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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

  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...

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...

Daniel catches up with Leanne Elich, CEO of Leanne Elich Consulting, a company that helps businesses ethically influence customer behavior by understanding the brain and human behavior. Leanne is a decorated Sales Psychology Strategist, Neuroscientist, Leadership Advisor, Author, and Speaker. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 20 Women in Business, and in 2024, she was honored as a Master Neuroplastician by the Institute of Organizational Neuroscience. Together, Daniel and Leanne discuss...

Daniel catches up with Mark Connelly, Co-Founder of Populares, a communications company that leverages decades of experience in building change-making and political strategies to help governments and big corporations better understand their target audiences. Mark played a key role in shaping the strategy for several successful Teal campaigns in the 2022 Australian federal election and has been influential in the Australian climate movement. Daniel and Mark talk about...

Daniel catches up with Jasmine Chilcott, Founder & CEO of FixBIOME, a leading gut health education and supplement company making a difference in the lives of thousands suffering from gut health issues. In this episode, Jasmine shares her inspiring journey from years of battling bloating and IBS while working as a professional model, to uncovering the root causes of her health issues—insights that ultimately paved the way for her to become a successful entrepreneur. Together, they dive...

Daniel Catches up with George Hadjia, the founder & CIO at Bristlemoon Capital. At only 33 years old George has already managed to rise up the corporate ladder before venturing off to start his own hedge fund, managing the investment capital of high net worth individuals in Australia.  Daniel and George dive into the psychology of investing, discussing the key do’s and don’ts of making critical investment decisions. They also touch on the importance of holding cash as a business owner,...

Daniel Catches up with Sue Blatchford, the Founder of PayPerClick Digital Marketing Agency. Sue has run her agency for over 22 years, making her one of the nations leading experts in PPC advertising, winning multiple awards in the process. Daniel and Sue explore the evolution of digital marketing over the past two decades and discuss strategies business owners can use to gain a competitive edge. Sue also shares her insights on defining success and how to build a business that works for you,...

Daniel catches up with Volodymyr Katanskyi, the Founder of Worklair and StartupCraft. Worklair is a tool for managing remote work, and StartupCraft is a leading agency specialising in custom software solutions with a focus on blockchain. Volodymyr’s journey is incredibly inspiring; after being forced to flee his home country of Ukraine due to the war, he demonstrates the remarkable resilience and power of entrepreneurship. Daniel and Volodymyr speak about his incredible journey to Australia...

Daniel catches up with Corbin Barry, Founder of Sage Space & Principal Dentist at Annandale Dental. Corbin is a remarkable entrepreneur who since identifying holes in the dental industry has been determined to improve it, turning a typically uncomfortable and tedious routine into a more positive and premium experience. Daniel and Corbin discuss how they each set out to revolutionise their respective industries. They delve into the importance of cultivating positive and genuine...

Daniel catches up with Hitesh Dhawan, Founder & CEO of digital solutions company, Neuronimbus. Founded by Hitesh over 20 years ago, Neuronimbus has grown into a team of over 200 technology experts who develop products for major global businesses such as Revlon & Bose. On this episode, Daniel and Hitesh delve into the problem-solving challenges of being a business owner. They explore topics like AI, building an MVP, and strategies for successfully stepping away from daily operations...

Daniel catches up with Lisa Jones, Founder and CEO of SHE-com. Lisa, an extremely passionate ecommerce expert, has created three multi-million-dollar brands and established a supportive community for female e-com founders through SHE-com. She is also a Smart 50 Community Hero Award winner, a published author, and a respected keynote speaker. In this episode, Daniel and Lisa discuss all things ecommerce, including some of the secrets to her remarkable success. They also explore the importance...

Daniel catches up with Natasha Etschmann, Founder of Tash Invests and author of 'How To Not Work Forever'. Growing her @tashinvests social media community to over 120k, Tash is dedicated to educating young people on how to invest and make the most out of their money. Daniel and Natasha talk all things investing, debunking myths and clarifying why it’s more approachable than many believe. They explore the topic of housing prices in Australia, with a more positive spin on the whole concept...

Daniel catches up for the second time with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradie Spec, Australia’s largest trade vehicle supplier and rent-to-own service ensuring all tradies have access to reliable, affordable and well-fitted vehicles to suit all their business needs. Daniel and Tim delve into the significance of specialisation and finding your niche. They also explore effective team management strategies, the current state of the economy, and the importance of maintaining humility as success grows,...

Daniel catches up with Tony Kofkin, Director of Kofkin Bond & Co. With over 50 years of industry experience, they are one of Australia's leading financial planning organisations for individuals, families, businesses, not-for-profits and charitable foundations, and highly regarded in private wealth management and corporate advisory.  Daniel and Tony discuss ways business owners can save money on their taxes, they explore the current state of the Australian economy and what to expect in...

Daniel catches up with Dain Walker, Founder of Rivyl & author of ‘The 90 Day Brand Plan’. Dain is a globally recognised expert in branding, who has worked with some of the world's largest brands and has amassed over 700k followers on social channels through educating others in the space. Daniel and Dain discuss the significance of effective branding for both you AND your business, unpacking Dain's unique philosophy on social media and strategies for creating influential content....

Daniel catches up with Sasha Shevelev, the Co-Founder and CEO of Webcoda, a website development agency established over 20 years ago, now boasting an impressive client list, including Sony, UNSW, and the Federal Government. Daniel and Sasha dive into the surprising journeys that lead people to entrepreneurship. They uncover the challenges of career advancement within teams, from pay raise requests to demands for extra perks. Sasha, drawing on two decades of experience, further shares...

Daniel catches up with Carolina Montanez, Co-Founder of Plane 2 Sea International, a freight forwarding company established by her and three former coworkers after their previous employer closed down. Operating for 13 succcessful years, Plane 2 Sea was recently awarded the 2022 Australian Women's Small Business Award for Transport & Logistics. Daniel and Carolina explore the keys to maintaining a successful business partnership with your friends. They delve into the importance of...

Daniel catches up with Alexandra (Lexie) Murray, Founder of Be Seen Socials. Be Seen is a one-stop social media agency with a Gen Z approach, focusing on the management of social presence, influencer communications, and content creation. Lexie started her now booming business during Covid at the age of only 21, off the back of her international influencer career.  Daniel and Lexie discuss the importance of TikTok and keeping up with the constantly evolving world of social media. They also...

Daniel catches up with Robert Krastich, Founder of Sharper Facility Services - A cleaning company that services over 180 premises across the Eastern Seaboard. Born to hard working immigrant parents from Croatia, Robert’s self-made entrepreneurial journey is one of hard work, self-belief and determination.  In this episode Daniel and Robert discuss how to find your personal strategic advantage in business, the cruciality of credibility and how to land that significant first client. They also...