Naomi Simson is an Australian business owner and leader who’s seen it all.
From founding RedBalloon, an online marketplace for experiences in 2001, to being a judge on Shark Tank Australia, she’s full of insights.
In today’s conversation, Kate Campbell chats to Naomi about her journey as a business owner in Australia over the past few decades, its impact on her finances, insights on work and how she thinks through big decisions.


Shark Tank judge & RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson on life, business & taking risks

The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen & Kate bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms.
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New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2022, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast.
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Should you pay off debt, build your emergency fund or invest first?
Kate Campbell and Owen Rask answer YOUR questions on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. We discuss investing in a recession, getting a car loan at 18, how to invest with just $5 and the investments that taught us the most.

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00


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Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon


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Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask


Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan


Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach


100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check


Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS


Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach



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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.
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Investing in a recession, getting a car loan at 18 & the power of $5 (Investing Q&A)

Private or public school: what are your thoughts?
The cost of education always raises a lot of debate, so in this episode, Owen Rask and financial adviser Alex Luck discuss the cost of private school and how it compares financially to other education options.

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00


Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes


Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon


Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest


Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask


Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan


Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach


100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check


Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS


Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach



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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.
Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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Private school: is it worth it, how much does it cost & how to prepare for it?

We’ve all watched documentaries and shows on Netflix, such as Tinder Swinder, Inventing Anna, The Wolf of Wall Street, and the FYRE festival, which never happened.
But did you know that, so far in 2024, ScamWatch stats show that 45,000 Australians have reported scams this year, totalling financial losses of over $55 million?
The leading cause - investment scams.
Today, Kate Campbell chats with financial educator and investment scam expert Wadzi Nenzou about protecting ourselves and our loved ones from losing money to an investment scam.

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00


Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes


Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon


Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest


Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask


Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan


Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach


100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check


Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS


Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach



Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.
Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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Investment scams (and how to avoid them) with scam fighter Wadzanai Nenzou

Want to improve your relationship with money?
Kate & Owen run through a list of 10 questions you can ask yourself to improve your relationship with money by reflecting on your experiences and values.
Access the list of questions: https://bit.ly/money-relationship-questions

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00


Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes


Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon


Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest


Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask


Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan


Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach


100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check


Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS


Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach



Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler
DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.
Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shark Tank judge & RedBalloon founder Naomi Simson on life, business & taking risks

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