Growing up in Thangool on a mixed crop property on 1000 acres, Richard learned from an early age the art of farming. At 15 years old he got a job at a property to work with grain, cattle and harvesting. He, later on, became a farrier and it was when he worked at a property in Queensland, Richard met his wife. Today Richard work as a professional MC (Master of Ceremonies), presentation coach and designer and has just got the licence for IGNITE TALKS SUNSHINE COAST and IGNITE TALKS BRISBANE.