Good Company with Dylan Karaitiana

Welcome to Good Company — the podcast where we sit down with Australia’s fastest-growing founders and uncover the real stories behind the businesses they’re building.

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Merton, the founder of Bayside Golf — a fast-growing golf brand bringing quality gear, lifestyle culture, and a modern community feel to one of Australia’s most loved sports.

From launching with a single idea to building a brand that resonates with everyday golfers, Sam has carved out a unique lane in a crowded industry. His approach blends product quality, brand storytelling, and a deep understanding of what golfers actually want.

🔥 In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How Bayside Golf went from concept to a thriving modern golf brand
✅ The strategy behind product design, community, and brand loyalty
✅ Lessons Sam learned building a business outside the traditional "corporate golf" mould
✅ The realities of e-commerce growth in Australia
✅ What’s next for Bayside Golf — and how Sam plans to lead the brand into its next chapter

Whether you’re a golfer, an e-commerce operator, or a founder trying to build a brand people genuinely care about — this episode gives you the playbook.

🎙 About Good Company
Good Company highlights everyday entrepreneurs building extraordinary businesses.
Hosted by Dylan Karaitiana, founder of Metrix, the show delivers fast, practical conversations about growth, brand, and the work that truly matters.

🧠 About Dylan & Metrix
Dylan Karaitiana is the founder of Metrix — the software company helping Australia’s fastest-growing businesses scale smarter with data, automation, and digital tools.

Metrix provides:
📊 Real-time dashboards & performance analytics
⚙️ Smart automations to streamline operations
📈 Data-driven insights that fuel predictable growth

👉 Learn more: https://www.metrix.com.au

🔗 Follow Us Online:
📱 Metrix
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metrix.com.au
LinkedIn – https://au.linkedin.com/company/metrix

📱 Dylan Karaitiana
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dylankaraitiana
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylankaraitiana

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

Welcome to Good Company, where we interview Australia’s fastest-growing founders about their journey in business.
Hear about the highs and lows of entrepreneur life, and the lessons that come from building something meaningful. Get ready for a motivational episode packed with real-world insights into business, leadership, and purpose.

In this episode of Good Company, we sit down with Tracey Finnegan, founder of ConnectEd — a company redefining how businesses connect, communicate, and collaborate across Australia.

From humble beginnings to building a trusted brand in communications and infrastructure, Tracey shares how she’s navigated growth, leadership, and the constant evolution of technology and people. Her story is one of persistence, people-first leadership, and an unwavering belief in doing things the right way.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ How ConnectEd is helping businesses stay truly connected in a digital world
✅ The importance of leadership that values people as much as performance
✅ Lessons learned from building a company grounded in integrity and trust
✅ How to navigate growth while maintaining culture and quality
✅ Why Tracey believes connection is the heart of every great business

This episode is perfect for founders, operators, and leaders who believe business growth starts with strong communication and stronger relationships.

🎙 About Good Company
Good Company highlights everyday entrepreneurs building extraordinary businesses.

Hosted by Dylan Karaitiana, founder of Metrix, the podcast delivers honest, practical conversations with founders about growth, leadership, and the work that truly matters.

💡 No hype. No fluff. Just actionable insights from real operators.

🧠 About Dylan & Metrix
Dylan Karaitiana is the founder of Metrix, a software company helping Australia’s fastest-growing businesses scale smarter.

Metrix provides tools for:
📊 Real-time dashboards and performance analytics
⚙️ Automations to save time and simplify workflows
📈 Data-driven insights that fuel growth and profitability

👉 Learn more: https://www.metrix.com.au

🔗 Follow Us Online:
📱 Metrix
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metrix.com.au

LinkedIn – https://au.linkedin.com/company/metrix

📱 Dylan Karaitiana
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dylankaraitiana

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylankaraitiana

This episode is brought to you by Shopify — the all-in-one commerce platform trusted by millions. Whether you're selling supplements, services, or side hustles, Shopify makes it easy to start, grow, and scale your online business. Build your store today at shopify.com and unlock the tools big brands use to win online.

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

Welcome to Good Company, where we interview Australia’s fastest-growing founders about their journey in business.
Hear about the highs and lows of entrepreneur life, and the challenges that come with building something great. Get ready for a motivational episode packed with practical insights into leadership, people, and growth.

In this episode of Good Company, we sit down with Des Kerr, founder of People and Culture Consulting — a firm dedicated to helping businesses build stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and better leaders.

