Jess wants start investing. She’s tried to start before but every time- she freezes, chickens out, or puts it off entirely.

So what’s actually holding her back?

Jess sits down with Money Coach Karen Eley to unpack the psychology behind her hesitation. They explore how early money experiences, beliefs, and behaviours can shape the way we think about investing - often without us even realising it.

Plus, Jess chats with Equity Mates community member Rebecca, who shares her journey from financial avoidance to building consistent investing habits. Proof that change is possible, no matter where you’re starting from.

By the end of the episode, Jess will understand what’s holding her back and walk away with practical strategies to finally take that first step.

Chapters:

00:00 The Real Reason You Feel Stuck

05:54 You Are Not Too Late To Start

09:54 Knowing Isn’t Enough To Act

13:54 Hidden Beliefs Driving Money Habits

22:15 Why Saving And Investing Feels Scary

29:11 Build Self Trust And Break The Cycle

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Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct

Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

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Our colleague Jess has been keeping a secret. During a 10 year career in the finance industry, she had never told a soul- until now.

Jess has never invested.

She wanted to start, she knew how to start (even listened to our 12 Steps to Get Started three times.)

But she has not started.

So why not start now and document the journey?

Over the course of the next 12 episodes, Jess will start investing- in real time. Each week, she’ll speak to an expert who will walk her through the steps, answer her questions and help her take action to get invested. Plus she’ll chat to Equity Mates community members about their investing journey, getting real-world advice from all walks of life.

If you’ve been delaying investing or have someone in your life who wants to- this is the sign to start and go on the journey with her.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Why Jess Said Yes To This Series

00:03:04 A Finance Career Without Investing

00:07:21 The Lifestyle Shift Boosting Her Savings

00:10:21 The Moment She Backed Out

00:13:09 What It Will Take To Start Investing

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Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.

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Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct

Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the final episode of this series!

To wrap up this journey, we leave you with the most important lesson yet- how to get out of your own way by automating your investing.

Now you’ve heard these 12 Steps- you have all the tools you need to improve your financial future.

It’s time to go forth and use them! If you’ve enjoyed / found value in this series, please join us in our mission to make Australia more financially literate and share it with others.

In this episode you will learn:

• How your brain stops you being a great investor

• Why automation is so powerful

• Other tips to remain consistent and focus on what matters

• 3 key tips from Patrick O’Shaugnessy, one of our favourite investors

Chapters:

00:00 - Beat Your Brain’s Biases

04:27 - Your Future Self Not a Stranger

06:19 - How We Automate Investing

09:03 - Other Ways We Overcome Biases

12:04 - Three Tips To Leave You With

14:04 - You Have The Tools, Now Use Them

Links Mentioned:

📖 Patrick O’Shaugnessy Millennial Money (terrible title, great book).

🎧 Episode on Brokers.

This is Part 12 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important.

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Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.

Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.