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The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirEmployment Hero v Seek Cage Fight, Atlassian Burn Book, Southwest, Reg Grundy's Legacy, Why Free Samples are a Genius Move and How are Coin Laundries Still a Thing?The guys discuss the almighty fight between Employment Hero and former friend, Seek, Atlassian Co-Founders go to War, Southwest Cleans Up, Adir reviews Reg Grundy's autobiography, Adam's advice to businesses on samples and the greatly exaggerated death of coin laundries.   Today's Sponsors: Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠ Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrarians Aussie BroadbandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-281h 39The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Managing a Personal Equities Portfolio + Price Inflation in InsuranceThanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-2533 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirGuzman Deep Dive, Reserve Bank Smashes Small Business (again), Australian Shareholders Get Shafted, Best Selling Authors and UberEats Fails AgainThe guys go deep into Mexican fave Guzman y Gomez, the RBA credit card fee ban hit small business hard, why imputation credits aren't as shareholder friendly as they appear, Adir's Book review and the best selling authors and Adam's latest Uber Eats pain Today's Sponsors: Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠ Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrarians Aussie Broadband   Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.c...2025-07-211h 43The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Customer Acquisition Costs + Lab Grown vs. Mined Diamonds??00:00 - Customer Acquisition costs 21:00 - Lab grown diamonds 26:40 - Staff Profit Share options   Hear the guys chat more about lab grown diamonds: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/blueys-billions-teslas-tough-times-atlassian-gets-profitable/id1703720734?i=1000653963077   Today's Sponsor:  Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrarians Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠   Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on...2025-07-1837 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirRBA Gets it Right (finally), Bumble Trouble, ASX Dual Class Voting Cage Match, Hermes Record, Are Limebikes Too Popular, World’s Biggest Companies, BA Shocker and Adir’s Rules of CapitalismThe guys discuss how the RBA finally got it right with interest rates, Bumble confirms online dating shark jump, the guys pick a side on the ASX dual voting fight, Birken breaks record, Adam’s Limebike issues in London, Adir dives deep into index dominating businesses, Adam’s horrific British Airways experience and Adir gives his Golden Rules on Capitalism. Today's Sponsors: Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrarians Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠ Hear the guys talk about Bumble in these episodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nk3xiXeZ1iBO2Gl9VemU8...2025-07-141h 33The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Equity Mates x Betashares Acquistion + Child Care Issues in Victoria00:00 - Equity Mates x Betashares Acquisition 11:20 - Problems in Child Care 28:32 - When to broaden your horizons outside of your business. Today's Sponsors: Mighty: ⁠www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians⁠ Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod  See omnystudio.com/liste...2025-07-1140 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirDroneshield Flies, Di Pilla Crashes, Dominos Debacle, WFH, Tether’s Money Machine and Adir’s LinkedIn Pet HateDroneshield flies and proves Adam wrong, David Di Pilla’s golden runs comes to an abrupt end, Jack Cowin comes to rescue Domino’s, Adam’s WFH article, the strange Tether money making machine and Adir’s pet hate on LinkedIn. Today's Sponsors: Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrarians Telstra: ⁠www.telstra.com.au/tbtc⁠  Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-071h 53The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Would the guys go on Shark Tank? + Is Kogan a Lottery Business Now!?00:00 - Would the guys go on Shark Tank?11:30 - JB vs Harvey Norman15.48 - Kogan's New Direction? Today's Sponsors: Mighty: ⁠www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians⁠    Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-0429 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirXero Bets the Business, Woolworths