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Agency episodes

  • #102 - Why “Switching Off” Makes You More Successful | Cameron Grant

    Cameron Grant is the co-founder of Unyoked, the pioneering nature escape company redefining how modern humans disconnect and restore. After leaving a demanding career in banking, Cameron built Unyoked with a single mission: help people switch off to switch on. Blending science-based design, minimalism, and deep respect for the natural world, he has scaled Unyoked globally, from Australia to Europe while collaborating with cultural icons and shaping a movement around meaningful rest, creativity, and immersion in nature.


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    (00:00) Introduction: Rewriting the Rules of Busyness
    (04:12) Burning the Suit
    (10:01) The Genesis of Unyoked
    (17:34) Designing an Instrument of Nature
    (24:12) Rituals & Analogue Experiences
    (30:47) Simplicity, Design & Longevity
    (38:04) Early Pushback & Traction
    (45:55) Taking on Airbnb
    (53:15) McConaughey Partnership
    (1:00:01) Expanding to Europe
    (1:08:42) Regulations & Red Tape
    (1:15:28) The Future & Agency

    1 hr 24 min
  • #101 - The Pain That Built My Empire | Sally Obermeder

    Sally Obermeder is the cofounder of SWIISH and one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities, known for building an engaged community through honesty, warmth and deeply human storytelling. From her early broadcasting career to leading a wellness brand with national reach, Sally has consistently prioritised authenticity and connection. In this episode, she reflects on the lessons learned through adversity, the realities of building a purpose-driven business, and the values that continue to guide her evolution as a founder and creator.


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    (00:00) Introduction(04:18) Finding Purpose Through Adversity(08:55) The Power of Vulnerability in Media(13:42) Building Trust Through Storytelling(18:56) A New Vision for Community and Connection(23:41) The Realities Behind Public Success(29:02) Reframing Identity and Reinvention(34:53) The Birth of a Brand With Purpose(40:27) Building a Business While Raising a Family(46:18) The Lessons Entrepreneurship Teaches You(53:44) Redefining Success and Fulfilment(01:00:32) The Future of SWIISH and Personal Evolution

    1 hr 24 min
  • #100 - How Success Left Me Feeling Empty | Mitchie Brusco

    Mitchie Brusco is one of the most accomplished skateboarders in history, known for redefining what’s possible on a vert ramp. From becoming a global prodigy as a kid to landing the world’s first 1260, he has consistently operated at the very edge of human capability. Beyond the headlines, Mitchie shares a rare perspective on fear, pressure, identity, mental health and the psychological cost of high performance, offering hard-earned lessons from a career spent pushing past the limits.


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    (00:00) Introduction
    (07:32) Early Rise to Fame
    (13:48) Pressure as a Teenage Prodigy
    (20:56) Breaking the Mega Ramp Ceiling
    (28:44) Learning Fear at 14
    (35:59) Managing Competition Pressure
    (43:21) The Road to the 1260
    (50:58) Landing the 1260
    (57:46) Tony Hawk’s Belief and Influence
    (01:05:12) Going Viral & Global Attention
    (01:12:58) Processing Achievement vs Reality
    (01:19:44) Lessons on Fear, Identity & Mastery

    1 hr 38 min
  • #99 - The "Leaky Bucket" Destroying Your Business | Jonathan Byrt

    Jonathan Byrt is the cofounder of Memobottle, the internationally recognised reusable bottle brand that redefined product design and became a global sustainability icon. Through the rise, impact and challenges of scaling Memobottle, Jono developed a unique perspective on purpose-led entrepreneurship, resilience and the realities of building a brand with cultural influence. In this episode, he reflects on the lessons learned from failure, the discipline required to scale with integrity, and why clarity, community and long-term thinking matter more than ever for modern founders.


