A Lawyer and Financial Advisor Walk into a bar
A Lawyer and Financial Advisor Walk into a bar, but then what happens? Join Alex Martin (the lawyer) and Dave Murdoch (the financial advisor) as they discuss how to get the most out of your business, your money and your life – with some laughs in between. With these two on board, you can expect equal measures of insightful anecdotes, great advice and bad jokes - well, two out of three ain’t too bad right?
Episodes
51 episodes
Renting: Is it an option for your whole life?
Are you struggling to make your way into the property market and unsure if owning a home is possible for you? Is buying a home the be-all and end-all? What other favourable options are there if it isn't for you?Join Alex and Dave as they...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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24:04
Consumer Law - Do you know your obligations?
Do you know your rights and obligations under consumer law?As a business owner, it is important to know your obligations when selling goods and services. Individuals should also be aware of their rights as consumers. Jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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12:43
Should I set up a Self-Managed Super Fund?
Should I set up a self-managed super fund?The question is – what is the purpose? Why do you want to do it? Is it appropriate for your circumstances?Alex and Dave are back for 2024 and in this episode they discuss examples of when ...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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23:05
Do I Need Financial Advice?
There is a common misconception that financial advice is only for the ultra-wealthy, and often this comes from people not truly understanding the nature of financial advice and what it involves. Lending, risk assessment, retirement...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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31:01
Workplace Investigations
At what point does an incident at work require an investigation? And as a business owner, what are your obligations?When a situation arises at work, whether it be in the physical working environment, online or even at a work relate...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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21:16
Does your business have a Dispute Resolution Process?
How does your business handle conflict?We are all wired differently, and therefore conflicts and disputes will inevitably arise. Whether it’s between employees, business partners or with suppliers, knowing what to do when c...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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25:23
Psychology in Business - Who do you partner with?
Are you a big picture person or someone who dwells on the detail? An introvert or extrovert? Process driven by what has worked in the past or an up and coming enthusiast ready to rock the boat?!Whether it’s choosing a busines...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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27:57
Returning to the Office: What are your people saying?
Love it or loathe it, working from home has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit, and it appears employers and employees alike are split on their preferences.Whilst it doesn’t affect all businesses, it can be quite challenging for bus...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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19:07
Managing Difficult Employees
What do you do if you have an employee who’s not performing as well as they should be? Or even worse still, an employee whose behaviour is affecting the culture of your business?In this episode, Alex and Dave talk about managing di...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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24:29
Time off: What do you do to switch off from your business?
As a business owner, how often do you take a break? Taking time away from the day to day operations of your business can be difficult, so when you do take a break, how do you completely switch off? Or are you guilty of checking emai...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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26:19
What If My Customer Can't Pay?
Picture this: you send an invoice to your client for the goods/services your business has provided…and then nothing. The due date for the invoice has passed, follow up emails or phone calls have been made, but still no payment.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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22:23
Liquidation, Administration and Insolvency
We’ve all heard the terminology but what does going into liquidation, administration or being insolvent actually mean…and is it always a bad thing? As a business owner, it’s essential to be aware of what each of these terms mean as they d...
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27:54
Succession Planning for Family Businesses
Succession planning in family business is a topic often avoided by business owners, especially if you are the founder or the generation that has been involved in creating significant growth. It’s hard to imagine not being at the helm!&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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22:06
Tech that businesses are using in 2023 - with Sebastian Maciejewski
IT is a crucial part of any business, both from an operational perspective and for long term success, but it’s often placed in the “too hard basket”…until something breaks.In this week’s episode, Alex and Dave are joined by tech expert S...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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43:53
Property Development for Business Owners - with Ian Bracken
As a business owner with an operating business that generates a lot of cash, you might have considered property development. It’s natural to do so as property has historically been a great investment option in Australia. In saying that, t...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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44:52
Business Succession Planning
When you’re deep in the everyday grind of running your own business, it is often hard to find time for some long term planning…particularly succession planning. For many business owners, it is something they put off because they cannot im...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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31:25
B Corp Certification - with Fotini Kypraios
You might have come across the term “B Corp” before, but many business owners don’t know exactly what it means or entails. In this episode, Alex and Dave are joined by Fotini Kypraios, founder of Prisma Legal and inaugural Chair of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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49:04
Negotiation - With Nicole Davidson
Negotiation is common practice for business owners and managers, but also for people in general. Differences of opinion and misinterpretation are part of every day life. So what makes a good negotiator? For some people it’s na...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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49:37
Estate Planning Documentation
Most people have heard of estate planning, but do you know the documents required for both individuals and business owners, as well as their purpose? Wills, Powers of Attorney, Shareholder Agreements…it’s important to understand the disti...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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32:32
Protecting Your Business When An Employee Resigns And Potentially Moves To A Competitor
“The Great Resignation” has been a hot topic over the last year, and many business owners are feeling the impact of a tight labour market. So how do you protect your business when an employee resigns? Especially if they move to a co...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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33:14
Employee Fraud
It’s a topic that has had its fair share of headlines over the years, but did you know that employee fraud is the second biggest cause of financial loss for businesses? That’s a lot more common than perhaps first thought! In ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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30:01
Post-pandemic life for business owners
While we're not technically through the pandemic, most of us have moved on and are focused on other things. So can we use the lessons learned from the pandemic to build better businesses and strike a better work/life balance?Post-pandem...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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28:05
Cryptocurrency
It’s been one of the hottest topics in recent times, but what do you really know about Cryptocurrency? There’s certainly been plenty of hype, excitement and a “get rich quick” attitude amongst investors…but is it really all its cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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22:44
What will 2023 bring for business owners and consumers?
After an extraordinary few years, what can business owners expect from 2023?While it may feel like the year is already dragging on, we're only in week 9 of 2023 – there's a lot of year left to navigate. The more you can prepare and plan...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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20:27