



Building Your Future - Property Investment with Super
In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Financial Adviser and Accountant, Shannon Smit, dives deep into the compelling world of using self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to invest in property. With her signature energy and expertise, Shannon explains the mechanics of SMSFs, contrasting them wit…

From 2 to 10: Building A Self-Sufficient Property Portfolio
Investing in property is one thing, but scaling a property portfolio is another challenge altogether. In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit dives into one of her favourite topics—how to make the leap from two properties to multiple properties while maintaining cash flow neutra…

The Financial Side of Aged Care: Insights from Specialists
When it comes to funding aged care, the challenges go beyond finances. Decisions often need to be made urgently for loved ones requiring immediate out-of-home care. These moments are emotional, and the process may involve complex estate planning or even disagreements among family members about th…

The Fast Will Always Beat the Slow: How Small Businesses Can Thrive with AI - with Steve Sammartino
In this episode of "The Accountant That Builds," Shannon Smit sits down with futurist and AI advocate Steve Sammartino to discuss how small businesses can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge. Steve shares his thoughts on why AI is the most transformative technology of our time and provides acti…

Baby Boomers & The Great Wealth Transfer
In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, host Shannon Smit discusses the massive wealth transfer expected from Baby Boomers to the next generation, estimated at $84 trillion. Shannon highlights the opportunities and challenges of this wealth transfer, focusing on estate planning, tax liabilit…

Process Perfection: Crafting a Lean, Agile Business with Systems
On the Accountant That Builds podcast, we welcome David Jenyns, founder of Systemology. We wanted to chat with Dave as we recognise that one of the biggest missing pieces to grow a small and medium sized business to the next level is understanding HOW you can do it. Systemology is a gamechanger …

Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into Mental Health in the Workplace
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues around mental health and suicide. Today we’re talking mental health in the workplace, with guest Mick Simmons, founder of Mental Health Safety Net, a local grass-roots organisation dedicated to providing suicide awareness training to workplaces and …

Time Management Like A Boss
On the Accountant That Builds podcast, we welcome Kate Christie. Kate is Australia’s top time management expert, working with clients including BUPA, Westpac, Specsavers, L’Oreal, Women in International Security, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, The European Union, and Smart Business …

How to Attract, Mentor and Keep Great Staff
Heather Gallagher is a seasoned finance professional with nearly 20 years of experience, focusing on the third-party space for the last decade. Her dedication to assisting mortgage brokers in building successful, sustainable businesses through her role as outsource Financial's Head of Training and…

Is SMSF The Right Investment Strategy For You?
In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit, a seasoned expert in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), delves into the world of SMSFs and the wealth-building opportunities they offer. Through the lens of an accountant and a financial advisor, Shannon brings decades of knowled…