Catching Up With CUB

Daniel catches up with Charles Liu, Founder and CEO of Cubic Promote. Starting with a single plastic pen 16 years ago, Charles since built one of Australia's leading promotional merchandise businesses, offering a range of over 9,000 different styles of items, across over 100 categories.

Daniel and Charles talk about finding great opportunitie around us, staying hungry by always keeping an 'underdog mindset' and discuss the relevance of team culture.

Daniel catches up with Jonathan Hopkirk, Global Medical Director of Laser Clinics Australia/NZ/UK. With over 65% market share in Australia, Laser Clinics is the largest aesthetic medicine chain of its kind globally with about 180 clinics across the three networks.

Daniel and Jonathan speak about the evolution of the cosmetic treatment industry, about reaching your full potential with courage & dedication and discuss the importance of empathy and compassion when leading a business.

Daniel catches up with Miles Wharton, Co-Owner and Director of The Bespoke Corner Tailors. Starting as a door step tailoring service, The Bespoke Corner since opened shops in Sydney & Melbourne and has partnered with brands such as Rolls-Royce and Christian Louboutin.

Daniel and Miles discuss how to stand out with personalised customer service, how to win high-end brands for partnerships and run through the process of creating the perfect custom suit.

Daniel catches up with Nick Motteram, Co-Founder & Managing Director of OnMarket, Australia's largest investment and capital raising platform. With more than 50k investors signed up to the platform, OnMarket was able to raise $110 million over the past 4 years.

Daniel and Nick review the different ways to raise capital, things to consider when seeking investment and discuss how to value your business in today's market.

Daniel catches up with Brendon Callaghan, Owner & Managing Director of Ready Fence. Taking over the family business at only 22, Brendon since significantly expanded Ready Fence's product portfolio, growing the company from a local team to a nation-wide operating business.

Daniel and Brendon discuss key factors in importing products from China, how to ensure continuous quality when resourcing from international factories and how to maintain a great relationship with your clients.

Daniel catches up with Andrew Black, Non-Executive Director of Gateway Bank. Born and raised in a small country town and without any traditional education, Andrew worked his way from a local auctioneer all the way to becoming the head of St. George's Private Bank.

Daniel & Andrew speak about the importance of upholding a good relationship with your clients, the art behind acquiring & merging companies & team culture and discuss what to consider when setting up a board for your business.

Daniel catches with David Gibson & Nathan Lennon, Co-Founders of Hawke's Brewing Co. Previously working as Creative Directors for an Advertising company in NY, David & Nathan decided to quit their stellar careers to approach an unlikely new business back in Australia. Taking a big risk, the two started their own beer company in 2017, with Bob Hawke as their business partner and inspiration.

Daniel, David & Nathan reflect on the values and achievements of one of Australia's greatest Prime Ministers and how Bob inspired them to start a beer brewing company in his name, becoming one of the best selling craft beers in the country.

Daniel catches up with Giovanni Pacialeo, Co-Founder & Executive Producer of Benchmark Media & Entertainment. Previously working on Hollywood Blockbusters such as Superman and Matrix, Giovanni decided to bring Hollywood home by starting Benchmark, a media and advertisement production company.

Daniel & Giovanni talk about all things film industry, sharing Giovanni's favourite BTS stories and discuss the power of collaboration when building brand awareness.

SPECIAL EPISODE! Daniel catches up with the CUB team - Anthony Mullane & Calvin Chilchik. Coming from very different career paths, both are now dedicating their skills helping Daniel build Australia's greatest network of accomplished entrepreneurs and leaders.

Daniel, Anthony & Calvin talk about the importance of the right business network, their experiences and lessons learned with CUB and discuss how to build a strong team & community.

Daniel catches up with Adriana Giometti, CMO of Holman Webb - a national commercial and insurance law firm. Starting as a telemarketer, Adriana since worked as a tax lawyer, actress and book publisher before becoming CMO of the 200 employee strong law firm, specialising in client relations.

Daniel and Adriana talk about the importance of understanding your clients, how neuromarketing is revolutionising market research and discuss the future of technology in law.