Episodes

Millennials - they’ve been called entitled, they’ve been called unlucky.  And depending on who you listen to, they’re either the problem… or the future.  But here’s what’s really happening.  Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce, they’re entering their peak earning years, and they’re starting to dominate property demand across Australia.  So if you’re trying to understand where the economy, the housing market, and business trends are heading next, you need to understand Millennials.  So in this episode, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the profound influence of Millennials on Australia's economy and property markets.  We delve into how Millennials' values and behaviours are reshaping workplace culture and employment patterns across the nation.  Our discussion highlights the financial challenges Millennials face,…

Gen X- they’re not the loudest generation. They’re not the biggest. And they’re rarely the centre of attention.  But right now, Generation X is sitting in the most influential position in our economy, our housing markets, and our businesses.  They’re running companies, controlling household wealth, and quietly making decisions that will shape the next decade.  So if you’re an investor, a business owner, or someone trying to understand where Australia is heading next, this is a generation you simply can’t afford to ignore.  In this episode, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the influence of Generation X on Australia's economy and property markets.  We discuss how their upbringing during economic uncertainty shaped their pragmatic and data-driven mindset and explore their impact on property markets, business, and policymaking, focusing…

Baby Boomers - they bought property when it was cheap, they built businesses, shaped policies, and accumulated enormous wealth… And now, as they move into retirement, they’re still influencing almost every aspect of our economy. So here’s the question… are Baby Boomers the luckiest generation in history - or simply…

Why do younger Australians feel locked out of the property market… while older generations are sitting on unprecedented wealth?  Why do workplaces feel like they’re full of tension between “entitled” younger staff and “out-of-touch” managers?  And why do governments keep making decisions that seem to favour one generation over another?  Here’s the truth…Most of what you’ve been told about generations is either oversimplified, misunderstood, or just plain wrong.  And if you’re making business, investment, or career decisions based on those myths… You could be getting it dangerously wrong.  So today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore the fundamentals…

What if I told you Australia isn’t one country… but dozens of tribes?  Some are obvious - like Baby Boomers or Millennials.  But others… like KIPPERS, YUMMYs, or NETTELS… quietly shape our housing markets, our economy, and even your investment returns.  While we often talk about markets, interest rates, and economic cycles…the real drivers of long-term change are people.  And more specifically, how different groups of people behave.  Because Australia isn’t just one homogenous population - it’s made up of what demographers call “tribes.”  And today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I decode the tribes that most investors and business people completely overlook…and why understanding them could give you a serious edge.  Not just the obvious ones like Baby Boomers or Millennials…  But the lesser-known groups that are quietly reshaping our cities.   Join us as we provide insights into understanding generational perspectives for strategic decision-making in property and business.    Takeaways Understanding demographic tribes is key to property, business and market success.  YOLO and Yummies influence housing demand.  Dinks and Kippers impact household formation.  Silver Stylers redefine…

Australia is about to change more in the next 10 years than it did in the last 30.  Not because of politics. Not because of technology. But because of demographics.  Where Australians live, how old we are, how many migrants arrive, how fast we age – all of this will shape property markets, business opportunities, government policy, and your financial future.  And most people are completely unprepared.  Today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I unpack what Australia will look like in the next decade – and what that means for you.  We discuss the impact of demographic changes on Australia's future property markets, infrastructure, and economy.  We delve into the emotions versus facts in migration debates and the concentration of population in major cities.  Additionally, we analyse the implications of early wealth transfer and societal inequality.  Join us…

What if the biggest risk to your business, and your property portfolio isn’t interest rates or migration?  What if it’s image?  Right now, whole industries in Australia have an image problem. And that’s not just a PR issue - it’s a demographic time bomb.  Today Simon Kuestenmacher explains why young Australians are quietly rejecting certain careers, how that will reshape our workforce, and what it means for wages, inflation, housing demand and long-term investment strategy.  In this episode Simon and I, explore the profound impact of industry image issues on workforce dynamics, economic factors, and housing markets.  Additionally, we analyse the potential of AI, robotics, and automation to alleviate labour shortages and the challenges involved.  Join us as we provide insights to help you understand the…

Australia’s population is growing – we all know that. But here’s the problem. Most people are looking at the wrong numbers.  They’re focused on headline population growth, migration totals, and whether we’ll hit 40 million people one day.  What they’re missing is who is growing, when, and what stage of life they’re moving into.  Because property markets aren’t driven by population size. They’re driven by household formation, life-stage transitions, income peaks, downsizing decisions, and care needs.  And right now, Australia is experiencing one of the most powerful and underappreciated demographic shifts we’ve seen in decades.  Over the next five years, we’re going to see some significant demographic shifts, meaning increased demand for different types of housing in different locations at very different price points.  So in today’s episode, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss Australia's evolving demographics and their impact on property markets.  We analyse population projections up to 2030 and their implications for…