What does it really take to build a successful business, recover from setbacks, and create long-term success as an entrepreneur?

In this episode, Simon Allsop, Founder of iKeep, joins Tavis Shearer for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, business ownership, leadership, financial management, and the realities of growing a business.

Having helped more than 300 Australian businesses take control of their finances, Simon shares practical insights into the lessons that come from losing money, why cash flow and financial discipline are critical, and how resilience, strong foundations shape long-term success. The discussion also explores leadership, hiring the right people, choosing the right clients, navigating changing regulations, and why understanding your numbers is essential for every business owner.

Topics covered:

• Building and scaling a successful business

• Lessons from business failure and resilience

• Cash flow, taxation and financial management

• Leadership and business ownership

• Hiring the right people and choosing the right clients

• Business strategy and decision-making

• Small business growth and entrepreneurship

• Building strong business foundations

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, accountant, or aspiring founder, this episode is packed with practical insights on building a resilient business and navigating the realities of entrepreneurship.

🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer

🎧 Featuring Simon Allsop

#BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Accounting #BusinessStrategy #CashFlow #Finance #BusinessOwner

What does it really take to build a successful commercial property business, adapt to a changing market, and create long-term success in sales?

In this episode, Richard Impiombato joins Tavis Shearer for a candid conversation about commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, sales, leadership, and the evolving property market.

Drawing on decades of experience, Richard shares practical insights into building a business from the ground up, why relationships still outperform transactions, and how consistency, persistence and clear communication remain the foundations of long-term success. The discussion also explores the future of commercial property, the impact of AI and technology, changing investor behaviour, and why authenticity matters more than ever in business.

Topics covered:

• Building a commercial property business

• Sales, relationships and business growth

• Leadership and high-performing teams

• AI and the future of commercial real estate

• Commercial property investing

• Marketing, personal branding and business development

• Adapting to changing market conditions

Whether you're a property professional, investor, business owner, or sales leader, this episode offers practical insights into navigating today's market and building a business that lasts.

🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer

🎧 Featuring Richard Impiombato

#BusinessPodcast #CommercialProperty #CommercialRealEstate #PropertyInvestment #Leadership #Sales #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #AI #PersonalBranding

What does it really take to build a business that customers genuinely trust, create long-term loyalty, and stand out in a competitive market?

In this episode, Tommy Stockdale joins Tavis Shearer for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, customer experience, business growth, and the mindset required to build a successful brand.

From identifying customer needs and delivering exceptional service, to navigating business challenges, building a strong reputation, and creating loyal advocates, Tommy shares practical insights drawn from years of real-world experience.

The discussion explores why relationships matter more than transactions, how word-of-mouth marketing becomes your greatest asset, and why authenticity, consistency, and putting customers first remain the foundation of long-term business success.

Topics covered:

• Building a business customers trust

• Creating exceptional customer experiences

• Customer loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing

• Business growth and entrepreneurship

• Standing out in competitive markets

• Building long-term relationships with customers

• Leadership, resilience and business mindset

• The importance of authenticity and reputation

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, salesperson, or marketer, this episode is packed with practical insights on building a business that people remember, and recommend.

🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer

🎧 Featuring Tommy Stockdale

#BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CustomerExperience #CustomerService #Leadership #Marketing

What does it really take to build a billion-dollar real estate career and become one of the industry's top performers?

In this episode, Paul Jones joins Tavis Shearer for an honest conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the mindset required to achieve long-term success.

From backing yourself in business and taking calculated risks, to understanding what separates high performers from the rest, Paul shares the lessons, habits, and experiences that have shaped his career and approach to success.

Topics covered:

• Building a billion-dollar real estate career

• Why starting a business felt safer than a traditional job

• The habits of top performers

• Taking risks and backing yourself

• Leadership, discipline and consistency

• Building credibility and trust

• Business growth and personal development

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, sales professional, or someone striving for higher performance, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.

🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer

🎧 Featuring Paul Jones

#Podcast #PaulJones #RealEstate #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Success #Mindset #TopPerformers #BusinessPodcast #Sales #PersonalDevelopment

What does it really take to build a respected brand, create long-term customer loyalty, and stand out in a competitive luxury market?

In this episode, Nicholas Hooper joins Tavis Shearer for a wide-ranging conversation around business, branding, sales psychology, entrepreneurship, and the culture behind the watch industry.

From building trust with customers and understanding emotional buying behaviour, to the realities of retail, networking, and luxury branding, Nicholas shares insights into what actually separates memorable businesses and salespeople from transactional ones.

The discussion also explores the difference between technical selling and emotional selling, the importance of relationships in business, and why authenticity, consistency, and passion still matter when building a respected brand over time.

Topics covered:

• Emotional selling vs technical selling

• Customer psychology and buying behaviour

• Building trust and long-term relationships

• Luxury branding and watch culture

• Retail, networking and business growth

• Entrepreneurship and personal branding

• Creating loyalty in competitive markets

• Passion, authenticity and reputation

Whether you’re in sales, business, retail, marketing, or simply interested in luxury brands and customer experience, this episode offers valuable insight into what makes people and businesses stand out long term.

🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer

🎧 Featuring Nicholas Hooper

#LuxuryWatches #CustomerExperience #BusinessPodcast #SalesPsychology #Entrepreneurship #LuxuryBranding #Retail #Networking #NicholasHooper #TavisShearer

What does it really take to navigate the future of mortgage broking, money, and home ownership in a rapidly changing world?

In this episode, Rachael McKenzie joins Tavis Shearer for an honest conversation around mortgage broking, financial education, and the evolving landscape of property, lending and client support. 

