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A weekly look at current Australian business finance issues and events, as seen through the eyes of corporate and commercial “special situations”, “workout” and industry experts. Nick Samios - Hermes Capital’s Fund Manager and Managing Director – hosts a panel comprising Australia’s leading restructuring, capital raising and industry sector specialists for views and analysis from these practitioners who have “skin in the game” – either as hard currency or through their PI policies! Lunch Money is streamed live on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn at lunch time every Friday and uploaded shortly thereafter as an audio podcast.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA weekly look at current Australian business finance issues and events, as seen through the eyes of corporate and commercial “special situations”, “workout” and industry experts.
Lunch Money is hosted by Hermes Capital. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Sydney: Starting, Funding & Growing" (15 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Brisbane: Succession, Business Transition & Exit" (1 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "Melbourne: Managing Financial Stress & Restructuring" (18 September 2026, 58 minutes).
Lunch Money publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Lunch Money is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lunch Money requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lunch Money's contact route on record: verified email.
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Hermes Capital hosts Lunch Money, a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #115
What is holding Australian businesses back from starting, accessing capital and growing? In the Sydney edition of The Business Dynamism Project, Nick Samios is joined by Chris Slack, David Kenney and Martie Tziotis for...
Episode #114
In the Brisbane edition of The Business Dynamism Project, Nick Samios is joined by Dr Mark Rainbird and Matthew Hudson for a discussion on capital, restructuring, business transition and the decisions that determine...
In the Melbourne edition of The Business Dynamism Project, Nick Samios is joined by David Gandolfo and Jeanine Purdie for a practical discussion on financial stress, access to capital, ATO debt, late payments and...
How do you structure deals in a market where serviceability pressure, rising costs and tighter credit conditions are all colliding at once? Hosted by Max Szarycz from Hermes Capital, the panel features: • Nick Samios –...
Episode #111
When a business comes under pressure, the question isn’t just how to access capital, it’s how to protect value. In this Sydney seminar, Hermes Capital brings together Nick Samios, Bruce Connors, and Marcus Petrovic...
Deals aren’t failing because there’s no money. They’re failing because they don’t stack up. Private credit is growing, but getting deals approved is becoming more complex. In this Brisbane seminar, Nick Samios (Hermes...
Live from Melbourne, this seminar tackles a question that now sits at the centre of every private credit deal: What is the exit strategy? In today’s market, weak or assumed exits are one of the biggest reasons...
Every broker knows the frustration of the half-bankable client. They’ve got a solid business. They’ve got security. On paper, they should get a “yes”, but one or two hurdles stop the banks in their tracks. These clients...
In this session, our expert panel unpacks the realities of doing business in Victoria against a backdrop of economic uncertainty. The discussion covers how brokers and business owners can navigate the state’s unique...
From Finder to Fixer: How Brokers Are Becoming the Business World’s Secret Weapon In this discussion, finance experts explore how the role of brokers has evolved far beyond simply arranging loans. Discover why today’s...
Episode #105
This webinar was delivered live in Sydney. We dive into the complexities surrounding ATO debt and its implications for small businesses. The panel discusses the recent changes in tax deductibility, the role of...
<p>The mining services industry is an essential pillar of the Australian economy but has unique financial challenges. In a recent seminar in Perth hosted by the Lunch Money Podcast, industry experts gathered to discuss...
<p>In our recent seminar, “Powering Production: Overcoming Capital Challenges in Manufacturing,” industry experts tackled the financial hurdles that small to mid-sized manufacturing businesses face in Australia. The...
<p>In this episode, recorded live at the Royal Exchange Club in Sydney, experts from the transport and finance industries come together to address the significant financial challenges currently faced by the Australian...
Episode #101
<p>What is Small Business Restructuring? What do finance brokers, accountants and other business advisors need to know about it? It’s now over two years ago when small businesses really started implementing...
Episode #100
<p>This podcast episode was recorded live at our Breakfast seminar in Brisbane.</p> <p>The seminar, titled "Breaking Ground: Debt Capital Challenges and Opportunities in Construction and Mining Services," featured a...
<p>This episode of Lunch Money was recorded live at our Sydney breakfast seminar. </p> <p>Welcome to our in-depth seminar on mastering business acquisitions! In this video, we bring together industry experts Nicholas...
<p >This episode was recorded live at our Sydney breakfast seminar.</p> <p>The ATO was generous during Covid, allowing Australian small businesses to add $15B to its pre-Covid undisputed arrears, bringing the total to...
<p>In this episode of Lunch Money, we interview the CEO of Spartan Race Australia, Russell Nelms. If you haven’t yet experienced the adrenaline rush of tackling a Spartan obstacle course, you’re missing out on a...
<p>Lunch Money in March will feature Andrew Cassin, a seasoned expert in M&A, specialising in the transition of ownership for privately held businesses in the lower mid-market. Andrew has over 20 years of front-line...
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