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    (00:00) Introduction
    (06:44) Early Lessons in Leadership
    (13:18) Finding Purpose Through Problem-Solving
    (20:56) The Reality of Building Mission-Based Companies
    (29:47) Why Community Is the Strongest Business Advantage
    (36:22) Scaling with Integrity
    (43:05) Systems, Structure and Sustainable Growth
    (50:41) The Psychology of High-Performance Teams
    (57:26) The Funding Landscape and Founder Pressure
    (01:04:49) Personal Growth and Operating at Capacity
    (01:12:33) Building Companies That Matter
    (01:20:58) Closing Reflections

    1 hr 27 min
  • #98 - How to Build Wealth the Smarter Way | Scott O'Neill

    Scott O’Neill is the founder and managing director of Rethink Investing, Australia’s leading commercial property advisory. After leaving his engineering career to pursue financial freedom, Scott built a multimillion-dollar portfolio and has helped thousands of investors create passive income through commercial real estate. In this episode, he shares his journey from engineer to entrepreneur, why commercial property outperforms residential, and how disciplined strategy and mindset can lead to long-term wealth and freedom.Book Rivyl in for a free 30-minute call, here: http://l.rivyl.com/JUPbkj Level up your agency with Wix Studio today: https://www.wix.com/studio


    (00:00) Introduction to Scott O’Neill & Commercial Property

    (06:03) The Risks of Traditional Residential Investing

    (12:09) Lessons From the GFC & Mining Town Collapse

    (18:03) Escaping the Middle Class Through Strategic Assets

    (24:01) How Scott Scaled Into Commercial Property

    (30:33) The Power of “Boring Businesses” That Print Cash

    (36:58) Finding Hidden Business Opportunities Locally

    (43:04) Scaling Multiple Companies Without Venture Capital

    (50:41) Founder Evolution: From Operator to CEO

    (57:56) What Real Market Disruption Looks Like

    (01:05:12) Commercial Solar: Australia’s Next Big Industry

    (01:12:44) The Future of Property, Energy & Long-Term Wealth

    1 hr 23 min
  • #97 - From Self-Publishing to Netflix: How One Story Sparked a Global Movement | Callie Hart

    Callie Hart is a bestselling author and screenwriter whose dark romance novels have captivated millions of readers worldwide. After years of self-publishing, she found global recognition when her novel Quicksilver went viral on TikTok, leading to a major publishing deal and a three-part Netflix adaptation. In this conversation, Callie shares her journey from burnout to creative rebirth, exploring the craft of worldbuilding, the evolution of fan-driven storytelling, and how she balances authenticity with commercial success.

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    (00:00) Introduction(04:46) Facing Burnout and Reinvention(08:09) Discovering BookTok and Finding an Audience(12:05) Going Viral and Hitting #1(15:00) Bidding Wars and Publishing Offers(19:29) The Netflix Deal(23:17) Adapting Books for Screen(25:57) Managing Pressure from Fans and Publishers(30:15) Detaching from Outcomes and Creative Integrity(36:00) The Craft of Worldbuilding(43:59) Writing Morally Complex Characters(01:00:10) Lessons from Failure and Creative Resilience

    1 hr 24 min
  • #96 - How Good Design Can Save The Planet | Jesse Leeworthy

    Jesse Leeworthy is the co-founder and designer behind Memo Bottle. The globally acclaimed, flat reusable bottle that reimagined hydration through minimalist design. With a background in product design engineering, Jesse turned a simple frustration into an award-winning sustainable brand stocked in leading galleries and stores worldwide. In this episode, he shares how Memo Bottle grew from a Kickstarter idea into a cultural icon, and the lessons on design, sustainability, and storytelling that shaped its journey.
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    (00:00) Designing the First Memo Bottle

