Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Philip Fierlinger, co-founder of Xero ($25B accounting software company) and current founder of Upstock. From his early days working on groundbreaking projects at General Magic alongside future Apple innovators, to revolutionsing accounting software by making it "sexy," Philip shares the untold stories behind building one of New Zealand's most successful tech companies. Discover how user testing and design-first thinking transformed the accounting industry, why Philip chose New Zealand over Silicon Valley, and the lessons he's applying to his new venture, Upstock. Get insider insights on: - The original moment that made Xero's interface revolutionary - Working alongside Tony Fadell (future iPod/iPhone creator) in the early '90s - How Philip's industrial design background shaped Xero's success - Building marketplace platforms and the challenges of B2B software - The realities of startup life, even after a multi-billion dollar exit Whether you're a founder, designer, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers rare insights into building category-defining companies and the future of B2B software. Learn from one of tech's most innovative design thinkers about what it really takes to create magical product experiences that users love.

🔥 AUSTRALIA'S NEXT BIG E-COMMERCE OPPORTUNITY: 5 Things You Need to Know About TikTok Shop

TikTok guru Rafay MH returns to share game-changing insights about TikTok Shop's upcoming Australian launch and why it could be bigger than when Amazon arrived. Learn about:

- Why TikTok Shop is projected to overtake Amazon

- The genius behind Goli's viral marketing strategy that saved their business

- How regular people are making $400-500K without any following

- TikTok's game-changing integration with Amazon, Walmart & other platforms

- Why Australian brands need to prepare NOW for Q1 2025

Whether you're an established e-commerce brand or looking to start a business with zero upfront investment, this episode breaks down exactly how to capitalise on the democratisation of attention and social commerce.

🎉 Join us for the final Unemployable episode of 2024! The full panel comes together to reflect on an incredible year of growth, success stories, and game-changing insights from our amazing guests. In this special end-of-year recap, we dive into our favourite guest interviews, biggest lessons learned, and share our bold predictions for the business landscape in 2025. From the rise of social commerce to untapped opportunities in traditional businesses, we explore the trends that could shape the future of entrepreneurship. The conversation takes fascinating turns as we discuss global shifts, the evolution of technology, and how lifestyle design is becoming the new marker of success. We get real about mental health in business, the power of community, and why staying connected matters more than ever. Thank you for being part of our journey this year! Make sure to subscribe and join us in 2025 as we continue sharing real, raw conversations about business, life, and everything in between.

🔥 In this episode, we sit down with Veronika Larisova, founder of Chief Nutrition - Australia's leading clean protein brand. From personal trainer to food tech entrepreneur, Veronick shares how she turned her last $800 into a company now making over $1M monthly.

👉 Watch to discover:

• How she created Australia's #1 meat bar company
• The story behind Chief's clean protein revolution
• Why every store initially rejected her products
• Her journey from PT to successful founder
• How she balances ultra-marathon running with business
• The expansion into the US market
• Behind-the-scenes of building a $12M brand

Chief Nutrition: https://wearechief.com

📱 Follow Veronica: Instagram: @veroniklarisova

In this action-packed episode of Unemployable:

Eric shares the story of his recent successful business exit and the emotional journey of building and selling a company. We dive deep into what it really means when your business might be "gaslighting you" and how to recognize if you're in an unhealthy business relationship.

We celebrate hitting 5,000 YouTube subscribers and breaking into the top 20 Apple Podcasts for entrepreneurship worldwide! 🎉

Key topics include:

• The psychology of successful exits
• Problem-first vs. passion-first business approaches
• The rise of TikTok Live Shopping
• China's technological advancement and what it means for the West
• El Salvador's innovative approach to Bitcoin and economic growth
• The future of AI and robotics by 2040

We hope you enjoy this podcast episode as we come to wrap up 2024, and look forward to seeing what is around the corner in 2025!

