Best Dion Guagliardo Podcasts (2025)

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#120 Troy Sawdy - Founder and CEO of Titan Ind. 30:21

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4h ago30:21

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In this episode, I interview Troy Sawdy - Founder and CEO of Titan Ind. Starting the company in 2019, Titan provides maintenance solutions for the mining industry across the country. In just six years, Troy has scaled Titan to almost $100m in revenue and a team of 350 employees nationwide. Throughout the episode, Troy shares the key lessons he lear…

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#119 Stuart Clout - Founder of thedocyard 59:57

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In this episode, I interview Stuart Clout - Founder of thedocyard. Starting his career as a lawyer, Stuart bootstrapped his company before going through a merger, IPO and ultimately securing a $250 million private-equity exit. Today, he channels his expertise as the founder of GTM Garage and co-founder of Mulga Defense Corporation. Throughout the e…

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#118 Sarah-Jane Kurtini - Co-Founder of Tinybeans and Founder of PitchSlap 48:43

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In this episode, I interview Sarah-Jane Kurtini - Co-Founder of Tinybeans and Founder of PitchSlap. Creating Tinybeans in 2011, S-J bootstrapped the family photo-sharing app and by the time of its IPO, Tinybeans had grown to over 1.5 million users worldwide reaching a market cap of $80m. Exiting in 2020, Sarah-Jane went on to launch PitchSlap, wher…

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#117 Rich Coombes - Four-time Founder, incl. Will & Co Coffee & Batlow Cider Co 35:49

1M ago35:49

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In this episode, I interview Rich Coombes - a four-time founder including companies such as Will & Co Coffee and Batlow Cider Co. Having co-founded and exited several businesses across consumer goods and tech sectors, Rich has established himself as a leader in the entrepreneurial scene. Now, as a Partner at Nexus Advisory, he works directly with b…

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#116 Quirin Schwaighofer - Co-Founder of MadeComfy 50:25

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In this episode, I interview Quirin Schwaighofer - Co-Founder of MadeComfy. MadeComfy was founded in 2015 and has become Australia's largest professional short-term rental network. With over 1,300 properties under management, the company reached a major milestone this year when it was acquired for more than $50 million. Throughout the episode, Quir…

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#115 Jim Penman - Founder of Jim's Group 51:51

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In this episode, I interview Jim Penman - Founder of Jim's Group. Since launching Jim's Mowing in 1982, Jim's Group has become Australia's largest franchise network, spanning more than 50 service divisions and over 5,500 franchisees. As of 2025, Jim’s Group generates over $1 billion in annual turnover. Throughout the discussion, Jim shares his earl…

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#114 David Hyman - Co-Founder and CEO of Lendi Group 44:23

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In this episode, I interview David Hyman - Co-Founder and CEO of Lendi Group. Since founding the company in 2013, Lendi has become Australia's leading digital mortgage broker and online home loan platform. After acquiring Aussie Home Loans in 2021, Lendi Group now has over $100 billion dollars in loans and 5 million customers on their platforms. Th…

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#113 Steve Chapman - Founder of Hyro and Co-Founder of Shine 37:20

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In this episode, I interview Steve Chapman - Founder of Hyro and Co-Founder of Shine. Steve scaled Shine to become a major name in the beverage industry in over 7,000 stores and $60m in retail sales. Now, Steve is building Hyro, a wellness brand creating hydrating electrolyte drinks, with a mission to become a $100m company. Throughout the episode,…

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#112 Benjamin Zeccola - CEO of Palace Cinemas 35:43

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In this episode, I interview Benjamin Zeccola - CEO of Palace Cinemas. Founded by his father, Antonio, in 1965, Palace Cinemas has grown into Australia's leading independent cinema group with over 200 screens across 24 locations nationally. Throughout the episode, Benjamin discusses being involved in the family business from a young age, and the pr…

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#111 Jaid Hulsbosch - Director at Hulsbosch 38:11

