12 months ago Josh hit $5,000 a month from his side hustle.

Today he's at $20,000 a month!

And he's done it as a FIFO worker while still finding time to be a husband and dad of three.

He hasn't just built himself another job either...

What he has built is almost worth 7-figures if he were to sell.

So, how did he do it and how can you?

That's what we'll be sharing in this interview.

You'll hear how he gets clients without running a single ad or cold calling.

Plus, how he delivers amazing results without doing all the work himself.

If you're a people person and can hold a conversation, this is a great business model for you.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

In this episode, Matt Raad and Steph break down why digital business is the smarter bet in 2026. Steph shares how she replaced her job income within a year, running a solo digital agency with one contracted tech person and AI. Matt tells the story of Alyssa, a 19-year-old who built websites for local businesses in a small country town and had her husband join her within 18 months.

You'll hear why Matt calls property a "million-dollar anchor" for young Australians right now. And why a digital agency earning $30K a month is valued at seven-figures and much much more.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

What does financial freedom actually mean in 2026, and what does it really take to get there?

In this episode, Lucy interviews Matt Raad and asks the questions most educators in this space avoid. What is a realistic timeframe for someone starting from scratch? What does it cost before it pays you back? And what is the first financial goal actually worth chasing?

Matt shares why websites are not passive anymore, why 12 months is the honest starting timeframe, and why making your first $1,000 online matters more than the money itself.

He also walks through the income milestone where things genuinely start to shift, the moment when building a business part time starts giving you real choices, not just extra income.

Plus, the way people define financial freedom has changed completely since COVID. The goal is no longer a big exit or a million dollars. It is simpler than that, and for most people, much closer than they think.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

In this interview, I share the truth behind building an online business... not the polished version, but the real journey.

The doubts. The mistakes. The messy middle. And the practical steps I’d take if I were starting again today.

This is what I’d tell my 30- to 40-year-old self before starting online.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

Two years ago, Steph never imagined she would own a business.

Like many people, she thought business meant stress, staff, overheads, debt, and a huge amount of risk.

But after learning from Matt and Liz Raad, she discovered a very different way to start. An online business that could be built from home, with no staff, no physical inventory, and no massive upfront investment.

In this episode, Matt and Steph talk about how online businesses are changing what it means to become a business owner in 2026.

They discuss why beginners should start small, why digital skills are becoming more valuable, how AI can make running an online business easier, and why a simple online business can give you more freedom and flexibility than a traditional job.

You’ll also hear Steph reflect on how building her own business changed her mindset, gave her more optimism about the future, and helped her escape the rat race.

If you’ve ever thought starting a business was too hard, too risky, or only for other people, this episode will show you a simpler way to begin.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

Lucy spent 8 years as a corporate lawyer before realizing the traditional career path wasn’t going to give her the lifestyle, freedom, or family time she wanted.

In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with Lucy to talk about how she and her partner Reefe built an online lifestyle business, 4X’d their income in 18 months, and created a business that lets them work fewer days while being more present with their young boys.

You’ll hear how they went from running a traditional electrical trade business to building an online asset that generates targeted traffic, attracts corporate advertisers, and creates multiple income streams.

Matt also shares the three skills he believes every online business owner needs: sales, networking, and marketing. Plus, why learning the foundations of websites, traffic, and digital assets still matters in the age of AI.

If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck in your career, or wondered whether there’s another path, Lucy’s story is a powerful reminder that your existing knowledge can become a real online asset.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

In this episode of the Digital Investors Podcast, Matt Raad sits down with Steph to answer a question many people are asking right now:

Can you still buy websites in the age of AI and Google changes?

The answer is yes, but the rules have changed.

Matt explains why some content sites are now much riskier, what he would avoid buying in 2026, and why the best opportunities are often older, established websites with real traffic, profit, history, community, courses, newsletters, forums, or other overlooked assets.

He also shares why these “diamonds in the rough” are still out there, how AI can help renovate the right websites faster, and why buying websites is still a powerful digital skill for people willing to learn what has changed. 

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

What happens when you realise the people ahead of you in your career still don’t have the life you want?

In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with Lucy Wood, a former lawyer who walked away from an 8-year legal career and $60K in student debt to build a completely different future through business ownership.

Lucy shares the moment she realised the traditional path no longer made sense, why leaving corporate felt emotionally harder than financially risky, and how finding the right entrepreneurial community completely changed her trajectory.

Matt also reflects on his own experience leaving a traditional career path 30 years ago to buy a failing manufacturing business, and why surrounding yourself with people who’ve already done what you want to do can accelerate your growth faster than almost anything else.

If you’ve ever questioned the path you’re on, or looked at the people ahead of you and thought “I don’t want that life,” this conversation will resonate deeply.

In this episode:

• Why high achievers often feel trapped in “successful” careers
• The hidden emotional cost of leaving the traditional path
• Why isolation slows down entrepreneurial growth
• How community and mentorship can accelerate success
• The mindset shift from career security to skill-set security
• What Lucy learned transitioning from law into business ownership

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

John was a large animal vet in Ireland with no business experience, no network, and no technical background.

Then he moved to Australia and decided to back himself.

Nine months later, he hit his first $20,000 month building websites for local businesses using AI.

In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with John to break down exactly how he did it, from getting told to F off on his very first cold call… to building recurring revenue and creating a location-independent business he can run from anywhere in the world. You'll hear:

• How John got his first clients
• How he uses AI for websites, copywriting, and lead generation
• Why recurring revenue changes everything
• The mindset shift that helped him move countries and start from zero
• What young professionals should understand about AI and the future of work

This is one of the most practical and inspiring digital business stories we’ve shared on the podcast.

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip

What happens when a mum of three with zero experience decides she doesn’t want to go back to her 9–5?

In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with Jing Liu and Matt Jones to break down how they built a six-figure digital agency from scratch, while raising three young kids and transitioning out of corporate life.

Jing started the business during maternity leave with no technical skills, while Matt stayed in his accounting role and gradually reduced his hours before making the leap.

Together, they’ve built a location-independent business that gives them income, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize family.

Tune in to hear:

• How to transition out of corporate without taking big risks
• Building a digital agency that becomes a real asset
• Avoiding the trap of building another job
• Creating a family-first lifestyle without sacrificing income

If you’re looking for a practical, realistic path to leaving corporate and building something of your own… this episode is a must-listen. To see the full-interview, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgGR0QffNY8

Learn the Online Income Skills That Can Make $10k/mo from your laptop?

You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip