🎙️ New Podcast Episode 🎙️

Power Panel Discussion with:

Ron Pratap from  @rpwealthmanagement8376 

Patrick Zarzour from  @oztechsparks 

Ben Ilacqua from  @shadowboxhq2648 

and Special Guest Josh Cotter- Former Deputy Mayor 2022-23, Educator, Community Volunteer, Independent Councillor of Campbelltown and Founder of RISE ABOVE Foundation 🚀

Josh is deeply committed to making a difference for everyday Australians in the Macarthur area, and his insights and experiences are both inspiring and thought-provoking.

Join hosts Ron, Ben, and Pat as they delve into Josh's journey, his dedication to tackling some of the most pressing issues in our community, and his vision for a better future.

This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice from leaders in various fields. You'll learn how to balance work and life, find your purpose, and make a real impact in your community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, community volunteer, or someone looking to expand your network, this podcast has something for you.

Highlights of the episode includes:

👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👧🏽‍👦🏽 00:00 -14:00 - Josh's background and journey

⏰ 14:00 - 27:58 - Youth Initiatives and

🤝 28:01 - 31:00 - How Can We Help the Community?

⚖️ 31:25 - 36:00 - Work/Life Balance

🎯 36:10 - 37:00 - Working with Purpose and Having Drive

🌆 37:50 - 38:00 - Future of Campbelltown

💦 38:30 - 45:00 - Waterpark in Campbelltown

🌟 45:30 - 47:00 - Getting Out of Your Shell

🔗 47:05 - 49:00 - How to Get Into Circles You Want to Be Part Of

👎 49:28 - 50:00 - What Do You Hate About Being in Politics?

🚀 50:30 - 52:00 - Freedom to Be a D**khead

🌍 52:20 - 56:00 - Working with Businesses Who Really Want to Make a Change vs. Just Wanting to Promote Their Businesses

🔮 56:12 - 57:14 - What's Next for Josh?

Tune in for a lively discussion full of valuable insights and practical advice! Don't miss out—hit play now! 🎧📈

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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

Join:

Ron Pratap - Director at ‪RP Wealth Management

Patrick Zarzour - Director and Electrician Oztech Sparks Electrical

Ben Ilacqua - Director and Personal Trainer ShadowBox HQ and Inspirations Paint Gregory Hills

In this clip- Ron, Pat, and Ben discuss the struggles, wins and learning experiences they had when scaling their businesses and managing staff. Listen to the values, goals and systems they set in place and how it has been done in 3 different industries with the guys having businesses in the Trade, Fitness and Financial Services profession.

Highlights of the episode include:

00:00-00:11- Introduction

00:11-00:41- Episode Preview

00:41-01:11- Topic introduction

01:11-07:57- Let’s Connect: Staff and Team in Business

07:58-14:14- Building CORE Values

14:15-22:53- Building Company Culture: 5 Currencies in Today’s Market

20:19-21:00-Outsourcing

22:54-29:46- Struggles of a Business Owner

29:47-41:19- Goal-Setting for the company, team, and culture

41:20-47:10- Building Value on your business

47:11-52:41- Why does everyone don’t like Criticism? (Feedback vs. Criticism)

52:42-58:00- The Connect Podcast Mission

58:01-1:01:11- The Team and the business grows together

1:01:11-1:02:28- Closing Remarks

1:02:28-1:02:45- End

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🎧 New Podcast Episode: Meet the Connect Family! 🌟

Hosts:

Ron Pratap- Director at ‪@rpwealthmanagement8376

Pat Zarzour- Director and Electrician @oztechsparks

Ben Ilacqua- Director and Personal Trainer @shadowboxhq2648

In this episode, Ron, Pat, and Ben sit down with Dan from GPL Partners and Brad from Experity Capital to dive into the story of the Connect family. Discover how these dynamic business leaders connected, grew their network, and turned casual meetups into powerful business relationships.

You will hear how stepping out of their comfort zones led to incredible networking opportunities by the magic of mixing friendship and business.