3M ago38:11

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In this episode, I interview Jaid Hulsbosch - Director at Hulsbosch. Founded by his father in 1982, the independently owned brand and design agency has grown into a powerhouse behind some of Australia's most iconic brands including Woolworths, Virgin Australia, and Qantas. Throughout the episode, Jaid shares his journey growing up in the business. …

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#110 Andrew Banks - Co-Founder of Morgan & Banks and Talent2 International 43:29

4M ago43:29

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In this episode, I interview Andrew Banks - Co-Founder of Morgan & Banks and Talent2 International. Founded in 1985, Andrew scaled Morgan & Banks to become Australia's largest recruitment company with revenue of almost $1 billion. Andrew also co-founded Talent2 International, an ASX-listed company providing human resource advisory and payroll servi…

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#109 Erin Deering - Co-Founder of Triangl Swimwear and Founder of Deering 55:43

4M ago55:43

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In this episode, I interview Erin Deering - Co-Founder of Triangl Swimwear and Founder of Deering. Launching Triangl Swimwear in 2013, the brand saw rapid growth with revenue hitting $70 million pa in the space of a few short years and a valuation of $200 million at its peak. Throughout the conversation, Erin talks about the challenges that come wi…

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#108 Wayne Gerard - Founder of Prtnr and Co-Founder of RedEye 48:56

4M ago48:56

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In this episode, I interview Wayne Gerard — Founder of Prtnr and Co-Founder of RedEye. Over the past two decades, Wayne has built and exited multiple businesses, including scaling RedEye, which supports clients in managing over $450 billion in large, complex assets and critical infrastructure. Now, through his current venture Prtnr, Wayne invests i…

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#107 Adam Ferrier - Founder of Thinkerbell 39:03

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In this episode, I interview Adam Ferrier - Founder of Thinkerbell. Founded in 2017, Adam has helped scale Thinkerbell into one of Australia's most recognisable advertising agencies, working with iconic brands such as Vegemite, Menulog, and Jetstar. With his sharp insights and unique point of view, Adam is also a regular panellist on shows like The…

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#106 Colleen Callander - Former CEO of Sportsgirl & Sussan and Founder of Mentor Me Women 41:37

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In this episode, I interview Colleen Callander - former CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan and Founder of Mentor Me Women. Over a 30-year career in Australian retail, Colleen led major fashion brands through periods of significant growth and transformation, including a decade-long turnaround at the labels where she served as CEO. Colleen discusses how sh…

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#105 Steve Baxter - Co-Founder of TEN13 and Founder of Beaten Zone Venture Partners 46:25

5M ago46:25

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In this episode, I interview Steve Baxter - Co-Founder of TEN13 and Founder of Beaten Zone Venture Partners. Steve launched his first tech startup in 1994 and went on to sell his second, PIPE Networks for $373 million in 2009. He has become one of Australia’s leading investors in start-ups and tech. Throughout the conversation, Steve talks about th…

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#104 Ben Thompson - Co-Founder and CEO of Employment Hero 53:39

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In this episode, I interview Ben Thompson - Co-founder and CEO of Employment Hero. With a valuation of almost $2 billion, Ben has scaled the company to be one of the world’s leading HR, payroll, and recruitment software businesses. Employment Hero is used by over 400,000 businesses and 3 million employees globally. Throughout the episode, Ben highl…

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#103 Amanda Rettig - Founder of Mimco and A-ESQUE 45:52

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In this episode, I interview Amanda Rettig - Founder of Mimco and A-ESQUE. As a design leader in the fashion industry, Amanda grew Mimco into a fashion powerhouse and sold the accessories brand for $45 million in 2007. Now, she continues her creative success into luxury handbags and goods at A-ESQUE. Amanda shares her approach to building a retail …

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#102 Angela Ferguson - Creative and Managing Director of Futurespace 38:02

6M ago38:02

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In this episode, I interview Angela Ferguson - Creative and Managing Director of Futurespace. As a business leader in workplace strategy and design for over 25 years, she has worked with global clients to transform their workplace environment through her innovative projects. Throughout the conversation, Angela highlights her ability to navigate the…

