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Future of Australia Podcast

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On a mission to interview the Founders and Entrepreneurs running the fastest growing businesses in Australia...
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Future Of Australia - Episode 81 - Moxin Reza - Investor Partner Group

“From Studying Accounting to Launching a Real Estate Business Empire Growing 400% Per Year” On Episode 81 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Moxin Reza, Founder and CEO of Investor Partner Group, that grew over 400% last financial year, increasing annual revenue to $800,000+ to become one of the fastest growing new businesses in Australia. This made Investor Partner Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING n...

Jul 23, 202441 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 80 - Simone Tsigolis - JetLag Remedy

"From Working In Hotels to a Team of 50+ Cleaners and one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia" On Episode 80 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Simone Tsigolis, Founder and Director of JetLag Remedy, that grew over 176% last financial year, increasing annual revenue to $1.74 million to become one of the fastest growing new businesses in Australia. This made JetLag Remedy, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FAS...

Jun 25, 202444 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 79 - Ashish Nanda - Acryo

"Leaving An Executive Role in India to Start Fresh in Australia and Building a Multi-MILLION Dollar Cryogenics Business" On Episode 79 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ashish Nanda, Managing Director & Founder of Acryo, which grew 119%+ This madeACRYO, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Apr 26, 202449 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 78 - Stephen Pastor - Kings Of Neon

"How ‘Kings of Neon’ is Going Global and Creating a $5 MILLION Per Year Neon Signage Business, Disrupting the Industry Buying Experience" On Episode 78 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Stephen Pastor, CEO & Founder of Kings of Neon, which grew 155%+ to do over $4.62 Million in annual revenue. This made KINGS OF NEON, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Feb 12, 202451 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 77 - Kimal Singh - NDE Solutions

"From Undiagnosed ADHD and Leaving University Early to Starting $20 MILLION+ Per Year Engineering Company" On Episode 77 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Kimal Singh, Founder & CEO of NDE Solutions which grew 100%+ to do over $20 Million in annual revenue. This made NDE SOLUTIONS, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jan 14, 202443 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 76 - Tom Woods - Woods & Co

"From Working at Night Clubs & Odd Jobs to Starting One of The Fastest Growing New Recruitment Businesses in Australia, and Expanding to New York City" On Episode 76 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Tom Woods, Director of Woods & CO, which grew 128%+ to do over $4.50 Million in annual revenue. This made Woods & Co, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Oct 09, 202357 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 75 - Aaron Miles - IsLash Boutique

"From Being Unable to Join the Air Force Due to a Medical to Growing an Online Eyelash Extension Training Business 1000%+ Per Year to Seven Figures" On Episode 75 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Aaron Miles, Co-Founder of IsLash Boutique, which grew 1000%+ to do over $1.31 Million in annual revenue. This made IsLash Boutqiue, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jul 24, 202356 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 74 - Steve Grace - The Nudge Group

"From Trying Marine Biology and Professional Tennis to Creating the Fastest Growing Start Up Recruitment Business in Australia, with Global Offices" On Episode 74 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Steve Grace, CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, which grew 135% to do over $2.6 Million in annual revenue. This made The Nudge Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jul 11, 202358 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 73 - Jimmy Lim - AReal Property

"How Working 1000+ Days Straight Led to Running the Fastest Growing New Property Management Company in Australia with 4000+ Properties Under Management" On Episode 73 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jimmy Lim, Founder of AReal Property, which grew 159% to do over $5.5 Million in annual revenue. This made AReal Property, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jun 26, 202355 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 72 - Ryan Barnes - TWIYO Capital & Consulting

"From Working in a Small Suburban Tax Practice to Fortune 100s, Mexican Restaurants and Starting One of The FASTEST GROWING New Businesses in Australia" On Episode 72 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ryan Barnes, Managing Partner of TWIYO Capital & Advisory, which grew 251% to do over $3,000,000 in annual revenue. This made TWIYO Capital & Advisory, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses ...

Jun 12, 202351 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 71 - Philippe Hong - Raw Studio

"From Hackathons in France to Starting One of the Fastest Growing Agencies in Australia, Being the Best at Designing Digital Products that Convert" On Episode 71 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Philippe Hong, Founder of Raw.Studio, which grew 102% to do over $1,710,000 in annual revenue. This made RAW.Studio, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

May 29, 202349 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 70 - Sam Gordon - Australian Property Scout

"From Dropping Out of High School to Running One of The Fastest Growing Buyer’s Agencies in Australia and Owning 40+ Properties" On Episode 70 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Sam Gordon, Director of Australian Property Scout, which grew 307% to do over $4,000,000 in annual revenue. This made Australian Property Scout, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Apr 17, 202353 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 69 - Darshan Chavan & Rejin Rajan - GetMyCourse

"How Focusing on Ensuring People Actually Finish Their Studies Created a $2.6 Million Dollar Business for Two International Students in Australia" On Episode 69 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Darshan Chavan and Rejin Rajan, the Co-Founders of GetMyCourse, which grew 158% to do over $2,300,000 in annual revenue. This made GetMyCourse, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Apr 03, 202343 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 68 - Ryan Kevelighan - 1Medical

"Running a $45 Million+ Annual Revenue Medical Recruitment Business, Managing Staff Shortages and Launching a Tech Business" On Episode 68 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ryan Kevelighan, the Director of 1Medical, which grew 113% to do over $24,000,000 in annual revenue. This made 1Medical, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Mar 20, 20231 hr 7 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 67 - Frank Cuiuli - 8Squad

"From Champion Martial Artist, Losing $1,000,000 TWICE to Building a 100+ Staff Salesforce Consultancy via 'Holacracy'​ Decentralised Management" On Episode 67 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Frank Cuiuli the CEO of 8Squad, which grew 103% to do over $17,020,000 in annual revenue. This made 8Squad, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Mar 06, 20231 hr 4 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 66 - Greg Riehl And Jacob Carlile - Hot Property

