In this episode of Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Brandon van der Kolk, the creator behind New Money and author of New Money Strategy, to unpack how a former physio built one of Australia’s biggest investing channels and what he has learned from nearly a decade of teaching people about money online. Brandon explains why he rebranded from Aussie Wealth Creation to New Money, how YouTube rewards trust and evergreen content, and why relying only on AdSense leaves creators without a moat. He also shares the investing framework that shaped his work, drawing on Warren Buffett, Phil Town and Berkshire Hathaway to explain how he thinks about business quality, management, valuation and margin of safety. Owen and Brandon also explore what value investing still looks like in 2026, why Google and Meta stood out to him as long-term winners, what he learned from the Berkshire shareholder meeting in Omaha, and why most investors need a process they can actually stick to. They also touch on Brandon’s book launch, the business of creator-led media and the lessons that matter most if you want to become a calmer, more deliberate long-term investor. If you want a conversation that blends creator economics, practical investing and Buffett-style thinking, this is a strong place to start. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Audience Demographics 02:47 Finance Origins 04:12 YouTube Beginnings 08:55 YouTube Growth Story 12:29 YouTube as a Platform 17:35 YouTube vs Other Platforms 23:34 Content Creation Business 32:25 Why Buffett Wins 37:29 Valuing a Stock 43:13 Portfolio Construction 46:21 Meta vs Google 48:09 Berkshire Meeting 53:19 Book Overview Episode resources - Buy The New Money Strategy - https://www.amazon.com.au/New-Money-Strategy-Long-Term-Australian/dp/1394432763 - Speak with the Rask Advice team: https://rask.com.au/advice - Ask a question (select the Investors podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Show partner resources - ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds https://www.globalxetfs.com.au - Visit TermPlus to learn more https://termplus.com.au/?utm_source=rask&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=investors&utm_term=general&utm_content=youtube_description - Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler - Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe: https://stripe.com EOFY deals to know about - ending June/July 2026 - 1 free trade per month, for 12 months, for new Pearler customers: https://bit.ly/Pearler Rask resources - All services: https://bit.ly/R-services - Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan - Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest - Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes - Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest - We love feedback! https://raskau.typeform.com/to/ZbfHy6IP Follow us on social media - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rask.invest - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg