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Young OpportunistInsight #1: How Do I Feel Happy More Often? Ryan FisherYoung Opportunist Insights are a collection of our favourite moments from previous conversations we've had on this podcast. In this insight, Ryan Fisher (founder of FisherTM) talks about his personal experience of seeking happiness and how he found the concept of harmony more achievable than constant happiness. He shares his visit to a psychologist who asked him to list things that are good and bad for him and narrow it down to nine things that he should live by.He states that by focusing on these simple things daily, which create harmony in...
2023-05-0206 min
Young OpportunistEp. 030: Reduce Procrastination & Increase ProductivityIn this week's Young Opportunist podcast episode we speak with Michael Batko - the CEO of Startmate (one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest Start-Up Accelerators). As part of our Melbourne Tour, it was essential that we met with Michael to have a discussion on all things Productivity. Some key topics we cover:Michaels top tips to help tackle procrastination and achieve our goalsHow to overcome procrastination by embracing small changes for lasting successThe importance of setting work-life boundaries when trying to juggle a side-hustle with a 9-5“Attention is the prerequisite for any meani...
2023-04-2327 min
Young OpportunistBTYO #9: Melbourne Tour & Lessons LearntIn this weeks BTYO episode we discuss our experience with our first Podcast Tour in Melbourne! This was an amazing trip and will always be a pivotal point in the journey of YO. We were lucky enough to meet some of our guests in person and recorded some great conversations along the way. We discuss:Personal reflections of the trip & our journey thus farThe impact Owen Rask (Founder of Rask Australia) had on usHow redefining our 'mission statement' and audience has helped us be clear on our goals for YOApril 2023 officially marks 2 y...
2023-04-1734 min
Young OpportunistEp. 029: The Reasons Why You Aren't Achieving Your 2023 GoalsIn this weeks Young Opportunist podcast episode we speak with Ethan Fleming, the co-founder/co-owner of GetGoing, a content creator and holds multiple Guinness World Records for some insane events. This guy is Australian version of David Goggins. Ethan makes towing a Jeep on your back look easy.As part of our Melbourne Tour, we knew it was essential to do a HARD workout with Ethan and we may have got more than we asked for... However, the assault bike and stair run superset proved to directly correlate to our amazing conversations with Ethan. ...
2023-04-1049 min
Young OpportunistEp. 028: The 3 Money Hacks You Need in 2023 w/ Owen RaskIn this episode were lucky enough to chat with Owen Rask, the founder and CEO of Rask Australia - a leading educational platform that provides information and advice on finance, business and investing. We had the pleasure of interviewing Owen in the Rask Office, Melbourne - Pitch us moment for sure! If Owen wasn't busy enough, he also hosts two of Australia's largest podcasts, Australian Finance Podcast, Australian Investors Podcast, and Australian Business Podcast.In this Episode we cover everything Personal-Finance, Investing and everything in between, including:Owen R...
2023-03-1445 min
Young OpportunistEp. 027: Barbell Foods: Why Being Naive & Young Could Be Your Greatest Advantage in BusinessIn this week's episode we had the privilege of talking to Tom and Luke, two of the Barbell Foods founders.Barbell Foods was founded by four best mates in their early twenties from a shared passion for health, movement and the outdoors. This was the perfect opportunity to create a healthy source of protein to fuel their adventures. Every business starts somewhere, and their start involved some hard yakka man labor. Marinating kilos of steak in a small, rented kitchen, drying it in the pantry, and finally cutting each steak by h...
