Afleveringen
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Daniel catches up with Simone Bartley, CEO and Founder of THE BR&ND CO., a consultancy dedicated to integrating business and brand strategies to unlock their full potential. With over 30 years of experience leading global agencies like SAATCHI & SAATCHI, building companies, and advising top brands, Simone helps businesses amplify their impact through strategic brand positioning.
Daniel and Simone discuss how to transform your brand into a high-interest brand, why sharing brand beliefs - not just values - matters, and the hidden risks of being the face of your brand.
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Daniel catches up with Rick Merten, Managing Director of InsideOut Group, a strategy-led B2B marketing consultancy with a unique approach - embedding fractional marketers inside businesses to drive growth from within. Originally founded in 2001 as an early digital start-up called Permission, InsideOut Group has evolved into a powerhouse for businesses looking to scale effectively.
Daniel and Rick discuss how to position your business in the minds of customers, the power of scaling through niching, and how to embed your values within your team - even in a remote work environment.
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Daniel catches up with Chris Cowley, Managing Director of CKJ Building Services, a family-owned construction company specialising in government and commercial projects across Sydney. From growing up in a small town of just 300 people to leading a major building organisation, Chris has built some of the country’s largest private schools and heritage projects.
Daniel and Chris discuss the pros and cons of private schooling, why learning lessons can be one of the most expensive things you do, and the challenges facing the construction industry today. Chris shares how traditional values have shaped his life and career, leading to an incredible journey of success and resilience.
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Daniel catches up with Sylvia Arotin, award-winning educator and founder of My Montessori Education Centre and Guide & Grow, one of the world’s largest Montessori at-home support platforms. After a life-changing car accident shifted her career path, Sylvia turned her passion for education into a thriving global business, supporting over half a million families.
Daniel and Sylvia discuss the dos and don’ts of raising children, insights into early childhood education, and her journey of overcoming adversity through resilience.
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Daniel catches up with Melissa Hosgood, Managing Director of Labassa Capital, a specialist real estate investment manager. Labassa Capital builds long-term structured wealth through tailored financial solutions, taking a conservative approach while aiming to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.
Daniel and Melissa delve into her expertise on wealth preservation and the Australian property market, as well as her journey from growing up in China to founding a successful real estate investment firm in Australia.
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Daniel catches up with Lachlan Rowston, Co-founder of LOCKEROOM, a premium gym designed for high-performing professionals. Opening his first gym at just 21, he and his business partner have since launched three more locations while also co-hosting Australia’s No. 1 fitness podcast, The Mind Muscle Project.
Daniel and Lachlan discuss the journey of growing LOCKEROOM into a national success story and his experience training elite professionals. They speak about the key principles of health and fitness, fat loss and muscle gain, and how to optimise performance through supplements.
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Daniel catches up with Amy Castano, Co-founder of Acero, one of Australia’s leading fitness and wellness brands. With her love for health & well-being, Amy turned Acero into a fitness powerhouse, shaking up the industry.
Daniel and Amy discuss why taking the leap and launching a business - even before it’s perfect - is essential, the pros and cons of her having a large social media following when launching a brand, and the importance of rest and recovery for both physical and mental health.
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Daniel catches up with Jessy Marshall, Founder of Hive HQ, a boutique Sydney-based PR and events agency helping beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands stand out. Hive HQ works with some of Australia's most talked about brands including tbh Skincare, Naked Sundays, Bangn Body, and more.
Daniel and Jessy discuss leadership as a young entrepreneur and how to build and maintain a strong team. They explore how to craft compelling brand stories that capture media attention, the evolving role of influencer marketing in PR, and more.
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Daniel catches up with Blake Micola, Founder of GMS Media Group, a digital agency specialising in ads, creative, and web optimisation to drive growth. Since 2016, GMS has managed over $217 million in ad spend and earned Tier A premium agency partnerships with META, Google, TikTok, Snapchat, and more.
Daniel and Blake discuss what’s currently trending in the digital marketing world, how the industry has evolved, and the importance of having a strong sales process to back up effective marketing strategies.
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Daniel kicks off the first episode of 2025 with his brother Thomas Hakim, Founder of WISECAST, a Sydney-based podcast and content studio known for previously working with global names like John Travolta, Chris Williamson, and Nedd Brockman.
Daniel and Tom dive into the power of podcasting as a marketing channel and the importance of creating authentic content that genuinely connects with audiences. They explore the evolving content landscape, how brands can build trust through storytelling, and much more.
