Best Dylan Robertson Podcasts (2025)

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Surfboard Design Elements - Foil / Flex 1:12:27

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In this episode, Luke Howarth from Howie shapes and I discuss the subtleties of a surfboard foil or profile. The distribution of foam in a surfboard is often overlooked but it can have a big impact on how your board performs. We chat about the evolution of foil in a surfboard and how it relates to the different styles of boards. I ask Luke about wh…

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Shaper Interview with Scott James 2:08:40

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In this episode I chat with Scott James from SJS Custom. Scott first appeared on my radar through social media. The boards he was creating and the way he was presenting them really stood out amongst the many. It piqued my interest. I was keen to chat with Scott to hear more about his back story and it did not disappoint. Scott grew up in the town o…

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Part 2 w/ STAX: “We Sold Out Every Drop for 3 YEARS Straight”… Here’s What We Learnt 52:11

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In part 2 of the podcast with Don & Matilda Robertson, Til opens up about her first awkward moments speaking to the camera and how she slowly built a loyal following by sharing every part of her life — even tinting her eyebrows and waxing her nose. What started as simple gym content turned into a full-blown movement, helping her grow a brand that p…

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EP. #150 - STAX Founders: From a Storage Unit to Australia’s Favourite Athleisure Brand - How Don & Matilda Robertson Changed The Game With STAX. [Part 1] 46:26

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In this episode, I sat down with Don and Matilda Robertson, the powerhouse couple behind STAX, one of Australia’s biggest and most loved activewear brands. From packing orders in a tiny storage unit with no power to running 11 retail stores and building a global community, Don and Til’s story is what every young entrepreneur dreams about. And today…

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Shaper Interview with Gary McNeill 1:26:11

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In this episode I catch up with Gary McNeill from Gary McNeill Concepts. I first met Gary when I was working on the Gold Coast nearly 20 years ago. From the very first meeting I found him to be friendly, dedicated, talented and a real individual pursuing his own path. Gary grew up surfing competitively, but a few changes in life would motivate him …

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Hame Sele: From the NRL to Overcoming Adversity & Building a Clothing Brand with Zero Experience! 1:00:24

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Get Shopify for $1 👇 https://www.shopify.com/au/free-trial?irclickid=wgFQcpVhwxyKT6gUgB2moRbFUksUn4yhm2z22g0&irgwc=1&partner=4450628&affpt=excluded&utm_channel=affiliates&utm_source=4450628-impact&utm_medium=cpa&iradid=1061744 In this episode, I sat down with Hame Sele, NRL star, fashion brand founder, and proud father to uncover the story behind h…

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Outside The Bay with Damien Cole from Varuna Surfboards 2:10:46

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In this episode we catch up with Damien Cole, former CEO of Varuna surfboards. The surfboard industry is a fickle beast; it owes nobody anything and we are regularly reminded of this. Earlier this year Varuna surfboards closed its doors for the last time. Varuna surfboards was a new type of wooden construction with a focus on reducing the environme…

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$100M CEO: How to Think, Market & Scale Like the Top 1% of Founders! 1:49:33

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Joshua Sparks — former CEO of iconic fashion houses like Sass & Bide, Thom Browne, and Urban Outfitters. He’s scaled global brands, sat in the boardrooms of billion-dollar companies, and now runs Together Studio, a boutique consultancy helping purpose-led businesses grow smarter. But behind the resume is a …

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Shaper Interview with Sergio Gomez 1:27:57

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In this episode I chat with Sergio Gomez from Gomez surfboards. Sergio grew up on the coast of Argentina. The town was rather large, but surfing was considered counterculture and there were only two surf shops. Sergio fell in love with surfing and on one occasion when his board was being repaired, he borrowed his friend's brother's board. The board…

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“We Sold Out 9 Times In 12 Months!” - Why Steve Chapman Walked Away From a $60M Brand To Start Again (& What He’s Doing Differently This Time) 56:13

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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Chapman — the man who built not one, but TWO powerhouse beverage brands. Steve is the founder of Shine (which hit over $60 million in sales and was stocked in over 7,000 stores) and now the creator of Hyro, the fast-growing hydration brand that’s shaking up the wellness space in Australia and beyond. In this …

