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From nearly walking away from BMX after a concussion to becoming Olympic Gold Medallist and 2x World Champion — Saya Sakakibara’s story is one of fear, failure, and unstoppable resilience.
In this episode, Saya gets raw and real about the mental battle behind elite performance. She opens up about her brother’s life-changing crash, her own terrifying head injury at the Tokyo Games, and how she almost gave up on the sport she grew up in. What changed? A mindset coach. A new mission. And the belief that the gold is on the other side of fear.
If you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone chasing big goals — this is a conversation you’ll feel in your gut.
00:00:00 – Saya’s Olympic victory & famous speech
00:04:00 – Fear, doubt & mental prep before the final
00:12:00 – Childhood, competition & starting BMX in Japan
00:19:00 – The mindset coach that changed everything
00:27:00 – Crashing out in Tokyo & rebuilding confidence
00:41:00 – Flow state, fun, and the race of a lifetime
00:48:00 – How support systems create champions
00:52:00 – Romain’s bronze + Saya’s gold = power couple
00:58:00 – Managing stress and anxiety like a pro
01:08:00 – Her #1 trait of a top 1% performer
01:15:00 – The advice she’d give the next generation
01:17:00 – What’s next: a world championship + a book
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In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Ibrahim—long-time mate, property investor, and returning guest - for one of our most unfiltered conversations yet: 10 brutal truths that will change your life if you let them.
Together, we break down the lessons we wish someone told us in our 20s - truths that still apply whether you’re 25 or 55. From compounding to career, risk-taking to resilience, this is the stuff that actually moves the needle.
Jimmy opens up about the real reason he didn’t start investing properly until 40 and how he still built a 20+ property portfolio in just a few years. I share some of my biggest regrets, wins, and the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference along the way.
This episode is for anyone who’s ambitious, hungry for growth, and tired of surface-level advice.
0:00 - Intro: 10 brutal truths that can drastically change your life
4:20 - TRUTH #1: Take more risks - you have time to absorb losses
9:54 - TRUTH #2: Knowledge is power
15:15 - TRUTH #3: The power of compounding
20:50 - TRUTH #4: Don't pursue something you're not passionate about
28:38 - TRUTH #5: Stop the comparison game
35:08 - TRUTH #6: Don't look at what something costs you, but what it makes you
38:17 - TRUTH #7: You are in the exact position from all decisions you've made
45:50 - TRUTH #8: A loss is only a loss if you don't learn from it
48:20 - TRUTH #9: Don't set yourself up to lose the game
52:52 - TRUTH #10: Only take advice from those who have achieved what you want
56:57 - Closing thoughts
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In this episode, I sit down with Avi Khan, CEO of the AKG Group and one of Australia's most dynamic real estate entrepreneurs. Avi shares his remarkable journey from Fiji to becoming a powerhouse in the Australian real estate market, building a thriving business with five offices and over 200 employees across multiple ventures.
Avi doesn't hold back on the challenges of scaling his real estate empire. We dive into his unique approach to talent development, the strategic decisions that fueled his growth, and his philosophy on leadership that earned him Principal of the Year across the country.
This conversation goes beyond surface-level success stories. Avi reveals his "telephone terrorist" prospecting methods, his unconventional hiring strategy focused on attitude over experience, and the mental frameworks that helped him navigate the toughest business challenges.
Whether you're in real estate, running your own business, or simply fascinated by what it takes to build something extraordinary from scratch, this episode delivers actionable insights from someone who's transformed from solo agent to business leader.
00:00:00 Intro and Avi's achievements
00:04:46 "Telephone terrorist" - Avi's prospecting approach
00:10:14 From Fiji to Australia - Avi's journey
00:19:54 Early business strategy and differentiation
00:28:12 AI implementation for data-driven decisions
00:33:32 Developing talent and building superstars
00:43:11 The tattoo shop acquisition story
00:54:06 Bringing competitors in to train your team
00:57:54 From one office to five - creating specialized hubs
01:11:22 Sell and Buy Legal - solving conveyancing problems
01:17:33 "People leave leaders, not companies"
01:21:22 The "One" conference - from in-house to 800+ attendees
01:29:42 Finding your firefighters - handling business crises
01:35:38 The power of good debt
01:38:14 Top real estate agents' #1 trait: listening
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In this episode, I sit down with Peter Hull, founder and CEO of Fitstop, one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in Australia. Pete’s journey is anything but conventional — starting out as a motocross racer, he pivoted into the fitness industry, built a thriving gym model, and scaled it to 160+ locations across four countries, with his eyes now set on the US market.
But it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Pete opens up about the challenges of rapid growth, the toughest lessons in franchising, and the mindset shifts required to build something that lasts. We go deep into what it really takes to scale a business, the biggest mistakes people make in franchising, and how Pete went from grinding solo to leading a powerhouse brand.
If you’re a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to understand the psychology behind building a sustainable empire, this episode is for you.
