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How do you get the best from your team? How do you get the best out of yourself? Cyrus is a people and business performance leader, advising organisations on how to align their team to their overall strategy - a career he fell into after leaving an engineering degree to work in recruitment.
Driven by a love of people, he wanted to combine this with his passion for probing into what makes businesses tick. This episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast brings an enlightening discussion about decision-making and risk, chasing the right kind of revenue, addressing underperformance, small business leadership and remote working efficiency. With loads of insights from someone who's spent plenty of time in the business trenches, you'll certainly garner new perspectives on how to run your business and your team.
For more from Cyrus, check out his links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrusdcruz/
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Wendy Laureti and husband, Frank, bought Saddler's Creek Winery back in 2015. Within four months of taking over the estate, they were hit with once in a century floods, followed by ongoing droughts and the state’s worst bushfire season on record in 2019/20. Then Covid hits. And immediately after what feels like an eternity of pandemic lockdowns, they're assaulted with more flooding and bushfires. Enduring more in just a few short years than most business owners face in a lifetime, the Lauretis managed to dig deep and carry on.
In this latest episode of The Anti-Failure Podcast, Chris and Wendy dive into transparency, authenticity and making decisions with your heart; empowering you team to make the best decisions for you business; accepting life's adventures; building a 'treasure chest'; and reflecting on your achievements and the journey that got you there.
Be sure to check out Saddler's Creek Wines and Cafe Lighting & Living online and across socials:
https://saddlerscreek.com/
https://www.instagram.com/saddlerscreekwines/
https://www.cafelightingandliving.com.au/
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After missing out on a spot in medical school, Jovin found her passion in pharmacy helping people navigate their day-to-day health issues. Overcoming financial hurdles and professional challenges, she relocated to Australia from her native home in the Philippines. She now owns two major retail pharmacies on the NSW South Coast.
In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Jovin shares her transformative journey of risk-taking, dealing with setbacks, and ultimately discovering a sense of fulfillment that aligned her personal values with her professional life.
Along the way, Jovin found purpose not just in her work but in the lifestyle she embraced, combining her love for surfing with a balanced family life and rewarding career.
Tune in for some great insights on how to back yourself in and craft the lifestyle you want, while maintaining your integrity.
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Tom Hobbs is a former actor turned sustainability entrepreneur. Marrying his passion for surfing and environmental impact to co-create Spooked Kooks, an eco-surf brand utilising recycled consumer plastics to produce quality surfboards. Since launching in 2017, Tom and his co-founder have contributed to removing over 9.3 tonnes of plastic waste from the environment.
In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Tom opens up about his journey from the glitzy world of acting to the gritty realities of construction and entrepreneurship. We cover off why it's important to be nimble and being a jack-of-all-trades isn't necessarily a bad thing; the mental shift from failure to growth; being open to new experiences and opportunities; and pursuing a passion that has a lasting impact.
If you want to learn more about Spooked Kooks and their sustainability processes, you can check them out here - https://www.spookedkooks.com -
Brock's entrepreneurial journey started early - much earlier than most - when he begun flipping properties while still at uni. It was then a chance encounter with Tim Ferriss, of 4-Hour Work Week fame, while travelling through South America that spurred on his first business venture. Since being bitten by the entrepreneur bug, Brock has built and been a part of multiple successful ventures in the health, nutrition and FMCG arena. Including Revivol, NuZest, Beauty Food, and Chief.
With a passion for clean eating, sustainability and building brands with legacy, Brock's journey to this point is anything but conventional. Join the discussion as he shares his insights into dealing with business catastrophes, making the right decisions for your business and brand, how to align profitability with environmental impact, balancing family and work commitments, and using outsourcing effectively. Whether you're a self-starter looking for inspiration, a business owner trying to incorporate your own passions, or just a healthy lifestyle enthusiast, this is a must-listen episode of The Anti-Failure Podcast. So, strap yourself in and hit play!
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What does it take to rebrand failure into a stepping stone for success?
In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Chris is joined by Grant 'Truck' Lawrie, sharing his remarkable start-up journey through antiques, event management, hospitality and skincare. Together, they explore how Grant turned financial setbacks and market challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. You’ll learn about the vital role of flexibility, the importance of passion in business, and how to stay resilient when the odds are against you. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that promises to ignite your courage and curiosity!
If you want to connect with Grant or learn more about his skincare range, check out the links below:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantlawrie/
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Repeat with me 'I have failed, but I am NOT a failure!'. The distinction is an important one to make if you want to have success in any of life's pursuits. Today's guest on the Anti-Failure Podcast is Mike Campbell Man Coach, sharing his knowledge and wisdom from over a decade of helping Aussie men become Everyday Legends.
