YES! This is episode 1.




David looks at the lessons on work life balance from the Huffington v Musk debate.




Shoes Of Prey gives shows us what happens when a growth focused business misses it's sales targets but still loves it's customers.




Patrick Lee, founder of Rotten Tomatoes talks about the differences between a start up and CFO and why Start Up Grind is a great community for Entrepreneurs




Cathy Hodgson talks about how a growing company's organisation structure changes as it grows and how to de stress an entrepreneur worrying about the future

YES! This is episode 1. David looks at the lessons on work life balance from the Huffington v Musk debate. Shoes Of Prey gives shows us what happens when a growth focused business misses it's sales targets but still loves it's customers. Patrick Lee, founder of Rotten Tomatoes talks about the differences between a start up and CFO and why Start Up Grind is a great community for Entrepreneurs Cathy Hodgson talks about how a growing company's organisation structure changes as it grows and how to de stress an entrepreneur worrying about the future

The Financial Mentor with David Boyar

YES! This is episode 1.


David looks at the lessons on work life balance from the Huffington v Musk debate.


Shoes Of Prey shows us what happens when a growth focused business misses it's sales targets but sitll loves it's customers.


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1. Huffington vs Musk; Shoes of Prey; Rotten Tomatoes; De-stressing a growing business

1. How this business grew with loans from family, friends and fools.

Interview with Andrei Dolnikov, Founder and CEO of Binyan Studio

Do you choose to get a job or choose to chase a dream strait out of University? As soon as this business owner knew he could win work he set out to build a world leading 3D rendering and architectural design studio that now spans 4 cities, 2 countries and over 100 staff. His growth story is natural, his people management challenges relatable and has a clear message. You have to choose to grow.

2. Why the banks let you down

Interview with Frank Versace, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Judo Bank.

Want to finally have a positive business banking experience? That’s what Judo Bank, Australia’s newest full service business bank is offering business owners. 

3. The New Business Paradigm: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity

Interview with Trey Zagante, Founder and Managing Partner of Venturetec. 

This segment is brought to you by YBF Ventures.

Business is changing faster than ever. Trey Zagante helps big business innovate and manage a VUCA environment. He has some great advice for small and medium businesses. 

About Us 

The Financial Mentor is brought to you by Sequel CFO. 

Sequel CFO is a franchise network of highly experienced CFOs who offer their expertise and insights to small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Our goal is to empower SMEs to make considered decisions using fact based information, which will improve the financial health of their business.

1. How this business grew with loans from family, friends and fools.
Interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrei-dolnikov-00719a14/?originalSubdomain=au">Andrei Dolnikov</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.binyan.com.au/">Binyan Studio</a>
Do you choose to get a job or choose to chase a dream strait out of University? As soon as this business owner knew he could win work he set out to build a world leading 3D rendering and architectural design studio that now spans 4 cities, 2 countries and over 100 staff. His growth story is natural, his people management challenges relatable and has a clear message. You have to choose to grow.
2. Why the banks let you down
Interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-versace-25181245/?originalSubdomain=au">Frank Versace</a>, Co-Founder and Managing Director of <a href="https://www.judo.bank/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0O-E-eH04gIVwg0rCh21UQkjEAAYASAAEgJuyfD_BwE">Judo Bank</a>.
Want to finally have a positive business banking experience? That&rsquo;s what Judo Bank, Australia&rsquo;s newest full service business bank is offering business owners.&nbsp;
3. The New Business Paradigm: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity
Interview with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/treyzagante/?originalSubdomain=au">Trey Zagante</a>, Founder and Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.venturetecgroup.com/">Venturetec</a>.&nbsp;
This segment is brought to you by <a href="https://ybfventures.com/">YBF Ventures</a>.
Business is changing faster than ever. Trey Zagante helps big business innovate and manage a VUCA environment. He has some great advice for small and medium businesses.&nbsp;
About Us&nbsp;
The Financial Mentor is brought to you by <a href="http://www.sequelcfo.com/">Sequel CFO</a>.&nbsp;
Sequel CFO is a franchise network of highly experienced CFOs who offer their expertise and insights to small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Our goal is to empower SMEs to make considered decisions using fact based information, which will improve the financial health of their business.

How to Fund your Growth: Finance Basics 101

Inside the Business (with Peretz Schapiro)

What Tech Gets You Global (with Keran McKenzie)

The Pitch (with Sharon Taylor from OmnyStudio)

Inside the Business: Helping charities raise more dollars by gamifying donations.

