The Numbers Game

Do you actually need a high income to build wealth? We see the same problem at every income level. You earn more, spend more, and still feel stuck. In this episode, we walk through six common mistakes that hold people back, from lifestyle creep and no clear plan, to how you use debt and think about building assets. It’s a clearer look at why income alone doesn’t lead to wealth, and what actually does. On this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Intro (00:30) Do You Need A High Income To Build Wealth (01:00) Why High Income Earners Still Live Paycheck To Paycheck (02:10) What Wealth Means, Assets, Freedom And Income (05:27) Lifestyle Inflation, Cars, Homes And Private School Fees (07:28) Why No Plan And Bad Debt Stop You Building Wealth (10:19) From Spending To Asset Accumulation (13:49) Getting Strategy, Structure And Tax Right Early (16:29) Growth Vs Income Assets And Why It Matters (20:07) Using Your Business To Build Wealth (21:56) Using Home Equity And Debt Recycling To Invest (24:55) Overexposure, Cash Flow Risk And Forced Asset Sales (26:00) Protecting Wealth With Insurance And Risk Planning (28:33) Turning Assets Into Usable Wealth And Exit Planning Check out the free resources from Inovayt here. Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt. Hosts:Nick ReillyJason Robinson This podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Australians pay more in beer tax than what the government collects from companies exporting our gas. Senator David Pocock has been calling it out in Parliament, it's doing the rounds, and it's got Jase fired up. He's done the numbers on the petroleum resources rent tax, looked at how Norway faced the same situation with their oil boom and took a very different approach, and what a 10% levy on Australia's resource exports over the last 20 years could have built. On this episode, we discuss: 00:00) Intro (00:17) Australia's Beer Tax vs Gas Export Tax (00:40) David Pocock's Beer Tax vs PRRT Video in Parliament (01:47) $2.7 Billion in Beer Excise vs $1.5 Billion from Gas Exports (03:00) How Much Tax Do Teachers, Truck Drivers, and Emergency Workers Pay (04:16) Australia's $1 Trillion Government Debt (04:43) Australia Pays $67 Million a Day in Interest (06:21) Where Australia's Tax Revenue Actually Comes From (07:13) Norway's Oil Tax and the $2.5 Trillion Sovereign Fund (08:49) $460,000 Invested Per Norwegian Citizen (10:46) What a 10% Australian Resource Export Levy Could Have Built (13:54) The Prime Minister's Response on the PRRT (15:46) Career Politicians and Short-Term Thinking (17:32) Paying Politicians More to Attract Better Leaders David Pocock's Senate question on beer tax vs gas tax: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UZln5YCghKo   Check out the free resources from Inovayt here. Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt. Hosts:Nick ReillyJason Robinson This podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You see it all the time. Mega successful people sharing their business advice online. But does any of it actually stack up when you're running a small business day to day? Today we're taking 10 business lessons from the new Audi F1 team boss Jonathan Wheatley and pressure testing them against the reality of small business life to see what actually resonates and what's unrelatable. On this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Intro (01:05) Ten Business Lessons from the New Audi F1 Team Boss (02:20) Invest Properly from the Start as a Small Business (05:06) Stop Keeping Up with the Joneses When Starting Out (06:00) Why Playing the Long Game Pays Off in Business (09:18) Why Every Small Business Needs a Three to Five Year Plan (10:35) How to Blend Experience with New Talent When Hiring (13:45) What Leading by Example Really Means in Small Business (16:55) Define Roles Clearly and Give Your Team Autonomy (19:36) Build a Strong Identity and Brand at Any Size (20:49) The Pricing Power of Having a Strong Brand (21:50) How Budget Constraints Actually Force Innovation (24:16) Leverage Data but Trust People to Make Decisions (26:39) Combine Proven Performers with Rising Stars Episode Resources: The AFR article we reference in this episode:https://www.afr.com/companies/sport/10-tips-to-overtake-the-competition-from-the-head-of-f1-s-newest-team-20260129-p5ny0x Check out the free resources from Inovayt here. Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt. Hosts:Nick ReillyJason Robinson This podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Family Trusts can be a seriously powerful structure for income distribution and asset protection, but they only work well when you’re across the rules and the deadlines. We talk through how trust distributions actually work, what needs to be documented before 30 June, and what changes in ATO reporting mean now that trust distributions are showing on pre-fill reports. If you’ve got a family trust or you’re thinking about setting one up, this is the stuff you want to be across so it does what it’s meant to do. On this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Intro (00:19) Family Trusts: Powerful Structure Or Problematic? (01:14) How Income Splitting Works In A Family Trust (02:27) Asset Protection And Why Sole Traders Can Be Exposed (04:00) The 30 June Deadline For Trust Distribution Minutes (06:39) The Tax Strategy Of Distributing To Adult Children (07:22) Trust Distributions Will Show On ATO Pre Fill Reports (10:14) Section 100A: The Rules On Reimbursement Agreements (13:04) The Risks Of Distributing Trust Income To Pensioners (14:20) Buying Property In A Family Trust (16:08) Why Banks Are Tightening Family Trust Lending Right Now (20:07) The Cost Of Moving Company Shares Into A Trust Later (23:44) The Family Trust Compliance Checklist For 2026 Check out the free resources from Inovayt here. Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt. Hosts:Nick ReillyJason Robinson This podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There’s a lot of talk about buying property through a Self-Managed Super Fund at the moment, but the difference between a smart strategy and an expensive mistake is knowing the rules and the real numbers. Today we cover what lending actually looks like, what it costs to set up and run, and the compliance traps that catch people out. On this episode, we discuss: (00:00) Intro (00:24) Why Everyone Is Talking About Self-Managed Super Funds (01:37) The Rise Of Property Investment In SMSF's (05:14) Can You Renovate Property In A Self-Managed Super Fund? (06:08) How Much Deposit Do You Need To Buy Property With Self-Managed Super Fund? (09:44) How Business Owners Can Buy Commercial Property With A SMSF (12:30) Paying Zero Capital Gains Tax On Property In Retirement (14:24) How Much Does It Cost To Set Up A Self-Managed Super Fund (17:05) The Risk Of Losing Insurance When Switching Super Funds (20:28) Why You Cannot Develop Or Live In Self-Managed Super Fund Property (24:58) Annual Accounting And Audit Fees For A Self-Managed Super Fund Check out the free resources from Inovayt here. Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt. Hosts:Nick ReillyJason Robinson This podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A business can be busy, growing revenue, and still be going backwards. Today we share a framework we use to judge business health properly, covering cash flow, profit margins, and the personal wealth piece most owners ignore. It’s a clearer way to tell what’s working, what’s not, and what matters next.On this episode, we discuss:00:00) Intro(02:34) Three Key Numbers Every Business Owner Must Watch(04:03) Revenue Is Vanity, Profit Is Sanity: The Cash Is King Rule(06:07) Profit vs Cash Flow: Understanding Dividend Payouts(08:23) The Power Of Recurring Revenue And Retainer Models(10:15) Data-Driven Sales: Using Lead Conversion To Predict Revenue(16:42) Decoding Margins: Gross Profit vs Net Profit Margins(19:45) Benchmarking Your Business: How Do You Compare To Competitors?(23:47) When To Increase Your Fees Without Losing Customers(28:35) Personal Wealth Strategy: Building Assets Outside Your BusinessCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most people start the year fired up, then fall back into the same yearly pattern and end up on the fast track to burnout by December. So how do you break that cycle and stay consistent all year? It’s our first episode back for 2026, and Nick runs through the patterns he’s noticed in himself and the system he’s putting in place this year to keep energy and momentum steady, from quarterly goals and daily priorities to saying no more often and building in proper resets before the wheels fall off.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(01:41) Why New Year Motivation Fades So Fast(06:14) How To Build Sustainable Energy All Year(08:36) The Self Reflection Step Most People Skip(10:12) The Habits That Cause Burnout(11:12) The Daily Task List System For Focus(13:34) Quarterly Goals For Consistency And Momentum(14:59) Tony Robbins Take On Motivation And Energy(15:07) Why Helping Others Refills Your Energy(16:39) When Ice Baths Stop Feeling Like A Reset(18:18) Blood Work After 40 And Why People Put It Off(19:10) Planning Breaks Before You Burn OutCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re back with our yearly Predictions Episode and we’re also farewelling our mate Marty as he wraps up his time on the show. We look back on our 2025 predictions to see who was on the money and who was way off, then lock in our calls for 2026. From interest rates and modular homes to AI, robots in business and the payday super nightmare, there’s plenty on the table for next year.