    (04:01) From Sketch to Kickstarter

    (08:31) The Chaos in Taiwan

    (13:01) When Everything Almost Fell Apart

    (18:31) The Campaign That Changed Everything

    (23:01) Dealing with Backlash and Burnout

    (28:31) Design as a Trojan Horse for Change

    (34:01) Building Emotional Brands

    (40:01) The Art of Authenticity

    (46:01) Customer Experience and Packaging

    (55:01) Founder Content & Connection

    (1:06:01) Sustainability, Design, and Legacy

    1 hr 22 min
  • #95 - From Chaos To Clarity: Build Your Ultimate Marketing System | Allan Dib

    Allan Dib is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and marketing strategist best known for The 1-Page Marketing Plan, one of the most influential guides in modern business. As the founder of Lean Marketing, Allan has helped thousands of companies create structured, scalable marketing systems that drive measurable growth. In this episode, he shares his insights on the psychology of customer behaviour, the power of clarity in strategy, and how timeless marketing principles can cut through noise in a fast-changing digital world.


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    The 1-Page Marketing Plan & Custom Marketing Plan Architect: https://leanmarketing.com/agency


    (00:00) Introduction
    (07:12) The One-Page Marketing Plan
    (13:54) Why Most Businesses Struggle with Marketing
    (22:33) Building a Scalable Marketing System
    (31:18) The Psychology of Customer Decision-Making
    (39:41) The Power of Niche Positioning
    (47:56) Sales and Marketing Alignment
    (56:28) Avoiding Common Marketing Myths
    (01:04:17) Building Brand Longevity
    (01:12:22) The Future of Marketing Strategy
    (01:19:36) Lessons from a Lifetime in Business
    (01:25:51) Closing Thoughts

    1 hr 33 min
  • #94 - Why Your Network Is Your Most Valuable Business Asset| Taryn Williams

    Taryn Williams is the founder and CEO of The Right Fit and Wink Models, two pioneering platforms that have transformed how brands, creators, and talent connect. A visionary in the business of networking, Taryn has built her career around the power of relationships, authenticity, and community. In this episode, she explores how to build meaningful networks that drive opportunity, the psychology behind trust in business, and why genuine connection remains the ultimate currency in the modern creator economy.


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    (00:00) Introduction
    (06:42) From Model to Entrepreneur
    (13:27) Founding Wink Models
    (21:54) Overcoming Industry Challenges
    (30:31) The Birth of The Right Fit
    (38:45) Scaling a Digital Marketplace
    (46:52) Building a Brand with Trust
    (54:08) Navigating Change and Burnout
    (01:02:15) Lessons from Leadership
    (01:09:37) The Future of Influencer Marketing
    (01:16:22) Purpose and Personal Growth
    (01:22:48) Closing Reflections

    1 hr 30 min
  • #93 - How I Made $3.5 Million On LinkedIn Without Going Viral | Matthew Lakajev

    Matt Lakajev is the co-founder of 7 Figure Creators, a consultancy helping creators and businesses grow personal brands into thriving businesses. With a proven track record of generating over $3.5 million in sales on LinkedIn without paid ads or viral gimmick, he’s built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading voices in high-agency thinking, sales psychology, and business influence. Matt has guided countless creators and founders to scale their impact, harnessing the power of consistency, mindset, and smart strategy to achieve lasting success.


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    (00:00) Introduction & Early Hustle

    (07:13) Cold Outreach & Sales Volume

    (14:42) Overcoming Fear & Founder Mindset

    (23:02) Building Authority on LinkedIn (

    32:45) Lessons from Early Clients

    (41:56) Breaking Down Sales Psychology

    (51:16) Delegation & Scaling Smart

    (1:02:25) The Craft of Influence

    (1:14:51) Creativity & Strategic Thinking

    (1:25:40) Defining High Agency

    (1:36:53) Building Relentless Momentum

    (1:45:59) Closing Thoughts & Reflections

    1 hr 50 min

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In 2018, I was broke, 200k in debt, and working an unfulfilling job. I started a content creation agency and scaled it from 1 freelancer to a team of 30+ in just 4 short years. Now I run Australia’s…

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