The BANJO Podcast

We often get golden nuggets from other pods, & celebrities that make us ponder.

Playing team sports, and how it contributes to career & professional success was a recent pub conversation for us. Join us on the pod as we discuss if playing in team sports really does give you an advantage in the work place.

Show notes:

• Ash’s family Bali trip

• The lad’s 10 year Cricket Premiership Anniversary celebrations

• Watching Mark Bouris x Matty Johns snippet on Team Sports

• Can Team Sports contribute to career success?

• Stats from the USA on professionals that have had backgrounds in Team Sports

• Parenting, and how getting kids into team sports early could help them later on

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Welcome to The Banjo Pod! Join Ash, Hubert, and Kevin for a mix of stories, life hacks, career insights, and good old-fashioned banter to help you master adulthood. Our group chat is all about 'leveling up' in life, and we want you along for the ride. Expect candid conversations, laughter, and valuable lessons as we share our experiences and learnings.

About the hosts:

Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Often found DIY-ing or buried in textbooks.

Hubert: Husband, dad, and the finance guru with a passion for anything with engines. Our group's CFO and the epitome of responsibility.

Kevin: Husband, dad, and business dreamer with the bad-habit of buying random domain names. Finance leader by day, Podcast/ Docuseries/ Side Hustle builder by night!

Welcome to the Lead Like series where we highlight leaders with incredible traits that we can learn from. This video is on how we can lead like Dana White, the CEO & President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. How does a leader convince his business partners to buy a failing organisation for $2 million, and then turn it around to a business worth over $10 billion dollars? The traits and skills take more than luck & just 'hard work' (although they do help). Find out what Kevin has learned about Dana White's leadership traits, and how you can use this within your own leadership styles. If you get value from this video, don't forget to like, comment your thoughts (or another leader you'd like this series on) and subscribe! Feedback helps us, and likes/ subscribes help us grow the channel! *********************************************************************** Welcome to The Banjo Pod! Join Ash, Hubert, and Kevin for a mix of stories, life hacks, career insights, and good old-fashioned banter to help you master adulthood. Our group chat is all about 'leveling up' in life, and we want you along for the ride. Expect candid conversations, laughter, and valuable lessons as we share our experiences and learnings. About the hosts: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Often found DIY-ing or buried in textbooks. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the finance guru with a passion for anything with engines. Our group's CFO and the epitome of responsibility. Kevin: Husband, dad, and business dreamer with the bad-habit of buying random domain names. Finance leader by day, Podcast/ Docuseries/ Side Hustle builder by night!

This week's pod takes us to the world of outsourcing. Ash & Kevin have experience offshoring Finance, Sales & Reporting teams overseas, and have some lessons learned (through mistakes made). Tune in to find out how to best set up your next outsourcing decision.

Show notes:

- You can’t implement AI, if you can’t outsource your function

- Ash’s Outsourcing Horror Stories

- Having someone that can vet talent on-shore- Customising testing/ screening processes

- Avoid ‘Lone Rangers’

- Use BPO or Offshore agencies where talent can go into an office to work

- Plan the tasks to be done extensively

- Clearly document processes

- Set clear expectations

- Set regular reviews

- Hire slow, fire fast!

********************************************************** Welcome to The Banjo Pod! Join Ash, Hubert, and Kevin for a mix of stories, life hacks, career insights, and good old-fashioned banter to help you master adulthood. Our group chat is all about 'leveling up' in life, and we want you along for the ride. Expect candid conversations, laughter, and valuable lessons as we share our experiences and learnings. About the hosts: Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Often found DIY-ing or buried in textbooks. Hubert: Husband, dad, and the finance guru with a passion for anything with engines. Our group's CFO and the epitome of responsibility. Kevin: Husband, dad, and business dreamer with the bad-habit of buying random domain names. Finance leader by day, Podcast/ Docuseries/ Side Hustle builder by night!

On this week's pod, the boys discuss the state of university education in 2024, & delve into the age-old question: Is a university degree still worth it?

We weigh the pros and cons, sharing our personal insights and experiences. Other topics covered:

🌍 The evolving landscape of higher education and its relevance in today's world

🚀 Three actionable ways to improve the university system and enhance the value of a degree

❌ Exploring Google Gemini and its 'woke' image generation model

Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest discussions!

