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IR isn't about reporting. It's about relationships

Investors don't fall in love with your stock, they fall in love with your story and the people behind it. How to build real relationships across your register, from the top 20 down to the long tail.

Ben Williamson

3 July 2025 · 2 min read

Over the last month, I've met a lot of listed leaders in person: Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane. I sat on four panels, hosted two dinners, and had dozens of meetings with ASX leaders.

The team here asked what stood out most.

And there was one quote, from one of them, that stuck.

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When there's no multiple, they're backing you

If you're high-growth, R&D-heavy or an explorer, there is no easy multiple for the market to anchor to. Investors are backing two things instead: a story they can understand, and a team they can see.

Ben Williamson · 9 July 2026

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Stop being such a Jorc!

Most of your investors are not professionals in your field, and if you only speak to the ones who already understand you, you're ignoring 99% of the public. The two answers to closing the gap between where you are and how you're priced: education and trust.

Ben Williamson · 2 July 2026

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Does your share price reflect reality?

Your work today won't turn into reported results for months, so the market often prices where you were, not where you are. A prompt to think about how big that gap is for your company, and how you communicate it.

Ben Williamson · 26 June 2026