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 Moment

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Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.(00:00) Intro

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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 Australia

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Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

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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 Approach

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 Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

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.