Why Most Australians Never Buy A Second Investment Property | Mia Shilkin - EP165

Why Most Australians Never Buy A Second Investment Property | Mia Shilkin - EP165

Property investing isn’t about buying houses, it’s about creating choices. Mia Shilkin’s journey from drug and alcohol counselling to becoming one of Australia’s most values-driven property investment strategists reveals how wealth creation starts long before you purchase your first asset. You’ll learn why mindset matters more than market timing, how to approach investing with clarity, and why financial freedom is really about having more choices.   -   Get in touch with Mia Shilkin - https://www.miacasastrategy.com.au [https://www.miacasastrategy.com.au]   -   Mia Shilkin’s Quick Fire Answers   What does success mean to you? “Success means choice. It’s not an emotion, it’s a structure. It allows me to make decisions based on my hard work without having to second guess them.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Happiness is the enjoyment I get out of those choices. It’s being able to make a cup of tea and watch the mountain outside my house without having to check emails.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Exercise, grounding, drinking water first thing, and keeping my phone off. I focus on getting 1% better every day.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Stop worrying about what other people think of you.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “James Yates or Mark Pridmore from Free Song Records.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters   (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:43) – Chapter 1 | From Counselling to Property Strategy   (00:11:35) – Chapter 2 | Building Wealth Through Purposeful Investing   (00:30:14) – Chapter 3 | Financial Freedom, Choice & The Future of Property   (00:42:52) - Quick Fire Questions   (00:46:20) - Outro   -   #podcast #propertyinvesting #financialfreedom

From Zero Industry Experience To Global Brand | Heidi Walker - EP164

From standing on a Sydney wharf watching her husband sail away on a tuna boat to building one of Australia’s most recognised seafood brands, Heidi Walker’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, risk-taking, and backing a vision when nobody else can see it. Heidi shares the story behind Walker Seafoods and Walker’s Tuna, and the lessons learned growing a business through uncertainty, setbacks, and relentless persistence.   -   Get in touch with Heidi Walker - https://walkerstuna.com [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-walker-2b98b1123/]   -   Heidi’s Quick Fire Answers   What does success mean to you? “Success means different things in different areas of life. In business it’s achievement and growth, but at home it’s being with my family and enjoying our time together.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Happiness is my family. But I also get happiness from my work. It’s finding the balance.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Up at 6am, getting the girls ready for school, checking emails and handling calls from the US before grabbing breakfast and getting into the day.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “At the end of the day, it comes down to you. You have to be responsible for yourself and your own happiness.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Tony Kelly.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:44) – Chapter 1 | From Sydney Corporate Life To Commercial Fishing (00:21:00) – Chapter 2 | Betting Everything On Walker Seafoods (00:47:03) – Chapter 3 | COVID, Walker’s Tuna & Going Global (01:06:48) - Quick Fire Questions (01:09:13) - Outro   -   #podcast #entrepreneurship #familybusiness

The Psychology Behind High Performance Burnout | Andrea Levinson - EP163

Andrea Levinson spent 25 years helping businesses and leaders perform at the highest level, before realising the version of success she had chased no longer aligned with who she truly was. From climbing the corporate ladder as an organisational psychologist to redefining her relationship with ambition, burnout, identity, and fulfillment, Andrea’s story is a powerful reminder that achievement without alignment eventually catches up with us.   -   Get in touch with Andrea Levinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealevinson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealevinsoncoach/]   -   Andrea’s Quick Fire Answers   What does success mean to you? “Joyful bigness. Getting to experience lots of joy and positive emotion while doing things I feel called to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Beautiful coffee, sitting outside staring at the sky, snuggling my daughter, and listening to the ocean.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Walking along the beach, coffee, school drop-off, then mindfulness and breathing exercises before work.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “If you don’t love your work, find a way to enjoy something about it and move toward a better version of work for you.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Julie Fedeli and Sandra.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:41) – Chapter 1 | Redefining Success & Identity (00:20:26) – Chapter 2 | Burnout, Hustle Culture & The Cost of Achievement (00:45:22) - Quick Fire Questions (00:49:12) - Outro   -   #podcast #leadership #burnout

He Risked Bankruptcy To Ship ONE Prototype Overseas | Ben Norris - EP162

Ben Norris built one of the fastest-rising gym equipment brands in the world after spending 18 months barely selling a single machine. In this conversation, the founder of Citadel Strength opens up about autism, getting bullied through school, learning human interaction from scratch, and turning blind self-belief into a global manufacturing company now operating in 21+ countries. Ben shares how he went from modifying gym machines in local gyms to building what many now call the best bodybuilding equipment in the world, all from a tiny Sunshine Coast workshop with his brother and almost no money. He also explains the mindset behind entrepreneurship, why most people quit too early, and how persistence, obsession, and purpose changed his life completely.   -   Get in touch with Ben Norris - https://www.instagram.com/bnorris1992/ [https://www.instagram.com/bnorris1992/]   -   Ben’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “The ability to manage my time where I can do what I want to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Having purpose, discipline and something meaningful to work towards.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Wake up, answer international customer emails and messages, train, then work until late at night.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “If you want to do something amazing, get amazing people around you.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Daniel from McNaught Trucking, Hamish from Sydney gyms, or Christie from World Gym.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:01:31) – Chapter 1 | Growing Up Feeling Different   (00:07:24) – Chapter 2 | Learning Human Connection   (00:13:17) – Chapter 3 | Discovering The Fitness Industry   (00:18:26) – Chapter 4 | Starting Citadel Strength   (00:22:12) – Chapter 5 | Betting Everything On One Opportunity   (00:29:35) – Chapter 6 | The Video That Changed Everything   (00:36:52) – Chapter 7 | From No Sales To Global Demand   (00:45:34) – Chapter 8 | Learning Business On The Fly   (00:51:29) – Chapter 9 | Scaling A Global Manufacturing Company   (00:56:13) - Quick Fire Questions   (01:04:01) - Outro   -   #podcast #fitnessindustry #businessmindset

Breaking Down What The 2026 Australian Budget Actually Means with ABC's Chris Harris | EP161

Chris Harris is back to break down the 2026 federal budget and what it actually means for everyday Australians.   From property investing and negative gearing to CGT, inflation, interest rates and discretionary trusts, Chris unpacks the real-world impact behind the headlines.   -   Get in touch with Chris Harris https://www.ords.com.au/adviser/chris-harris [https://www.ords.com.au/adviser/chris-harris]   -   Chris’ Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “To be able to make decisions and do things that I really want to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Sitting on the bar and riding around the property, seeing the birds fly through the valley, catching up with friends and enjoying simple things.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “I try to get up, go to the gym, do a quick workout, then get home or prepare for the radio for ABC, whether that’s at home or at the office.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Keep your hands in your pockets for five minutes. Watch this carefully, because there are lots of moving parts.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Matt Shrewd, the former CEO of Youi, or one of the guys I play golf with on a Saturday morning.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity [https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity]   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:48) – Chapter 1 | The Budget, Inflation & Australia’s Economic Position   (00:17:55) – Chapter 2 | Property, Negative Gearing & Capital Gains Tax   (00:34:15) – Chapter 3 | Discretionary Trusts, Tax Changes & Investor Uncertainty   (00:44:01) - Quick Fire Questions   (00:47:36) - Outro   -   #Podcast #FederalBudget #Economy #PropertyInvesting #NegativeGearing #CapitalGainsTax #Inflation #InterestRates