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Our Yearly Predictions Episode(01:00) Nick’s 2025 Prediction Scorecard(03:49) Jase’s 2025 Prediction Scorecard(08:06) Marty’s 2025 Prediction Scorecard(10:34) Nick’s 2026 Predictions: Modular Homes, Market Dip, Rate Hike, Geopolitics(15:56) Marty’s 2026 Predictions: Rate Rise, Robots, AI And Jobs(26:12) Jase’s 2026 Predictions: Payday Super Nightmare, AI Bookkeeping, Bombers(37:06) Marty’s Farewell And What’s NextCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode $$ of The Numbers Game. On today's show On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:39) Why Marty’s Leaving The Show(02:26) Lesson 1: Know Yourself And Have Courage(05:14) Leaving “Safe” Jobs To Follow Meaningful Work(12:59) Lesson 2: Doing Simple Things That Work(16:02) How Complexity, Compliance And Tech Can Kill Progress(20:59) Lesson 3: You Are Your Own SEO(25:03) Why Human Relationships Beat Fancy Tech Stacks(32:08) Lesson 4: Reverse Engineering Your Business Goals(36:24) Building A Business As A Valuable Asset, Not Just An Income(39:20) Lesson 5: Finding Your Edge And Playing To It(44:46) Compounding Small Advantages Into Big Long-Term Results(47:25) Marty’s Favourite Numbers Game MomentCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.(00:00) Intro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More young Australians are choosing to buy “boring” small businesses instead of investing in property. In this episode we look at a young couple who bought a 29-year-old fabrication business and turned it into a highly profitable asset, and we break down how profit, valuation multiples, succession gaps and efficiency improvements can create serious wealth for the right buyer.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(01:07) Why Young Australians Are Buying Businesses Instead Of Property(01:25) The Rise Of “Boring Businesses” And Why They’re So Profitable(03:05) How A $2.5M Fabrication Business Generates $500K Profit(06:44) Baby Boomers Retiring & The Small Business Opportunity(08:34) Small Business vs Salary Jobs: Which Builds Wealth Faster?(10:18) How Small Business Valuations & Multiples Actually Work(13:44) Using AI & Automation To Improve Old-School Businesses(14:28) How A $1.5M Business Becomes A $5M Asset(21:31) How To Find, Assess & Fund A Small Business In AustraliaCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we look at why Singapore’s tax system delivers stronger incentives for business and workers, from 17% company tax to lower personal tax rates and no capital gains. We compare the cost-of-living trade-offs, how innovation is supported, and what Australia could learn from a model that rewards progress instead of punishing it.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Singapore vs Australia(00:50) What Singapore Gets Right On Tax And Incentives(02:19) Singapore’s Startup Tax Exemption Scheme Explained(04:01) How Early Tax Breaks Help Small Business Survive(05:36) Singapore’s Personal Tax Brackets vs Australia(09:25) Cost Of Living: Housing, Cars And Transport In Singapore(11:49) How Singapore Supports Innovation And Startups(12:27) Singapore Property Rules(14:17) Why Cars Are So Expensive Under Singapore’s COE System(19:20) Social Harmony Policies And Why Crime Is Low(28:00) How To Structure A Business In Singapore Legally(30:05) What Australia Could Learn From Singapore’s ApproachCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What really happens when you don’t have a proper will in place? From state trustees taking control to long probate delays, contested estates and outdated super nominations, we cover the risks that can leave families exposed. If you want your wealth to end up where you intend, this episode will give you the clarity you need.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:43) Would You Trust The Government With Your Inheritance?(01:23) Why Wills Matter More Now Than Ever(01:43) The Rise Of Contested Wills And Probate Cases(03:47) What Happens If You Have No Will: State Trustees Step In(04:08) Nick’s Personal Story: State Trustees Controlling His Grandparents’ Estate(06:41) The Tim Brigden Case: 3 Years Fighting Public Trustees(08:23) Why Online Will Kits Cause Problems(15:09) Crypto & Digital Assets: Lost Forever Without Access(17:26) How To Talk To Your Parents About Their Wills(18:11) Estate Planning Lawyers vs General SolicitorsCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You may have seen a post on social media claiming 142,000 millionaires are leaving Australia. So today we look at what the migration report actually says, who’s really leaving, and how many wealthy people are moving here instead. We talk about migration, housing, cost of living, safety, and why some Aussies are heading to Dubai and Singapore. A clear look at whether migration is helping or hurting Australia’s future.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro: Debunking The Viral Millionaires Leaving Australia Post(02:31) What The Henley Migration Report Actually Says(05:40) Top Destinations For Millionaires And Why UAE, USA And Singapore Win(06:54) Push Vs Pull Factors: Why Wealthy People Move Countries(09:30) Australia’s Migration Numbers: Arrivals, Departures And Net Gain(10:07) Skilled Visas, Critical Job Shortages And Where Migrants Settle(11:34) Housing, Infrastructure And Whether Migrants Can Really Flourish Here(18:07) Why Some Aussies Are Moving To Dubai, The UAE And Bali For Tax And Lifestyle(21:35) Are Migrants Really A Drain On The System? Welfare And Medicare Myth-Busting(23:01) What Singapore Gets Right About Law, Order And Assimilation(23:55) Can Australia Compete As A Global Business And Tax Hub?Resources for this episode:Forbes Australia — Countries gaining and losing the most millionaires in 2025Henley & Partners — Private Wealth Migration Report 2025Henley — Australia’s Abiding Allure (2024)ABS — Overseas Migration 2023–24Home Affairs — Migration Program 2023–24 Report (PDF)Home Affairs — Permanent Migration Stats 2023–24 (PDF)CGCG — Top occupations granted visasCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A roll of toilet paper might not sound revolutionary, but Who Gives A Crap turned it into a business that gives half its profits to improve sanitation around the world. Today we talk about how putting purpose behind your business can drive growth, why profit still needs to come first, and how the two can work together to create something meaningful.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Why Marty Brought Toilet Paper To The Studio(00:13) How “Who Gives A Crap” Turns Toilet Paper Into Purpose(01:49) How The Company Links Profit To Giving Back(03:05) Can Purpose And Profit Coexist In Any Business?(04:33) Simon Griffiths And The B Corp Model Explained(06:11) Profit As The Driver Of Impact – $70M Revenue And $5.8M Donated(09:43) “Who Gives A Crap” Raises $41.5M To Grow Its Mission(11:38) 1% For The Planet And Other Impact Business Models(15:07) Marty’s Lesson On Revenue Before Charity(24:03) Building Purpose And Giving Into Everyday BusinessCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imagine being months away from retirement, logging into your super account, and seeing your balance at zero. That’s what thousands of Australians are now facing after the collapse of multiple superannuation funds, with more than $1.2 billion in retirement savings wiped out. Today we explain how this happened, what went wrong with the platforms and checks that were supposed to protect investors, and why the system isn’t working the way it should. We also share the simple ways to spot red flags, avoid cold-call traps, and choose a financial advisor you can trust.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:46) The $700k-to-Zero Super Nightmare(01:34) The First Guardian Master Fund Collapse Explained(03:20) How Super Platforms and Investment Funds Work(05:09) Where the Money Went and How it Worked(07:00) Telemarketing, Google Ads and Conflicted Advice(09:50) Who Pays When Superannuation Funds Fail?(13:57) The Red Flags: Cold Calls and Online Traps(17:14) How to Find and Trust a Financial Planner(30:24) Super Isn’t Government-Guaranteed - Protect YourselfCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Australians are taxed on almost everything - income, fuel, property, super, even talk of inheritance and spare-bedroom taxes. In this episode we explore how much we really give back to the government, where that $800 billion in tax revenue goes, and whether our complex system is holding back innovation, investment, and everyday Aussies trying to get ahead.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:37) The Viral Video That Exposes Australia's Endless Taxes(01:43) Do Aussies Really Pay Too Much Tax?