What does it ACTUALLY take to build a thriving 7-figure service-based business from the ground up?
In this first-ever episode of the “Two Blokes One Business” Podcast, your hosts Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell (founders of Harwell Consulting) - share the truth about transforming their “kitchen table” recruitment startup into a thriving 7-figure enterprise in just 10 months…
All whilst maintaining an award-winning level of service and integrity - giving their clients and team the best possible experience along the way.
Tune in to discover:

• The 5 key drivers that propelled their rapid growth - including embracing intense pressure, relentless work ethic, and innovative marketing approaches
• Why showing vulnerability through video content on LinkedIn BEFORE it was common practice attracted more clients than pretending to be experts
• The critical importance of early investment in sales systems and personal development (and why they spent $18K in their first 6 weeks)
• How they navigated scaling from a 2-person operation to managing a 7-person team
• The reality of why pressure INTENSIFIES rather than decreases with success

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to build something meaningful from scratch
Key moments:
00:04:00 Why pressure is a secret weapon
00:07:00 Raw authenticity vs polished content on LinkedIn
00:14:00 The truth about "loving what you do" vs grinding it out
00:22:00 From zero brand to industry authority
00:27:00 Why cold calling still wins (even in 2025)
00:31:00 The hard truth about scaling from 2 to 8 people
00:38:00 Leadership lessons: why one size never fits all
00:44:00 The $18K gamble
00:50:00 Next up: Olympian coaches, ecom kings, and Bali entrepreneurs
Whether you're considering starting a business, in the early stages of your journey, or hitting growth plateaus - this conversation delivers the truth about entrepreneurship.
Tune in now to get insights from two blokes who've successfully made the leap from employees to 7-figure business owners - in an incredibly short space of time.

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of the specialist recruitment agency, Harwell Consulting.

Harwell Consulting are renowned for finding the top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors.
Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.
👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at Harwell Consulting: https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/