#UniversityEducation #HigherEducation #ValueofDegree #GoogleGemini #WokeCulture #WorkforceEmpowerment #EducationReform #FutureOfWork #podcastdiscussion

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Welcome to The Banjo Pod! Join Ash, Hubert, and Kevin for a mix of stories, life hacks, career insights, and good old-fashioned banter to help you master adulthood. Our group chat is all about 'leveling up' in life, and we want you along for the ride. Expect candid conversations, laughter, and valuable lessons as we share our experiences and learnings.

About the hosts:

Ash: Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet. Often found DIY-ing or buried in textbooks.

Hubert: Husband, dad, and the finance guru with a passion for anything with engines. Our group's CFO and the epitome of responsibility.

Kevin: Husband, dad, and business dreamer with the bad-habit of buying random domain names. Finance leader by day, Podcast/ Docuseries/ Side Hustle builder by night!

On this week's episode, 30+ year old men unpack the Taylor Swift hysteria that has taken over Australia. Yeah, we had to. Other things discussed:

🐾 Hubert shares how he was 100m away from Taylor Swift, and didn't even know it!

🎤 Controversial ideas on how & why Taylor Swift has become so popular (including some great takeaways from a business perspective)

🔍 The concept of 'idols' and their significance in today's culture

🏉 Our NRL season predictions and expert tips

#TaylorSwift #PopCulture #Idols #Controversy #MusicAnalysis #NRL #SportsPredictions #30PlusPerspective #YouTubeDiscussion #MusicCritique #CulturalImpact #TaylorSwiftFame #NRLSeason #experttips

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The "BANJO Group Chat" is a lively and diverse podcast hosted by a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, the hosts engage in candid conversations that mirror the humor and camaraderie found in their cherished group chat. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including banter, personal anecdotes, news, jokes, and keen observations drawn from their unique experiences and perspectives. With a blend of humor, cultural diversity, and insightful commentary, the podcast offers listeners an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of these close-knit friends as they share their thoughts and stories on life, work, and everything in between.

BANJO Group Chat: Banter, Anecdotes, News, Jokes & Observations (From our group chat)

Many have aspirations & 'dream careers'. Many can make the pivot (either full time or part time). Most don't. Find out how Rachel Gallagher went from being a teacher, to a Fashion Pageant finalist. Now a thriving model & fashion writer, Rachel is using her leap into the fashion industry to create awareness around sustainable fashion options (and educate the world on the clothes we wear). Watch this episode if you want to be inspired to take action, make a change in your career, or dive into doing something different. You can follow Rachel on: Instagram: /rachelg.img

About Your Clothes: /aboutyourclothes_ and https://www.aboutyourclothes.com/

************************************* BANJO Group Chat: Banter, Anecdotes, News, Jokes & Observations (From our group chat) The "BANJO Group Chat" is a lively and diverse podcast hosted by a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, the hosts engage in candid conversations that mirror the humor and camaraderie found in their cherished group chat. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including banter, personal anecdotes, news, jokes, and keen observations drawn from their unique experiences and perspectives. With a blend of humor, cultural diversity, and insightful commentary, the podcast offers listeners an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of these close-knit friends as they share their thoughts and stories on life, work, and everything in between.

Dive into the latest whirlwind of F1 & politics in this week's episode! We're tearing down the track with Formula 1's hottest topics, including Lewis Hamilton's rumored move to Ferrari, the scramble for his replacement at Mercedes, and the buzz around the Christian Horner scandal. We also chat on Albo's tax cuts (and why they might not have a great impact), as well as the Tucker Carlson x Putin interview. Other topics discussed on this episode: 🏎️ F1 Highlights: - Hamilton to Ferrari: What does this mean for the future of F1? - Mercedes' Next Move: Candidates to fill the void left by Hamilton. - Behind the Scandals: Unpacking the Christian Horner controversy. - Sponsor Spotlight: The role of Stake.com, Visa, and potential Cash App partnerships. - Drive to Survive Success: How Netflix is changing the face of F1 and other sports. 📉 Political Insights: - Albo's Tax Cuts: A look at the recent changes and their impact on Australians. - Tax Increases Alert: How do the Stage 3 cuts stack up against alcohol, fuel, tobacco taxes increasing (as well as fines, passport fees etc) - Election Promises: Analyzing the broken vows and their effect on voter trust. 🏏 Park Cricket Moment of the Week: Catch Kevin's highlight from the world of park cricket 📱 What's in the Group Chat: The boys dissect Sarim leaving Av on 'seen' at the Cricket 🔗 Watch, Listen, and Follow Us #Formula1 #Politics #TaxCuts #HamiltonToFerrari #DriveToSurvive #MelbourneGrandPrix #AustralianPolitics #podcast ************************************* BANJO Group Chat: Banter, Anecdotes, News, Jokes & Observations (From our group chat) The "BANJO Group Chat" is a lively and diverse podcast hosted by a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, the hosts engage in candid conversations that mirror the humor and camaraderie found in their cherished group chat. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including banter, personal anecdotes, news, jokes, and keen observations drawn from their unique experiences and perspectives. With a blend of humor, cultural diversity, and insightful commentary, the podcast offers listeners an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of these close-knit friends as they share their thoughts and stories on life, work, and everything in between.

