You can work hard every day and still stay stuck. This episode shares why most people fail at personal development, entrepreneurship, and building a success mindset (and how to fix it).

Our guest, Jack Corbett (Founder Corbwood & Associates), shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey.

From growing up with nothing… to building businesses, developing unshakable self-belief, and learning how to take full ownership of life.

If you're sitting on an idea, stuck in a rut, or wondering what separates the people who make it from those who don't - this is for you.

Tune in to discover:

👉Why accountability is the foundation of success
👉How to stop caring what others think and build real confidence
👉The truth about masculinity, vulnerability, and growth
👉How your environment shapes your future (and when to leave it)
👉The mindset shift that turns failure into fuel
👉Why most people never reach their potential
👉How to build discipline, belief, and resilience from nothing
👉The real reason authenticity beats performance every time
👉How successful people think: belief → action → results

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Trials that shaped the man
00:04:31 Authenticity as a competitive edge
00:06:02 What holds people back from their potential
00:07:38 Accountability and the F-Up Bell
00:11:00 Why rigid goals fail most people
00:14:38 What 15-year-old Jack would be proudest of
00:17:40 Lessons in resilience from a tough upbringing
00:23:14 The sweet-selling empire at 14
00:28:40 Timing in business and knowing when to walk
00:37:00 Humility, respect, and earning a chance
00:44:20 Captain vs head coach
00:47:40 Falling in love with learning
00:54:44 How Jack reads and retains 57 books a year
00:57:20 The loneliness of success and asking for help
01:07:00 Act like the person who can change your life is watching
01:11:20 The Australian tax rant and offshoring reality
01:18:46 One tip for someone who hasn't started yet

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👉Connect with Jack Corbett

https://corbwood.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-corbett-909300a5/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Everyone says “play it safe”… but avoiding risk is exactly why most people stay broke, stuck, and average.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about risk, business, and why most people stay stuck.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, changing careers, or making more money… but haven’t taken action… this is for you.

You’ll also hear the mindset, frameworks, and real-life examples behind taking calculated risks, building a recruitment business, and escaping the cycle of “just enough” income.

Tune in to discover:

👉Why avoiding risk is actually the biggest risk
👉The difference between average thinking vs high performers
👉How to calculate risk before making big decisions
👉The concept of opportunity cost (and why it’s costing you more than you think)
👉Why most people never take action (and how to fix it)
👉How to transition from employee to entrepreneur
👉Why recruitment is one of the best business models right now
👉The exact framework we use to make high-stakes business decisions

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:24 Recruitment Agent Institute Launch
00:05:57 Meet the Five Pilot Testers
00:13:13 Why Playing Safe Kills You
00:16:33 The Mountain Climbing Paradox
00:20:06 The Biggest Risk of All
00:26:07 Pain, Pleasure and Risk Triggers
00:27:00 The Release Valve Framework
00:29:56 Opportunity Cost Explained
00:34:06 AI Risk and Being Replaceable
00:37:34 How to Start Taking Risks
00:40:20 The Flip Flop Maker Analogy
00:44:07 Stop Asking the Wrong People
00:48:40 Hiring People Better Than You
00:51:24 The Gift of the Gab Debate

If you want an above-average life, you must take risks - tune in to find out how to get started.

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

People think mental toughness is about pushing harder under stress.

This episode reveals what Special Forces military training actually teaches us about handling pressure, resilience, and success.

Join us and our guest John Templeton as we dissect what it really takes to succeed - through a busines, physical, and military lens.

If you're building a business, feeling stuck, or trying to level up mentally… this will change how you think about discipline, pressure, and success.