With years of experience in HR, leadership development, and organizational culture, Des brings a deeply human perspective to business. Her mission? To help companies unlock the potential of their people — creating environments where performance and purpose align.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ How great culture drives performance and retention
✅ The biggest mistakes leaders make when managing people
✅ How to build a team that actually wants to show up
✅ Lessons from years of shaping people-first organizations
✅ Why empathy and accountability can (and should) coexist

This episode is perfect for founders, leaders, and business owners who know that people are the ultimate competitive advantage.

🎙 About Good Company
Good Company highlights everyday entrepreneurs building extraordinary businesses.

Hosted by Dylan Karaitiana, founder of Metrix, the podcast delivers honest, practical conversations with founders about growth, leadership, and the work that truly matters.

💡 No hype. No fluff. Just actionable insights from real operators.

🧠 About Dylan & Metrix
Dylan Karaitiana is the founder of Metrix, a software company helping Australia’s fastest-growing businesses scale smarter.

Metrix provides tools for:
📊 Real-time dashboards and performance analytics
⚙️ Automations to save time and simplify workflows
📈 Data-driven insights that fuel growth and profitability

👉 Learn more: https://www.metrix.com.au

🔗 Follow Us Online:
📱 Metrix
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metrix.com.au

LinkedIn – https://au.linkedin.com/company/metrix

📱 Dylan Karaitiana
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dylankaraitiana

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylankaraitiana

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

Welcome to Good Company, where we interview Australia’s fastest growing founders about their journey in business.
Hear about the highs and lows of entrepreneur life, and the challenges that come with starting a business. Get ready for a motivational video that provides key insights into business growth.

In this episode of Good Company, we sit down with the team behind Quintop Buyers Agents — helping everyday Australians buy smarter, not harder.

With backgrounds in financial strategy and construction, the founders of Quintop bring a unique, hands-on approach to property. Their mission? To make the buying process less overwhelming and more empowering — guiding clients with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot less stress.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ How Quintop helps buyers navigate the property market with ease
✅ The importance of financial strategy and construction know-how in smart property buying
✅ Common mistakes buyers make (and how to avoid them)
✅ The personal experiences that shaped Quintop’s client-first approach
✅ Lessons in building trust and standing out in a competitive industry

This episode is perfect for first-home buyers, seasoned investors, or anyone curious about navigating Australia’s property market with confidence.

🎙 About Good Company
Good Company highlights everyday entrepreneurs building extraordinary businesses.

Hosted by Dylan Karaitiana, founder of Metrix, the podcast delivers honest, practical conversations with founders about growth, legacy, and the work that truly matters.

💡 No hype. No fluff. Just actionable insights from real operators.

🧠 About Dylan & Metrix
Dylan Karaitiana is the founder of Metrix, a software company helping Australia’s fastest-growing businesses scale smarter.

Metrix provides tools for:
📊 Real-time dashboards and performance analytics
⚙️ Automations to save time and simplify workflows
📈 Data-driven insights that fuel growth and profitability

👉 Learn more: https://www.metrix.com.au

🔗 Follow Us Online:
📱 Metrix
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metrix.com.au
LinkedIn – https://au.linkedin.com/company/metrix

📱 Dylan Karaitiana
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dylankaraitiana
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylankaraitiana

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

Welcome to Good Company, where we interview Australia's fastest growing founders about their journey in business. Hear about the highs and lows of entrepreneur life, and the challenges that come with starting a business. Get ready for a motivational video that provides key insights into business growth.

In this episode of Good Company, we sit down with Darshan Chavan — founder and CEO of Scale-X.

What started as a vision to connect skilled virtual professionals with high-growth companies has grown into a leading Australia-based remote staffing and outsourcing solution. Scale-X empowers businesses to scale smartly while giving employees the chance to thrive in sustainable work-from-home careers.

Darshan shares how his leadership, commitment to quality, and focus on human connection have helped Scale-X build a global network of high-performing virtual talent.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ How Scale-X connects top-tier virtual professionals with growing businesses
✅ The impact of remote staffing solutions on efficiency, cost, and team performance
✅ Building a business culture that values both results and employee well-being
✅ Lessons in leadership, hiring, and scaling operations in a global market
✅ Darshan’s insights on purpose-driven work and redefining modern careers


00:00:00 - How to Build a Fast-Growing Remote Team from Scratch
00:02:00 - Key Early Hires and Delegation for Business Owners
00:05:57 - Finding Top Global Talent: Strategies and Success Stories
00:18:51 - Will AI Replace Remote Workers? Future of Remote Teams

This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, HR leaders, business owners, and anyone interested in the future of remote work.