MyDeal Disaster, Moral Hazard on Planes, EV Road Test and WoodfrogThe guys question Xero’s massive $4b bet on Melio, Woolworth’s blows $500m on its MyDeal disaster, how do you reduce moral hazard on planes, Adir test drives an EV and chats the growth of Woodfrog. Today's Sponsors: Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrarians Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠  Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspo...2025-06-301h 48The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Rich People Problems + The Milgram Experiment + LinkedIn00:00 - What problems do rich people face? 08:15 - The Milgram Experiment in business 17:58 - How much do we use LinkedIn? Today's Sponsors: Mighty: ⁠www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians⁠  Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...2025-06-2730 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWorld’s Best Bahn Mi, Adir Sleeps with Obama, Door Dash’s Curious Acquisition, Catapult ‘s Smart Buy, Amazon Prime Ads a Turn Off, Adairs Deep Dive and Adir’s InjuryThe guys discuss the world’s best Bahn Mi and can restaurants have process power, Adir’s Five Star Encounter, Door Dash gets smart, analysing Catapult’s recent acquisition, Adir’s anger at Amazon Prime’s ads, Adair’s deep dive and Adir’s sporting injury cripples the man of steel.Todays' Sponsors:Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrariansVanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠00:00 - Intro: Adir's Injured09:30 - Adir's Quiz: Highest Annual Revenue Per Employee24:00 - Best Banh Mi?32:39 - Adam's Quiz...2025-06-231h 40The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirVirgin IPO, Immutable Questions, YouTube Goes Too Premium, Adir's US Adventures, Israel's Masterstroke and Adam's Cettire Victory LapThe guys discuss the winners from the Virgin IPO, questions being raised about crytop Unicorn Immutable, YouTube gets too rich for Adir, Israel's intelligence win in Iran and Cettire's Collapse.This week's sponsors:Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠/contrariansVanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠Telstra: ⁠www.telstra.com.au/tbtc⁠ 00:00 - Intro3:55 - Investing in Defence?11:50 - Chick-Fil-A18:30 - Adam's Great Glasses Experience21:30 - YouTube Premium Price Hike30:50 - Another Apple Blunder?40:10 - Co...2025-06-161h 29The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirDavid Jones and Qantas Hook Up, Koala Pulls IPO, Mecca, JB Hi Fi’s Golden Run, Get Swift’s Tale of Destruction, Apple’s Woes and Mike’s Switch 2 ReviewThe guys chat abouts David Jones’ partnership with loyalty giant, Qantas, Koala withdraws its IPO, Mecca’s belated 2023 results disappoint boys, JB Hi Fi’s incredible legacy of success, Get Swift Founder goes Viral, Apple’s continuing trouble’s and Mike’s hot off the press review of Nintendo’s Switch 2.Today's Sponsors:Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠ Telstra: ⁠www.telstra.com.au/tbtc⁠Vanta: ⁠www.vanta.com/contrarians⁠ 00:00 - Adir's in Tel Aviv again.06:04 - Adam's Apple Woes18:30 - Mike's Switch 2 Review2025-06-091h 32The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: What really happens in the Qantas lounge + Angel Investing Tips + Where to stash your emergency $1M!00:00 - How to set valuation when Angel Investing?14:35 - What really happens in the Qantas lounge?22:00 - Where are you stashing your emergency $1M?Today's Sponsors:Safety Nest: ⁠www.safetynest.com.au⁠Mighty: ⁠www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians⁠ Affix: ⁠www.affix.com.au/contrarians⁠Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@Contrar...2025-06-0628 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: How does ambition change over time? + Contrarian takes on AI00:00 - How does ambition change over time?12:00 - The guy's contrarian takes on AI20:22 - St. Kilda FC's boardToday's sponsors:Safetynest: www.safetynest.com.auMighty: ⁠www.mightypartners.com.au/contrarians⁠ Affix: ⁠www.affix.com.au/contrarians⁠ Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow...2025-05-3028 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirJoe Aston joins Live to talk Qantas, the L1-Platinum Takeover and James Hardie, Catapult Rockets, Interest Rates, the Power of Great Customer Service and Adir’s McDonald’s IncidentThe guys are joined by Joe Aston to chat about Qantas, L1, James Hardie, and the growth of Rampart, Catapult’s incredible run continues while Adam encourages Adir to start looking for private jets, the RBA’s foolish decision to