Australian Investors Podcast

How did a regional Victorian start-up called Aussie Broadband take on Telstra (ASX: TLS)... and win customers over?  Is customer service a competitive advantage? In his first-ever long-form interview, Aussie Broadband CEO, Brian Maher, joins your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, in telling us about the company's incredible journey of growth, resilience, strategy and customer service. Topics covered in this Aussie Broadband deep dive: Origin story >> 700,000 customers - how? A primer on 'how the internet works' and key players Customer service as a competitive advantage "A hatred for anything that resembles bullsh*t" Aussie's M&A strategy ~~ Episode resources ~~ ASX filings & annual report: https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/investor-centre/ Become an Aussie customer: https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/customer/?utm_source=RASK ~~ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the best books for investing, business and... life? In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask and Drew Meredith answer your questions and discuss their favourite investing books for 2025 and beyond. Don't forget, throughout January you can ask us all types of questions by using our online Q&A form: Ask a question >> https://bit.ly/R-quest Books mentioned: Zero to One (Paypal founder) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Zero-One-Notes-Startups-Future/dp/0804139296  The Ulysses Contract (index investing)  - https://www.amazon.com.au/Ulysses-Contract-never-worry-market/dp/1922611603  The Undoing Project (behavioural finance) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Undoing-Project-Friendship-Changed-Minds/dp/0393254593  How not to lose $1 million dollars (ASX stock picking) - https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Not-Lose-Million-investing/dp/1923186035  Simon Sinek (Leaders Eat Last) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/0670923176  Poor Charlie's Almanack (Charlie's tribute) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Poor-Charlies-Almanack-Essential-Charles/dp/1953953239  Greenlight (matthew's voice) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 Annuities episode on The Australian Retirement Podcast (out soon): https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-retirement-podcast/ Die with Zero book (longevity and spending) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money-ebook/dp/B07T5LSF1J ~~ 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 ~~ Episode resources ~~ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask speaks with Alec Renehan, co-founder of Equity Mates Media, about the business he and Bryce have built, the future of media and his favourite interviews. Topics covered today: How Ren asks the right questions, in any context Ren's story & how Equity Mates came to be The media company Ren would buy Where we are in the rise of ETFs Where we are in the rise of podcasting ~~ Episode resources ~~ Tune into Equity Mates, Get Started Investing: https://equitymates.com/get-started-investing/ Bryce & Ren's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Stress-Just-Invest-investments/dp/1761470469 ~~ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qiao Ma, Portfolio Manager of the Munro Partners Global Small and Mid Cap Fund, joins Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast to discuss: 1. What it takes to find killer stocks 2. How Qiao survived the GFC 3. Why founders tend to win 4. The importance of 'control' in long-term investing 5. Munro's investment process 6. Qiao's two pieces of advice to her younger self Episode resources: Munro Partners Nick & Owen's discussion 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices