Right Brain Insights

In this episode of Right Brain Insights, host David Maher speaks with Pramono Edens, founder of Skylar Safety — Australia's largest training provider to the renewable energy sector. Pramono's journey is anything but ordinary. Born in Central Java, raised between two cultures, he later migrated to Australia, served as a medic in the Australian Army, and went on to build multiple businesses while raising six children.

This conversation dives deep into: ✔️ Lessons from growing up in Indonesia and navigating cultural differences ✔️ What military service taught Pramono about resilience and leadership ✔️ How faith and family values shaped his entrepreneurial path ✔️ Building Skylar Safety into a leader in renewable energy training ✔️ The challenges of scaling businesses in high-risk industries ✔️ Balancing entrepreneurship with being a husband and father of six

Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone looking for inspiration in resilience and vision, Pramono's story will encourage you to rethink what's possible.

In this powerful episode of Right Brain Insights, David Maher sits down with long-time personal trainer Josh Ciechanowski, to explore the deep parallels between physical performance and business success.

What starts as a post-workout chat over whiskey turns into a masterclass on mindset, growth, pain, and leadership. You'll learn:

• Why getting stronger means confronting your own weaknesses
• How business owners fall into the same traps as gym-goers (and how to break free)
• The hidden dangers of fast growth — physically and financially
• How stress, when applied intentionally, builds resilience and long-term strength
• The surprising power of starting small — and doing it consistently

Whether you're a business owner, leader, or just someone trying to build discipline and focus — this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of Right Brain Insights, host David Maher sits down with Lisa Cavill, founder of Cavill & Co, to expose the hidden financial risks that can quietly destroy your business — and how to avoid them.

Lisa has spent nearly a decade helping business owners clean up financial messes, avoid government penalties, and turn their books into powerful tools for decision-making. But bookkeeping is no longer just data entry — it's a frontline defense against debt, fraud, and business collapse.

You'll discover:

• The #1 compliance mistake small businesses make
• How poor record-keeping can trigger tax debt, fines, and even criminal charges
• Why trusting the wrong bookkeeper can ruin your business (and how they steal)
• The dangers of outdated payroll, hidden superannuation risks, and unreported BAS
• How to survive an ATO audit or small business restructure
• Why business owners MUST understand their numbers to avoid disaster

If you run a business, especially in trades, construction, or services — this is essential viewing. Your financials are more than numbers — they're your safety net.

In this episode of Right Brain Insights, host David Maher sits down with Chris Christofi, founder of Reventon, to unpack an extraordinary story of resilience, business success, personal struggle, and the power of faith.

Chris built Reventon into a fully integrated financial services company responsible for over $3.4 billion in real estate sales, but his journey started with:

• $348,000 in debt
• Personal tragedy and business collapse
• Battles with addiction, divorce, and mental health

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Chris reveals:

• How he rebuilt from deep personal and financial loss
• Why faith became his anchor through life's toughest moments
• The mindset shifts behind his long-term business success
• How service, wealth, and purpose are deeply connected
• The real reason 70% of Australian millionaires invest in property

If you've ever faced failure, questioned your path, or wondered how to align success with meaning — this episode is for you.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Right Brain Insights, where we sit down with leaders who operate in high-stakes environments — and still manage to bring clarity, compassion, and transformation to the table.

In this powerful conversation, host David talks with Stephen Dixon, co-owner of HM Advisory (formally Hamilton Murphy), one of Australia's leading insolvency and restructuring firms.

With over 30 years of experience guiding business owners through financial crisis, Stephen shares:

• How he turned a $800K fraud discovery into his career path.
• Why most businesses fail — and how many can be saved.
• The emotional toll of insolvency (and how to stay grounded)
• Lessons from rebuilding Indigenous enterprises, bridge builders, and bakeries
• Why empathy, transparency, and education are the keys to long-term success.

Whether you're a founder facing financial stress, or just curious about what really happens behind the scenes when companies collapse and come back stronger - this episode is for you.