Daniel catches up with Mark Van Rijmenam, CEO of The Digital Speaker & Futurwise. Mark is an accomplished author and speaker in the emerging technologies space and has worked as an advisor to multiple Fortune 500 companies around the world. Daniel and Mark talk all things AI, how corporations are adopting the technology and ways for SMEs to leverage these changes. They also predict what the world is going to look like in 10 years, and how misinformation and a lack of trust in journalism is i...
Apr 26, 2024•55 min
Daniel catches up with Richard Theodorakis, CEO of Pride Security Group. Starting as a one man band less than 4 years ago, Rick has since grown the security firm to over 100 staff across the country, generating more than $10 Million in revenue annually. On this episode, Daniel and Richard discuss the recent attacks at Bondi Junction, exploring appropriate responses for security firms and their personnel in such crises. They dive into Richard’s entrepreneurial path and discuss the commitment, wor...
Apr 19, 2024•54 min
Daniel catches up with Dr Josh Wall, Co-Founder & Medical Director of Contour Clinics. Starting as a one-man band just 5 years ago, Josh’s team has now grown to over 100 employees who collectively treat 6000 patients every month, turning over $40Million+ annually. Daniel and Josh discuss the concepts of beauty, vanity and confidence as well as the lessons Josh has learned over the past 5 years of rapid growth. They explore different methods and strategies to manage a team of over 100 staff a...
Apr 12, 2024•55 min
For the 200th Episode of Catching Up With CUB, Daniel catches up with his friend, mentor and Australian business icon, Mark Bouris. Mark is one of the most renowned businessmen in Australia, most remembered for founding Wizard Home Loans in 1996 before exiting the business and selling it for $500 Million in 2004. Today he is the chairman of Yellow Brick Road and host of The Mentor podcast. On this episode, Daniel & Mark discuss Mark’s daily habits and tactics for managing stress and time as ...
Apr 05, 2024•55 min
Daniel catches up with Kent Joseph, CEO of Equity Transport Group. Entering limousine company Hughes (now part of ETG) at just 24, the outstanding impact he made on the 120 year old business quickly propelled him to the CEO position. Since then. Kent has diversified the company group's offerings, expanding its scope beyond transportation services. On this episode Daniel and Kent discuss sales strategies, the importance of simplifying your business and creating a culture centred around saying 'ye...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr
Daniel catches up with Taryn Williams, Founder of WINK models, The Right Fit & #Gifted. Taryn is an award winning founder & CEO, and over the course of 20+ years has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most prolific entrepreneurs at the intersection of talent, media and technology. On this episode Daniel and Taryn discuss the struggles of being a non-technical founder, being a true innovator of your industry, and how to identify the big problem that you are trying to solve when sta...
Mar 15, 2024•56 min
Daniel Catches up with Sean Cortis, Founding Partner of HACH Private Capital. Following his 30-year corporate career, which concluded with his retirement as CEO, Sean ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing the Australian division of a US family office. This move positioned him as an influential figure in the private equity sector, delivering keynotes globally. Daniel and Sean delve into the critical aspects of securing funding and the strategies founders should employ to effectively mana...
Mar 08, 2024•59 min
Daniel catches up with former The Apprentice contestant Sabrina Maddock, Founder of Avanti Search. In just two years at the helm of her recruitment agency, the Miss World runner-up turned entrepreneur has claimed the title of Top Recruitment CEO, secured a spot among the Top 20 Australian Women Making Moves in 2022, and more. Daniel and Sabrina discuss her journey from employee to entrepreneur and the ups and downs of making that transition. They dive deep into what companies can be doing to att...
Mar 01, 2024•53 min
Daniel catches up with Stephen Pastor, Founder and CEO of Kings of Neon. Listed the #2 Smart Company Fastest Growing SME in 2023, Stephen's business is shaking up the old and established industry of signage on a global scale, working with companies such as McDonalds, Netflix & Mercedes. On this episode Daniel and Stephen discuss Kings of Neon’s meteoric rise to the top of the industry and how to stand out in a saturated market. They also explore the concept of business being a tool for self ...
Feb 23, 2024•47 min
Daniel catches up with Nolan Keenan, Founder of Aveline Investments. Working in leadership positions at some of the world’s largest corporations such as Salesforce & NAB for 25 years, Nolan decided to turn his side hustle & passion of property development into a full time gig at age 50. With multiple national projects already under his belt, Aveline Property Development now focuses on the coastal regions of NSW. Daniel and Nolan discuss how to overcome fear when starting a business, the ...