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#101 David McGrath - CEO of myPlates and TasPlates 1:04:15

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In this episode, I interview David McGrath – Chief Executive Officer of myPlates and TasPlates. With a distinguished career as a technology and media executive, David has driven business success through his expertise in product innovation and strategic leadership. Throughout the episode, David shares his experiences navigating the evolving business…

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#100 Alan Jones - Managing Partner of M8 Ventures 1:01:16

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In this episode, I interview Alan Jones – Managing Partner of M8 Ventures. With a career that evolved through roles at Microsoft and Yahoo during the height of the dot-com boom, Alan has become one of the country’s most experienced and respected angel investors. Throughout the conversation, Alan shares how his early curiosity and self-taught tech s…

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#99 Cassandra Kelly - Co-Founder of Pottinger 51:10

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In this episode, I interview Cassandra Kelly - Co-Founder of Pottinger — a multi-award-winning financial and strategic global advisory firm. In 2019, Cassandra was awarded an Order of Australia in recognition of her transformative contributions to business through executive roles and as an advocate for equity and inclusion. Throughout the episode, …

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#98 David Fastuca - Co-Founder of Locomote and CEO & Co-Founder Growth Forum 42:30

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In this episode, I interview David Fastuca - Co-Founder of Locomote and CEO & Co-Founder Growth Forum. Founded in 2012, David grew Locomote into $150 million sales pipeline in less than 18 months, culminating in over $30 million in exits. He now focuses his time scaling Growth Forum, a sales learning platform providing solutions for high-growth com…

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#97 Tom Cawley - Executive Chair of MaxMine 50:56

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In this episode, I interview Tom Cawley - Executive Chair of MaxMine — an innovative technology company revolutionizing open-pit mining operations since its founding in 2015. Under Tom’s leadership, MaxMine has grown from a bootstrapped startup into an industry leader backed by private equity, all while maintaining a strong focus on values and repu…

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#96 Jason T Smith - Founder and CEO of Back In Motion 43:58

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In this episode, I interview Jason T Smith. Jason was CEO of Back In Motion Health Group. Founded in 1999, Back In Motion grew into one of Australia’s largest physiotherapy networks, eventually becoming an ASX-listed company and setting a record for one of the sector’s biggest transactions. Throughout the episode, Jason shares how he built his busi…

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#95 Andrea Gardiner - Founder and CEO of Jelix Ventures and Ian Gardiner - Co-Founder of Innovation Bay 49:26

10M ago49:26

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In this episode, I interview Andrea and Ian Gardiner. Andrea is the founder of Jelix Ventures, an early-stage venture capital manager dedicated to supporting startups across Australia and New Zealand. Ian is the co-founder of Innovation Bay, Australia’s leading and longest running startup community. Together, Andrea and Ian have become major pillar…

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#94 Steve Grace - Founder and CEO of The Nudge Group 47:16

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In this episode, I sit down with Steve Grace, Founder and CEO of The Nudge Group. Since launching in 2019, The Nudge Group has redefined the role of recruitment agencies, helping startups scale by connecting them with top talent and a trusted ecosystem for growth. Steve shares his journey as a natural entrepreneur, including how he built and sold t…

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#93 Greg Taylor - Founder of Step One Underwear 55:18

10M ago55:18

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In this episode, I interview Greg Taylor - Founder of Step One Underwear. Founded in 2017, Step One has become one of Australia’s most popular underwear brands, growing to become an ASX-listed company, with a market capitalisation of around $250 million and operates internationally. Throughout the episode, Greg talks about his early days in rowing …

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#92 Paul House - CEO of Imdex 37:33

12M ago37:33

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In this episode, I interview Paul House - CEO of Imdex, an ASX-listed mining-tech company with a market capitalisation of $1.2 billion. Paul has helped the company grow to now employ over 800 staff globally and earn $445 million in annual revenue. Throughout the episode, Paul emphasises the importance of staying innovative and the power of seeking …

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#91 Matt Jones - Co-Founder of Four Pillars 1:03:03

