From pushing a lawn mower around the suburbs as a teenager to building one of Sydney's most iconic business communities beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Mark Davidson's entrepreneurial journey is a lesson in backing yourself before anyone else does.

Mark shares how his first taste of business came through a lawn mowing round, and how a chance conversation with a customer led to an unexpected opportunity in sales despite having zero experience. From there, curiosity and ambition became the driving forces behind his career, taking him from door-knocking sales roles to property development and eventually entrepreneurship.

What started as a personal office in a disused warehouse beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge soon became something much bigger. As more people walked through the door asking if they could work there too, Work inc was born. Through organic growth, Mark transformed a single warehouse into a thriving business ecosystem spanning six heritage warehouses, home to hundreds of entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders.

Today, Work inc has become far more than a coworking space. It's a hub where businesses are launched, partnerships are formed and billions of dollars worth of deals have been created.

Kristy and Mark also dive into:

• How saying "yes" before you're ready can accelerate your career
• The power of backing yourself when opportunities appear unexpectedly
• Why community is one of the most underrated assets in business
• Building a business through organic growth rather than chasing scale at all costs
• The lessons entrepreneurship teaches about resilience, uncertainty and adaptability
• How competing in the Dakar Rally mirrors the realities of running a business

Mark draws striking parallels between navigating the world's toughest off-road race and building a company; both require endurance, decision-making under pressure and the ability to keep moving forward when the path ahead is unclear.

This episode is a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, calculated risk-taking, creating opportunity where none exists, and building something that lasts.

If you're a founder, business owner, or someone wondering whether to take the leap on your next big opportunity, this one's for you.