From Brazil to Australia with zero English and zero connections, Mari and Fernando arrived as students just hoping to stay in the country. After being rejected from 22 job interviews and working as a barista and phone shop employee, they turned their last $3,500 into a business now doing over $3M per year.

Watch their incredible story of how they discovered a simple problem in the campervan market that no one was solving, and how they went from knocking on strangers' doors with measuring tapes to building a multi-million dollar brand. They reveal exactly how they:

• Started with just $3,500 on a credit card
• Found their winning product idea by accident
• Used free marketing methods to validate their business
• Scaled to $250K+ per month without experience
• Built wealth through reinvesting profits
• Recently purchased their first property

Perfect for immigrant entrepreneurs, ecommerce beginners, or anyone looking to build a real business from scratch. This is the raw, unfiltered story of true entrepreneurial hustle.

🎓 Want to learn more about our property development system for FREE in 2024? Register here: unemployable.com.au/2024 🔥 In this EXPLOSIVE episode, two Australian property developers reveal how they turned $170K into a $9M profit using an unknown property strategy that requires almost NO money down. From cleaning carpets to controlling $100M in Australian property deals, Shannon and Carson expose their entire system for the first time, including: - How they control multi-million dollar properties with zero deposit - Their secret strategy for getting Council to approve "impossible" developments - The exact method they use to get banks to fund 100% of their projects - Why they NEVER build anything (and make more money because of it) - How a 14-year old found a $9M property deal using their system BONUS: They reveal their latest deal - turning a $5.8M property into a $9M profit using just $70K of their own money 🤯 Plus: The haunted church story you won't believe...

Discover why one of Sydney's top financial advisors believes Bitcoin will 100X in the next decade. Peter Dunworth, who manages wealth for some of Australia's wealthiest families, breaks down why Bitcoin might be the greatest wealth-building opportunity of our generation.

🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• How a $100/week Bitcoin investment strategy turned $35,000 into $263,000
• Why high net-worth families are moving from real estate to Bitcoin
• The mathematical case for Bitcoin's growth potential
• How Australians can use their super funds to invest in Bitcoin
• Property vs Bitcoin - which is better for building wealth in Australia?
• Why Bitcoin might be the perfect "risk-free" asset for long-term wealth preservation

Peter shares his unique insights from both traditional finance and the Bitcoin world, explaining why he believes Bitcoin represents a better opportunity than property for the first time in Australian history.

Join us for another packed episode of Unemployable where we dive into four fascinating topics:

First, we explore Eric's viral moment - his video on Australian property prices hit over 250,000 views and sparked heated discussions about labor costs, trade wages, and Australia's economic challenges.

Next, we tackle the phenomenon of "new money advice" and why you should be cautious about investment guidance from recent crypto winners. Mark shares his personal experience of turning $100K into $1.5M and losing it all.

We then get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it's like being mentored by Patrick Bet-David (PBD), including the $250K annual investment and the intense accountability in his mastermind groups.

Finally, we celebrate MX Store's incredible achievement of processing nearly 20,000 orders in just 5 days during Click Frenzy, putting them on track for a $250M annual run rate. We discuss e-commerce strategies and the future of retail.

From pouring concrete with his brothers to building game-changing construction tech - Daniel Ouliaris' story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.

Starting with just a $30K loan from mom and a Barina with screens hanging out the window, Daniel and his brothers scaled their Melbourne concreting business to $15M/year with 130 employees. But when COVID hit, everything changed.

In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel reveals:

• How getting constantly screwed by builders inspired a tech solution
• The brutal reality of laying off 110 workers in 3 weeks
• His battle with depression and the surprising way his best mate helped him recover
• Why they chose to pay every subcontractor even when they could have walked away
• How their construction software saved one client $180K in a single dispute
• Behind-the-scenes look at raising $1M for a tech startup
• The actual costs and challenges of building software as a tradie

Whether you're a tradie tired of getting squeezed by builders, an entrepreneur facing tough times, or someone interested in the construction-tech revolution, this episode delivers powerful insights about business, mental health, and turning industry pain into opportunity.