(03:26) How Much Tax You Actually Pay on $60K, $80K, $100K, and $250K(06:10) The Beer Analogy That Explains Our Tax System(07:45) The Wildest Tax Reform Ideas Being Floated(10:12) EV Taxes, Super Surcharges, and the Never-Ending Grab(14:16) Why Business Tax Reform Could Boost Innovation(18:46) Where Australia's $800 Billion in Tax Money Goes(20:47) The NDIS Blowout and How It's Hurting Those Who Need It Most(23:33) Can Lower Taxes Spark Aussie Innovation and Growth?Videos Mentioned:Australian Tax Office 2025 Parody by @jonbernardk The Tax System, Explained in Beer! By Johnston GrockeCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Markets are on a high - stocks, property, crypto, even gold - but what could go wrong? Today we talk about how to beat the stock market without losing your pants, sharing our biggest investment mistakes, lessons from the GFC, and the strategies that actually protect your wealth. From dollar cost averaging and stop-loss rules to Buffett-style patience, we unpack how smart investors win over the long run. Get ready to rethink your approach to investments and aim for long-term success rather than fleeting gains. On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro (00:46) The Pain Of Failed Investments(03:10) Marty's GFC Story: The Leverage Trap and $100K Lesson(07:10) Learning from Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger & Ray Dalio(08:59) Timing the Market vs Dollar-Cost Averaging(10:36) The 4% Rule: How Few Stocks Drive Market Returns(12:03) Analysing Big Winners: Berkshire, Google & Costco(15:00) Concentrating On Quality Stocks For Stability(18:11) When To Double Down Instead Of Selling(21:18) 2025 Market Outlook - Are We Due for a Pullback?Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Realestate.com.au too powerful? Vendors are forking out thousands just to list their property, agents are copping big subscription hikes, and the ACCC is asking questions about postcode pricing. REA Group, the business behind the site, now pulls in over 12 million users a month and $1.7 billion in revenue, leaving Domain in the dust. We break down how the network effect built this juggernaut, the impact on sellers and agents, and whether any competitor can really break through.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:06) Is Realestate.com.au Becoming a Monopoly?(01:34) Domain vs Realestate.com.au: Market Share Explained(02:31) REA Group Profits and Revenue Growth(03:30) Realestate.com.au Listing Fees Explained(04:46) Why Postcode Pricing Is Under ACCC Review(05:28) The Network Effect Driving REA's Power(08:03) Real Estate Agent Subscription Fee Hikes(14:08) CoStar Buys Domain: Can It Compete With REA?(20:28) REA Share Price Surge and Dividend GrowthCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ATO is now tracking 600 million data points, from OnlyFans and Airbnb to Uber, crypto and even bank accounts. What does that mean for you? More automatic tax changes, less room for error, and a higher chance of being audited if you get it wrong. We unpack the blurred line between hobby and business, the rise of automatic tax amendments, and the risks of getting your deductions wrong. Plus, we talk audit insurance, data-matching war stories, and what the future of tax compliance could look like in Australia.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:00) Intro(01:19) OnlyFans Data Now Reported To The ATO(02:23) When A Hobby Becomes A Business(05:06) How The ATO Uses 600 Million Data Points(06:04) 500,000 Tax Returns Automatically Amended(07:51) How Accurate Is ATO Data Matching?(09:00) Ride Share, Airbnb And The End Of Side Cash(10:23) Vehicle Logbooks And The Best Tech To Track Your Car Use(12:24) Cryptocurrency Data And Capital Gains Traps(15:44) ATO Reviewing Past Years And Sending Auto Amendments(18:07) Banks, Loans And Why Redraws Can Be Dangerous(20:08) Insurance Records And Lifestyle Red Flags(21:10) Services Australia, Residency And Overseas Income(22:20) Property And Investment Data Sent To The ATO(25:24) Should You Pay For Audit Insurance?Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we celebrate episode 250 and dive into the real difference between vanity metrics and meaningful results on social media. We unpack why likes and views don’t always equal clients, the power of long-form content, and how to choose the right platform for your audience. If you’re in business or professional services, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on strategies that actually convert.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(01:30) Chasing Likes Vs Chasing Clients(02:29) LinkedIn Articles That Convert(07:44) Standing Out With Real Strategy(09:29) The Silent Metrics That Matter(13:28) Long-Form Content That Wins Clients(15:08) Balancing Personal Brand And Strategy(17:19) Showing Up As Human, Not Just Showboating(18:48) Choosing The Right Platform To Dominate(23:59) The Benefit of Being Consistent With Your Strategy(25:11) Engagement As Relationship, Not Transaction(27:42) Why You Need A System To Track Results(29:24) The Power Of Consistency In Content(33:54) When Social Media Works For Products Vs Services(35:04) Why Understanding Your Audience Is CriticalCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.