2022-10-1647 min
Young OpportunistEp. 026: Why You are Lacking Motivation and Consistency w/ Ethan FlemingWe would really appreciate if you could leave us a review and share this episode with a friend
2022-09-1841 min
Young OpportunistEp. 025: Reprogram Your Mind to Create Your Dream Life w/ Richard MaloneyWe would really appreciate if you could leave us a review and share this episode with a friend
2022-08-091h 00
Young OpportunistBTYO #8: Thrive & Win with this Simple ConceptWe are back with another BTYO episode and we are talking about a concept that Jaemin Frazer originally talked about on his podcast The Insecurity Project - Episode 245 (links below). Jaemin talks about the idea of gamifying your life - we explain why this is such a powerful concept in this episode!In our interview with Jaemin (episode 4) we talked about why the use of metaphors are so important, more specifically how metaphors are the language of the unconscious mind. The reason why understanding the unconscious mind matters so much is because often it is...
2022-07-2415 min
Young OpportunistEp. 024: Is Australia Headed for a Housing Market Crash w/ Ravi SharmaIn this weeks episode we are honoured to welcome our good friend Ravi Sharma back on the podcast! This episode couldn't have come at a better time, given the current economic climate and the worries about a possible housing market crash.This is the perfect episode for anyone interested in learning the basic factors that effect the housing market - & economy in general! You will also learn:Ravi’s thoughts on whether we are going into a recessionWhether you should be buying or selling in this typ...
2022-07-171h 05
Young OpportunistBTYO #7: Four Tips to Save More Money & InvestToday’s episode is all about the basics of investing and personal-finance. We will be discussing practical investing tips and money habits that you can implement today - like quite literally when you get home from work! Best things about these tips are that they require zero experience or knowledge about finance and the stock market! The second best thing about these tips is that you can sit down at home tonight and implement them right away. We highly recommend you do these as soon as possible!We discuss:Four simple tips and...
2022-07-1215 min
Young OpportunistEp. 23: A Book that can Change Your Life, Courage to be DislikedIn this episode of the Young Opportunist Podcast, we review Courage to be Disliked, a book written by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga. With over 3 million copies sold in Asia, this novel is definitely a buy! It documents the journey of the 'Youth' struggling with confidence, self-image and direction, seeking advice from the 'Philosopher' who draws knowledge from Adlerian Psychology. Some of our key talking points include:Unhappiness is something you choose yourselfThe excuse we use to not reach our full potential - The Inferiority ComplexHow comparing yourself to others can lead to an unhealthy p...
2022-04-2621 min
Young OpportunistBTYO #6: Navigating Your Twenties - Balancing Passion with CareerIn this weeks episode of Building The Young Opportunist we draw our focus on this weird stage in our lives - navigating through your twenties. Trying to work out what you are passionate about and what your purpose is. Then also attempting to manage that passion to actually earning a wage and the social pressures which surround that. In this episode we focus on:Focusing on gaining the skills required to be successful rather than chasing the individual opportunity or careerA practical way to re-gain focus and prioritise your most meaningful goals Wh...
2022-04-1321 min
Young OpportunistEp. 022: Stop Procrastinating & Start Investing w/ Melissa BrowneIn todays episode we had the pleasure of talking with the author of Unf*ck Your Finances, Melissa Browne. Mel is a serial entrepreneur founding multiple companies, one of which was aquired by an ASX listed company. This was such a fun and energetic conversation with a lot of value to unpack! Mel is a passionate and driven individual on a mission to empower like-minded females to push past barriers in male-dominated industries like finance.In this ep. we covered:What is a money story and how it’s impacting your...
2022-04-0346 min
Young OpportunistBTYO #5: Tips on How to Create MOMENTUM in Your Life TODAYWE ARE BACK after a 5 month hiatus from BTYOs! This is a segment where we dive into a topic within the realm of business, investing, and personal development, as well as look back on what has happened in the past fortnight and review the key takeaways from our time spent building this platform. In this episode we cover:The importance of self-disciplinePractical tips on how to create momentum in your life inspired by Impact Theory Founder, Tom BilyeuWhy setting a challenge (think '7...
2022-03-2715 min
Young OpportunistEp. 021: Lessons Learnt From Founding 10 Companies in My Twenties w/ Ajay PrakashIn todays episode we had the privilege of chatting with a heavy hitter in the start-up scene, Ajay Prakash. Ajay is a serial entrepreneur, starting over 8 companies across sectors including tech, crypto, international trade and most recently education.