1y ago1:03:03

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In this episode, I interview Matt Jones, co-founder of Four Pillars - one of Australia’s most popular gin companies. Since founding in 2013, Matt and his co-founders have seen Four Pillars be named the worlds best gin producer three times, expand overseas and be acquired by drinks giant Lion for a reported $100 million. Throughout the episode, Matt…

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#90 Phillip Di Bella - Founder of Di Bella Coffee and The Coffee Commune 51:05

1y ago51:05

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In this episode, I interview Phillip Di Bella - founder of Di Bella Coffee and more recently, the Coffee Commune. Founded in 2002, Phillip grew Di Bella coffee into one of Australia’s largest coffee roaster and supplier before eventually selling the business in 2014 for $47 million. Throughout the episode, Phillip talks about the importance of entr…

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#89 Adam Schwab - Co-Founder of Luxury Escapes 46:01

1y ago46:01

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In this episode, I interview Adam Schwab, co-founder of Luxury Escapes. Luxury Escapes is an online travel booking platform aimed at providing great travel packages at fair prices. Founded in 2013, Adam has grown the company to earn hundreds of millions in revenue, employ over 500 staff, and expand internationally. Throughout the episode, Adam talk…

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#88 James Clarke - Founder of Bolster Group 36:57

1y ago36:57

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In this episode, I interview James Clarke, founder of Bolster Group. Founded in 2015, James has grown Bolster from a small team to now a multi-agency business, that employs 50 staff and helps orchestrate some of Australia’s biggest live events. Throughout the episode, James emphasises how taking on risk is the most important step in achieving scale…

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#87 Leigh Jasper - Co-Founder of Aconex and Firmable 42:09

1y ago42:09

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In this episode, I interview Leigh Jasper - co-founder of Aconex and Firmable. Aconex provided collaboration software technology for the construction, mining and oil sector. Over 18 years, Leigh grew the business to employ over 1000 people, list on the ASX before being acquired by Oracle for $1.6 billion in 2018. Today, Leigh is working on his late…

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#86 Frank Caruso - Founder of Caruso's Natural Health 56:10

1y ago56:10

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In this episode, I interview Frank Caruso, founder of Caruso’s Natural Health. Caruso’s Natural Health is one of Australia’s largest vitamin and supplements companies. Founded in 1982, Frank has grown the company to now earn tens of millions in annual revenue and have a catalogue of over 100 products. Throughout the episode, Frank talks about how h…

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#85 Christian Beck - Founder of Leap Legal Software 43:39

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In this episode, I interview Christian Beck - Founder of Leap Legal Software. Founded in 1992, Christian has grown Leap to be the largest legal software company in Australia, bringing in over $1 billion in annual revenue and now operate internationally. Christian talks about his experiences as a founder and why he prefers to grow utilising debt ins…

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#84 Nick Greenhalgh - Co-Founder of PetO 38:20

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In this episode, I interview Nick Greenhalgh, co-founder of PetO. PetO is one of Australia’s leading pet supply stores selling goods such as food, toys and equipment. Starting in 2006, Nick, alongside his brother, has grown the business to own 58 stores, around 1000 staff, and earn $200 million in annual revnue. Throughout the episode, Nick talks a…

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#83 Taryn Williams - Founder of WINK Models & #Gifted 55:21

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In this episode, I interview Taryn Williams - founder of Wink Models. Taryn talks about why she started the business as a 21 year old and why she was so determined to disrupt the fashion industry at such a young age. Today, Wink Models has become one of Australia’s leading agencies with over 600 models signed nation-wide. Taryns lastest project is …

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#82 Michael Batko - CEO of Startmate 46:35

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In this episode, I interview Michael Batko - CEO of Startmate. Startmate is one of Australia’s largest startup accelerator programs. Over the past decade, Michael has grown Startmate to have invested in and supported 250+ startups, with a collective portfolio value of over $3.5 billion. Michael talks about the how Startmate has grown since 2011 whe…

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#81 Mike Wilson - Founder of TinyMe 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

