The Digital Investors Podcast is your guide to achieving financial independence through online businesses, showcasing stories and strategies of real people who have transitioned to online income and built high cash-flow portfolios in the new digital economy. Discover how you can: quit your job with online businesses, buy websites, build and grow websites for significant income, build alternative digital assets to traditional real estate, create the perfect side hustle or additional income streams. Hosted by Matt Raad and Liz Raad – successful website investors, angel investors, and digital educators who have trained thousands of entrepreneurs the digital skills to generate income online. In this podcast, they reveal their strategies for success in buying, building, renovating and selling websites, and interview real people from all walks of life who have bought and grown online business, earning from thousands per month to millions. Listen now for education, ideas and inspiration! DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is educational/general in nature and is not financial or investment advice.
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June 16, 202631 min
Ep 139: Before You Quit Your Job To Earn Online, Listen To This First
In this interview, I share the truth behind building an online business... not the polished version, but the real journey.The doubts. The mistakes. The messy middle. And the practical steps I’d take if I were starting again today.This is what I’d tell my 30- to 40-year-old self before starting online.Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
June 9, 202618 min
Ep 138: The Simple Business Model For Burnt Out Professionals
Two years ago, Steph never imagined she would own a business.Like many people, she thought business meant stress, staff, overheads, debt, and a huge amount of risk.But after learning from Matt and Liz Raad, she discovered a very different way to start. An online business that could be built from home, with no staff, no physical inventory, and no massive upfront investment.In this episode, Matt and Steph talk about how online businesses are changing what it means to become a business owner in 2026.They discuss why beginners should start small, why digital skills are becoming more valuable, how AI can make running an online business easier, and why a simple online business can give you more freedom and flexibility than a traditional job.You’ll also hear Steph reflect on how building her own business changed her mindset, gave her more optimism about the future, and helped her escape the rat race.If you’ve ever thought starting a business was too hard, too risky, or only for other people, this episode will show you a simpler way to begin.Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
June 2, 202645 min
Ep 137: From Burnt-Out Lawyer to Freedom Business in 18 Months
Lucy spent 8 years as a corporate lawyer before realizing the traditional career path wasn’t going to give her the lifestyle, freedom, or family time she wanted.In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with Lucy to talk about how she and her partner Reefe built an online lifestyle business, 4X’d their income in 18 months, and created a business that lets them work fewer days while being more present with their young boys.You’ll hear how they went from running a traditional electrical trade business to building an online asset that generates targeted traffic, attracts corporate advertisers, and creates multiple income streams.Matt also shares the three skills he believes every online business owner needs: sales, networking, and marketing. Plus, why learning the foundations of websites, traffic, and digital assets still matters in the age of AI.If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck in your career, or wondered whether there’s another path, Lucy’s story is a powerful reminder that your existing knowledge can become a real online asset.Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
May 26, 202633 min
Ep 136: Did AI Kill Website Buying? The New Rules For Buying Websites In The Age Of AI
In this episode of the Digital Investors Podcast, Matt Raad sits down with Steph to answer a question many people are asking right now:Can you still buy websites in the age of AI and Google changes?The answer is yes, but the rules have changed.Matt explains why some content sites are now much riskier, what he would avoid buying in 2026, and why the best opportunities are often older, established websites with real traffic, profit, history, community, courses, newsletters, forums, or other overlooked assets.He also shares why these “diamonds in the rough” are still out there, how AI can help renovate the right websites faster, and why buying websites is still a powerful digital skill for people willing to learn what has changed. Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
May 19, 202643 min
Ep 135: Why The Traditional Career Path Is No Longer Safe or Smart
What happens when you realise the people ahead of you in your career still don’t have the life you want?In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with Lucy Wood, a former lawyer who walked away from an 8-year legal career and $60K in student debt to build a completely different future through business ownership.Lucy shares the moment she realised the traditional path no longer made sense, why leaving corporate felt emotionally harder than financially risky, and how finding the right entrepreneurial community completely changed her trajectory.Matt also reflects on his own experience leaving a traditional career path 30 years ago to buy a failing manufacturing business, and why surrounding yourself with people who’ve already done what you want to do can accelerate your growth faster than almost anything else.If you’ve ever questioned the path you’re on, or looked at the people ahead of you and thought “I don’t want that life,” this conversation will resonate deeply.In this episode:Why high achievers often feel trapped in “successful” careersThe hidden emotional cost of leaving the traditional pathWhy isolation slows down entrepreneurial growthHow community and mentorship can accelerate successThe mindset shift from career security to skill-set securityWhat Lucy learned transitioning from law into business ownershipWant To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
May 12, 202629 min
Ep 134: Why This 28 Year Old Said "This Is The Perfect Business"