Feb 16, 2024•49 min
Daniel catches up with Bruce Morrison, Founder & CEO of Motor Active. Serving the automotive aftermarket for over 33 years and turning over $40 Million + annually, Bruce shares the journey of starting the B2B2C business with no capital to transforming it into the national powerhouse it is today. Daniel and Bruce discuss how to leverage grass roots marketing and the importance of building relationships with key figures of influence within your target market. They also explored key recruitment...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Daniel catches up with Lawrence Micalizzi, Founder of SolBox. Being recognised for his outstanding sales skills in his early 20s, Lawrence took the decision to put his expertise towards his own business. Now, his SaaS company SolBox is growing 80-100% a year, helping businesses with last-mile delivery automation, GPS fleet management and driver apps, ultimately saving them tens of thousands a year. Daniel and Lawrence speak about the importance of listening to the market when starting your busin...
Feb 02, 2024•50 min
Daniel catches up with Sheilah Hogan, Founder of BX Collective. Starting her first business in NYC at the age of 30 & scaling it to 150 staff across the US & UK, Sheilah exited the company after 10 years to move to Australia with her family. With her wealth of business experience in both America and Australia, Sheilah now supports founders and leaders of entrepreneurial organisations to strengthen and scale their businesses, implementing the EOS Model. Daniel and Sheilah discuss her exte...
Jan 25, 2024•56 min
Daniel catches up with Courtney Joyce, Co-Founder of Virtual Spotter. After realising a life in the mines wasn’t enough for him, Courtney decided to take a leap by starting his own cleaning company, scaling it to 50 staff in just 3 years. Now, Courtney & his brother own four F45 gyms and provide admin support to health businesses through Virtual Spotter, employing 100+ staff. Leaving his secure mining job while juggling life as a father of four, Courtney shares his experience of taking the f...
Jan 19, 2024•53 min
Daniel catches up with Andrew Robertson, CEO of FIX-A-TAP. Founded in 1972 by Andrew's father Ken, FIX-A-TAP is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers & suppliers of top quality plumbing parts and accessories nation-wide. Celebrating over 50 years in business, Andrew, alongside his father, has experienced a vast array of challenges that business owners encounter regularly. In this episode, Daniel and Andrew explore the qualities of effective leadership and strategies for dealing with new c...
Jan 11, 2024•52 min
Daniel catches up with Avi Efrat, Founder of Fantastic Framing. After retiring from the Israeli special forces as a Lieutenant, Avi migrated to Australia to begin a new life. Starting with selling artwork door-to-door, Avi's business is now 10 stores and 60 staff strong, with an incredible 5,000 5-star reviews on Google. On this episode Daniel and Avi discuss the problem-solving nature of business ownership and how to manage and coach your sales team to help them create a successful life, both p...
Dec 15, 2023•51 min
Catching up with CUB host Daniel is back and catches up with Calvin Chilchik, Head of CUB Sydney and more recently, the guest host of Catching Up With CUB. On this episode, Daniel and Calvin talk about the reasons behind Daniel's recent break from the podcast and work in general, exploring the cyclical nature of life and business. The conversation extends to the significance of company culture, strategies for nurturing a thriving one and good leadership, including being able to depend on your te...
Dec 07, 2023•50 min
Our guest host Calvin catches up with John Chan, owner and MD of global design agency Berge Farrell for APAC. With over two decades of deep design expertise across 15 industry verticals, John has worked for some of the worlds largest corporations, including Coca-Cola, SABMiller, AB-Inbev, Nestle, BUPA, Unilever, Estee Lauder and Kraft. The discussion delves into John's journey of growing up in South Africa, immigrating to Australia and the challenges of starting from scratch in a new country. Ca...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min
Our guest host Calvin catches up with Michael Buford, Managing Director of general engineering company Urban Pulse, and Co-Founder of a holdings and management company with holdings in the hospitality industry, fitness, construction and more. Mike's latest project is the planning of smart cities, creating a blue print for community inspired living. Calvin and Mike talk about how Mike started his first business at 22, after entering the workforce at only 16, and discuss how doubters and critics c...
Nov 26, 2023•51 min
Our guest host Calvin catches up with Martin Dineen, Founder and Managing Director of MJD Recruitment. MJD are Australia’s largest office support recruitment specialists servicing clients and candidates with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. On this episode, Calvin and Martin delve into Martin's entrepreneurial voyage and his transformative journey to sobriety at the age of 35, and discuss the unwavering commitment needed to build a successful business irrespective of personal and profe...
Nov 17, 2023•48 min
Our guest host Calvin catches up with Dr. Patrick Aouad, Founder and CEO of CU Health, Australia’s first virtual healthcare practice & leading wellbeing solution provider for businesses. When Patrick finished his neurology training, he was the youngest Neurologist in the country, but besides practicing medicine “Dr. Pat” is also a family man and a serial entrepreneur, founding businesses in medical education and general practices. Calvin and Patrick discuss navigating the medical industry as...
Nov 10, 2023•54 min
Our guest host Calvin catches up with Michelle Young, Founder of POP UP Cosmetics. After identifying a substantial gap between American and Australian cosmetic prices, Michelle founded The Cosmetic Department & POP UP Cosmetics in a bid to make brand products more affordable for Australians. Calvin and Michelle talk about the story & business model of POP UP, and the adversities she encountered with global conglomerate in the early stages of her business. They discuss the importance of r...
Nov 05, 2023•52 min
Calvin catches up with Sam Roby, Co-Founder of Pure Capital Finance. Since starting his business at just 21 years old, Sam and his team have helped over 4000 clients with their financing needs, purely off referrals and repeat customer work. Calvin and Sam delve into Sam's remarkable path as a young business owner and assess the current financial landscape in light of recent global developments. They explore the significance of setting a positive example as a business leader and fostering authent...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min
Daniel catches up with Aaron Smith, Founder of KX Pilates. KX is the Australian leader in Reformer Pilates, with more than 100 studios in Australia and globally. Having faced challenging battles with mental health in his teens, Aaron discovered his passion for fitness, nutrition, and embracing life to its fullest during his early twenties. His journey led him to explore the globe, delve into the scientific intricacies of dynamic pilates and eventually building his franchise empire. Daniel and Aa...
Oct 13, 2023•55 min
Daniel catches up with Kady O Connell, Founder of Kady Creative. After realising working as an employee would never give her the freedom she desired, Kady quit her job and travelled the world, freelancing for 6 months before returning to Australia. Here, Kady Creative was born, a business dedicated to helping online brands thrive and grow. Daniel and Kady discuss the key to creating a thriving brand, why every business owner should invest in their personal brand and how to foster an emotional co...
Sep 28, 2023•54 min
Daniel catches up with Mona Zia, Founding Director of Avant Tech. After moving to Australia in 2003, and an outstanding 17-year career in communications and payments, Mona started her tech development business in 2020. Since then, Mona’s business has gone from strength to strength, growing her team of expert IT creators in Melbourne and Pakistan. Daniel and Mona discuss the profound courage it takes to start a business in Australia and touched on Mona’s determination to create a bridge between A...
Sep 22, 2023•57 min
Daniel catches up with Yasser Zaki, founder of Tender Loving Care Disability Services and recipient of the APAC CEO of The Year Award in 2023. Yasser's transformation from corporate professional to dedicated support worker stemmed from a simple act of kindness – assisting an elderly traveller with their luggage, leading to a meaningful connection. 6 years later, Yasser's businesses support people who have disabilities globally. On today’s episode, Daniel and Yasser discuss his inspiring journey ...
Sep 15, 2023•52 min
Daniel catches up with Gemma Manning, Founder & CEO of Manning & Co, Gemstar and YoungGems. Gemma is a serial entrepreneur and dedicated international business leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing communications. On this episode, Daniel and Gemma discuss her entrepreneurial journey following the birth of her first child, her experience spending a week with Richard Branson, how to break out of the corporate world and more.
Sep 03, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Daniel catches up with Mikey Taylor, Founder of Lionize and GoodSpace Gum. Successfully running the premium advertising agency Lionize for two decades, Mikey now reveals how a small side-project evolved into an exciting new venture. GoodSpace Gum represents an innovative mission aimed at globally reducing stress and anxiety. Daniel and Mikey speak about the difference between being stressed and anxious, the nature of the health and pharmaceuticals industry and discuss what we can all do to help ...
Aug 28, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 175
Daniel Catches up with Pauline Nguyen , Co-owner of Red Lantern , the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world. Working in her family business from the age of 7, it was always clear to Pauline that entrepreneurship was her destiny. Today, Pauline is a two-time award winning author, international speaker and recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs in Australia. Daniel and Pauline speak about Pauline’s inspirational journey and her spiritual approach to entrepr...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min