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Shaper Interview with Dylan Perese 1:21:08

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In this episode I chat with Dylan Perese from DP surfboards and inventor of the soon to be released 'Leashbar'. Dylan caught the bug for shaping in his early teens and instantly knew this was what he wanted to do. A couple of years later he left school to focus on surfboards and never looked back. A member of a thriving surf community south of Sydn…

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“We Sell A Product Every 8 Seconds” - How Jose Bryce Smith Revolutionised The Haircare Industry And Got O&M Stocked In Over 50,000 Salons! 1:23:21

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In this episode, I sat down with Jose Bryce Smith, the inspiring founder and CEO of O&M (Original & Mineral) - a clean beauty brand that’s taken the haircare world by storm. Jose didn’t just create another shampoo company, she built a global business with her products now stocked in over 50,000 salons across more than 20 countries and she did it al…

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From 14,000 Units Sold In The First 30 Days to $2.5M in Pre Order Sales & 400% Growth In 3 Years - How MemoBottle Used Kickstarter To Supercharge Their Growth! 1:25:58

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In this episode, I sat down with Jono Bryt and Jesse Leeworthy, the co-founders of Memo Bottle - the Aussie brand behind the flat, reusable water bottle that’s taken the world by storm. Best mates since they were four years old, Jono and Jesse turned a simple sketch and a big frustration into a global brand that’s sold over 1 million bottles, partn…

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“From $5M to $22M within 12 months” - The Explosive Rise of Boost Lab & YSB with Craig & Lisa Schweighoffer 1:34:45

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In this episode, I sat down with Craig and Lisa Schweighoffer, the powerhouse couple behind Boost Lab, one of Australia’s fastest-growing skincare brands. Prior to launching Boost Lab, Craig was the CEO of 42 Below, a vodka brand sold to Bacardi for $140 million, and both were early investors in Ecoya, a candle brand sold to Chinese Citi Group for …

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Outside The Bay with Daniel Hawes from Shapers Collective NZ 1:04:06

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In this episode, I chat with Daniel Hawes from Shapers Collective, New Zealand. Howie and I recently discussed the feedback we received about the difficulties currently facing shapers around the world. Shortly after hearing our chat, Daniel reached out to share a business model he is implementing. An Australian expat living in a town named Mangawha…

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How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio on a $75K Income – Jack Henderson’s Step-by-Step Blueprint For Real Estate Success! 1:17:50

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In this episode, I sat down with Jack Henderson, one of Australia’s most exciting young entrepreneurs & property experts. Jack is the founder of Henderson Advocacy and Endeavour Build, and by the age of 28, he’s built a personal property portfolio worth over $40 million and a business generating more than $25 million in revenue. Jack breaks down ex…

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How Pam Yip Made Millions Selling DIY Manicure Kits! 1:18:35

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In this episode, we sit down with Pam Yip, the founder of By Me & Crew - Australia’s first semi-cured gel nail sticker brand that’s taken over TikTok, Instagram, and beauty shelves across the country. Pam turned a random discovery in a Korean beauty store into a $1M brand in under 12 months, now stocked in major retailers like Priceline and feature…

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Shaper Interview with Wayne Roach 2:31:25

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In this episode, I chat with Wayne Roach from Roach Approach surfboards. Wayne's story is a classic tale about a boy that fell in love with surfing at a young age and developed a passion for surfboards. Wayne or 'Roachy' as he is more commonly known, was a product of the bustling surf industry in Cronulla during the 70's and 80's. Roachy worked und…

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Rugby Wrap S6 Ep 6 Western Force prop Tom Robertson 52:02

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Force prop Tom Robertson talks about THAT try, his time at Oxford and the differences he's seen at the Club since his return to Perth. Mitch sounds like he's on dial up, but at least he was there Tess...By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Building A BILLION Dollar Business - The Viral Marketing Formula Behind Wedded Wonderland’s Social Media Success! 1:14:45