His most recent company EntryLevel has an incredible mission, helping the next 1 billion internet users from underdeveloped countries get the jobs of tomorrow through up-skilling and reskilling via interactive programs and courses - an incredible mission.
In this episode we cover:
Ajays incredible entrepreneurial journey this far, including lessons learnt.
How Ajay has remained enthusiastic despite...
2022-03-201h 04
Young OpportunistEp. 020: Founding a Venture Backed Start-up at 20 w/ Cara DaviesWelcome to part 2 of the founders series!This was an unbelievable episode with our youngest guest on the podcast thus far, Cara Davies. Cara is currently 22 years old and she is the Co-Founder and CEO of Steppen. Steppen is a free social fitness platform designed to help the Gen Z community achieve their fitness goals. In Cara’s words, it’s basically TikTok meets Spotify but for fitness. If you have ever had the next revolutionary business idea that you think will disrupt the world, this is the podcast episode you MUST listen to!In...
2022-03-0646 min
Young OpportunistEp. 019: Minke, a DeFi Start-Up Changing the World w/ Josh ReyesWe are so excited to announce the launch of our first episode of the Founders Series! In this episode we talk with Josh Reyes, the Co-Founder and CEO of Minke. Minke is a mobile app that looks like any normal banking application, but gives you all the magic of open and permissionless finance in the background. You basically store your cryptocurrency in an account and earn incredibly high interest on your balance in comparison to a regular savings account. Right now, we are at the forefront of Decentralised Finance, or De-Fi so we thought it would be...
2022-02-2046 min
Young OpportunistEp. 018: The Psychology Behind Investing & Kick-Starting Your Investment Journey w/ Owen RaszkiewiczWe were lucky enough to get Owen Raszkiewicz back on the podcast for another episode! Owen is the founder of Rask Australia and the host of Australia’s two largest podcasts, the Australian Finance Podcast and the Australian Investors Podcast. If you haven’t listened to Episode 15 we highly recommend you do so, as we cover his incredible journey and dive into how he built Rask Australia. In this episode however, you will learn:The importance of investing early and taking advantage of compound interestThe Rask Five Factor Investing Philosophy for...
2022-02-061h 08
Young OpportunistEp. 017: Scaling one of Americas Largest Business Podcasts w/ Robert LeonardIn this episode we chatted with Robert Leonard, the VP of Growth and Innovation at the Investors Podcast Network, Host of the ‘Real Estate 101 podcast’ and ex accounting and Finance professional - also future billionaire (we explain in the episode). Podcasts in Australia are really only just picking up, so we thought it would be perfect to bring on the host of one of the worlds largest podcasts (The Investors Podcast) to talk us through some strategies small podcasts can utilise to scale and grow. Along with this w...
2022-01-2348 min
Young OpportunistEp. 016: Masterclass on NFTs, the Metaverse & Play-to-Earn w/ Joel CommIn this episode we chatted with Joel Comm, a keynote Speaker, blockchain and cryptocurrency evangelist, podcaster, author and entrepreneur. Joel is honestly one of the most heavy hitting guests we’ve had on the podcast this far, so we're feeling very honored to have him on the show!With all the hype around NFTS, digital collectables and everything in-between, we knew we had to get someone on the show as soon as we could to shine a bit of light on this technology and investment class. This was su...
2021-12-2156 min
Young OpportunistBTYO: #4: Developing Our Interviewing TechniquesJoin us, as we discuss our journey building this podcast, from everything that has gone wrong, to upcoming guests and the key lessons learnt along the way. Within this BTYO episode, we cover: Reflecting on our podcast interviewing techniques Stepping out of our comfort zone to interview guests A quick update from usBranding facelift goalWe would love to hear what you think about this episode - leave us with some feedback on your chosen podcast app or directly send through a message via Instagram!Also, if you enjoyed this episode and want to b...