John was a large animal vet in Ireland with no business experience, no network, and no technical background.Then he moved to Australia and decided to back himself.Nine months later, he hit his first $20,000 month building websites for local businesses using AI.In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with John to break down exactly how he did it, from getting told to F off on his very first cold call… to building recurring revenue and creating a location-independent business he can run from anywhere in the world. You'll hear:How John got his first clientsHow he uses AI for websites, copywriting, and lead generationWhy recurring revenue changes everythingThe mindset shift that helped him move countries and start from zeroWhat young professionals should understand about AI and the future of workThis is one of the most practical and inspiring digital business stories we’ve shared on the podcast.Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
May 5, 202630 min
Ep 133: They Replaced Their Corporate Incomes with a 6-Figure Family-First Online Business
What happens when a mum of three with zero experience decides she doesn’t want to go back to her 9–5?In this episode, Matt Raad sits down with Jing Liu and Matt Jones to break down how they built a six-figure digital agency from scratch, while raising three young kids and transitioning out of corporate life.Jing started the business during maternity leave with no technical skills, while Matt stayed in his accounting role and gradually reduced his hours before making the leap.Together, they’ve built a location-independent business that gives them income, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize family.Tune in to hear:How to transition out of corporate without taking big risksBuilding a digital agency that becomes a real assetAvoiding the trap of building another jobCreating a family-first lifestyle without sacrificing incomeIf you’re looking for a practical, realistic path to leaving corporate and building something of your own… this episode is a must-listen. To see the full-interview, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgGR0QffNY8Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
April 28, 202644 min
Ep 132: Millennials Do THIS to Start an Online Side Hustle for Lifestyle and Freedom
You don't need more time or more money to start a business. In this episode, Steph (a former teacher who went from burned out, time-poor, and stuck in a 9–5… to replacing her full-time income in just 12 months using digital skills) interviews Matt Raad, co-founder of eBusiness Institute.They break down exactly what most millennials are getting wrong right now and what to do instead.You’ll learn:The first skill you should learn to start making money onlineHow to “earn while you learn” without quitting your jobWhy AI is forcing everyone to rethink their careerThe fastest path to building a real income AND a sellable assetHow to make this work even if you’ve got kids, a mortgage, and no timeIf you’ve been thinking about starting something on the side…But haven’t made a move yet…This episode will give you the clarity and push you need.Because the worst case isn’t failure.It’s staying exactly where you're at...Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
April 21, 202632 min
Ep 131: Millennials Were Sold a Lie… Here’s the New Path to Wealth
What if everything you were told about building wealth… was wrong?In this episode, Matt Raad breaks down why the traditional path, go to university, get a stable job, buy property, is no longer working for most millennials.After coaching thousands of students and sitting down with Steph, a former high school teacher turned digital entrepreneur, Matt shares a hard truth: high income doesn’t equal financial freedom anymore. Rising costs, massive mortgages, and capped salaries are leaving even successful professionals stuck with no real path forward.Instead, he makes the case for building a lifestyle freedom business, one that creates income, flexibility, and control over your time.Inside this episode:Why the “safe” path is actually riskier than everHow a $1M+ mortgage can become a financial anchorThe mindset shift required to break out of the systemWhy digital businesses are the lowest-risk way to startWhat real freedom actually looks like (hint: it’s not flashy)If you’re a high achiever feeling stuck, burnt out, or questioning the path you’re on, this episode will challenge how you think about money, work, and freedom. The old wealth playbook is broken. This is what replaces it.Want To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
March 17, 202622 min
Ep 130: How This Single Mum Turned Divorce Into Financial Independence
What would you do if your world fell apart overnight? If you suddenly became a single parent with two young kids, no family nearby, and no financial safety net?That's exactly what happened to Audrey Hills in the middle of building her digital agency.In this episode, Audrey shares one of the most powerful transformation stories I've ever witnessed. From part-time account manager earning modest money to running Surf Stoked Creative — a thriving digital agency pulling in $15,000/month and scaling to $30,000/month.But this isn't just a business success story. It's about what happens when you refuse to let circumstances dictate your future.Audrey started with zero WordPress experience and zero SEO knowledge. She spent 8-9 months listening to our podcast, joined our Digital Investors Program in September 2024, and quit her job by December. Then in March 2025, her partner of 12-13 years moved out. She had the kids, no backup, and a brand-new business to keep afloat.In this interview, you'll discover:→ How she learned WordPress and SEO from scratch while working part-time→ The networking strategy (BNI) that tripled her income in months→ What kept her going through separation and having to move house→ Her crystal-clear lifestyle vision that pulled her through the hard times→ Why digital agencies are sellable assets worth potentially over a million dollars→ Her advice for anyone (especially women) feeling stuck or financially vulnerableThis is required listening if you've ever wondered whether it's really possible to build financial independence through digital skills.Audrey's story proves it is. Even when life throws everything at you."You really just have to keep going and showing up every day. I just kept going and going." - Audrey HillsWant To Learn How To Digital Skills That Can Replace Your Income and Buy Back Your Lifestyle?You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip
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