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Wendy El-khoury is not just a businesswoman - she’s a visionary who transformed the wedding industry. As the founder of Wedded Wonderland, she built a global empire that connects couples with over 100,000 wedding businesses and 2,000 venues across 54 countries. Her platform reaches over 10 million people every week, making her the go-to expert for …

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Surfboard Design Elements - Rails 59:28

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In this episode, Luke 'Howie' Howarth and I discuss the alluring and sexiest design aspect of a surfboard... Rails. Rails come in all shapes and sizes to best satisfy the shaper's accompanying design ideas. The perfect rail is different for different styles of surfboards. We discuss some of the shaper's rails that we like as well as what makes a ba…

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Rugby Wrap S6 Ep 5 James 'Chucky' Stannard 57:03

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James 'Chucky' Stannard joins us to talk about his new role at the Force and where the team is at. Great to have him back in the West.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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The 3 Best Uses Of A.I For Ecom Brands, Ecommerce Profit Margins Explained & The Formula for Finding Viral Products! 53:48

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In this episode, I’m answering your biggest questions about e-commerce, business growth, and the mindset needed to succeed. I break down exactly how I built a multi-million-dollar brand, the biggest mistakes most people make, and the strategies that actually work. From my 3P formula for finding winning products to the AI tools that save me hundreds…

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“We Did $150K In TWO Days & Hit A 35X ROAS On Meta” - How Davey Rooney Built Australia’s Most Disruptive Skincare Brand! 1:36:47

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Davey Rooney went from struggling with anxiety and workplace bullying to building one of the most exciting skincare brands on the market today. As the founder of Boring Without You, he turned a simple idea into a business stocked in major retailers like Priceline. But this wasn’t just luck, Davey cracked the code on what the skincare industry was m…

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Rugby Wrap S6 Ep 4 Express. Simon Cron, Nick White, Dylan Pietsch 22:06

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The express edition, with press conferences featuring Western Force coach Simon Cron and players Nick White and Dylan Pietsch.

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Rugby Wrap S6 Ep 3 Simon Cron 44:24

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Simon Cron discusses the Force win, why he didn't take Ben Donaldson off, and what they need to do to get the W in Canberra.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Force v Moana press conference, Simon Cron and Jeremy Williams 6:42

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Here's what the coach and captain had to say after the Western Force snuck home on Saturday.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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Rugby Wrap S6 Ep1 Carlo Tizzano and Trilleen Pomare 19:50

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It's the stripped back, unplugged, acoustic version of the Rugby Wrap. All is explained. Thanks to the Western Force for the interviews with Carlo Tizzano and Trilleen Pomare. The full RW team will be back next week. (Tessmann depending.)

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How To Scale Your Ecom Brand From $10K Per Month To $100K Per Month - PROFITABLY! w/ Bella Moro 1:20:43

7M ago1:20:43

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In this episode, I sat down with Bella Moro, the founder of My Cavoodle, a pet care brand that went from a simple idea to making $100K per month! Bella didn’t start out as an entrepreneur—she came from a corporate marketing job, dreaming of escaping the 9-to-5 grind. But when she struggled to find the right shampoo for her Cavoodle, she saw a gap i…

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“We Sell A Product Every 60 Seconds” - How Corbin Halliday Built Australia’s Favourite Mindful Beauty Brand That Generated Over $1,000,000 Per MONTH In Sales! 1:00:11

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Corbin Halliday is the inspiring founder of Three Warriors, an award-winning organic tanning and skincare brand taking the beauty world by storm. From a small-town dreamer to a trailblazer in clean beauty, Corbin’s journey is nothing short of incredible. In this episode, we dive deep into the story behind his rise, the challenges he faced, and how …

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Frank Greeff: Life After A $180M Exit - How To Reverse Engineer Greatness & Plan For A Decade Of Success! 1:13:59

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Frank Greeff is the kind of entrepreneur who doesn’t just dream big - he acts on it. Co-founder of RealHub, which later became RealBase, Frank built one of Australia’s most successful real estate tech companies before selling it in a jaw-dropping $180 million deal. In this episode, Frank shares the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial path, from st…

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"$3.8M Black Friday" - How To Build A Content Engine That Will Transform Your Meta Ads & Explode Ecom Sales! (Adam Bouris, Part 2) 52:43