👉 Why mental toughness alone is not enough
👉How Special Forces training builds real resilience
👉The truth about stress and why it’s always contextual
👉Why most people fail under pressure (and how to fix it)
👉The hidden danger of seeking validation through success
👉How to overcome fear, shame, and self-doubt
👉The real reason high achievers still feel empty
👉How to build a strong mindset for business and life

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 From Drugs to the Army
00:04:00 You Fall to Your Training
00:08:40 Who Passes SAS Selection
00:12:40 Support vs. Challenge
00:16:13 Mental Toughness is a Myth
00:25:00 The Pride That Broke Him
00:30:44 The Myth of Sisyphus
00:38:23 Sharing a Stage with Tony Robbins
00:45:00 The Guinness World Record
00:50:00 Validation is a Futile Game
00:53:00 How to Dissolve Fear and Shame
00:58:40 Relationships as a Business Asset
01:03:40 Advice for New Entrepreneurs

Hit play now and discover why the most dangerous thing you can do is tie your identity to what you achieve.

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👉Connect with John Templeton

https://www.johntempleton.io/
https://www.instagram.com/johntempletonofficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntempletonofficial/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

What happens when an ordinary person decides to do something extraordinary?

In this episode, Will Peck shares his insane challenge… running from the north to the south of South Korea… completely alone, in freezing conditions, with nothing but discipline and determination.

This episode is a masterclass on mental toughness, consistency, overcoming fear, and becoming the kind of person who actually follows through.

Tune in to hear about:

👉Why discipline beats motivation every time

👉How to start when you’re scared, unsure, or not ready

👉The power of breaking big goals into small, achievable steps

👉Why mental strength matters more than physical ability

👉How consistency builds confidence, identity, and success

👉The truth about fear, self-doubt, and taking action anyway

👉How fitness and daily habits can transform your life and career

👉Why most people fail before they even begin

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:40 Running The Length Of South Korea
00:06:40 Day One Panic
00:10:00 Creating Content From Scratch
00:13:40 Why Training Was Harder
00:16:00 Mental Training Over Physical
00:17:20 The Knock-On Effect On Life
00:21:00 Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
00:24:40 Breaking Big Goals Down
00:28:00 Fear And Getting Started
00:33:00 The Fitness & Success Connection
00:38:20 Building Culture Remotely

Hit play now and find out what happens when an ordinary person decides to stop thinking and start running (literally).

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Connect with Will Peck

👉https://www.instagram.com/will2run_

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

He went to prison 6 times… was addicted to crystal meth for years… and nearly lost everything.

In this week’s episode of Two Blokes One Business, the chaps are joined by Ben Lowe ( Founder of INTOCHANGE and The New Age Man Program).

From dealing drugs and running from police - to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mentor for men. Ben breaks down the turning points that forced him to face his past, take responsibility, and completely transform who he was.

This episode explored addiction recovery, masculinity, discipline, entrepreneurship, and fatherhood - and why so many men sabotage their potential through habits that keep them stuck.

What This Episode Covers

👉 The hidden connection between entrepreneurship, dopamine, and addiction
👉 The truth about modern masculinity and leadership as a man
👉 Why your children are always watching the example you set as a father
👉 What it actually feels like walking out of prison for the first time
👉 Why many men replace drug addiction with work addiction
👉 The shocking moment that forced Ben to finally change his life
👉 How discipline and challenges like 75 Hard helped rebuild his identity
👉 The truth about addiction problems (and what they actually are)

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, father, or someone trying to build a better life, this conversation will hit hard.

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Walking Out of Prison
00:04:00 The Slippery Slope of Drugs
00:07:00 The Turning Point
00:09:20 Criminal to Personal Trainer
00:11:00 The Armed Robbery Charge
00:14:00 The Mirror Moment
00:16:00 Identity and Sobriety
00:20:20 Why the "Why" Must Be Big Enough
00:24:00 Boredom and Sitting With Yourself
00:26:00 The Dopamine Treadmill
00:29:20 Addiction Shifts to Business
00:35:40 Using Your Story to Help Others
00:39:20 Building the Coaching Business
00:43:40 The Son Crying at the Door
00:45:00 Addiction Is Never the Real Problem
00:49:00 The Wheel of Life Audit
00:51:00 The Shifting Role of Men
00:57:40 Three Questions to Ask Yourself Now

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👉Connect with Ben Lowe

https://www.instagram.com/benlowecoaching
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lowe-759277275/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

There’s something more painful than failing… It’s watching someone else build the life you wanted.

