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Australian Investors Podcast

Australian Investors Podcast

By: Rask
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 The Australian Investors Podcast is a twice weekly podcast (Wednesday & Saturday), featuring laid back but intelligent short- and long-form conversations about markets, business, psychology, lessons learned and investment process. At Rask, our goal is to bring you the best insights, information and proven strategies to help you invest your time and money. SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcastAll rights reserved Economics
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  • How listed private credit is reshaping income investing on the ASX

    How listed private credit is reshaping income investing on the ASX
    Feb 24 2026
    Andrew Lockhart, Founder of Metrics Credit Partners, joins us to walk through three ASX-listed income opportunities within the Metrics stable. We’ll trace the firm's history from the very beginning and unpack their core investment approach through the lens of these three specific funds. Talking points - Who is Andrew Lockhart? - Why start a business in the private credit space - What do you look for in an analyst when you’re hiring - Is there more competition today for origination? - A walk through of ASX listed funds, MRE, MOT and MXT - What does inflation mean for the return profile of private credit and real estate funds - What are the present risks to returns in these funds - What if your portfolio is already full of property exposure? - How can I see the pipeline of developments in the Metrics funds - Where does Andrew lunch among the Metrics hospitality venues Links to the listed funds mentioned in this episode: Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund (ASX: MRE) https://metrics.com.au/listed-funds/metrics-real-estate-multi-strategy-fund/ Metrics Income Opportunities Trust (ASX: MOT) https://metrics.com.au/listed-funds/metrics-income-opportunities-trust/ Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX: MXT) https://metrics.com.au/listed-funds/metrics-master-income-trust/ Rask Resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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
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    47 mins
  • BHP flies to record high, while JBH, CGF & TWE report

    BHP flies to record high, while JBH, CGF & TWE report
    Feb 20 2026
    In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: – Reporting season highlights: BHP, Challenger, Treasury Wine Estates and JB Hi-Fi – BHP’s record high and the copper narrative – AI disruption and personal financial resilience – Listener questions: VDHG + alternatives, CGT transfer to partner, gearing in super If you love learning about investing, reporting season and portfolio strategy, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered: – Reporting season: BHP, Challenger, Treasury Wine Estates, JB Hi-Fi – Why BHP’s copper pivot is front and centre – The ASX “two-speed” feel: banks/resources up, pockets in between struggling – AI disruption and the case for financial resilience – The 2026 stock market game leaderboard update – Hypotheticals: only greater than $10b vs less than $1b market caps; $1m to invest with no US exposure – Listener Q&A: VDHG + alternatives, transferring ETFs for tax, gearing in super Episode Resources: Learn more about: reporting season, portfolio strategy and super – Rask community – Ask a question (select Australian Investors Podcast) Rask resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest 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
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    50 mins
  • It almost broke... now it's doing $45 million | Taylor McPhail, scaling McPhails furniture

    It almost broke... now it's doing $45 million | Taylor McPhail, scaling McPhails furniture
    Feb 18 2026
    In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Raszkiewicz sits down with Taylor McPhail, CEO and owner of McPhail’s Furniture, to unpack: – How McPhail’s went from $22m to $45m revenue – The painful dip that nearly broke the business – Why moving to Shopify unlocked explosive growth – The $45m, 100-acre logistics expansion in regional Victoria Taylor first joined Owen on-site in Wangaratta when the business was riding high at $22 million in revenue. Since then, McPhail’s dipped below $20m, rebuilt its structure, hired a new GM, doubled down on systems — and is now tracking towards $45 million in annual sales. This is a raw, tactical breakdown of what it actually takes to scale a regional retail business nationally — without VC money. If you love learning about business growth, capital allocation and scaling Australian companies, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Rapid growth and the $22m → $45m jump What actually changed between 2022 and today. – The burnout phase Why growth stalled, what broke internally, and how structure fixed it. – Shopify and 80% online sales How the move unlocked inventory control, cash flow visibility and marketing scale. – $59 nationwide delivery & two-week guarantee How McPhail’s beat industry norms of 2–5 month wait times. – Custom rail containers to Perth Solving logistics as a competitive moat. – Zero debt in operations, 70% LVR on property Taylor’s split risk philosophy. – $30m total debt explained Why he’s comfortable — and how he stress-tests interest rates. – The 100-acre expansion Why doubling down in Wangaratta makes more sense than decentralising. – Capital allocation decisions If given $5m today — trucks, property or inventory? – Founder lessons Overpaying staff early. Why structure beats hustle. The one boring thing that wins every time. Resources for This Episode Learn more about McPhail’s: – https://mcphails.com.au/ Watch Episode 1 (original on-site interview): – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpvpqoqPZLU ~~ Rask Resources ~~ Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
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