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Adam Bouris, CEO of Who Is Elijah, is back to reveal how his team pulled off one of Australia’s most incredible Black Friday sales - $3.8 million in revenue on Black Friday! Known for being one of the fastest growing, luxury fragrance brands, Who Is Elijah continues to rewrite the rules of marketing, scaling, and building a thriving brand. In this …

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How Who Is Elijah Did $1,200,000 In Sales In A SINGLE Day With Just $27,000 Ad Spend! w/ Adam Bouris 51:57

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Adam Bouris the CEO of Who Is Elijah one of Australia's fastest growing e-commerce brands and the hottest new fragrance brand in country! Adam has taken Who Is Elijah to heights that most can only dream of. From humble beginnings to smashing a record breaking $3.8 million in sales during Black Friday, with 31,000 orders shipped in just 20 days! Fro…

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The Art of Freelancing: How Kat Haddad Quit Her 9-5 & Built Her Dream Career So She Never Has To “Work” Again! 1:34:50

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Meet Kat Haddad – a trailblazer in the world of sports media. Kat is a presenter for Optus Sport, SBS, BeIN Sports and is a cult-hero as the "The Rook" in her role as an on-air producer for the extremely popular, Rugby League Guru podcast. Kat has turned her passion for football and storytelling into a dynamic career that has taken her from local r…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 27 with World Rugby 7s Directors Rebecca Roe and Cian Twomey 49:23

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In a special live-in-front-of-a-studio-audience episode, we catch up with SVNS Event Oversight Director, Rebecca Roe, and World Rugby Series Director, Cian Twomey, to talk about the @svns_per . Thanks to Pitcher Partners, @AustralianRBN #PerthRBN and of course, Leap Strategies. We also give Heath Tessman his Christmas present.…

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TBH Skincare Founder: "We 10 X’d Ecom Growth & Did $22M Last Year" - How To Build An 8-Figure Ecommerce Brand In A Saturated Market! 1:43:24

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Rachael Wild is the incredible Co-founder of TBH Skincare & York Street Brands. At just 23, Rachael took a leap of faith, partnered with her mum, and created a solution focused skincare brand that’s taken the beauty world by storm. Now, she’s grown her company to dominate both the e-commerce and retail space, earning her a spot on the Forbes 30 Und…

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“We Sold Out In Less Than A Minute” - How Malakai Watene-Zelezniak Went From The NRL To Making MILLIONS Selling Luxury Watches! 1:16:40

10M ago1:16:40

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In this episode, I sat down with Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, a former NRL star turned entrepreneur who risked everything to build his own luxury watch brand, W Zelezniak. Malakai’s journey is one of incredible transformation: from the thrill of the rugby league field to the challenges of creating a business from scratch. After a serious health scare …

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”We Did $2.2M Last Black Friday” - How Raquel & Adam Bouris Built a $20 MILLION Ecommerce Empire & Achieved 400% YOY Growth! (Who Is Elijah) 1:30:03

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In this episode I sat down with Adam & Raquel Bouris again, the brilliant minds behind Who Is Elijah, one of Australia’s most exciting fragrance brands. From building their company out of pure passion to scaling it into a global sensation, Adam and Raquel share their incredible story filled with highs, lows, and the lessons they learned along the w…

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Health Conspiracy Theories Exposed: Sunscreen, Fluoride, Seed Oils, Deodorant, Cholesterol & More! w/ Sandor Earl 1:02:26

11M ago1:02:26

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In this episode Sandor & Dylan discuss the biggest health conspiracies that we are faced with today and break down some of the fundamental truths and un-truths around health, wellness and freedom. In this episode: Sunscreen: How chemical sunscreens work vs physical sunscreens and the risks associated with ingredients like benzene. Shocking Johnson …

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“Mass Produced Foods Are KILLING You” - How To Sky-Rocket Energy, Productivity & Focus, Reduce Inflammation AND Achieve an Average HRV of 200! w/ Sandor Earl 36:50

