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Young 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 life, it can increase the chance of experiencing happy moments. If the path to sustained happiness is to maintain a life of harmony, it can be difficult with constant distractions and temptations around. Like anything, it's easy to veer away from your goals.
Happiness is a fleeting feeling that comes and goes, and instead, we should strive for harmony in life
- Ryan Risher
To catch the full interview head to Episode 2 (part 1 & 2) - we cover so much more.
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In 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 meaningful achievement”
~ Johann Hari
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Puddle Pod - Michael's productivity courseBlogs & ArticlesStartmate websiteMichael's TwitterFollow us on Instagram to stay updated!
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In 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 years since starting this podcast. But we feel as though this starts a new chapter in our journey - EXCITING TIMES AHEAD!
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In 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.If you want to;
Be aware of your values in lifeLive purposefully; andAchieve your much wanted goalsThis is an episode you need to listen to, and there are plenty more pieces of advice throughout.
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In 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!
Owen Rask’s top 3 best personal finance tips & tricks you can implement todayHow Owen Rask gains direction and momentum for long term financial goals How to start investing right now; andHow you can be more intentional with your money
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:For more information about Owen and all the things he has going on, check out the links below:
Rask AustraliaRask Education - free coursesAustralian Finance PodcastAustralian Investors PodcastAustralian Business PodcastSome of the tools Owen mentions is below:
Up - for automating bank accountPearler - for automating investing10 things reflection activity (PDF)List of podcasts to listen to:
Australian Finance PodcastAustralian Investors PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode please reach out - follow us on Instagram to stay updated!
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In 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 hand.
Advice for young founders with big dreams and empty pockets;How you can best transition from your 9-5 corporate job into entrepreneurship;Advice on how to take action on that business idea you’ve had in the back of your mind;Why having audacity when your just starting out is so important; andWhy raising capital might be the very thing you need to get your company to the next level.
In this episode we cover:Join the Young Opportunist community at @YoungOpportunist
Advice for Young People with Big Dreams and Empty Pockets
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Let us start by saying that this is the perfect episode for someone that feels like they are lacking motivation and clarity in both a physical sense, and in life more broadly!
In this week’s episode we had the honor of talking with Ethan Flemming, one crazy and inspiring individual. Ethan Flemming is a content creator, educator, entrepreneur and also the holder of multiple Guinness World Records - an overachiever we know!
He has completed some of the most insane physically challenges over the past couple years, these include pulling 2t jeep 100km (taking him 48 hours with only 20 minutes of sleep), greatest distance on an assault bike, most burpees in 24 hours 11,401 and much much more.
We literally start fighting demons on a 1-minute wall sit, so we took ALOT away from this episode personally!
What we cover in this episode:
How Ethan is able to actually succeed at these seemingly impossible challenges and how you can translate perseverance into your own life.Advice on how to regain momentum and direction in your life.The real reason why you’re lacking focus and constantly getting distracted.The one thing you need to do if you want to live a successful and fulfilling life (seeking discomfort).The difference between the feeling of pain and the suffering we attach to it.The reason why people leave so much on the table, both in the gym and in life, and how we can start living to our full potential.Find out more about Ethan at:
Ethans’ WebsiteYouTubeInstagramGet Going PTStay connected and updated with everything going with Young Opportunist through our Instagram.
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How to find your passion & purpose in your twenties.Practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety through the concept of washing your mind.Why your subconscious mind is holding you back from achieving those goals you’ve set.Practical ways to reprogram your subconscious and get it working with you.How to move from being unsatisfied in your life and career to reaching your full potential.
In this weeks episode we have Richard Maloney, the CEO and founder of quality of mind global - an organisation that helps individuals and companies find their own success, wealth and happiness. He is also an author, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and coach to elite athletes and executives all across the globe!!
This is definitely up there with one of favourite interviews - definitely one you will want to listen to on repeat!
What we cover in this episode:Find out more about Richard at:
Quality Minds Global (website)App
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We 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 the very thing that holds us back in life.
Here are the links discussed:
Episode 245 - The Insecurity ProjectJaemin’s websitePlease let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
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In 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 type of environmentWhat strategies work during a downturn in the marketFuture outlook on the economy, following recent cash rate hikesIf you haven't listened to episodes 6 and 7 with Ravi, we highly recommend going back and giving those a listen, especially episode 7. Which covers some of the basic concepts of investing in real-estate and Ravi discusses his incredible portfolio.