00:00:00 - Peter Hull’s background and the early struggles of Fitstop
00:00:53 - Building Fitstop with his wife
00:01:07 - Why and how Peter transitioned to franchising
00:01:18 - What fuels Peter’s ambition
00:01:38 - Introduction to the episode
00:02:11 - The challenges of scaling a fitness franchise
00:03:07 - Fitstop ranked #2 fastest-growing company in Australia
00:04:15 - COVID – How the business expanded from 20 to 80 locations
00:10:00 - The biggest lessons learned in leadership
00:18:00 - The common mistakes in early business growth
00:25:00 - The unique model that makes Fitstop stand out
00:33:00 - Why community and culture are key to business success
00:40:00 - The biggest challenges of scaling a franchise
00:50:00 - Expanding Fitstop internationally and entering the U.S. market
01:00:00 - The impact of mentorship on Peter’s growth as a leader
01:15:00 - The future vision for Fitstop and long-term scalability
01:30:00 - The most important business lessons learned over the years
01:45:00 - Final takeaways and advice for entrepreneurs
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In this episode, I sit down with Geoff Jowett, a serial entrepreneur known for building and scaling multiple multi-million dollar businesses — only to blow them up and rebuild from scratch. Geoff has lived the extreme highs of commercial success, the brutal lows of self-destruction, and everything in between.
We unpack the psychology behind high performance, why most entrepreneurs fail, and how success can be the very thing that undoes you. Geoff opens up about the double-edged sword of ambition, the dangers of chasing external validation, and the brutal truths about what it really takes to sustain long-term success. If you’ve ever wondered what separates the top 1% from everyone else — and how they manage the mental load — this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
00:00:00 – Introduction & why this conversation matters
00:12:43 – Geoff’s childhood & how it shaped his work ethic
00:19:30 – Building a fitness empire: The early days of Vision Personal Training
00:25:22 – The real reason Geoff franchised and walked away
00:31:07 – The rise of Bodytrim: Scaling to $40M+ in annual revenue
00:42:41 – The addiction to growth: Why nothing ever feels enough
00:53:19 – High achiever syndrome: The unseen risk of success
01:00:23 – How Geoff lost everything (and why he didn’t see it coming)
01:14:37 – The moment he hit rock bottom—and what it taught him
01:21:30 – Why most entrepreneurs crash and burn (and how to avoid it)
01:37:00 – The mindset shift that changed everything
01:44:21 – How to bulletproof your mental resilience
01:52:09 – The biggest misconception about happiness and success
02:01:14 – Geoff’s new approach: How to scale without burning out
02:09:30 – Why most people never achieve their full potential
02:18:45 – High performance without the self-sabotage
02:28:19 – The real cost of extreme ambition
02:35:47 – Why playing it safe is actually the riskiest thing you can do
02:50:32 – “Stop comparing yourself”: How Geoff rewired his thinking
02:57:18 – Final advice for high achievers who want to avoid burnout
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In this episode, I sit down with James Ibrahim, a multi-seven-figure entrepreneur who went from working on cruise ships to owning 16 properties and generating millions in real estate. Jimmy opens up about his toughest failures, what it really takes to succeed, and the brutal lessons that most people ignore.
We break down his journey from pushing trolleys at Woolies to running multiple businesses, how he lost nearly $800K during COVID, and why most people fail at investing. If you want to understand how to bulletproof your financial future, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
00:00:00 – How Jimmy built a multi-seven-figure empire from scratch
00:06:37 – Overcoming imposter syndrome & self-doubt in business
00:12:43 – Growing up with nothing: What scrapping for survival teaches you
00:19:30 – The sacrifices behind Jimmy’s success & his first big business moves
00:25:22 – Working on cruise ships: The $10K/month tax-free hustle
00:31:07 – Making $18K in his first year of business (and why he didn’t quit)
00:37:12 – How Jimmy lost $800K during COVID and rebuilt from scratch
00:42:41 – The investment strategy that turned him into a property mogul
00:48:16 – The one decision that changed his entire financial future
00:53:19 – Why 90% of businesses fail (and how to avoid the same mistakes)
01:00:23 – The dangers of playing it safe & why risk is essential
01:06:14 – Why most investors lose money & how to bulletproof your portfolio
01:14:37 – The biggest mistakes people make in setting financial goals
01:21:30 – Jimmy’s advice for young entrepreneurs: What he would do differently
01:29:54 – The one thing that separates the top 1% from everyone else
01:37:00 – Episode wrap-up & final words
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From surviving war-torn Croatia to building a multi-million dollar real estate empire, Emil Juresic’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
In this episode, I sit down with Emil to break down his relentless drive, the mindset that separates winners, and how he went from washing bikes as a kid to developing $300M worth of real estate projects in a single year.
