Adam Bouris knows how to grow and scale an e-commerce business. Having helped grow WHO IS ELIJAH from a small home business to one of the best-selling fragrance labels in just six years. He shares a treasure trove of strategies and tips on how to analyze costs, manage your team, leverage technology, and building a legacy.

Dan Martell – a serial entrepreneur, Forbes Top 10 Business People to Follow, and the author of Buy Back Your Time, was a serial failure for almost 10 years. And today he shares his success secrets that helped him turn his life around. This is chock-full of lessons on how to build business systems, productize services, and scale profitably.

(05:44) The Importance of Personal Brand in Business Success

(12:02) Building Entrepreneurial Resilience and Luck Through Grit

(17:36) Scaling Your Business Beyond the Plateau

(25:10) Ideation and the “Document, Don’t Create” Approach

(32:09) The Role of Collaboration in Producing Great Results

(38:18) Leveraging Outsourced Teams and Long-Term Thinking

(44:51) Creativity and Branding Lessons

(49:24) Business Plateaus: Mindset, Habits, and Troubleshooting Growth

(54:18) The Financial Psychology of Entrepreneurs

(59:44) Redefining Success Metrics for Personal Freedom

(01:05:10) Productized Services and Unlocking Scalability

(01:11:13) Mindset Shifts for Long-Term Business Success

(01:15:51) Lessons from Trailblazers Like Elon Musk and Gary Vee

(01:18:23) Aligning Business Systems With Creativity

(01:21:08) Practical Wisdom for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

The story behind “Who Is Elijah” is a wild one. It went from a risky start-up in a saturated market to an 8-figure household name in just under six years. Get the insider secrets about the importance of emotional marketing, the power of personal storytelling in brand building, and more in this tell all episode.

Award-winning marketer, Dr. Marcus Collins unpacks how brands like Apple and Nike spark emotion, inspire loyalty, and drive action. From cultural insights to navigating evolving consumer expectations, Marcus reveals the secrets to making your brand culturally relevant and unforgettable.

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This is episode 50. A landmark episode we thought we’d never reach, especially after the early struggles. But the desire to connect with heavyweights from multiple industries kept us going. In this special episode, our Media Manager, Cam, chats with Dain about the lessons learned in this journey. Particularly, the insane parallels in the stories, strategies, and mindset of those who overcome extraordinary adversity to reach the top. Get the full inside story.

Wallabies legend Michael Hooper dives into mastering ego for unstoppable team chemistry. And he shares strategies inspired by Sun Tzu’s The Art of War to tackle challenges, adapt on the fly, and keep his edge as a leader, both in the game and beyond. This is Hooper, unfiltered and unstoppable.

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(00:00) Introduction 

(10:00) The Unexpected Path to Leadership

(15:00) Balancing Ego with Team Dynamics

(20:10) The Importance of Mentorship

(26:00) Communication and Emotional Intelligence

(31:05) Building Confidence and Overcoming Challenges

(36:20) Lessons from Sporting Icons

(41:30) Handling Criticism and Feedback

(47:00) Developing a High-Performance Mindset

(52:10) Aligning Personal and Team Goals

(57:40) Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

(01:02:55) Personal Habits for Success

(01:08:15) Strengthening Mental Toughness

(01:13:30) Managing Team Dynamics

(01:18:45) Continuous Improvement and Feedback Loops

(01:24:00) Pursuit of Excellence and Innovation

(01:28:00) Reflecting on Career Milestones

From bullied teen to resilient entrepreneur, Bradley Gimbert shares his journey: boxing as a lifeline, lessons from imprisonment, and the drive to build Indigenous Wealth. This episode dives into his path of overcoming challenges, mastering self-reliance, and staying laser-focused on a bigger vision. Don’t miss this story of grit, growth, and giving back.