Behind the scenes of innovative events like speed networking and more!

This episode is filled with fun banter, real talk, and exclusive sneak peeks into future events.

Tune in for inspiring stories, valuable insights, and a whole lot of fun. Perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in building strong, meaningful connections.

🔥 Highlights:

00:00 - 00:11 - Intro

01:10 - 02:50 - Introduction of Hosts and Guests

03:14 - 04:39 - Dan on Networking Importance

05:10 - 06:10 - Ron and Ben on Speed Networking Success

06:45 - 07:30 - Future Event Teasers

12:38 - 13:16 - Pat on the Success of Networking Events

14:02 - 14:52 - Dan on Business Owners Connecting

16:06 - 21:16 - Ron on the Value of Connections in Business

44:02 - 45:07 - Dan and Ben on Shifting Perspectives After Having Kids

46:00 - 47:03 - Ben on Being Role Models for Children

57:10 - 58:40 - Pat on Social Media Influences

58:40 - 01:03:31 - Discussion on Life Coaches and Industry Risks

01:05:20 - 01:07:11 - Ben on Persistence in the Face of Challenges

01:09:26 - 01:10:29 - Brad on Inspiring Younger Generations

01:10:29 - 01:11:28 - Wrap Up

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Hosts:

Ron Pratap- Director at  @rpwealthmanagement8376 

Pat Zarzour- Director and Electrician  @oztechsparks 

Ben Ilacqua- Director and Personal Trainer  @shadowboxhq2648 

Mental wellness and mental toughness are crucial to economic success but often disregarded. Join us as we explore the complicated relationship between these two vital factors. This episode explores real-life events, personal experiences, and the obstacles we and others encounter in maintaining mental health and creating resilience in the face of adversity.

"There's a whole lot more that can be said about these two subjects and our conversation may have just scratched the surface, but we hope we were able to bring light to what mental health issues and mental toughness looks like for people in the business world."

Our honest discussions and expert insights attempt to provide understanding and practical tools and help for anyone navigating difficult seas. This episode presents viewpoints and ideas to help you succeed personally and professionally, whether you're a seasoned professional, entrepreneur, or beginner. Listen, get motivated, and start your healthier, tougher mentality.

Key moments:

[00:40] - Introduction: Brief overview of the podcast's focus on mental health and mental toughness.

[13:30] - Ron's Story: Sharing personal experiences and challenges related to mental health.

[22:50] - Strategies and Tools: Practical advice and strategies for building mental toughness.

[32:20] - Ben's story of support and having a safe place for his clients

[35:50] - The Stigma and laughing off serious situations

[44:55] - Your story is written by you. Writing a eulogy for yourself.

[49:40] - Pat discusses facing your fears and being in a depressed state

[56:20] - How can you help someone and the boys set a challenge

[1:01:10] - Closing Thoughts: Final thoughts and key takeaways from the discussion.

[1:12:25] - BONUS- BEN GIVES THE BOYS A PUSH UP CHALLENGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH

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Join Ben Ilacqua, director of @shadowboxhq2648 Pat Zarzour, director of @oztechsparks, and Ron Pratap, director of @rpwealthmanagement8376, as they share their insights and experiences on what it takes to start a business. From the essential skills required to the valuable lessons learned along the way, this podcast provides practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. With a focus on small businesses in the Macarthur area of Sydney, Australia, tune in to gain valuable insights into the entrepreneurial journey.

Ben Ilacqua- Director from @shadowboxhq2648 www.shadowboxhq.com.au

Ron Pratap- Director from @rpwealthmanagement8376 www.rpwealthmanagement.com.au

Pat Zarzour- Director from @oztechsparks www.oztechsparks.com.au/

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In this episode we introduce you to the hosts and lay the foundations for who we are, what the podcast will be focusing on and what to expect. Connection is why we are here.

Your hosts include:

Ben Ilacqua from  @shadowboxhq2648 

Ron Pratap from  @rpwealthmanagement8376 

Pat Zarzour from  @oztechsparks 

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