1. Why investing is for everyone 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

Investing. It can feel daunting, confusing or just too hard. The great news is that getting started is not as difficult as you might think. The stock market is a powerful wealth-creating machine, yet so many people miss out on utilising it. That’s why back in 2019, we created this series to break down the barriers and explain how to start investing. 7 years on, we're doing it again! An updated (even simpler to follow) 12 part series, sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started or to remind you of why it’s so important. Welcome to the first instalment! And if this is your first episode. Congratulations: your investing journey has officially begun. In this episode you will learn: What is Equity Mates Who we are – Bryce & Ren Our first investments 4 reasons why we invest (and you should too!) Chapters: 00:00 What this 12-part series will cover 02:35 Who we are (and why that matters) 04:40 If we can do it, anyone can 07:06 How our investing journeys began 11:16 Hear why other listeners invest 12:03 Our four reasons for investing 13:15 The power of compounding explained 17:17 The $1 a day investing challenge 20:10 In the next episode... ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered . ——— 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. ——— 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.

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This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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