With Peretz Schapiro from Charidy

Charities are close to one of the oldest industries going round. Yet the industry hasn’t innovated in the way it engages with donors, or entices them to give, in a long time. This company gamifies a donor's small donation to amplify its impact and create an urgency to give.

What Tech Gets You Global

With Keran McKenzie, The Futurist Project

We outline the key technology needed to take your business global.

The Pitch: OmnyStudio – A global leader in a brand new sector

With Sharon Taylor, CEO at OmnyStudio. This segment is brought to you by YBF Ventures.  

This company is an Aussie success story, leading the world of podcasting with a small team, whilst remaining profitable and growing the emerging new medium, podcasting.

Inside the Business: Helping charities raise more dollars by gamifying donations.
With <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peretz-schapiro-7a4b70116/">Peretz Schapiro</a> from <a href="https://www.charidy.com/offices/melbourne">Charidy</a>
Charities are close to one of the oldest industries going round. Yet the industry hasn&rsquo;t innovated in the way it engages with donors, or entices them to give, in a long time. This company gamifies a donor's small donation to amplify its impact and create an urgency to give.
What Tech Gets You Global
With <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keran/">Keran McKenzie</a>, <a href="https://thefuturistproject.com/">The Futurist Project</a>
We outline the key technology needed to take your business global.
The Pitch: OmnyStudio &ndash; A global leader in a brand new sector
With <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharontaylorau/">Sharon Taylor</a>, CEO at <a href="https://omnystudio.com/">OmnyStudio</a>. This segment is brought to you by <a href="https://ybfventures.com/">YBF Ventures</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This company is an Aussie success story, leading the world of podcasting with a small team, whilst remaining profitable and growing the emerging new medium, podcasting.

Doing Good While Going Global: Finance Basics 101

How to Pay Yourself - with Michael Colman, Co-Founder of Digital Thing

How to Invest in Innovation - with Keran McKenzie

The Pitch - Dr Adam Bumpus, CEO of Red Grid

How to Pay Yourself (with Michael Colman, Co-Founder of Digital Thing)

Do you:
Not charge enough  
Work crazy hours 
Not produce work you're proud of any more because you're too busy growing? 

Then listen to Michael’s story, he got bigger to solve these problems. 

How to Invest in Innovation (with Keran McKenzie, The Futurist Project)

Innovation isn’t about separate division or budget, it’s about everyone asking if there’s a better way to do something. Keran shares two ways to recognise innovative behaviour in your business and three tips on how to innovate. 

The Pitch (with Dr Adam Bumpus, CEO of Red Grid)

This segment is brought to you by YBF Ventures.  

This business wants to solve your energy costs by using the internet 

Imagine only using energy as you need it. And now imagine sensors in the devices you already have detecting your energy needs and optimising your energy bill to reduce your needs and costs. That’s what Dr Adam Bumpus from Red Grid is doing.  

How to Pay Yourself (with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomichaelcolman/">Michael Colman</a>, Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.digitalthing.com.au/">Digital Thing</a>)
Do you:
<ul>
<li>Not charge enough&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work&nbsp;crazy hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Not produce work you're proud of any more because you're too busy growing?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Then listen to Michael&rsquo;s story, he got bigger to solve these problems.&nbsp;
How to Invest in Innovation (with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keran/">Keran McKenzie</a>, <a href="https://thefuturistproject.com/">The Futurist Project</a>)
Innovation isn&rsquo;t about separate division or budget, it&rsquo;s about everyone asking if there&rsquo;s a better way to do something. Keran shares two ways to recognise innovative behaviour in your business and three tips on how to innovate.&nbsp;
The Pitch (with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgbumpus/?originalSubdomain=au">Dr Adam Bumpus</a>, CEO of <a href="https://redgrid.io/">Red Grid</a>)
This segment is brought to you by <a href="https://ybfventures.com/">YBF Ventures</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This business wants to solve your energy costs by using the internet&nbsp;
Imagine only using energy as you need it. And now imagine sensors in the devices you already have detecting your energy needs and optimising your energy bill to reduce your needs and costs. That&rsquo;s what <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgbumpus/?originalSubdomain=au">Dr Adam Bumpus</a> from <a href="https://redgrid.io/">Red Grid</a> is doing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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