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*This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series with Sandor Earl. Sandor is a former NRL Player, turned Health & Wellness Entrepreneur that has transformed the lives of over 15,000 people through is Mind & Body Success Blueprint. He is the Head of Performance at Airlocker Altitude Training, a Co-Founder of Animal Fuel and the star of hit TV show Austral…

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“We Scaled To $3M Per MONTH” - Mastering The Art of Ecommerce Ads, Product Launches & Scaling Ecom Brands! w/ Manu Verma 1:47:14

11M ago1:47:14

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In this episode, I sat down with Manu Verma, the Founder and CEO of Nuver Digital, an e-commerce growth agency helping brands scale to 7 figure per month and beyond! From getting sued by The Iconic to building a business that helps e-commerce brands grow to $3M a month, Manu’s story is packed with jaw-dropping moments, practical insights, and valua…

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Reni Maitua on the 2004 Premiership, Off-Field Incidents, His Biggest Life Lessons & The Bulldogs 2024 Season Review! 1:48:44

11M ago1:48:44

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In this episode, I sat down with Canterbury Bulldogs legend, Reni Maitua. Reni played 174 games in the NRL, representing Australia, Samoa and NSW City in the process. In this episode: What is was like joining the Bulldogs in 2002 while the club was in the midst of the salary cap scandal that saw the team stripped off all their points and sent to th…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 26 with Wallaby #736 Matt Cockbain 1:02:12

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In our final podcast for 2024, we catch up with Classic Wallaby Matt Cockbain to chat the Classics, coaching pathways and where he sees the Wallabies. Plus a big mail bag. Huge thanks to Leap Strategies and all our listeners for your support.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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How To Sell Anything Online: The Ultimate Marketing Playbook to Grow Your Online Business! w/ Hero Packaging Founder, Anaitar Sarkar 1:30:57

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Anaita Sarkar is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Hero Packaging, Australia’s leading sustainable packaging company. Anaita has an incredible story – she turned a simple idea to reduce plastic waste into a thriving multi-million dollar business that’s changing the world. We dive deep into how Anaita started Hero Packaging by solving a real-life p…

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Bangn Body Founder: “We Sold A Bottle Every SECOND” - How We Built A 50K Waitlist & Made Forbes 30 Under 30 In Only 2 Years! 1:36:47

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Priscilla Hajiantoni is the Founder & CEO of Bangn Body, a skincare brand that went from from the spare bedroom floor of her Mum's house, to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in just 2 years! Priscilla’s journey is nothing short of amazing — she bet her house deposit on starting this business and turned it into a multi-million dollar empire! With over 60…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 25 with Super Rugby Commissioner, Carolyn Turnbull 45:25

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EARLY RELEASE. This week we catch up with the Super Rugby Commissioner, Carolyn Turnbull, to talk about the structure for next year, the future of Super Rugby and the effort WA has made to secure big rugby events for Perth.

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Jordan Simi on Building His Own Clothing Brand, Becoming One Of Australia’s Most Sought-After Artists & Rebuilding Relationships! 1:08:37

12M ago1:08:37

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Jordan Simi is truly one of a kind. He's one of Australia's fastest-rising artists, an influencer & content machine and an entrepreneur who has been through some incredible highs and crushing lows. Since his last appearance on the podcast, Jordan has undergone a huge transformation. He’s lost 12kg, rebuilt broken relationships, and found a new sens…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 24 with everybody. 52:24

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The good news is, we talk about a cracking RugbyWA grand final. The bad news is, we also talk about the Wallabies.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss

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"Entrepreneurship Is A Symptom Of Trauma" - Why Doing Inner Work Is A Cheat Code For 10X'ing Your Business! 1:33:46

1y ago1:33:46

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Lewis Huckstep is a performance and fulfilment coach who has coached over 4,000 clients in personal growth, business, and relationships. Lewis helps high achievers overcome their own challenges and unlock their full potential, drawing from his own experiences of burnout, trauma, and personal healing. Lewis talks about the importance of mindset, tra…

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Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 23 38:23

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While Heath Tessmann suns himself on a beach at Coral Bay, Mick Colliss and Mitch Hardy look at the recent internationals, the local grand finals and the winners at the RugbyWA awards breakfast.By Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss