Get Invested With Bushy Martin

If you want to make better life (and investment) decisions, you need to start by getting your mental house in order. And my guest on this episode of Get Invested has got some practical steps to help you get clear on what you really want in life and the best way to get there. As you’ll hear, there are few people who bring the breadth and depth of experience to the subject as my guest, Amber Hawken. With a background spanning traditional medicine, psychological and behavioural therapies, and spiritual philosophies, she’s a master at helping people find the essence of who they are and what they need to be doing. With an approach that’s relatable, down-to-earth and straight-to-the-chase, I know you’re going to get a lot out of this chat. Here’s a taste of what we cover:      Why self-connection is key to personal freedom      Getting in touch with your consciousness and finding authenticity      Managing the monkey mind      Dealing with fear of success and imposter syndrome      Building firm foundations in you

If you’re keen to start your property investment journey on the right foot, while maintaining balance and harmony in your life, you’ll want to grab a pen and takes notes during this episode of Get Invested. My guest is Mike Reid, a Director at training and advisory company, Dent Global, a world-renowned organisation that helps entrepreneurs to stand out and scale up their businesses. Mike is a man with wisdom beyond his years. And in this wide-ranging conversation, we’ll take a look at his journey so far, as a property investor with a growing portfolio, as an entrepreneur and influencer, and as a human being. Personally, I’m astounded by his insights at such a young age. I think you’ll agree there’s a lot we can learn from how he’s setting himself up and creating a success story that’s only going to get better and better. In this inspiring episode, we cover:       The limitations of traditional pathways and choosing entrepreneurship       Choosing wealth for freedom and choice not materialism       The power

If you’re looking for inspiration to take that leap into a new way of life, look no further than this weeks episode of ‘Get Invested’. Look in the dictionary under high achiever and you’ll see a picture of my guest, Katie Richards. But it hasn’t always been a straight and smooth road for this country girl turned big-city lawyer turned Internet entrepreneur – and her story has some fantastic lessons for all of us. In this broad-ranging and thought-provoking episode, we delve into the money lessons Katie learnt at a young age, the twists and turns of her career, overcoming a serious accident and corporate burnout, and how on earth she juggles running her own business – Virtual Law – and building her new web venture, all while studying for her UK law exams and staying sane. Here are just some of the subjects we touch on:      Why Katie considers personal development her best investment    Beating corporate disillusionment    Turning your skills into a freedom business    Disrupting the legal business online   

Property is often pegged as one of the best ways to make money. It’s a real, tangible asset, and is less likely to fluctuate wildly like other forms of investment (we’re looking at you, Bitcoin).  On this episode of the Get Invested podcast, Josh Masters and I chat about how he got into the property business, what investors should look for in potential neighbourhoods and how to plan for your financial future.   Josh has nearly 20 years of experience in the Australian property market. He is a Buyer’s Agent at BuySide Buyers Agency in Sydney and author of Why Property Why Now. Together we talk about our shared love of investment, personal growth and financial planning — along with some of the pitfalls that can pop up along the way. Listen to the full episode to hear this, plus things like:   How to spot high-value investment areas Why experts like buyer’s agents can help you boost your return The importance of self-growth and personal education How to use analytics to your advantage Josh’s unlikely story tha

If you’ve never really bothered with depreciation schedules, you need to listen to this episode of the Get Invested podcast to see what advantages and tax deductions you’re missing out on! My guest is Bradley Beer, the CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation. With half the market share in the country, Bradley and his team are great at what they do, and in our conversation he shares top tips on optimising depreciation on your property. Bradley began his career at BMT in 1998, working with two of the founding directors to build the company from the ground up. He now works as the company’s CEO, helping to produce strong yearly growth with his leadership and specialist experience in property tax depreciation. His experience as both CEO of BMT and personally as a successful property investor has led him to become a highly sought-after speaker at many national property related events and conferences, as well as a regular contributor and sometimes guest host on the Sky Business channel’s Your Money, Your Call programme. We get

Do you want to know how you can set up a business that genuinely helps others? Then make sure you check out this week’s episode of Get Invested. I talk with Harvee Pene who shares the incredible way that he’s set up his business and the change he’s making to the world. Harvee is the co-founder of the accounting firm Inspire and co-author of the book Cashed Up: 7 steps to pull more money, time and happiness from your business. Harvee approaches finance in a way that puts families and their goals first. He’s on a mission to make Inspire Australia’s most impactful accounting firm. In our conversation, we talk about why family is the number one priority for Harvee, and how he approaches giving time and financial freedom back to his small business clients. He tells me how he’s managed to raise over $1 million to provide clean drinking water, and we touch on some of his top tips for saving through the tax season and why a proactive approach works best. Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus: The impact

If you want to hear the inner thoughts of one of Australia’s most experienced real estate minds, then you’ll definitely want to listen to this week’s episode of Get Invested, where I speak with property and real estate legend, Kevin Turner.   Before starting his real estate career back in 1988, Kevin worked in radio as an announcer, salesperson, promotions manager and was general manager of several radio stations. From there, he went on to work at a major real estate franchisor as a sales trainer and business development associate. Since then, Kevin has been able to combine his radio and real estate careers to become a public source of knowledge, hosting Australia’s most listened to property podcast, Real Estate Talk.   In our chat, we covered his early investments and career, how he thinks about property, how to allocate your resources properly, mistakes made and lessons learned, and the future of Australian real estate.   We also get into all of this, too:   How real estate has changed in the last 10 years

