Episodes

13 February, 2025
The One Thing All Investors Miss: Watching Out for the X-Factor
What if I told you the single biggest threat—or opportunity—for your wealth creation journey could be something you never saw coming? In today’s episode, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore the concept of X-Factors—unexpected events that can significantly impact businesses, investments, and lives. Over the past two decades, we’ve seen plenty…

6 February, 2025
The Great Car Takeover: Is Australia Ready for What’s Next?
In today’s podcast we're shifting gears to discuss something that impacts almost every aspect of our daily lives—our cars. As we look ahead, the next decade promises significant changes in how we drive, where we live, and what we drive." You’ll hear Simon Kuestenmacher explain how he sees a future…

30 January, 2025
The age-bomb about to detonate in Australia
In this episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore the concept of the 'age bomb' that will hit Australia and the challenges that come with the escalating demand for aged care, services retirement funding, and we explain the essential role of superannuation. Takeaways • Australia's population is aging,…

22 January, 2025
Are there more winners than losers when house prices rise?
Are there more winners or losers in our current challenging house markets? In this episode of the Demographics Decoded Podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore who the winners and losers are, examine the impact of government policies on housing affordability, and analyse the political landscape affecting young voters. We also…

16 January, 2025
Demographic Trends for 2025: What to Expect This Year – Part 3
No doubt 2025 will bring its own events that will dominate our lives and financial markets, and in this, the third of a three-part series, we discuss various demographic trends and their implications for the economy, interest rates, and consumer behaviour. We explore the spending power of different generations and…

12 January, 2025
Demographic Trends for 2025: What to Expect This Year – Part 2
Are you ready for the changes 2025 will bring? In today’s show we unpack even more insights that will impact how we live, work, and invest in the year ahead. In this second of a 3 part series we’ll discuss some of the most pressing trends, including the ripple effects…

3 January, 2025
Demographic Trends for 2025: What to Expect This Year – Part 1
We’re at the beginning of a new year, and the world is evolving at a dizzying pace. Social shifts, technological advances, and economic challenges are rewriting the rules of how we live, work, and invest. But what can we expect this year? And more importantly, how can you stay ahead…

27 December, 2024
Australia’s Future Prosperity: A Balancing Act Between Migration, Growth, and Challenges
In this episode of the Demographics Decoded podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss not only what is going to shape the future of our nation but also some of the many of the challenges we’ll be facing. We explored the benefits and challenges of population growth, the significance of skilled…
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