and balanced mindsets is essential for overcoming challenges and achieving sustainable business growth.
Topics covered today:
The impact of mindset on business success.
Fear-based decision-making and its consequences.
Strategies for overcoming fear-based mindsets.
Cultivating growth and abundance mindsets.
The importance of objective versus subjective decision-making.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Marcus Aurelius book - Meditations: https://amzn.to/41v0ItL
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Join our Q&A in March: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello/
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT http://flexisourceit.com.au/
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Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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48:25
Zara & Jordan’s Coffee Catch Up - March
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Zara McGuffie sits down with Jordan Kidis and discusses different trends they’re seeing in their industries, business pivots they’ve made and why, and also a few deeper insights into who they are outside of work.
Topics covered today:
New trends in the marketing + accounting industries
Moments of honesty in running a business
Business pivots they’ve made in the last 6-12 months
Recent experiments they’ve tried and failed
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free community
Join our Q&A in March
Ask a question (select the Business podcast)
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT http://flexisourceit.com.au/
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Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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53:03
From Aviation to Social Media; top hacks for marketing in 2025
In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie, sits down with Petra Bruockova as she shares her journey from being a flight attendant to working in digital marketing, her passion for helping businesses thrive, and her insights into creating impactful social media strategies. We explore everything from the essentials of social media marketing for SMBs to the latest trends and tools for 2025.
Topics covered today:
The power of social media in 2025
What style of content converts online
UGC vs. Influencers
Which metrics you need to focus on in 2025
How to choose the right social media platform for your business
Top 3 mistakes businesses make on social media and how to avoid them
How to integrate social media with other, holistic marketing strategies
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free call with Petra: https://calendly.com/petra-inflection/15min-discovery-call
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello
Join our Q&A in March: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT http://flexisourceit.com.au/
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Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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48:43
Inside Rask Group: Building Communities, Trust and Long-Term Brand Value
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Jordan Kidis sits down with Owen Raszkiewicz to talk about why he started Rask Group, the development of this business community and the hurdles he had to overcome to get to where he is now.
Topics covered today:
Finding the gap in Finance Market
Concepts of Tribe & Community
Your brand & the customer experience
Building an online community
Different audiences
Advice for other entrepreneurs
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free community: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello
Join our Q&A in March: https://community.inflection.au/c/say-hello
Ask a question (select the Business podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Our outsourcing partner: Flexisource IT http://flexisourceit.com.au/
________________________
Rask Resources
All services: https://bit.ly/R-services
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
#business #motivation
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Australian Business Podcast is Australia's top business podcast for people building, managing and leading a successful small business in Australia.
Hosted by Zara McGuffie, CEO of Inflection, and Jordan Kidis, co-founder of Grey Space Advisory, whether you're drawing a small business plan on a serviette, have a growing side hustle, you run a business with 10 employees or 100, the Australian Business Podcast will teach you how to grow, manage, market and steer your business to success.
The Australian Business Podcast will help you grow your business faster, take advantage of industry change and opportunities, and identify strategies to make you more profitable.
Hosted by Owen Rask, founder of The Rask Group; plus Jordan Kidis & Danil Goloubev, co-founders at Grey Space Advisory, and Zara McGuffie, CEO of Inflection Marketing. You can take our free business course on Rask by following this link: https://bit.ly/3B9Xekp
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⚠️ General information, tax & legal warning ⚠️
The information in this podcast is general information only. That means, the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. The Rask Group Pty Ltd is not a licensed tax agent or law firm. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser, tax agent and/or lawyer, who can provide you with personalised advice, tax advice and legal advice. Please read The Rask Group's Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide on our website before acting on the information in this podcast.