2021-12-0912 min
Young OpportunistEp. 015: Risk Taking & Leaping into Entrepreneurship w/ Owen RaszkiewiczIn this episode we chatted with Owen Rask, the founder of Rask Australia - a leading educational platform that provides information and advice on finance, business and investing. If this man wasn't busy enough, he also hosts two of Australia's largest podcasts, Australian Finance Podcast and Australian Investors Podcast. Owen's Journey is truly incredible and inspiring, we are so fortunate to have him on the show.In this episode we cover:The dilemma of not knowing what you're purpose or passion is and how young people...
2021-12-0557 min
Young OpportunistEp. 014: The History of Money and the Downfall of the Dollar w/ John SneisenLet us start by saying that there is currently over $72 trillion in global debt. In this episode we talk with the face behind the Economic Truth, John Sneisen. John is an author and economic historian from Canada who specialises in the history of money/global capital. Reece and I have been really interested in the current macroeconomic outlook, how we got to the fiat monetary system we have today, and finally if there is a solution to the mess we are in - John was th...
2021-11-211h 27
Young OpportunistEp. 013: The World of Start-Ups and Venture Capital w/ Startmate CEO, Michael BatkoThis was an episode that really resonated with us, as we are both Commerce students - but still don't really know exactly what we are passionate about. Michael has an incredible journey navigating his way through this same situation, going through the Corporate path to eventually get involved in the startup world. Being the CEO of one of the biggest start-up accelerator firms in Australia and New Zealand, operating his own online course, creating NFT's and actively posting valuable content on Twitter and his Blog website, goes to show what kind of individual Michael is. In this e...
2021-11-0743 min
Young OpportunistEp. 012: Mental Well-Being & Building Your Business Around a Passion w/ Georgia HoustonIn his episode we talk with Georgia Houston, the owner and founder of GH nutrition and her own private dietetics practice which specialises in eating disorders. Georgia is a well educated individuals and, really an expert in guiding and supporting her clients to overcome issues with their mental-wellbeing. She is an accredited practicing dietician with her masters in nutrition and dietetics with a background in psychology. Yes, we are a podcast with a focus on business, entrepreneurship and personal finance, but Reece and I also...
2021-10-2445 min
Young OpportunistEp. 011: The Story of Success, Outliers by Michael GladwellIn this episode of the Young Opportunist Podcast, we review Outliers, a famous book written by Michael Gladwell. We examine and discuss what sets the high achievers and ultra successful apart - from Bill Gates to the Beatles. We generally assume these individuals are given a special 'gift from god' and the questions we always ask about the ultra-successful include:What kind of personal abilities do they have?What special talents or gifts were they born with?We assume the answers to these questions will quite s...
2021-10-1045 min
Young OpportunistEp. 010: The Wim Hof Method & Pushing Past Perceived Limits w/ Justin RosalesIf you have followed our journey on Instagram you may have seen us in our undies on various occasions... But this episode has been a long time in the making, as we have been following the Wim Hof method for 21 days. So it was great to finally meet with Justin over zoom and get underway with this interview. It was definitely worth the wait, oh, and the Ice Baths every second morning.In this episode we cover:The experience of meeting & training with Wim HofBenefits of the Wim Hof methodImportance of getting out of your comfort...
2021-09-2654 min
Young OpportunistBTYO: #3: Wim Hof Challenge Update & MindsetJoin us, as we discuss our journey building this podcast, from everything that has gone wrong, to upcoming guests and the key lessons learnt along the way. Within this BTYO episode, we cover: Our upcoming interview with Justin Rosales.The power of the mind and it’s ability to convince us to give up when things start to get uncomfortable.The three different Wim Hof methodsOur noticeable results thus far & overall experience.What we have learnt attempting the challenge.We would love to hear what you think about this episode - leave us with some feed...
