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The Interview Australia

The Interview Australia

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 Australia's flagship business series, featuring the most in-depth profile of business leaders & rich-listers in generations. Founded & hosted by Rob Langton. #ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #readymedia #propertyau #businessauReady Media Group Economics
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  • Kerr Neilson - Argyle Family Office

    Kerr Neilson - Argyle Family Office
    Apr 22 2026
    Self-made billionaire Kerr Neilson is widely regarded as one of the most significant — and original — investors Australia has ever produced. A contrarian thinker with a global perspective, he built not only immense personal wealth, but a legacy that reshaped the culture of investing in Australia.Born in Johannesburg in 1949, Neilson bought his first shares as a teenager, developing an early fascination with markets and the psychology that drives them. He studied commerce at the University of Cape Town before moving to London, where he learned his craft amid the inflation shocks, political turmoil, and market volatility of the 1970s. Those formative years exposed him to uncertainty early — and taught him that opportunity often appears when others are fearful.In 1983, he moved to Australia, where he would eventually leave an indelible mark on the nation’s financial landscape. A decade later, he co-founded Platinum Investment Management, a firm that challenged conventional wisdom and introduced generations of Australian investors to the power of global investing, independent research, and long-term thinking. Under his leadership, Platinum became one of the country’s most respected investment houses.But the story of Kerr Neilson is not simply one of performance, rankings, or fortune. It is a story of temperament. Of independence of mind. Of scepticism toward the crowd and a lifelong belief that price and value are rarely the same thing. While others chased momentum, Neilson searched for mispricing. While markets grew euphoric, he remained measured. While consensus became comfortable, he looked elsewhere.His philosophy was rooted in patience, discipline, and emotional control — qualities far rarer than intelligence in the world of investing. He understood that markets move in cycles, that fear and greed repeat endlessly, and that great opportunities often require the courage to look wrong before eventually being proven right.Across five decades, he has navigated crashes, bubbles, recessions, booms, and profound structural change. Through it all, he built a reputation for thoughtful judgement, calm under pressure, and the quiet courage to stand apart when it matters most.Kerr Neilson’s career is more than a financial success story. It is a masterclass in rational thinking, long-term conviction, and the enduring rewards of seeing the world differently.The Interview Australia: Australia's most watched business series.Founder & Host: Rob LangtonProudly produced & distributed exclusively by: Ready Media GroupMore about Argyle Family Office: https://argylefund.com/Find out about Platinum Asset Management: https://www.platinum.com.au/Learn about Ready Media Group: https://readymedia.com.au/#billionaire #billionaireinterview #billionairemindset #ausbiz #businessinterview #businessaustralia #fundsmanagement #stockbroking #entrepreneurship #investing #business #richlist #platinumassetmanagement #argyle #kerrneilson
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Sam Kennard - Kennards Self Storage

    Sam Kennard - Kennards Self Storage
    Apr 2 2026

    In this rare & exclusive profile, we go inside the world of multi-billionaire Sam Kennard, the man behind one of Australia’s largest & most enduring self storage empires.

    At 21, Sam stepped into a modest family business with just eight centres.

    By 24, he was running it.

    Three decades later, that business spans 125+ facilities across Australia & New Zealand, managing tens of thousands of units and a $3 billion+ real estate portfolio.

    In this conversation, Sam reveals:

    - The origins and legacy of the Kennard family

    - His upbringing and early immersion in business

    - How Kennards Self Storage evolved over three decades into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise

    - The operational discipline and long-term thinking that fuelled growth

    - The risks, setbacks, and failures that defined both him & the business

    - Key lessons in leadership, legacy, and building a company built to last

    This is more than just a business story — it’s a masterclass in strategy, resilience, and thinking long-term.

    Listen now to discover what it really takes to build a lasting empire.

    Founder & Host: Rob Langton

    Proudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group.

    More about Kennards Self Storage: www.kss.com.au

    Learn more about Ready Media Group: www.readymedia.com.au

    #samkennard #selfstorage #ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #billionaireinterview #billionairemindset
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Christian Beck - InfoTrack

    Christian Beck - InfoTrack
    Feb 26 2026
    For more than three decades, self-made billionaire Christian Beck has quietly built one of the most dominant vertical software ecosystems in the legal industry.
 He started in 1992 with LEAP Legal Software, transforming clunky, manual law firm workflows into software that became indispensable. 

 Then he created InfoTrack, moving beyond software into the invisible rails of property, court, and government systems. Today, under ATI Global, he controls a tightly woven group of businesses that dominate the sector — all while remaining intensely private.
 This conversation isn’t a standard founder story. It’s a rare glimpse into the mind of someone who has built an entire ecosystem, outmanoeuvred competitors for decades, and done so with discipline, patience, and an obsession for embedding value at the core of an industry.
 We discuss the decisions that made LEAP indispensable, the strategic moves that turned InfoTrack into critical infrastructure, and the philosophy that guides him as he builds for the long game — not for headlines or hype.
 This is a masterclass in strategy, vision, and execution — from one of Australia’s most underrated business architects. Host - Rob Langton Production & Distribution - Ready Media Group #ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #christianbeck #infotrack #theinterview #theinterviewau
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    59 mins
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