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Daniel catches up with Brittany Wheeler, founder of One Wardrobe. Brittany shares her journey of turning a side hustle into a success and opens up about the challenges she faced during the early stages of her business.
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Daniel catches up with Candice Feng, the founder and CEO of skincare brand Ms Morning. Immigrating to Australia without speaking English, Candice defied cultural expectations and broke societal norms to pursue her entrepreneurial vision.
In this episode, Daniel and Candice explore her inspiring journey—from arriving in Australia alone to taking an entrepreneurial leap with her partner. They also delve into how Ms Morning is challenging industry norms and reshaping the way we think about skincare products and morning routines.
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Daniel catches up with Adam Bouris, Co-founder of Who Is Elijah, Australia’s fastest-growing fragrance brand, created with his wife, Raquel. From humble beginnings in a Sydney garage to being sold in over 700 stores globally, the brand recently hit over $1 million in Black Friday sales.
Daniel and Adam discuss Who Is Elijah’s meteoric rise and what it takes to thrive in a competitive e-commerce market. They speak about how to operate a business successfully as a couple and much more.
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Daniel catches up with the world-renowned artist George Raftopoulos, whose work has been exhibited both in Australia and internationally, including in New York, Hong Kong, and Paris. George’s artworks have achieved remarkable acclaim, fetching up to tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
On this episode, Daniel and George dive into the world of art and the importance of being completely vulnerable as an artist. They uncover striking parallels between the art and business worlds, and the lessons we as business owners can draw from artists themselves.
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Daniel catches up with Navid Haddadan Guia, Founder and CEO of CDA CoLiving. CDA provides value-driven furnished accommodation, subletting over 1200 rooms across Sydney and growing from a two-person team to over 50 staff in just three years.
On this episode, Daniel and Navid discuss his entrepreneurial journey, which began 8 years ago with his wife. They explore weathering the storm of tough economies as a business owner, standing out in a saturated market, and the critical role of systems and operations in scaling successfully.
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Daniel catches up with Andrew Brooke, a mindset and leadership expert & one of Australia’s leading business consultants. Before launching his own business, Andrew climbed the corporate ladder, ultimately serving as Executive Director at a nine-figure fintech company. He now brings his wealth of experience to his own entrepreneurial ventures.
Daniel and Andrew discuss how your internal dialogue and self-belief dictate what you accomplish in life and the decisions involved in rebranding a business for growth or future sale. They dive into the current state of the economy in Australia, how to navigate it and build resilience as a leader.
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Daniel catches up with Mel Gholami, Founder and CEO of Planix Projects, a multi-award-winning project management company known for its success in the government and non-profit sectors. From migrating to Australia at 16 in search of freedom and opportunity, Mel transformed adversity into ambition, building one of the country’s most respected project management firms.
Daniel and Mel speak about Mel's journey as an immigrant and the values that have driven her remarkable career. She shares unique insights on integrating work and life, creating a meaningful company culture, and harnessing your unique qualities to stand out as a leader.
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Daniel catches up with Daniel Breese, Director of AS White Global, a company helping Aussie businesses build international teams, with over 1500 staff members under management across the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Daniel and Dan discuss international staffing and the effects of COVID on the industry. They speak about flexible working arrangements and how business owners can get their teams back into the office, as well as how to successfully balance family & career.
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Daniel catches up with Dominic Legg, Founder & CEO of Motion by Design. Originally starting the animation studio 6 years ago with a focus on marketing content, Dom and his team now specialise in creating videos for change management and staff education, servicing large transnational corporations and government organisations.
Daniel & Dom discuss how Motion by Design helps organisations drive change through mixed media, the entrepreneurial mindset for success, and the importance of building and uplifting a strong team for achieving business goals.
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Daniel catches up with George Psyhogios, Founder & CEO of ProGekt Group, a commercial cleaning business that has generated over $50 million in revenue and employs 150 staff members. In addition to his success with ProGekt, George has recently founded Power Potential, a ground-breaking holistic wellness centre that combines traditional Mediterranean and Nordic practices with innovative techniques to support individual health and recovery.
Daniel and George dive into his remarkable journey from immigrant cleaner to owner of a leading cleaning corporation in the country. They discuss the challenges of scaling a business, the key lessons George has learned along the way, and the transformative power of entrepreneurship—demonstrating how it can shape lives and unlock new potential.
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