South East Queensland has experienced extraordinary property growth in recent years, but does a booming market automatically make every property a good investment?

In this episode Chad sits down with Alister French, Air Force veteran, strategic buyer's agent and founder of Smart Path Property on the Sunshine Coast. They dive into property investment across South East Queensland and the Sunshine Coast, discussing where Alister sees opportunity, what he actively avoids, and why factors such as land scarcity, future housing supply, rental yield and capital growth can dramatically affect long-term investment performance.

They also discuss where Alister sees value across South East Queensland, population growth and his controversial views on large master-planned developments such as Aura, the potential impact of the 2032 Olympics and common mistakes property investors make.

Outside property, they explore another remarkable part of Alister's journey, building an online audience of more than 10,000 followers in less than a year, reaching hundreds of thousands of people each month. Alister shares what's worked, what hasn't, and some practical lessons for business owners trying to build their own presence through social media.

Whether you're considering your first investment property, expanding an existing portfolio, interested in where the South East Queensland property market could be heading, or how to grow your social media presence, there's plenty to take away from this conversation.

www.smartpathproperty.com.au

What separates the businesses that are thriving from those struggling in the same economy? In this episode, Chad Kemp sits down with Shannon Drew, management accountant, fractional CFO and business adviser at Blaze Business & Legal, for a candid look at the pressures facing Australian businesses right now. They discuss cash flow and shrinking margins, which industries are performing well, and which Shannon would avoid, what business owners are saying behind closed doors, and the strategies successful businesses are using to adapt. They also venture into property, investment and wealth creation, with a few answers you may not be expecting. A practical and refreshingly direct conversation about business, money, risk and opportunity in a challenging economy. www.blazebusinessandlegal.com.au

Workplace health and safety has changed. For decades, employers focused on physical hazards, trip hazards, machinery, electrical safety and manual handling.

Today, Australian businesses also have a legal obligation to identify and manage psychosocial hazards that have the potential to cause psychological harm in the workplace. For many employers, these changes represent one of the most significant shifts in workplace health and safety legislation in decades.

In this episode of Allies on Pursuit, Chad Kemp sits down with Leanne Drew-McKain, CEO of the National Psychosocial Safety Network, to unpack what these changes actually mean for business owners, leaders and managers. Together they discuss:

• The recent changes to Workplace Health & Safety legislation.

• What psychosocial hazards are and why they matter.

• Practical strategies to remain compliant.

• The neuroscience behind belonging, trust and human behaviour.

Why communication is one of the most effective tools for reducing psychosocial risk.

• How psychologically safe workplaces improve productivity, innovation and customer service.

• Why investing in workplace culture can reduce staff turnover while strengthening business performance.

• The risks facing organisations that fail to adapt.

Whether you're a business owner, manager or team leader, this episode provides practical insights into building workplaces that are not only legally compliant, but also healthier, more productive and better equipped for the future. Connect with Leanne Drew-McKain & the National Psychosocial Safety Network: https://psychosocialsafety.network/

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In this episode of Allies on Pursuit, Chad Kemp sits down with leadership advisor, strategist, speaker and best-selling author Mel Kettle to explore what nearly three decades of working with leaders and organisations has taught her about achieving sustainable success. We discuss managing burnout, balancing high performance with health and wellbeing, embracing technology and AI without losing the human element, building trust with clients and teams, creating accountability, and why balancing clarity and humanity are the foundations of great leadership. Whether you're leading a business, managing a team or looking to become a more effective communicator, this episode is packed with practical insights that can be applied immediately. To learn more about Mel's work, visit www.melkettle.com or contact her at hello@melkettle.com. Please note: Due to an unexpected technical issue during recording, you may notice a few minor audio imperfections throughout this episode. Thank you for your understanding, we think the conversation is well worth it.

In Episode 1, Chad Kemp sits down with Sunshine Coast financial planner Mick Simmons from Gradient Wealth for a relaxed and insightful conversation around generational wealth creation, investment strategy, property, trust structures, capital gains tax, and the value of working with a quality financial planner. The discussion also explores broader themes including crypto, ESG investing, economic uncertainty, and even a little doomsday planning. Tailored for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners, this episode is designed to challenge thinking, provide practical insight, and spark meaningful conversations around money, strategy, and the future.