Mike started a personal training career in his early 20s. Over time this evolved into a broader coaching business that focused on all areas of personal development, not just fitness. He is now a coach and mentor, author, public speaker, husband, father and friend. But not necessarily in that order. Chris and Mike discuss the value of failures if handled with a level of emotional maturity, how to get out of your own way, the mental roadblocks to entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable behaviour change.
Listened to the episode and still want more from Coach Mike? Check him out at the links below:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikecampbellmc/
Website - https://mikecampbell.com.au/
Everyday Legends Academy - https://mikecampbell.com.au/everyday-legends-coaching/
Book: Unleash Your Alpha - https://www.amazon.com.au/Unleash-Your-Alpha-operate-gentleman-ebook/dp/B00JFOK06G -
Ryan Gilbank was helping a mate broker the sale of his business when he realised it was such a great deal that he bought it himself. In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Chris and Ryan discuss the evolution from employee to business owner and journey to becoming the leader that your team needs you to be. Ryan also shares his passion for giving and how it's been one of the biggest factors for driving growth, and the importance of creating legacy over simply chasing more revenue. If you've been second-guessing taking that entrepreneur leap, Ryan's story will provide inspiration and some helpful tools to take your first step.
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Chris Eagar is a fascinating human with an unbridled sense of adventure. He has a healthy appetite for risk and isn't afraid to fail. In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, we dive into how Chris and his brothers turned their yearly trips together into a 3 season TV series, a book, and TV production company. Along the journey he's driven a rickshaw across India, circumnavigated North America, and been shipwrecked in the Philippines in the middle of the night. The stories will have you on the edge of your seat!
Chris's Links:
- https://www.eagarbros.com/
- https://www.whichwayto.tv/
- https://www.instagram.com/eagarbros/
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Connor was living the dream - an intrepid traveller working and surfing in Bali. But something was amiss. For what many of us would describe as the perfect lifestyle, Connor found himself at times feeling disconnected and lonely. Craving the sense of community he had grown accustomed to surrounded by family, friends and footy. This came to a head one fateful night after receiving a call from a close friend who had just attempted to take his own life.
Upon returning home, Connor began fitness coaching. Re-igniting a long-held passion for helping others. Starting with just a few mates in a small studio gym, it quickly grew and Code5 was born. The impact he was able to have on his mate's physical and mental health inspired his ambitious goal to help 30,000 people lose over 5kg and keep it off. A journey that's seen him grow to 3 large gyms, enrich the lives 800+ members, raise over $100,000 for given charities, and even ride a tandem bike across America in collaboration with the Black Dog Institute.
In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Connor shares his insights and learnings that have helped him build not just a successful gym but also a massively engaged community. He and Chris discuss creating a quality service culture, finding employees that buy into your vision who want to stay for the journey, sustainable growth strategies, outsourcing to allow you singular focus, and being present when it's time to switch off. Hit that download button and get ready to be inspired!
Connor's links:
Code5 Training - https://www.code5.com.au/Connor IG - https://www.instagram.com/connorpettersson/
Code5 IG - https://www.instagram.com/code5_fitness/
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Nat Perkins is a physiotherapist with a very interesting resume, working with an array of athletes and celebrities. A list that includes the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Guns 'n' Roses, as well as Nitro Circus - serving as their Head Physio for a number of years. She also owns a successful Sydney physiotherapy clinic.
In this episode, Chris and Nat discuss the difficulties of managing a career and entrepreneurship as a woman, juggling clients and running a business, the evolution of leadership and employee roles, pseudo-experts, finding joy in helping others, expansion strategies, and setting meaningful priorities.
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WithWine founder and CEO, Rich Owens, has had his fair share of ups and downs throughout his career. But every twist and turn inevitably led him down a path that saw him bring together a passion for solving big problems and his love of great wine. Following a shock redundancy in 2013, he set out to build a tech platform that could improve the entire wine industry. And he hasn't looked back. In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Rich and Chris discuss taking the ego and emotional pain out of failure; the power of yes (and saying f**k it more often); the joy of building something of your own; start up funding woes; and balancing the role of founder/CEO with being a present and engaged dad.