If you’ve ever hesitated to start a business, take a risk, or step into something bigger because of fear of failure, it’s time to confront what’s really holding you back.

Most people don’t fail because they lack skill.

They fail because they don’t want to risk embarrassment.

So they stay stuck playing it safe, staying comfortable, and telling themselves “now’s not the right time”.

Tune in to discover:

👉Why “I can’t afford it” is often a belief problem, not a money problem

👉What saying “I don’t have time” really means

👉The reality of starting a business with kids, a mortgage, and real pressure

👉The truth about imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship

👉Why no one is a “natural” at business or success

👉Cash flow stress and scaling lessons from building in real time

👉Hiring mistakes and culture lessons

👉The identity shift required to move from thinking to doing

Key Moments:

00:03:00 No Alcohol for 2026
00:08:00 AI Tools Transforming Training
00:10:00 The Reason You Can't Is Why You Should
00:12:20 I Can't Afford It
00:22:00 I Don't Have The Time
00:30:00 Life Circumstances Excuse
00:32:00 I'm Not A Natural
00:39:00 Fear of Failure
00:45:40 7 Year Old Entrepreneur Question
00:48:40 Managing Tight Cash Flow

Hit play now and find out why the thing holding you back is the thing pushing you forward.

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Thinking about starting a recruitment agency?

Wondering how to scale a recruitment business without burning cash?

Curious how a brand-new recruitment startup hit $15.5M revenue in year two?

Before you quit your recruitment job - you need to hear this!

Most recruiters talk about starting a business.

Very few actually do it.

In this episode, we break down exactly how two founders scaled a recruitment agency to $15.5M revenue in year two, became one of the fastest-growing companies in Australia, and launched a second business.

And how they did it all while navigating risk, burnout, partnerships, offshore teams, and massive mindset shifts.

Our guests, Sam Hope and Jory Humpreys, are the founders of H People and Wingman Recruitment.

If you’re a recruiter thinking about going out on your own… or an agency owner trying to scale … this episode will show you what it actually takes.

What You’ll Learn

👉How to scale a recruitment agency from zero

👉Why abundance mindset beats scarcity thinking

👉When to hire your first recruiter (and how to reduce risk)

👉How to build a profitable temp recruitment desk

👉The real truth about business partnerships

👉How to integrate offshore recruitment teams properly

👉Why most agencies fail with virtual assistants

👉The delegation framework founders must master

Whether you run a recruitment agency, plan to start one, or want to scale any service business fast, this episode gives you a practical playbook.

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 The Secret to $15.5M in Year Two
00:04:00 Starting with Zero Clients
00:08:00 Business Partnerships Done Right
00:12:00 Mistakes That Cost Real Cash
00:15:20 When to Ignore Your Mentor
00:20:00 Founder to Leader Transition
00:23:00 The Terrifying Leap
00:28:00 Why Employment Feels Safe But Isn't
00:33:00 Embracing Change and AI
00:40:00 How Wingman Recruitment Was Born
00:50:20 Remote Professionals Not Virtual Assistants
00:56:00 The Finish Line That Doesn't Exist
01:03:00 Content and Personal Brand Strategy

Listen now and steal the growth framework behind one of Australia's fastest-growing companies.

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👉Connect With Sam & Jory’s businesses

https://www.hpeople.au/
https://wingmangroup.com.au/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Should you run your relationship like a business?

At first, it sounds cold, unromantic, and too structured.

But what if applying CEO-level systems, goal setting, and EOS principles to your personal life is exactly what high-performing entrepreneurs need to balance business and family?

In this episode of the Two Blokes, One Business Podcast, we break down why structuring your life like a CEO might be the missing piece to building wealth and strong relationships.

We dive into applying Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) principles to your personal life, why scheduling date nights isn’t unromantic, and how goal-setting can actually improve intimacy, connection, and fulfillment.