Do you feel like you don’t have enough time? Perhaps you struggle with adversity or want to improve your morning routine. On this episode of the Get Invested podcast, Nicky Roche and I talk about some of these core challenges, struggles and issues that most people face at some point in their lives. Nicky has three science degrees under her belt, plus 25 years of senior management experience at some of the biggest multinational corporations on the planet, and she is currently helping entrepreneurs and freelancers via the Small Business Drivers podcast. Together,we talk about life, career and learnings - digging into philosophical issues, challenges and adversity along the way. Listen to the full episode to hear this, plus things like: How to approach your vision if you’re ‘time-poor’ The right way to treat the people you work with How turning a client down can sometimes be the best thing you can do The biggest obstacles you can face in your career, and how to get around it The importance of finding good mento

In this episode of the Get Invested podcast, I was lucky enough to speak with the inspiring burst of energy that is Dianna Somerville. Di has worn a lot of hats in her career. Corporate strategist, network builder, economic development innovator, innovation culture builder, regional Australia advocate, major event designer, geographical diversity implementer, global ecosystem member and community champion - just to name a few! Our conversation was wide-ranging and included plenty of philosophical tangents and anecdotes from Di. We covered her early career and how she invested her time, money and other resources to arrive at where she is today - a leader and advocate for innovation and a better future. Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus things like: Di’s experience serving in the navy How to make tough choices What to do if you’ve lost or are losing your professional identity The dangers of workaholism Why society needs to rethink its perspective on ‘failure’ The power of storytelling, and show

Our focus is always on how to invest your resources to the greatest effect, but this particular instalment of the Get Invested podcast comes in a noticeable shade of altruism. This is because my guest in this week’s show is Hunter Leonard. Hunter is the founder and CEO of Silver & Wise. He is known for helping large businesses with marketing strategy, including Bluescope Steel, NAB, Bendigo Bank, Melbourne Brick and many more. He is also the author of several acclaimed books, a successful businessman and someone with a sharp eye for giving back. Sitting down with Hunter and picking his brain was a real pleasure. In our chat, we covered his early investments/career, how he thinks about money, definitions of success, how to allocate your resources, the productivity potential of older folks and the importance of giving back to your community. Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus: Why an investment in yourself is often the most important one to make The lessons and teachings of Hunter’s first bu

Check out this episode to find out how Dr. Stewart Mason adapted US military philosophy, and used it to live an exceptional life. Stewart is a practising veterinarian, a father of three, an ultra-marathoner, a small business owner and someone who’s taken a proactive approach to designing a great life. In our fascinating conversation, we followed Stewart’s journey in both his professional and personal life, touching on issues of fear and uncertainty. We also discussed frameworks for being happy and how to approach leaving a legacy. Stewart is a real ball of energy, and this show is sure to give you a real motivation boost. Here are a few other topics we dig deep into:   The key qualities that make a good ultramarathoner The draw for Stewart into high-performance areas like veterinary and neuroscience The acronym VUCA, and what it stands for Why DNF are the letters that every ultra athlete fears the most How to push through particularly difficult moments in life The four tenets of human happiness and success T

Keen to hear some tips and tricks for successful investing that lead to a secure and time-rich life? If so, I think you’re going to get a lot out of this week’s episode. My guest is the global director of Shirlaws Group and the founder of Growth Metrics Australia. His name is Tim Dwyer, and he’s a business coach, strategist and advisor who has mastered the art of helping small and medium-sized enterprises. In our fascinating conversation, we followed Tim’s journey in business over the course of his decorated career. We dove deep into business philosophy, frameworks for investing and scaling a business, and approaches to money that lead to wealth and freedom. We also touched on how Tim approaches property investment and how he allocates his financial resources.   Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus: The difference between flogging things and selling real solutions The importance of operating on high margin and low volume Tim’s ‘width and depth’ framework Why Richard Branson is so famous, and how

Our guest for the inaugural episode of the Get Invested Podcast is the founder of Amplify Marketing Agency, Ronsley Vaz. Beyond founding Amplify, Ronsley is the host of Bond Appetit and Should I Start A Podcast, which collectively have over four million listeners in 145 countries. He also sits on the board for freetoshine.org, an organisation that works to prevent sex trafficking. Ronsley is an entrepreneur with an extremely diverse background ranging from DJing to financial advising to cooking to software development. Ronsley is an inspiring figure, a leader, mentor to many different people and an all-around good bloke. In our conversation, we talked about his journey, philosophy and the story behind Amplify. We also touched on pivotal moments in his career, lessons learned and what really makes him tick. Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus things like: Freedom defined, and why it's so incredibly important to this generation Why standardised education indoctrinates people into a fixed mindset

‘Get Invested’ is the podcast dedicated to time-poor professionals who want to work less and live more. Join Bushy Martin, one of Australia’s top 10 property specialists, as he shares his know-how on the ways investing in property can unlock the life you always dreamed about and secure your financial future. Bushy believes that if your property investment is structured in the right way it is the safest most affordable way to be able to live more and work less. ‘Get Invested’ will show you how you don’t need to compromise or sacrifice your lifestyle in the meantime to fund your financial freedom. Each episode of ‘Get Invested’, Bushy talks with experts from all walks of life to uncover their secret know-how on where they invest their time, skills and money - and how it’s benefited them and others. Find out how property investment is more about regaining your time, so you can do what you want when you want while building your success. ‘Get Invested’ will show you the passion that Bushy has for building your fut