(01:10) Discovering Boxing

(03:37) Boxing as a Turning Point 

(05:50) A Decisive Incident

(07:08) Lessons from Imprisonment 

(17:20) Focus on Self-Determination 

(18:12) Career Ambitions and Hurdles 

(32:33) Reintegrating into Society 

(47:37) Personal Milestones 

(48:15) Daily Life Adjustments 

(50:11) Humble Beginnings 

(51:07) Importance of Strategy 

(01:00:00) Boxing's Impact on Ethics 

(01:07:08) Handling Personal and Social Issues 

(01:17:32) Career Advancement 

(01:20:00) Building Supportive Relationships 

(01:25:00) Reflecting and Learning

(01:28:30) Aspirations and Future Vision 

(01:31:50) Closing and Wisdom 

From schoolyard scrapes to global rugby stardom, Drew Mitchell’s journey is packed with grit, glory, and game-changing moments. Grab a front-row seat to Drew’s on-field antics, his battles with injury, and unforgettable pitch-side stories. Today’s episode of Agency is filled with wisdom, laughs, and insights only a true rugby legend can share.

(00:00) The Kickoff Begins

(06:20) Early Hurdles and Triumphs

(12:40) Worldly Adventures Await

(19:00) Culture Shock and Awe

(25:20) Playing International Rugby

(31:40) On-field Highlights

(38:00) The Art of the Mind Game

(44:20) Lessons in Humility

(50:40) Scaling New Heights

(57:00) Leadership Between the Lines

(01:03:20) The Test of Recovery

(01:09:40) Mindfulness and Balance

(01:16:00) Wallabies Wisdom

(01:22:20) Shift Happens: Rugby's Evolution

(01:28:40) The Joys of the Tour Life

(01:35:00) A New Game Plan

(01:41:20) Goals Beyond the Game

(01:47:40) Wisdom from Rugby

(01:54:00) Reflections and Revelations

(02:00:20) The Final Huddle

The beauty game has changed, and this episode is your front row seat to learning from Australia’s leading hair artist, Natalie Anne. Get an inside scoop on mastering client connections, building products that truly meet market demands, and building an unbreakable bond with your customers.

(03:16) The Shift to Authentic Content Creation

(05:42) Embracing Constant Change

(08:18) Learning from Mistakes and Mentorship

(12:20) The Importance of Real-Time Learning

(15:30) Balancing Creativity and Structure

(19:09) Navigating Industry Trends and Challenges

(22:35) Building Genuine Customer Relationships

(26:42) Event Planning and Managing Details

(29:22) Social Media's Impact on Business Growth

(32:47) Transparency and Behind-the-Scenes Content

(36:43) Creative Collaboration and Overcoming Differences

(40:18) Systematizing Creative Processes

(43:51) Evolution of Beauty and Industry Standards

(47:23) Tailored Client Engagement Strategies

(50:28) Product Development and Market Responsiveness

(53:29) Challenges of Self-Funding Business Ventures

(56:19) Educational and Inspirational Initiatives

(01:01:58) Importance of Team Dynamics in Success

(01:05:22) Building Trust with Ethical Business Practices

(01:08:18) Applying Theoretical Concepts to Practice

(01:11:11) Managing Evolving Personal Brands

(01:14:41) Future Directions

(01:18:00) Closing Thoughts and Takeaways

Jordan Schmidt, an Australian Survivor star and the founder of Modern Mentality (where he helps young men find confidence and purpose), opens up about his time on the show. Get the inside scoop on his time in the game and discover the life-changing lessons he’s learned along the way. Including how he found his purpose on the show and how you can do the same.

Warning: Graphic content is discussed throughout this episode. Viewer discretion is advised.

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(00:00) Introduction

(04:13) The Survivor Australia Journey Begins

(10:46) Adapting to Change

(15:31) The Importance of Teamwork

(22:29) Mind and Body Connection

(27:46) Strategies for Success

(31:31) Emotional and Physical Resilience

(36:49) Behind the Scenes of Survivor Australia

(40:48) Reflecting on Survivor Australia

(45:23) Navigating Personal Challenges

(50:56) Motivation and Inspiration

(55:03) The Role of Humor

(58:13) The Power of Reflection

(01:01:16) Life Lessons Learned

(01:05:46) Facing Fears

(01:10:23) Finding Purpose

(01:13:04) Living Authentically

(01:16:46) The Value of Gratitude

(01:20:13) The Road to Fulfillment

(01:25:01) Leadership and Influence

(01:28:13) Coping with Pressure

(01:31:49) The Pursuit of Happiness

(01:34:16) Embracing Change

(01:36:46) Final Reflections

(01:39:22) Takeaways