If you're building a business but struggling to balance ambition with family, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear about:

👉How to set a 10-year vision, 3-year plan, and quarterly goals for your life

👉Why busy entrepreneurs must structure romance and family time

👉The truth about “doing the things” vs “knowing the things”

👉How to stop analysis paralysis and actually execute

👉Why most networking events are overrated (and what to do instead)

👉Optimism vs pessimism mindset… and how it shapes your results

👉How to balance business growth without damaging your relationship

👉The framework for better communication in high-performance partnerships

Key moments:

00:01:00 Quick Life Updates
00:07:20 Running Your Personal Life Like a Business
00:09:20 Why Structure Creates Freedom at Home
00:12:40 Using EOS for Your 10 Year Personal Vision
00:15:40 Level 10 Meetings With Your Partner
00:20:00 Quarterly Rocks for Family Goals
00:24:00 The Six Life Pillars to Plan Around
00:28:00 Small Habits That Stack Into Big Change
00:34:20 Getting Started Is 90% of the Work
00:39:40 The Parking Lot Mindset Shift
00:44:20 Overrated vs Underrated: New Segment

If you're grinding hard in business but feel like your personal life is running on autopilot, hit play now and get the exact framework to fix it.

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

When you live in fight-or-flight long enough, stress becomes your personality… and that’s exactly what’s happening to most entrepreneurs.

Today we’re joined by Chris Payten, who’s unpacking how entrepreneurs can use breathwork, nervous system regulation techniques, and emotional regulation to win…

And why so many high performers stay stuck in fight-or-flight without realising it.

This conversation connects mental health, performance, leadership, and healing in a way that’s practical, grounded, and immediately usable for business owners.

We break down:

👉Why traditional talk therapy often doesn’t work for high performers

👉How chronic stress silently drives anxiety, burnout, and poor decisions

👉Why “working harder” often makes things worse

👉How breathing directly controls your nervous system, emotions, and focus

👉Why emotional regulation is one of the most important skills in business

Key moments:

00:01:00 Releasing decades of trauma
00:04:00 How breathwork affects the brain
00:08:00 Chris's darkest moment
00:11:40 The breathing session that changed everything
00:15:40 The problem with fear-driven success
00:22:40 Three nervous system states
00:32:00 Live breathing rate tes
00:38:40 The 5-5-5 breathing protocol for instant calm
00:45:00 Why mouth breathing destroys your health
00:51:00 Men need transition time
00:59:00 Steve Jobs' five critical tasks method


👉Connect With Chris Payten

https://infinitytrainingandcoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chrispayten_

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Are you actually cut out to be an entrepreneur… or are you better off staying employed?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the REAL traits of successful entrepreneurs, the mindset required to start and grow a business, and business ownership vs a traditional career.

We’re also exploring the psychological side of entrepreneurship, including fear, self-doubt, responsibility, discipline, and the reality of living without a safety net.

Inspired by lessons seen in high performers like Alex Hormozi, Steven Bartlett, and Tony Robbins, you’ll hear what separates people who think about starting a business from those who actually build one.

Tune in to hear about:

👉How to tell if you’re wired for entrepreneurship

👉Signs you should (or shouldn’t) start a business

👉The difference between a job, a career, and a calling

👉Why being “comfortable” can be more dangerous than being unhappy

👉Entrepreneur mindset vs employee mindset

👉The real stress and responsibility of business ownership

👉High-performance habits that transfer into entrepreneurship

👉Why discipline beats motivation in business

👉How belief, action, and results create momentum

If you’ve ever wondered “Should I start a business?”, felt stuck in a comfortable job, or questioned whether you have what it takes to succeed in entrepreneurship - this conversation is for you.

Key moments:

00:02:40 The no-drinking experiment
00:10:40 Am I cut out to be an entrepreneur?
00:13:40 Why people jump into entrepreneurship
00:17:00 The Region Beta Paradox explained
00:23:40 Essential traits that predict business success
00:31:00 The framework for momentum
00:41:00 Skills you need versus skills you can learn
00:47:00 Decision-making difference
00:52:00 Why life outside work determines success inside it

Whether you're considering leaving your job to start a business, already in the early stages of entrepreneurship, or simply curious about what business ownership is really like…

You’ll walk away with clarity on whether this path fits your personality, lifestyle, and long-term goals.

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/