Welcome to the first episode of the New Year! In this episode, we chat about Ash’s passion for watches, American politics, our Park Cricket moment of the week & dive into what’s in the group chat

Topics discussed:

Spotlight on Vivek Ramaswamy: We delve into the rise of Vivek Ramaswamy, what we like about him, and why more politicians should be from the business world

How to buy a Rolex : Ash takes us through the LONG process on the steps to buy a RolexPark Cricket moment of the week: We go back into the archives and jog our memory from episode 1 of the Park Cricket series (now on Kayo Sports) of our first premiership

The Resurgence of the West Tigers: The hottest topic on the group chat is the upcoming NRL season, and the potential resurgence of the West Tigers

#VivekRamaswamy #ParkCricket #AustralianPolitics #WestTigers

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BANJO Group Chat: Banter, Anecdotes, News, Jokes & Observations (From our group chat)

The "BANJO Group Chat" is a lively and diverse podcast hosted by a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, the hosts engage in candid conversations that mirror the humor and camaraderie found in their cherished group chat. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including banter, personal anecdotes, news, jokes, and keen observations drawn from their unique experiences and perspectives. With a blend of humor, cultural diversity, and insightful commentary, the podcast offers listeners an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of these close-knit friends as they share their thoughts and stories on life, work, and everything in between.

🎄 Welcome to Our End of Year & Poddy Christmas Party wrap-up! 🎉In this episode, we're sharing the laughter, competition, and unforgettable moments from our 2023 Christmas party. Plus, we'll take a moment to reflect on the highlights of the year and share our passion for lawn obsession from the group chat.🔥 Highlights in this Video: 🔥😂 Hilarious Christmas Party Games: Watch and learn as we showcase some of the most entertaining party games that had everyone in stitches.🤩 Reflecting on 2023: Join us in a heartwarming journey down memory lane as we share our favorite moments and lessons from the past year (and plan for 2024).🌱 Lawn Obsession from the Group Chat: Find out who is currently lawn obsessed in the group chat, and how that's inspiring the rest of us.Hit that Subscribe button and turn on the Notification Bell so you won't miss any of our future content. 🛎️👍 If you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends! Leave us a comment with your favorite part of the video or any questions you may have.Thanks for being a part of the group chat! 🌟#ChristmasPartyGames #reflection #lawn #HolidayFun #PartyIdeas #subscribenow ***********************************************************************BANJO Group Chat: Banter, Anecdotes, News, Jokes & Observations (From our group chat)The "BANJO Group Chat" is a lively and diverse podcast hosted by a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, the hosts engage in candid conversations that mirror the humor and camaraderie found in their cherished group chat. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including banter, personal anecdotes, news, jokes, and keen observations drawn from their unique experiences and perspectives. With a blend of humor, cultural diversity, and insightful commentary, the podcast offers listeners an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of these close-knit friends as they share their thoughts and stories on life, work, and everything in between.

Ash, Kevin & Hubert celebrate the start of the official summer of cricket in Australia with the test series (Australia vs Pakistan) kicking off! They also discuss why the Australian public has perhaps been a little unfair on David Warner, and discuss why he deserves a test send-off (as he's potentially an Aussie great???! Controversial!). Is Mitchell Johnson & Ed Cowan right? Find out what the guys thing!

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The "BANJO Group Chat" is a lively and diverse podcast hosted by a group of friends from Sydney, Australia. In this podcast, the hosts engage in candid conversations that mirror the humor and camaraderie found in their cherished group chat. The discussions cover a wide range of topics, including banter, personal anecdotes, news, jokes, and keen observations drawn from their unique experiences and perspectives. With a blend of humor, cultural diversity, and insightful commentary, the podcast offers listeners an engaging and entertaining glimpse into the world of these close-knit friends as they share their thoughts and stories on life, work, and everything in between.BANJO Group Chat: Banter, Anecdotes, News, Jokes & Observations (From our group chat)