"Turning a Toowoomba Family Business Into One of The Fastest Growing Businesses in Australia, with 1100+ Properties Under Management" On Episode 66 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jacob Carlile and Greg Riehl, the Co-Directors of Hot Property, which grew 284% to do over $2,120,000 in annual revenue. This made Hot Property, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Feb 19, 202353 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 65 - Reuben Scheckter - Leadify

"From Cold Calling on the Gold Coast to Building The Fastest Growing Pay-Per-Lead Marketing Agency in Australia with $6.6 million in Annual Revenue" On Episode 65 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Reuben Scheckter, the Co-Founder and CEO of Leadify, which grew 114% to do over $6,610,000 in annual revenue. This made Leadify, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Feb 05, 202354 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 64 - Tyler Swan - Clarrow

"From Running a Construction Crew in Canada to Building a $12 Million Per Year Recruitment Business in Australia, Tripling in Size Each Year" On Episode 64 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Tyler Swan, the Co-Founder of Clarrow, which grew 339% to do over $12,000,000 in annual revenue. This made Clarrow, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jan 22, 20231 hr 13 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 63 - Luke Couse - GAWK

"From Losing $100,000+ in his 20s, to Starting the Fastest Growing New Billboard Marketing Company in Australia" On Episode 63 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Luke Course, the Director of GAWK, which grew 95% to do over $2,300,000 in annual revenue. This made GAWK, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jan 09, 202350 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 62 - Wade Kingsley - The Ideas Business

"Teaching Businesses Creative Problem Solving, Becoming One of The Fastest Growing New Businesses in Australia, After Two Decades in Radio" On Episode 62 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Wade Kingsley, the Founder of The Ideas Business, which grew to do over $500,000 in annual revenue. This made The Ideas Business, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Nov 16, 202253 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 61 - David Jackson - S - Core Group

“Launching a Zero-Alcohol Beer Brand While Simultaneously Running TWO of The Fastest Growing New Recruitment and IT Companies in Australia” On Episode 61 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with David Jackson, the Group Managing Director of S-Core Group, which grew to do over $5 million in annual revenue. This made S-Core Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Oct 17, 202256 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 60 - Amber Bonney - The Edison Agency

"From Losing $750,000 to Building One of the Fastest Growing New Marketing Agencies in Australia and Aiming to Become a B Corp" On Episode 60 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Amber Bonney, the Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison Agency, which grew 38% last year, to do over $2.6 million in annual revenue. This made The Edison Agency, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Oct 02, 202252 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 59 - Brendan Malone - Raiz Invest Limited [ASX - RZI]

"From Accountant to Running Pubs to Co-CEO of Fast Growth ASX Listed Personal Finance App Raiz [ASX - RZI]" On Episode 59 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Brendan Malone, the Joint Group CEO of Raiz Invest Limited, which grew 47% last year, to do over $13 million in annual revenue. This made Raiz Invest Limited, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Sep 19, 202245 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 58 - Sean Crook - Neolink

"Giving up a Professional Sports Dream to Start a $30 Million Per Year Logistics Company, with PEOPLE as their Competitive Advantage" On Episode 58 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Sean Crook, the Co-Founder and Director of Neolink which grew 91% last year, to do over $26 million in annual revenue. This made NeoLink, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Sep 07, 202253 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 57 - Brett Birkill - Birkill Developments

"ZERO to $26 Million Annual Revenue in 36 Months and Becoming the THIRD Fastest Growing new Business in Australia" On Episode 57 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Brett Birkill, the Founder and Managing Director of Birkill Developments, which grew 286% last year, to do over $26 million in annual revenue. This made Birkill Developments, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Aug 15, 202256 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 56 - Jarrod McGrath - SmartWFM

"From High School Dropout to Published Author Running the Fastest Growing Human Capital Management Company in Australia" On Episode 56 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jarrod McGrath, the Founder and CEO of SmartWFM, which grew 61% last year, to do over $4 million in annual revenue. This made SmartWFM, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jul 11, 202258 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 55 - Ran Vaingold - Live Verdure [ASX - LV1]

"From Being a Teenage Club Promoter to Starting One of The Fastest Growing New Plant Based Product Companies in Australia [ASX - LV1]" On Episode 55 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ran Vaingold the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Live Verdure (ASX - LV1), which grew 77% last year, to do nearly $1 million in annual revenue. This made Live Verdure, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Aus...

Jul 04, 202234 min

Future of Australia - Episode 54 - Robbie Turner - Axon Property Group

"From Special Forces Commando to Re-Entering Civilian Life After 24 Years, and Creating One of the Fastest Growing New Property Companies in Australia" On Episode 54 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Robbie Turner, the Founder and Managing Director of Axon Property Group, which grew 69% last year. This made Axon Property Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jun 27, 202252 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 53 - Marilla Akkermans - Equality Media

"Offering Her Staff a FOUR Day Work Week, While Building One of the Fastest Growing New Media Agencies in Australia" On Episode 53 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Marilla Akkermans, the Founder and Managing Director of Equality Media, which grew 129% last year, to do over $3.2 million in annual revenue. This made Equality Media, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jun 20, 202251 min

Future Of Australia - Episode 52 - Anthony Nantes - WISR [ASX - WZR]

"From Studying Philosophy and Astrophysics to Starting one of the Fastest Growing New Publicly Traded [ASX: WZR] FinTech Companies in Australia" On Episode 52 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Anthony Nantes, the Founder and CEO of WISR [ASX:WZR], which grew 199% last year, to do over $27 million in annual revenue. This made WISR [ASX: WZR], on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Jun 14, 20221 hr 11 min
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