🎙 About Good Company
Good Company highlights everyday entrepreneurs building extraordinary businesses.

Hosted by Dylan Karaitiana, founder of Metrix, the podcast delivers honest, practical conversations with founders about growth, legacy, and the work that truly matters.

💡 No hype. No fluff. Just actionable insights from real operators.

🧠 About Dylan & Metrix
Dylan Karaitiana is the founder of Metrix, a software company helping Australia’s fastest-growing businesses scale smarter.

Metrix provides tools for:
📊 Real-time dashboards and performance analytics
⚙️ Automations to save time and simplify workflows
📈 Data-driven insights that fuel growth and profitability

👉 Learn more: https://www.metrix.com.au

🔗 Follow Us Online:
📱 Metrix
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/metrix.com.au
https://au.linkedin.com/company/metrix

📱 Dylan Karaitiana
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dylankaraitiana
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylankaraitiana

This episode is brought to you by Shopify — the all-in-one commerce platform trusted by millions. Whether you're selling supplements, services, or side hustles, Shopify makes it easy to start, grow, and scale your online business. Build your store today at shopify.com and unlock the tools big brands use to win online.

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

From the Ground Up: Carlos Robinson on Building Robinson Flooring with Integrity
In this episode of Good Company, we sit down with Carlos Robinson — founder and managing director of Robinson Flooring. What started in 2020 as a small operation has grown into one of Brisbane’s most trusted flooring providers, known for quality craftsmanship, transparent service, and a strong customer-first mindset. Carlos shares how his hands-on approach, trade background, and commitment to values like punctuality, integrity, and innovation have helped him transform over 500 homes and businesses across South East Queensland. We talk about the importance of training the next generation, building a business around relationships, and what it takes to lead with both excellence and humility.

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

🎙️ On this episode of Good Company, we sit down with Lepa — founder of Baba’s Chocolate Milk.
What started as a tribute to her 76-year-old Baba has turned into one of the most talked-about choccy milks in Australia.

Rooted in tradition and inspired by family, Lepa shares how she turned a simple Balkan recipe into a brand that’s all about heritage, love, and community.

We talk business, beginnings, and what it really takes to launch something that means more than just a product.

📦 Explore Baba’s Chocolate Milk: https: //babasmilk.com/ 
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From party buses to premium transfers – Sime Barac isn’t just the founder of Black Ops Transfers, he’s building a transport brand that stands out for all the right reasons.

In this episode, Sime shares the hustle behind launching Black Ops Transfers — a business that’s redefined vehicle transport and party logistics in Australia. What started with one truck has grown into a full-blown operation, trusted for delivering unforgettable experiences and top-tier service. We dive into how Sime turned a bold vision into reality, and the principles that keep Black Ops moving forward.

In this conversation:
How Black Ops carved out a niche in a crowded space
Why reputation is everything in service-based business
The mindset Sime brings from street smarts to strategy
What it really takes to build something people talk about
And much more.

This one’s about grit, vision, and levelling up when no one’s handing out blueprints.
This is The Good Company, powered by Metrix – tools for fast-growing businesses.

🔗 Check out Black Ops Transfers: https://blackopstransfers.com
📲 Follow Black Ops on Instagram: @blackoplimotruck

This episode is brought to you by Shopify — the all-in-one commerce platform trusted by millions. Whether you're selling supplements, services, or side hustles, Shopify makes it easy to start, grow, and scale your online business. Build your store today at shopify.com and unlock the tools big brands use to win online.

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

This episode is brought to you by Shopify — the all-in-one commerce platform trusted by millions. Whether you're selling supplements, services, or side hustles, Shopify makes it easy to start, grow, and scale your online business. Build your store today at shopify.com and unlock the tools big brands use to win online.

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!

In this episode of Good Company, we’re joined by Brodie West, a key player at Solar Air Energy, one of Australia’s fastest-growing electrical companies. Brodie opens up about the real grind behind the scenes — from long days on the tools to building a reputation that lasts.

We talk teamwork, staying accountable, and what it takes to grow in an industry where quality and word-of-mouth mean everything. If you’re chasing something solid and built on values, this one’s worth your time.

Thanks for checking out another episode of Good Company. Stay well and keep growing!