Checkout everything Ravi has going on via the links below:
Ravi's YouTube Video that Ben referenced - 'GET IN NOW'Ravi's YouTube Ravi's buyers agency business - Search PropertiesPlease let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
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Today’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!
Four simple tips and tricks to get you saving more and start investingWhy automating your finances will change your lifeWhat value-based spending is and why it will improve both your well-being and financial situationBest low cost stock brokeragesAn investing strategy that to many people ignore.
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:We also discuss why podcasting has changed our life's, including why it has set us on a new trajectory for the rest of our lives - it relates to the following quote from our discussion with Owen Rask:
Australian Finance Podcast - Rask AustraliaEquity Mates - AUSGet Started Investing - AUSWe Study Billionaires - (USA)
“One of the things you don’t have when you're younger is money, but you have time; time gives you the opportunity to learn. But there will become a time when you don't have time, but you have money. So educate yourself while you're young so you have the tools to invest when you have money."
Recommended Investing/Personal Finance Podcasts:Please let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
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In 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.
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 path - Life is Not a Competition Separation of Tasks
Some of our key talking points include:Once again please hit the follow button if you are enjoying our episodes, and if you have time leave us a review.
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In 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 Why you should view life as a 'series of moments' and be presentPlease let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
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In 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.
What is a money story and how it’s impacting your investing journeyWhy understanding your financial money type so importantPersonal finance strategies and tips, including how to take control of your financesCommon pitfalls adults make on there investing journey and how we can avoid themAnd advice for like-minded young females hoping to succeed in a predominantly male-dominated industry.
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:Find out more about Melissa - the Young Opportunist community has it's own webpage
Please let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
**Disclaimer** - this is not financial advice.
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WE 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.
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 '75 hard' but not as crazy) could be the best to get yourself out of a rutWhy you need to start journaling What has happened in the past 5 months since the last BTYO (over 10 interviews with guests around the globe)
In this episode we cover:Please let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
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In todays episode we had the privilege of chatting with a heavy hitter in the start-up scene, Ajay Prickash. Ajay is a serial entrepreneur, starting over 8 companies across sectors including tech, crypto, international trade and most recently education.
Ajays incredible entrepreneurial journey this far, including lessons learnt.How Ajay has remained enthusiastic despite some of his companies failing early on, including the importance dusting yourself off, learning from mistakes and moving on;Practical frameworks you can utilize to know whether a business idea is viable and worth pursuing in the first couple days;The three step framework to grow an organic audience rapidly; andWhy people should focus on solving painful problems.
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:Please let us know what you think of this one via Instagram @youngopportunist.
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Welcome 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 this episode you will learn:
The importance of pursuing what you are passionate about in order to not live your life with regretHow Cara has found being the CEO of a rapidly growing start-up at the age of 22, including raising capital, pitching to investors and building a teamCara’s experience taking the leap and jumping midway through her university degree to start SteppenHow to filter through all those business ideas that you think of in the shower and gain practical advice on ways to determine which one is the best to pursueTo learn more about Steppen & Cara Davies, follow the links below:
SteppenCara Davies LinkedInHow Steppen acquired 100K app downloads in 4 months with no marketing experience - Jake CarpSteppen BlogFollow us on Instagram to stay updated!
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We 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 the perfect opportunity to get an expert in the space on the podcast to understand what Minke’s mission is, but also to breakdown what is actually going on and learn more about this technology in general.
In this episode you will learn:
How to get involved and earn high interest on your cryptocurrencyWhat web 1, 2 and 3 isWhy De-Fi will revolutionise the Fin-Tech ecosystemLearn more about Minke & Josh Reyes:
Minke WebsiteMinke TwitterJosh Reyes TwitterJosh Reyes LinkedInFollow us on Instagram to stay updated!
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We 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 identifying winnersThe key differences of value and growth investingPractical strategies you can utilise to diversify your investments Behavioural tendencies that can hinder your ability to make sound investment decisions and ways to minimise themFor more information about Owen and all the things he has going on, check out the links below:
Rask AustraliaRask Education - free coursesIf you enjoyed this episode please reach out - follow us on Instagram to stay updated!
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