From what separates a great broker from a transactional one, to shifting generational attitudes toward property, Rachael explores how expectations around home ownership and financial advice are changing. 

The discussion also looks at the role of technology, AI and offshore capabilities in shaping the future of the broking industry, improving efficiency while redefining how brokers deliver value.

Rachael also shares insights into her community work with Lioness Loans, a social enterprise co-directed by Rachael, focused on supporting and empowering single mothers through financial education and connection. 

Topics covered:

• What makes a great mortgage broker

• Financial education and long-term client relationships

• Changing attitudes toward property across generations

• The future of broking: AI, tech and offshore support

• Efficiency and evolving industry models

• Community impact and financial empowerment

• Purpose-driven leadership and giving back

If you’re a first home buyer, investor, or industry professional, this conversation offers valuable insight into where the property and finance world is heading. 

🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer

🎧 Featuring Rachael McKenzie 

#Podcast #Finance #MortgageBroker #FinancialEducation #FirstHomeBuyer #Property

What does it really take to build a business and brand from the ground up? 🎙️

In this episode, Emma Veness joins Tavis Shearer for a raw and honest conversation about entrepreneurship, branding, authenticity and the realities behind building a successful business in today’s market.

From backing yourself and taking risks, to building credibility, personal branding and navigating growth, this episode dives into the lessons, challenges and mindset shifts that come with scaling a modern business.

Topics covered:
• Starting a business from scratch
• Marketing hype vs reality
• Building an authentic brand
• Personal branding and reputation
• Business growth and entrepreneurship
• Confidence, leadership and mindset

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur or someone looking to grow your brand, this conversation is packed with valuable insights, practical takeaways and real experiences.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify
🎙️ Hosted by Tavis Shearer
🎧 Featuring Emma Veness

In this episode, I sit down with Kylie Jasinski, Founder & Director of Prime Recruitment & Consulting.We dive into Kylie’s odyssey in recruitment and unpack what’s really happening across Australia’s property, construction, and real estate sectors.Kylie shares practical insights on connecting top talent with leading businesses, what clients are actually looking for right now, and how candidates can stand out in a competitive market.If you're hiring, job hunting, or working in property, construction, or real estate, this conversation is worth watching.Kylie JasinskiProfessional links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-jasinski-property-construction-recruiter/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prime-recruitment-consulting/https://www.seek.com.au/recruiters/people/kylie-jasinski-1https://www.instagram.com/primerecruitment_/https://www.facebook.com/primerecruitmentconsultinghttps://primerecruit.net.au/Tavis ShearerProfessional links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavis-shearer-frec-21a1105b/https://www.linkedin.com/company/trsresourcing/https://www.tiktok.com/@trsresourcinghttps://www.instagram.com/tavistalksrecruitment/https://www.tiktok.com/@tavslittlevideochathttps://www.facebook.com/TRSResourcinghttps://www.youtube.com/@UCdeuvi92t-SGlsfzTbQZ_FA https://www.trsresourcing.com/Thanks for watching Tav’s Little Video Chat.#TavsLittleVideoChat #primerecruitment #Recruitment #PropertyIndustry #realestatecareers Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest episodes!

In this episode, I speak with John Kontonis, Managing Director of G&T Chickens, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of premium hand-cut chicken schnitzels and value-added poultry products.We discuss:• Building a national food manufacturing business• Leadership and scaling operations in the food industry• Quality, supply chains and the hospitality sector• Lessons from growing an Australian family businessG&T Chickens is a second-generation Australian company established in 1983, supplying high-quality chicken products to hospitality venues across the country.John KontonisProfessional links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkontonis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gtchickens/https://www.instagram.com/gtchickenshttps://www.facebook.com/GTChickenshttps://www.gtchickens.com/Tavis ShearerProfessional links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavis-shearer-frec-21a1105b/https://www.linkedin.com/company/trsresourcing/https://www.tiktok.com/@trsresourcinghttps://www.instagram.com/tavistalksrecruitment/https://www.tiktok.com/@tavslittlevideochathttps://www.facebook.com/TRSResourcinghttps://www.youtube.com/@UCdeuvi92t-SGlsfzTbQZ_FA https://www.trsresourcing.com/Thanks for watching Tav’s Little Video Chat.#TavsLittleVideoChat #Hospitality #FoodManufacturing #BusinessLeadershipDon't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest episodes!

In this episode of Tav’s Little Video Chat, Tavis sits down with Wojtek Randla, Principal of Broadside Lawyers a specialist law firm focused on insolvency, restructuring, commercial litigation and corporate law.🎙️ For Founders, Directors & Business Owners:Tavis and Wojtek, who have known each other for over 10 years, dive deep into business legal essentials, including how to recognise legal risk, navigate financial distress, and understand the real implications of insolvency and company liquidation. They discuss Tavis’s own experience with a company liquidation and unpack key lessons and practical insights founders can apply to their own ventures.Whether you’re launching your first startup or scaling an established business, this episode provides valuable legal context and founder-focused business insight.Wojtek Randla.Professional links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/wojtek-r-2b913b74/https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadside-lawyers/https://www.instagram.com/broadsidelawyers/https://www.broadsidelawyers.com/Tavis ShearerProfessional links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavis-shearer-frec-21a1105b/https://www.linkedin.com/company/trsresourcing/https://www.tiktok.com/@trsresourcinghttps://www.instagram.com/tavistalksrecruitment/https://www.tiktok.com/@tavslittlevideochathttps://www.facebook.com/TRSResourcinghttps://www.youtube.com/@UCdeuvi92t-SGlsfzTbQZ_FA https://www.trsresourcing.com/#Founders #BusinessLaw #Insolvency #Liquidation #CorporateLaw #startupadvice Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with our latest episodes!