Emil opens up about his toughest failures, the sacrifices required for success, and why most people will never make it. If you want to understand what it takes to build an empire, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
00:00:00 – Emil’s ruthless approach to competition and success
00:06:37 – Why having money doesn’t kill the drive – the addiction to the game
00:12:43 – How Emil stays motivated after achieving financial freedom
00:19:30 – Growing up in a war-torn country: What it teaches you about survival
00:25:22 – Emil’s first business at 12 years old (selling cigarettes & candles in a war zone)
00:31:07 – Arriving in Australia as a refugee with nothing
00:37:12 – The first big real estate deal: Turning $73K into $300K at 19 years old
00:42:41 – Why Emil worked from 3 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week to build his empire
00:48:16 – His real estate development journey: From small flips to $300M+ projects
00:53:19 – How he made $1.1M in commissions in his first year as a real estate agent
01:00:23 – Losing everything at 30 – how he lost everything & the lessons learned
01:06:14 – Why most real estate agents fail (and how he made millions without experience)
01:14:37 – The AI revolution & why businesses will die if they don’t adapt
01:21:30 – The danger of playing it safe & why risk-taking is essential
01:29:54 – Emil’s relentless work ethic: “I’ll outwork anyone”
01:38:24 – How he scaled his company to 400+ staff & multiple businesses
01:42:41 – Why competition is the best thing for business growth
01:50:03 – The biggest mistake people make when setting goals
01:56:27 – Emil’s advice for young entrepreneurs: What he would do differently
02:05:48 – The one thing that separates the top 1% from everyone else
02:12:00 – Episode wrap-up & final words
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From being rejected as a teenager to making his professional debut at 17 and playing for the Socceroos, Matthew Jurman has experienced every high and low in the world of football.
In this episode, I sit down with Matty to break down his wild journey from Wollongong to the World Cup, the sacrifices his family made, and the brutal reality of professional football.
00:00:00 – Overcoming Adversity: The Mindset of a Professional Athlete
00:06:37 – The Sacrifices of Growing Up & Early Work Ethic
00:12:43 – Moving Away From Home to Chase a Soccer Career
00:19:30 – Dealing With Rejection & Missing Out on Opportunities
00:25:22 – The Breakthrough Moment That Changed Everything
00:31:07 – Breaking Into Professional Football & First Big Contract
00:37:12 – Overcoming Injuries & The Mental Battle of Recovery
00:42:41 – The Call-Up: Making It Into the National Team
00:48:16 – Competing at the Highest Level & Playing in Europe
00:53:19 – The Brutal Reality of Training at a World-Class Level
01:00:23 – The One Decision That Changed His Entire Career
01:06:14 – Representing Australia & Playing on the Biggest Stage
01:14:37 – The Financial Challenges of a Soccer Career
01:21:30 – Playing Under Ange Postecoglou & Elite Coaching Insights
01:29:54 – Walking Out in Front of 90,000 Fans: What It Feels Like
01:38:24 – Preparing for Life After Football & Planning the Future
01:42:41 – The Most Defining Trait of The Top 1%
01:50:03 – Final Reflections & Advice for Young Athletes
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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Kellett, the founder of Macro Mike, to break down exactly how he built a multi-million-dollar brand from his kitchen, overcoming massive failures, financial setbacks, and personal loss along the way.
00:00:00 – Overcoming Adversity: The Making of an Entrepreneur
00:08:15 – The Struggles of Growing Up & Early Work Ethic
00:15:20 – How a Side Hustle in a Kitchen Turned Into a Business
00:22:40 – Losing $50,000 Overnight & Nearly Going Broke
00:30:10 – The Breakthrough Moment That Changed Everything
00:40:25 – Scaling to Retail Giants & Becoming a Household Name
00:50:30 – What It Takes to Compete in the Supplement Industry
01:00:45 – The Dark Side of E-Commerce & Lessons from Failure
01:10:20 – Balancing Business & Fatherhood
01:20:05 – The Mental Game: Handling Pressure & Burnout
01:30:30 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail (& How to Avoid It)
01:40:15 – Building a Brand That Stands Out in a Saturated Market
01:50:45 – The Future of Business, E-Commerce, and Personal Branding
02:00:10 – Mike’s Biggest Lessons from a Decade in Business
02:10:20 – Final Advice for Entrepreneurs & Closing Thoughts
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Did I ever think I’d own 100+ properties and build a net worth of $70M? Not a chance. But here I am. I started as a farm kid with no degree, no big salary, and no head start. In this episode, I break down exactly how I went from one investment at 19 years of age to 100+ by 34 — and how you can do the same.
Here’s what I cover:
- How I built a $70M portfolio without a six-figure salary
- The biggest mistakes I made (so you don’t have to)
- Why most investors fail and how I scaled my portfolio
- The real truth about financial freedom through property
- How I built Australian Property Scout & School of Property to help others do the same
00:00:00 – Introduction & The 100 Property Milestone
00:02:30 – Growing Up & Work Ethic
00:08:15 – Buying the First Property at 19
00:15:20 – Scaling to Multiple Properties
00:22:40 – Biggest Setback: Losing $10,000 on a Bad Deal
00:30:10 – Going All In: The Turning Point
00:40:25 – Starting a Buyers Agency & The Early Struggles
00:50:30 – Winning Investor of the Year & Scaling Success
01:00:45 – The COVID Property Boom
01:10:20 – Scaling the Business to 50+ Employees
01:20:05 – Managing a 100+ Property Portfolio
01:30:30 – Final Advice for Investors & Entrepreneurs
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