Episodes

In today’s chat, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explore various themes related to two interesting article articles he recently wrote. One about "Time Travel" and the other about "Bicycles as a Time Saver." Reading them made me rethink the rhythms of our daily routines and the spaces we inhabit, because Simon…

In today’s episode of Demographics Decoded, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the various phases of retirement, the demographic changes affecting retirees, and the importance of financial planning and community support. Now, for those listening or watching who are not reaching retirement age any time soon, please keep listening because even…

Have you ever stopped to wonder if there’s been a better time to be alive than right now? Or maybe you’ve thought about the unimaginable challenges of living in past centuries. Every era has its golden moments and dark chapters, but when you weigh up the pros and cons, it’s…

Have you ever wondered what’s standing between you and business, investing or professional success? It may be you! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor, business owner or entrepreneur. In this episode of the Demographics Decoded podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I explain how cognitive biases can impact…

It seems that politics is stuck in a reactive mode—always putting out fires instead of preventing them in the first place. It feels like we’re watching the same movie over and over again, so in this episode of the Demographics Decoded podcast, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss the challenges and…

In today’s conversation, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss why the suburbs you know today will look completely different in 20 years. First, we’ll explore how the urban fringes of today are poised to become the middle suburbs of tomorrow. Then, we’ll turn our attention to the challenge of NIMBYism—the Not…

In today’s podcast we discuss a few things that never change in a world that never stops changing. And that’s because the things that never change are the most important things to pay attention to. However, change gets the most attention because it’s exciting, it’s surprising, it’s something that the…

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…