Season 2 Finale: 10 fast, practical episodes you may have missed

Less Than 15

Season 2 of Less Than 15 was packed with sharp, actionable insights from across the DFK Australia New Zealand network, and our brilliant guests. In this finale episode, our host Angela Raspass recaps each episode and pulls out key takeaways you can use straight away.

From workplace culture to cashflow, AI to estate planning, this 10-episode season offers something for every business owner. If you missed a few along the way (or need a quick refresher), this wrap-up episode is the perfect place to start — or re-start — your listening.

💡 What we covered:

• Why psychosocial hazards aren’t just HR talk — they’re leadership essentials
• Three commandments for using AI without losing your brand voice
• How ESG can be a strategic tool, not a compliance headache
• The 30% task burden that’s holding you back — and how to shed it
• Why profit ≠ cash (and 5 fixes if your bank balance is hurting)
• Rethinking risk by starting with your people, not just your policies
• What business estate planning really means — and the docs you need
• The true pros and cons of self-managed super for business owners
• What marketing metrics matter (hint: it’s not likes or follows)
• The 3 big valuation myths that could derail your exit

✅ Your action step:

Scan the season titles and pick two episodes you didn’t listen to. Queue them up on your next commute, walk, or coffee break - and follow the links on the podcast page to grab the expert resources mentioned in each.Guest Highlights:

This season featured insights from:

• Ep 11 – Wendy Jeffery-Lonnie (DFK Gooding Partners)
  Understanding psychosocial hazards in the workplace
• Ep 12 – Leanne Shelton (Human Edge AI Training)
  How to keep your AI on-brand and authentic
• Ep 13 – Chaitanya Mawji (DFK CIB)
  Why ESG matters for small business (and how to make it strategic)
• Ep 14 – Kristy Smith (Virtual Elves)
  The 30% task burden holding you back — and how to let it go
• Ep 15 – Mike McNab (DFK Oswin Griffiths Carlton)
  Profit ≠ Cash: Why your bank balance might be lying to you
• Ep 16 – Lisa Sisson (Unearth Consultancy)
  Risk starts and ends with people — not policies
• Ep 17 – Melissa Healy (DFK Everalls & Everalls Wealth)
  Estate planning for business owners: Who’s holding the fort?
• Ep 18 – Daniel Shaw (DFK Benjamin King Money)
  Is a self-managed super fund the right move for your business?
• Ep 19 – Leanne O’Sullivan (Adventure Digital)
  The digital blind spots in your marketing (and what to track instead)
• Ep 20 – Steven Tindale (DFK Gooding Partners)
  The 3 big valuation myths that could derail your exit

We look forward to welcoming you to our next client support initiatives.

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