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While working in Dubai, Sion was impeded from leaving the country by his employer. An experience so confronting that he has vowed to never be employed by someone else again. In this episode, we delve into his inspiring journey as a successful entrepreneur, athlete, and mental performance coach. Sion shares his remarkable experiences, from sleepless nights on a gym floor to completing insane athletic endeavours, and ultimately finding fulfilment through impacting others. Alongside host Chris Kendall, Sion highlights the importance of core values, personal growth, balance between business, family, and well-being, and the ever-elusive pursuit of happiness. Grab a pen and pad because this one is choc full of fantastic takeaways that you can action today!
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Terri Ayliffe brings energy and vivacity to everything she does. With a passion for building businesses and helping people reach their full potential, both professionally and personally, success is about creating environments where staff and clients can be their authentic selves. Believing that this is where people perform their best, and are at their happiest.
It would take all that personal strength and fortitude to overcome the biggest failure in her entrepreneurial journey to date. Awaking one morning to find her and husband Matt's business had fallen victim to a banking scam to the tune of $300,000. All of the business's working capital, profit and payroll - gone. A situation that most of us would simply fail to come back from, you'll be SHOCKED at what she did next. Listen to get the juicy details and how their reaction turned into one of their greatest successes.
Check out Alchemy Co's work at http://www.alchemyco.com.au/
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An inspiring story about following your passion and dreams. Josh was kicked out of school at 15 and struggled to find his purpose. After a number of retail and corporate roles across real estate, fashion and media, he embarked on a journey to become a shoe designer. A path that later placed him as the founder of a niche athletic sneaker brand - for cheerleaders.
In this episode, Chris and Josh discuss overcoming production challenges, delivering superior customer service to build a strong brand, why it's essential to own EVERY mistake, and the importance of sleep in business performance. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and find the motivation to chase your dreams. Subscribe and never miss an episode!
Check out more from Josh:
TriXstar Cheerleading Shoes - https://trixstarcheer.com/
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Matthew Brown is a wealth and investment strategist, podcast host, father and husband - but not in that order if you ask him. His journey started as a PE teacher over 20 years ago, when he realised that career path was not going to afford him the lifestyle he wished for him and his family. So he forged a new path, now running Your Corner 360 - a financial advisory aimed at helping individuals and entrepreneurs build financial freedom. Offering accounting, legal, wealth and finance broking services all under one roof. His podcast, Finsightful Wealth, shares tactics and strategies for people of all ages to start and then optimise their wealth creation journey.
In this episode, we get his hot take on building a business from scratch, playing your role, balancing commitments to work and family, reactive vs proactive financial management, and having the greatest impact.
If you'd like to hear more from Matt, be sure to check him out at the following links:
https://yc360.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/matthewbrown_tri/
https://www.youtube.com/@finsightfulwealthEnjoy the show!
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Sally Breden is a start-up founder and busy mum of 3. Combining her vast marketing experience and passion for health, nutrition and well-being, Sally launched VGood Co in 2019. She has since created an entire range of nut-free and allergen-free spreads and snacks, perfect for kids' lunchboxes.
In this episode, Chris and Sally discuss the heartache of failures, finding the right partner (in business and in life), having a purpose beyond financial reward, and some of the biggest learnings when building a business from the ground up. If you've been thinking about creating a business of your own, but have some self-doubt, this is the podcast for you!
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Sam is a high stakes communication expert, specialising in media and corporate communications and crisis management. Leveraging over 30 years’ experience in assisting clients to build credibility, conquer crises, protect personal and business reputation, and become better communicators.
We discuss proactive crisis management, the importance of authentic communication, and the challenges and rewards of being a small business owner. Sam give us some insights into the Optus failed communication strategies, that fell short of the public’s expectations following their recent data breach and service outage crises – and how your business can avoid the same fate.
Sam is the Managing Director of Media Manoeuvres, an Australian-based media and communication training and consulting firm. Specialising in strategic media spokesperson training, stakeholder communication skills training, crisis management consulting, and royal commission and government enquiry training.
Find out more at:
https://www.mediamanoeuvres.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mediatraineraustralia/
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A story of resilience and determination. From humble beginnings, born in a refugee camp to becoming one of Australia's top performing finance brokers, Hung exudes all the characteristics of a strong business leader. Peer into the mind of a natural entrepreneur who's tried his hand at a whole host of ventures - some successful, others not so much - with the courage to forge on ahead. In this episode, we'll discuss building a strong inner circle, the business superpower of curiosity, creating work-life balance, and what it takes to back yourself in business.
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Terry is making waves in the water and utilities space. As Founder and CEO of Altogether Group, his leadership style leans on a sense of calm, empathy and setting the example from the top down. Take lessons from his failures along the journey as he talks entrepreneurial mindset, approaches to failure, failing small and failing safe, and building an internal culture that supports all these.
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