Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season.

From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season. From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wu3ezGEfBZFYspJbTTaYL">Sean Aylmer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwthompson/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08pZ8jZ88rHJgCfbHkTr5k">Michael Thompson</a>.&nbsp;Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain=fearandgreed.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/7AmQCOMxmAtl5q0qiE-KY7?domain%3Dfearandgreed.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1689199223540000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DLq_FuqjEt3HC-ZK1704H">https://fearandgreed.com.au</a>

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Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
ASX up 1pc
Australian lamb exports under threat
Chalmers defends gas tax
Sydney Airport strike causes little disruption
Tesla's rocket-powered Roadster

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<li aria-level="1">Australian lamb exports under threat</li>
<li aria-level="1">Chalmers defends gas tax</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sydney Airport strike causes little disruption</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tesla's rocket-powered Roadster</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX up 1pc; Tesla’s flying car

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Friday 16 October 2026

Australia’s unemployment rate hits a five year high, but it might not be enough to prevent another rate hike. 
The auction market slump is forcing sellers to accept lower prices
The federal government launches its flagship online safety legislation
ASIC drops its insider trading investigation into WiseTech Global founder Richard White
Apple shifts into the smart home world, taking on Amazon and Google

 

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Friday 16 October 2026
Australia&rsquo;s unemployment rate hits a five year high, but it might not be enough to prevent another rate hike.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The auction market slump is forcing sellers to accept lower prices</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government launches its flagship online safety legislation</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC drops its insider trading investigation into WiseTech Global founder Richard White</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple shifts into the smart home world, taking on Amazon and Google</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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Unemployment rate jumps; home sellers drop asking prices; Apple launches smart display

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What does it take to turn magic into a serious business? For Scott Zhou, it meant dropping out of a commerce/law degree, building a team of professional magicians, and finding a way to sell something people really need to experience to understand.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Scott, CEO of The Black Ties, about building a business generating roughly $700,000 a year, why marketing matters as much as the magic itself, and his ambition to create Australia's own version of Hollywood's famous Magic Castle. Scott also performs a trick that leaves Sean completely baffled.

What does it take to turn magic into a serious business? For Scott Zhou, it meant dropping out of a commerce/law degree, building a team of professional magicians, and finding a way to sell something people really need to experience to understand. Sean Aylmer speaks with Scott, CEO of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.theblackties.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1792492128555104&amp;usg=AOvVaw02vejkoqjE8Z17k4V3hEUp">The Black Ties</a>, about building a business generating roughly $700,000 a year, why marketing matters as much as the magic itself, and his ambition to create Australia's own version of Hollywood's famous Magic Castle. Scott also performs a trick that leaves Sean completely baffled.

Q+A: From university dropout to a $700,000 magic business

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Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes

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