2021-09-2130 min
Young OpportunistBTYO #2: Snowball Effect of Negative HabitsJoin us, as we discuss our journey building this podcast, from everything that has gone wrong to upcoming guests and the key lessons learnt along the way. Some key highlights in this BTYO episode: 'Snow ball effect' of not sticking to routine The juggling act of trying maintain 'business as usual' tasks, while wanting to innovate and scaleThree exciting guests locked inWe would love to hear what you think about this episode - so leave us with some feed back on your chosen podcast app or message us on Instagram.Also, if you...
2021-09-1316 min
Young OpportunistEp. 009: Resilience & Building an E-Commerce Empire w/ Brodie NitroIn this episode we talk with the founder of Build Your Empire University (BYEU), Brodie Nitro. Brodie talks us through his incredible journey (in both business and life). At an early age he was confronted with domestic violence and drug abuse, but after a series of “God-sends” and multiple business ventures Brodie was able to turn his life around. In this episode you will learn:how to build a successful e-commerce network marketing business.How reslience and determination is a key ingredient in entrepreneurship, especially in e-commerce.The importance of risk taking.The importance of surrounding yourse...
2021-09-0548 min
Young OpportunistBTYO #1: Lessons Learnt This FarWelcome to the first episode of Building the Young Opportunist! This is a new segment we are launching, which includes fortnightly uploads where we discuss our journey building this platform. From everything that has gone wrong for us, to upcoming guests and the key lessons learnt along the way!In this episode we discuss:Key lessons learnt thus far Constant struggle of trying to manage our time efficiently (Time-management)Learning to 'Wear multiple hats' We hope these episodes can bring value to those starting their own business venture, as we believe so many of the 's...
2021-09-0213 min
Young OpportunistEp. 008: Pursuing your Personal Legend, The AlchemistIn this Episode we review Paulo Coelho's book the Alchemist. This is a must listen episode, especially for those struggling with the idea finding a purpose, or this case, a personal legend. We personally struggle with this, and believe so many young people also do in this day and age. In this episode we highlight four of our favourite points from the book, which mainly fall into the realm of:Staying true to your own personal legend (purpose).Battling social pressures to choose the path you will want in life.T...
2021-08-2231 min
Young OpportunistEp. 007: Start & Scale a Real-Estate Portfolio w/ Ravi SharmaIn this episode we talk with Ravi Sharma, an individual who is passionate about providing others with credible information in the Personal Finance space. He runs his own YouTube channel - 'Personal Finance with Ravi Sharma', which focuses on; Cryptocurrencies, Investing and Real Estate advice. We previously interviewed Ravi last episode (Ep. 006) about all things Crypto and Bitcoin, although this episode is focussed on Real-Estate. In today’s episode we cover:Real-estate investing advice for young people Ravi’s journey behind his impressive real-estate portfolio Strategies for investors to scale their portfolioAnalysis on the current market Unfortu...
2021-08-081h 01
Young OpportunistEp. 006: Essential DefinitionsWe wanted to make a short episode off the back of the interview with Ravi Sharma. This was episode 6, which concentrated on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. We want to provide you guys with simple definitions of the 'big fancy' words we used in this interview, especially ones that you may have never heard before. These definitions and concepts are very simply defined. Therefore, we highly recommend if you want to learn a more in-depth definition/explanation of a word or concept you should definitely do some research. If you haven't listened to Ep. 006: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and...
2021-07-2810 min
Young OpportunistEp. 006: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and The Effects of Decentralisation w/ Ravi SharmaIn this episode we talk with Ravi Sharma, an individual who is passionate about providing others with credible information in the Personal Finance space. He runs his own YouTube channel - 'Personal Finance with Ravi Sharma', which focuses on; Cryptocurrencies, Investing and Real Estate advice.In this episode we cover:Introduction into Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin What Decentralised Currencies are trying to SolveIssues with our current Fiat financial systemWhat attracted Ravi to invest in this asset classAdvice for N
2021-07-2546 min
Young OpportunistEp. 005: Personal Finance Principles and Habits for the Younger Generations w/ Aaron NanniniIn this episode we talk with with Aaron Nannini, the author and founder of Cash Uncomplicated - a book and website that shows that it is possible to achieve financial freedom and eliminate money worries with common sense principles, even if you've made mistakes in the past. Aaron talks us through some of these key financial concepts and principles, including:Changing your mindset about money - let it work for youOnly spending money on what aligns with your values How 'Keeping Up with Jones' can be your financial downfallLifestyle creep and how it can a silent kil...