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In this episode, I interview Mike Wilson - founder of TinyMe. TinyMe is a manufacturing business specialised in making customisable kids toys and gifts. Founded in 2006, Mike has grown the business to now bring in around $10 million in annual revenue and have expanded internationally. Throughout the episode, Mike talks about how the consumer and co…

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#80 Paul Roos - Sydney Swans Premiership Coach and Founder of Performance by Design 56:05

1+ y ago56:05

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In this episode, I interview AFL legend and Sydney Swans Premiership coach Paul Roos. Today, Paul is the founder of Performance by Design where he has successfully transposed the leadership and culture lessons he has driven through his sporting experiences and successfully delivered them to the corporate market. Beginning as a 16-year-old at Fitzro…

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#79 Sophie Doyle - Founder of The Fable 34:02

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In this episode, I interview Sophie Doyle, the founder of The Fable. The Fable is an e-commerce company specialising in women’s work fashion. Founded in 2015, Sophie has grown the brand into a multi million dollar business that operates internationally. Throughout the episode, Sophie speaks about the challenges she’s faced within the business such …

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#78 Ilan Israelstam - Co-Founder of Betashares 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

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In this episode, I interview Ilan Israelstam, Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder of Betashares. Betashares is one of Australia’s largest financial services companies known for their ETF products. Founded in 2009, Ilan has helped grow the business to now have over $40 billion assets under management, over 150 team members and more than 1m clien…

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#77 Nick Morgan - Founder of Vudoo 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

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In this episode, I interview Nick Morgan, Founder of Vudoo. Vudoo is a software company that enables consumers to purchase products wherever they see them online such as a article or video, rather than having to go to the company’s store. Founded in 2016, Nick has grown the company to now have 35 employees, raised almost 20 million in funding and a…

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#76 Alex Naoumidis - Co-Founder of Mindset Health 44:07

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In this episode, I interview Alex Naoumidis - co-founder of Mindset Health. Mindset Health is a Melbourne-based company that develop digital programs to help better manage chronic health conditions. Founded in 2018, Alex with his brother and cofounder Chris, now generate revenue of over $10 million annually with the company valued at $77 million do…

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#75 Simon Bugeja - MD of Lucia's Group 40:10

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In this episode, I interview Simon Bugeja, managing director of Lucia’s Group. Lucia’s started as Australia’s first Italian pizza bar founded by Simon’s grandparents ion 1957. Growing up in the family business, Simon found success by expanding into the retail sector and moved into producing and selling goods like pasta sauce, olive oil and pesto. B…

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#74 Saxon Wright - Co-Founder of Huskee and Pablo & Rustys 38:13

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In this episode, I interview Saxon Wright - co-founder of Huskee and founder of Pablo & Rusty's coffee roasters. Coffee lovers will be familiar with the Pablo and Rusty's brand that Saxon started in 2003 and still owns today. Huskee was born out of an idea to eliminate single-use disposable coffee cups and now employ 30 people and recently merged w…

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#73 Jordy Kay - Co-Founder of Great Wrap 32:05

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In this episode, I interview Jordy Kay, co-founder of Great Wrap. Great Wrap is a material science company that has created Australia’s first compostable and environmentally friendly stretch wrap. Founded in 2019, Jordy and his co-founder Julia have grown the business to now have raised $30 million, employ 20 people, and are currently amidst expand…

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#72 Ben McHarg - Co-Founder of Life-Space Group 43:37

1+ y ago43:37

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In this episode, I interview Ben McHarg, co-founder of Life-Space Group. As the managing director of the family-owned business, Ben helped drive the strategic direction of the company to owning their own brands. This strategy ultimately led to the rapid growth that saw the business sold to supplement giant By-Health for $700 million in 2018. Throug…

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#71 Simon Beard - Co-Founder of Culture Kings 55:19

1+ y ago55:19

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In this episode, I interview Simon Beard - co-founder of Culture Kings. Culture Kings is a premium streetwear company founded by Simon and his wife Tah-nee in 2008. Together, they grew the business from a market stall on the Gold Coast to a $600 million valuation and a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. This was a wide ranging and insightful c…