We’re back with our yearly Predictions Episode and we’re also farewelling our mate Marty as he wraps up his time on the show. We look back on our 2025 predictions to see who was on the money and who was way off, then lock in our calls for 2026. From interest rates and modular homes to AI, robots in business and the payday super nightmare, there’s plenty on the table for next year.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Our Yearly Predictions Episode
(01:00) Nick’s 2025 Prediction Scorecard
(03:49) Jase’s 2025 Prediction Scorecard
(08:06) Marty’s 2025 Prediction Scorecard
(10:34) Nick’s 2026 Predictions: Modular Homes, Market Dip, Rate Hike, Geopolitics
(15:56) Marty’s 2026 Predictions: Rate Rise, Robots, AI And Jobs
(26:12) Jase’s 2026 Predictions: Payday Super Nightmare, AI Bookkeeping, Bombers
(37:06) Marty’s Farewell And What’s Next

Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.

Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to episode $$ of The Numbers Game. On today's show

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Why Marty’s Leaving The Show
(02:26) Lesson 1: Know Yourself And Have Courage
(05:14) Leaving “Safe” Jobs To Follow Meaningful Work
(12:59) Lesson 2: Doing Simple Things That Work
(16:02) How Complexity, Compliance And Tech Can Kill Progress
(20:59) Lesson 3: You Are Your Own SEO
(25:03) Why Human Relationships Beat Fancy Tech Stacks
(32:08) Lesson 4: Reverse Engineering Your Business Goals
(36:24) Building A Business As A Valuable Asset, Not Just An Income
(39:20) Lesson 5: Finding Your Edge And Playing To It
(44:46) Compounding Small Advantages Into Big Long-Term Results
(47:25) Marty’s Favourite Numbers Game Moment

Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.

Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.(00:00) Intro

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More young Australians are choosing to buy “boring” small businesses instead of investing in property. In this episode we look at a young couple who bought a 29-year-old fabrication business and turned it into a highly profitable asset, and we break down how profit, valuation multiples, succession gaps and efficiency improvements can create serious wealth for the right buyer.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(01:07) Why Young Australians Are Buying Businesses Instead Of Property
(01:25) The Rise Of “Boring Businesses” And Why They’re So Profitable
(03:05) How A $2.5M Fabrication Business Generates $500K Profit
(06:44) Baby Boomers Retiring & The Small Business Opportunity
(08:34) Small Business vs Salary Jobs: Which Builds Wealth Faster?
(10:18) How Small Business Valuations & Multiples Actually Work
(13:44) Using AI & Automation To Improve Old-School Businesses
(14:28) How A $1.5M Business Becomes A $5M Asset
(21:31) How To Find, Assess & Fund A Small Business In Australia

Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.

Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.