2021-07-1140 min
Young OpportunistEp. 004: Limiting Beliefs and Solving the Insecurity Problem w/ Jaemin FrazerIn this episode we talk with the leading voice on the subject of personal insecurity, Jaemin Frazer. With over 20 years of experience in the personal development space, this conversation is so enlightening, and at times left us speechless. It is very easy for us to dismiss or undermine the effects that insecurities can have on almost every aspect of our lives both physically and mentally. This episode will open your mind up to what the insecurity problem is and how you can takes steps to not only treat it, but solve it.We have taken s...
2021-06-271h 08
Young OpportunistEp. 003: All Things Branding and Life Inside YKTR w/ Jackson ThomasIn this episode we talk with Jackson Thomas (the founder and owner of Vintage Kit and co-host of Barely Ballers Podcast) about his time as a sports journalist in New Zealand, to later packing his bags and moving over to Australia to continue growing his vintage clothing business and to purse a career at YKTR.In this interview we cover:The importance of strict time management to combat the juggling act of entrepreneurshipLife inside YKTRThe power of branding and communityTips on how to create a successful clothing businessTo stay up to date with the...
2021-06-0648 min
Young OpportunistEp. 002: The Ups and Downs of Success w/ Ryan Fisher (Part 2)In this two part episode we talk with Ryan Fisher about his journey from leaving school at 15 to later transacting over $200 million in luxury real estate. This was an amazing and insightful conversation that covered a wide range of tops including, creating your own luck, where true happiness lies, the importance of taking risks, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!The First part of EP. 002 focuses on Ryan's extraordinary journey, from being a qualified chef, to successfully closing a major football transfer across Europe. The Second part of EP.002 focuses on a broader range of questions that we...
2021-05-2332 min
Young OpportunistEp. 002: The Ups and Downs of Success w/ Ryan Fisher (Part 1)In this two part episode we talk with Ryan Fisher about his journey from leaving school at 15 to later transacting over $200 million in luxury real estate. This was an amazing and insightful conversation that covered a wide range of tops including, creating your own luck, where true happiness lies, the importance of taking risks, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!The First part of EP. 002 focuses on Ryan's extraordinary journey, from being a qualified chef, to successfully closing a major football transfer across Europe. The Second part of EP.002 focuses on a broader range of questions that we...
2021-05-2350 min
Young OpportunistEp. 001: The Secrets Behind Success w/ Charles TarbeyIn this episode we talk with Charles Tarbey about how he went from a "pimple faced kid from Goulburn" to becoming the owner and chairman of Century21 Australasia. This was an amazing conversation with an inspiring individual, with a wealth of knowledge. Some specific topics he covers include:The importance of relationship building and following through with promisesTips and advice for young real-estate agents wanting to thrive in the industry How setting long term goals can be limitingThe power of youth and energyHow your lack of knowledge can...
2021-05-0236 min
Young OpportunistIntroduction to the Young OpportunistWE HAVE FINALLY LAUNCHED!This is a short little episode where will discuss who we are, what the podcast is about and our goal/mission for the the Young Opportunist as a podcast and community.We have some massive interviews coming up and we cant wait for you to join us on our journey.P.S. we are getting a intro song produced - stay tuned.A whole lotta love from Reece & Ben.Follow us on Instagram to stay updated!Thanks again for listening,Reece & Ben
2021-04-2311 min