Episodes

  • 842b cryptocurrency 101: what is it, how does it work + how much to buy
    Oct 22 2025

    Nick Bradley, co-author of The Quick Start Guide To Investing, joined Glen James to break down the concept of cryptocurrency. They cover:


    👉🏾 what is the blockchain and what is cryptocurrency?

    👉🏿 why would I invest in Bitcoin over an ETF?

    👉🏻 unpacking the concept of using Bitcoin as your key every spending currency

    👉 is investing in cryptocurrency like investing in shares?

    👉🏼 what platforms can you use to invest in cryptocurrencies and how do the fees work?

    👉🏽 how much should the average person spend on cryptocurrency?

    👉🏾 are there any major risks to investing in cryptocurrency?

    👉🏿 how do you keep Bitcoin safe? Is losing Bitcoin an issue?

    👉🏻 what is stablecoin?


    Sorry for the sound quality after 43 minutes, the audio interface crashed :(


    This episode is supported by CoinSpot, Australia’s home base for crypto, trusted by more than three million Aussies.

    Get started safely and easily with as little as $1. Use the code MONEYX3 when you sign up and you’ll receive $20 of free Bitcoin after your first deposit. Learn more at coinspot.com.au.


    Check out the online merch store to buy our books: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store

    Check out Nick's Youtube channel, 15 minute money: https://www.youtube.com/@15minutemoney

    Learn more about Nick's story: https://youtu.be/5F1kzFjdLgg?si=n7cXF_iRwQ7yqYpS


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • negotiating like a pro with Paula Pant (live from Fincon)
    Oct 17 2025

    In this bonus episode from FinCon in Portland, Glen sits down with Afford Anything podcast host and finance powerhouse Paula Pant to unpack how negotiation can be your biggest money-making skill. They chat about:


    👉🏿 why negotiation is the most underrated money skill

    👉🏾 Paula’s five pillars to build wealth

    👉 how to negotiate a pay rise or job offer

    👉🏼 why knowing your “batna” and “zopa” gives you power

    👉🏻 how to spot micro-negotiations in everyday life


    Find Paula’s work: affordanything.com/yournextraise


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    55 mins
  • tii: the 10 questions with Sim Kaur from Friends That Invest
    Oct 16 2025

    Glen puts Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest in the hot seat with his signature 10 questions. They chat about:


    👉 what makes a successful investor

    👉🏿 invest inside or outside of retirement?

    👉🏼 pay down mortgage or invest?

    👉🏽 the biggest barrier stopping people investing

    👉🏾 do you have to be smart to be good with money?

    👉🏿 Sim’s definition of success

    👉🏻 handbag investments and value

    👉 her best investment to date

    👉🏼 how capitalism and climate guilt connect

    👉🏾 the one book every investor should read


    Connect with Sim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsthatinvest/


    Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    14 mins
  • what we learned from SXSW Sydney this week (this is business)
    Oct 16 2025

    Glen and Kayla who host the 'this is business' podcast share their thoughts on their week at SXSW Sydney.


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    37 mins
  • 841b ultra fast fashion: money, ethics & how to be fashion conscious (with Kat Halliday from BWA)
    Oct 15 2025

    Today we’re sharing an episode from Financially Fierce where Jess Brady interviewed Kat Halliday from Baptist World Aid about the rise of ultra fast fashion, the true cost of our shopping habits, and how small changes can make a make a real difference for the people who make our clothes and the planet. They cover:


    👉🏾 who is Baptist World Aid and what do they do?

    👉🏿 what is “ultra-fast fashion”?

    👉🏻 why ultra-fast fashion is so harmful

    👉 Jess’s personal fashion habits and second-hand style

    👉🏼 the real cost of cheap clothing

    👉🏽 living wages and working conditions explained

    👉🏾 navigating guilt, awareness and making small changes

    👉🏿 practical steps to shop more ethically

    👉🏻 the rise of UFF and COVID-era fashion addiction

    👉 how to take action and email your MP


    Check out Behind The Barcode Podcast series here: https://bwaa.co/mmm-podcast

    View the Ethical Fashion Guide: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/

    And to use the Speak out to your MP tool, follow this link: https://bwaa.co/mmm-speak-out


    Subscribe to the Financially Fierce show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GvVJ398SWxyzyXbVTTffw


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    57 mins
  • 841 financial advice vs financial counselling (it's also Anti-Poverty Week!)
    Oct 13 2025

    It's Anti-Poverty Week so Glen chats with financial counsellor Paul Jordan from UnitingWA about the difference between seeing a financial adviser vs a financial counsellor. They unpack:


    👉🏻 an introduction to Paul and the trends he's seeing with people seeking financial counselling

    👉 what is financial counselling? How does it differ to financial advice?

    👉🏼 a success story of a client working with a financial counsellor

    👉🏽 financial counselling and debt: helping people get out and stay out of debt without shame


    Check out more about Uniting WA: https://unitingwa.org.au/services/financial-wellbeing/financial-counselling/


    Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/1l1xHcK2GgE


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


    money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    52 mins
  • 840b passive income, Pokémon card collection, living out your values + more (with Deep Pocket Monster)
    Oct 8 2025

    Pat Flynn is a US entrepreneur who's achieved some truly incredible things. He's established a number of passive income businesses, written books and shared his online business learnings with the world. Glen recently caught up with him at Fincon to understand his values, his goals, and how he's set up his life for success. Apologies for the audio in the last 5 minutes - Glen's audio interface decided to crash. Yay. They touch on:


    👉🏻 Pat's first passive income business, his definition of success + his Pokémon YouTube channel (Deep Pocket Monster)

    👉 Pat's approach to managing the money he's earned (philanthropy, investing, managing for his own costs) + why he wrote 'Lean Learning'

    👉🏼 how Pat and his wife prioritise their family, connect with their kids + ensure their kids learn important money lessons

    👉🏽 the value of Pat's Pokémon card collection


    Check out Pat's latest book, 'Lean Learning': https://amzn.to/4pVE0Xe


    Subscribe to Pat's YouTube channel, Deep Pocket Monster: https://www.youtube.com/@deeppocketmonster


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    48 mins
  • 840 Aussie expats in London: finding work, managing money + making friends (live in London)
    Oct 6 2025

    Glen has gone on a royal tour of London! In this live episode Glen connects with Aussie expat community members, to learn about their experiences moving over and living in London. Shane Hatton joins to share his mentalist skills too! In the episode:


    👉🏾 how Shane made the move to London, running a business across countries + making friends

    👉🏿 Samara shares her story about moving to London, her travel plans + a deep dive on careers

    👉🏻 Sarah shares her story about moving to London from New Zealand + settling into work

    👉 Claire shares her story about moving to London from Melbourne

    👉🏼 tips for setting up accommodation before moving overseas

    👉🏽 taxation across countries

    👉🏾 Shane performs mentalist tricks with Glen and the audience


    Check out Shane Hatton's website: https://shanemhatton.com/

    Follow Shane's mentalist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanethementalist/?hl=en


    Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qMszWMtnDFA


    Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


    money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.

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    Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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    1 hr and 25 mins