prematurely slash interest rates, why great customer service is so important and Adir’s McDonald’s mishap.00:00 - Episode 10002:25 - Catapult12:15 - Adir's Question20:23 - Great Customer Service28.45 - Adir at McDonalds32:45 - Interest Rates42:50 - Joe Aston in Studio with Adam & Adir2025-05-261h 51The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWorld’s Biggest Travel Businesses, DoorDash Goes Large, HotDoc’s Missing Dance Partner and the guys speak to EatClub Founder Pan KoutlakisThe guys discuss the world’s most profitable travel businesses, DoorDash’s big week as it buys Deliveroo and Seven Rooms, HotDoc’s ambitious IPO plans and the guys speak exclusively to EatClub Founder Pan Koutlakis after his $18.7m raise00:00 - Intro15:40 - Grand Prix Headline22:50 - Ubisoft, Massive and Gaming34:34 - Most profitable travel businesses40:00 - Customer service at LE1:01:00 - Pan from EatClub1:23:35 - HotDocAdir's Books:The Dream Architects by David Polfeldt2025-05-191h 40The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: How to manage your time + Is DEI actually helpful for business?00:00 - How Adam & Adir manage their time10:46 - DEI in business21:02 - What industry would you focus on today?Thanks to our sponsors:Safety Nest: ⁠www.safetynest.com.au⁠ Mighty: www.mightypartners.com.au/contrariansVanta: www.vanta.com/contrariansThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast2025-05-0934 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirApple’s Disaster, Atlassian Crashes, Tesla’s Struggles, Election Breakdown and Adir’s New Voting IdeaThe guys discuss the unfolding disasters at Apple, Atlassian’s share price crash as it gives away AI, Tesla gets squeezed and dive into the Liberal’s election calamity and Adir’s brand new much improved voting system00:00 - Intro07:30 - Australian Election Breakdown49:00 - Adir's LinkedIn Survey Update53:50 - Nintendo Update55:15 - Brambles57:15 - Warren Buffet1:08:35 - Apple's Woes1:16:57 - Atlassian1:31:02 - Storage IndustriesThis week's sponsors:Netwealth: ⁠www.netwealth.com.au⁠2025-05-051h 42The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Adam & Adir's political party!? + Starting a board career00:00 - Starting a board career12:05 - Adam & Adir's personal business stories22:10 - Policies from Adam & Adir's pretend political partyThis week's sponsors:Safety Nest: ⁠⁠www.safetynest.com.au⁠⁠DMG: ⁠⁠www.digitalmindsgroup.com.au⁠⁠Affix: ⁠⁠www.affix.com.au/contrarians⁠⁠Mighty Partners: ⁠www.mightypartners.com.au/contrariansThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtub...2025-05-0233 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWhy it’s not Always Smart to Buy the Dip, James Hardie Disgrace, the Business of Coachella, is Empathy Important, the YoChi Miracle, Adore Beauty Struggles and Victoria’s Soviet Style CampsitesThe guys discuss why buying the dip isn’t always the best investment strategy, how the ASX blundered the James Hardie merger, the economics of the world’s largest music festival, is empathy the most important characteristic that investors should look for, the rise and rise of frozen yoghurt giant YoChi, Adore’s retail stores struggle against the might of Mecca and Victoria’s latest policy embarrassment.00:00 - Intro13:00 - Free Campsites in Vic?17:00 - Adam's Printer Nightmare27.25 - Adore Beauty32:25 - Would you pay extra to fly w...2025-04-281h 50The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWhy Interest Rates should Stay High, the Power of Loyalty Programs, Club Med’s Comeback, Cettire Victory Lap, LVMH’s Struggles and Adir’s BoycottThe guys discuss why interest rates shouldn’t get cut, AMPs new mega Qantas points bank account, how Club Med reinvented itself, Adam claims victory over powerful investors as Cettire’s share price collapses, LVMH reign comes to an end and Adir’s bookstore heartbreak.00:00 - Intro + LVMH15:17 - Instagram Ads20:50 - Bookstore Experiences25:36 - Curb Your Enthusiasm Story28:40 - Vaccines32:36 - Temple & Webster39:10 - Cettire46:00 - Club Med & The Eighth Power53:38 - LinkedIn Censorship?57:34 - Skip t...2025-04-211h 45The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: How to grow the Aussie Tech Industry + Can Aussie businesses succeed overseas?Welcome to our first ever Contrarians Q&A!3:21 - How to grow Australia's tech industry?11:29 - What would you ask someone in the future?16:50 - Australian businesses succeeding overseas?Thanks to this week's sponsors:Safety Nest: ⁠⁠www.safetynest.com.au⁠⁠DMG: ⁠www.digitalmindsgroup.com.au⁠Affix: ⁠⁠www.affix.com.au/contrarians⁠⁠Send us questions!Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-cont...2025-04-1826 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirStrongRoom Disaster, Prada and Versace, Adir’s Big Time Meeting, Tariff Deep Dive, Uber’s Hits and Misses and Nintendo’s Big SwingThe guys discuss the unfolding disasters at StrongRoom, go deep into tariffs, look at the ultra luxury deal between Prada and Verdace, the ups and downs of Uber, will Nintendo’s Switch 2 fly or sink and Adir’s powerful meeting.Segments:00:00 - Intro05:30 - Adir Meets Peter Dutton19:45 - Nintendo Switch 2 25:40 - Australia's Social Media Ban29:48 - Adam's Customer Service Woes (Qantas, Air India, Uber)42:10 - Southeast Water53:10 - Prada and Versace57:10 - Fyre Festival Returns?1:04:18 - Tr...2025-04-141h 52The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirLive Ep! REA v Domain, are Private Markets the new Public Markets, Biggest Clothing Companies and Live Audience QuestionsThe guys head to Sydney for their sold out live show and discuss the Domain sale and impact on REA, who needs public share markets when you have private ones, the world's largest clothing businesses and the guys answer questions from the live audience00:00 - Intro15:00 - Top 10 World's Largest Clothing Companies27:40 - Public Private Markets38:00 - Co-Star / Domain1:05:54 - Drone Deliveries1:13:30 - Q&ANetWealth: ⁠netwealth.com.auDMG: ⁠digitalmindsgroup.com.auVanta: ⁠vanta.com/co...2025-04-071h 38The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirReject Shop Glory, MisRes Doldrums, Warby Parker, South West Airlines, Koala’s Ambitious IPO, Wisetech, Hotels Behaving Badly and Dan Andrews ShunnedThe guys discuss the managerial magic at Reject Shop, MisRes struggles, Warby Park v Luxxotica v Specsavers, South West Airlines Fee Bonanza, will Koala float or sink, Adir’s Hotel Issues and the Rise and Fall of Dan Andrews.00:00 - Intro and Hotels22:44 - Daniel Andrews Shunned?27:40 - The Business of Hair33:25 - What are Chinese graduate students studying?37:42 - The Reject Shop's Win53:35 - Koala + The Mattress Industry1:09:08 - MinRes1:29:45 - Warby Parker1:45:52 - Specsavers2025-03-311h 54The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirBYD Smokes Tesla, SpaceX Saves the Day, Premier Investments Deep Dive, has Exec Rem Gone too Far and Special Guest John Stensholt Reveals Rich List SecretsThe guys discuss Tesla’s Woes and Rise and Rise of BYD, Elon Saves the Day with SpaceX, a look under the hood at Premier Investments, Xero CEO’s big payday and has exec remuneration jumped the shark and legendary Rich List editor, John Stensholt, exclusively joins the team to go behind the scenes at the List.00:00 - Intro13:12 - Cal.AI24:58 - BYD31:08 - Space X and NASA39:57 - Xero55:10 - Premier Investments1:09:10 - John Stensholt and The List 2025-03-241h 33The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe World’s Biggest Fast Food Chain, Uber’s Uber Mistake?, The World’s Greatest Game, Click n Fail, What would you do with $81 trillion and Adam’s Big BreakThe guys chat about the world’s largest fast food chain you’ve never heard of, did Uber make a monumental mistake in selling off its self driving ambitions, the guys deep dive into the creation of Goldeneye (according to Adam, the world’s best ever computer game), Adir’s Click n Collect fiasco, what would you do with $81 trillion and Adam goes snapThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content...2025-03-171h 38The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Business of Influencers, PE Pet Food Bonanza, Furniture Flying High, Biggest Losses Ever, YouTube Goes Cheap, Inflation Smashes Standard of Living, Should you Discount and Adam’s Fashionable WeekHuge episode this week with the guys discussing the business of being a famous influencer, private equity’s pet food profits, furniture businesses make a comeback, which companies have lost the most money ever, is YouTube’s new discount pricing tier a good idea, living standards go nowhere for a decade and should you discount your products ever?Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@Cont...2025-03-101h 54The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWisetech Debacle. Cettire Disaster. Seek’s Acquisition Stumbles and the World’s Most Profitable Companies.The guys chat about the ongoing dramas at the $30b Wisetech, Cettire’s disastrous results, Seek’s acquisition fiasco and who are the world’s most profitable companiesThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspodFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspodSee...2025-03-031h 55The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirDroneshield Goes from Slay to Nay, the US$170b Business You’ve Never Heard Of, Jamie Dimon Kills WFH, Overhead Luggage Stress and How not to Treat Employees BadlyThe guys chat about the Dronesheild rollercoaster, the mysterious adtech business you’ve never heard of that is suddenly worth US$170 billion, Jamie Dimon calls time on WFH, why airlines have the lost the plot around overhead luggage and the art of treating employees well.Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2025-02-241h 59The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirSpotify’s Genius, Is Chemist Warehouse Overvalued, Exclusive Canva News, Temple & Webster’s Rebound and Correcting Last Week’s MistakesThe guys go deep into Spotify’s Incredible Run and is Daniel Ek one of the best ever founders? Chemist Warehouse is worth $32 billion, but Adam asks, is it too much? Adir breaks some big Canva news, Mike’s PlayStation disappointment, Temple & Webster confounds the Contrarians and the guys admit to their mistakes.Thanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcastSubscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcastFo...2025-02-172h 03The Spiro CircleThe Spiro CircleA lesson in resilience - #0006, Adir FreilichI first met Adir Freilich in October 2017, soon after I moved to Israel. For the first year, we worked on a podcast together called Startup Camel. I didn’t know it at the time, but that would be the first time I dabbled in Israeli high-tech and podcasting - something I would still be doing almost eight years later!In the time I have known Adir, he has remained optimistic and resilient despite four near-death experiences. * At age 7 he was hit by a car* At age 17 his appendix burst, requiring emergency surgery...2025-02-1627 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirMcDonalds v KFC v GYG v Chick-Fil-A Cage Match, Who Can Call Themselves a Founder, Adir’s Deepdive into AI, Should you get an EA, Pool Chair Fights and Adam’s Favourite MattressThe guys chat about the economics of fast food and the miracle of Chick-Fil-A, who can call themselves a founder, Adir explains his journey to becoming an AI guru, the guys go head to head on whether you should get an executive assistant, should you be able to reserve pool chairs at a resort and Adam reveals his favourite mattressSee the KFC Logo that Adir mentioned 😂:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/57/KFC_logo-image.svgThanks for listening!Join us on LinkedIn: https://www...2025-02-101h 55Mael Time With Daniel MaelMael Time With Daniel MaelAdir Tahar: Hero of the Jewish PeopleMael Time - Episode 35 - David Tahar This conversation delves into the life of Adir Tahar, a young soldier who fell heroically on October 7th. His father, David, shares memories of Adir's childhood, his aspirations, and his journey into the Golani Brigade. The discussion transitions into the events of October 7th, detailing Adir's bravery during the attack and the profound impact of his sacrifice on his family and community. This conversation delves into the harrowing journey of a father seeking closure after the loss of his son, a soldier who died in battle. The father recounts the chaotic communication...2025-02-041h 14The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirDeepseek's AI Revolution - How Will This Impacts Nvidia? Netflix v Disney Cage Match, the Rise and Fall of Tesla and is the Bubble on Borrowed TimeThe guys discuss China's incredible Deepseek developments - is it for real and how will it impact Nvidia's dominance, is Disney too cheap now? Tesla's disastrous quarter and the leveraged ETF market. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www...2025-02-032h 04The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWesfarmers Catch of the Day Disaster, Netflix Brilliant Strategy, Bumble’s Troubles and ROKT TriumphsThe guys discuss Wesfarmers $800 million Catch of the Day horror show – Adam argues the disaster should cost Rob Scott his job (Adir disagrees), Netflix incredible growth story, Bumble’s founder returns but is the online dating business a goner and the brilliant execution of Bruce Buchanan at ROKT Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: http...2025-01-271h 54What Matters NowWhat Matters NowWhat Matters Now to Adir Miller and mom Marianne: Getting the last laugh after the HolocaustWelcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with comedian/filmmaker Adir Miller and his mother Marianne Miller, a child Holocaust survivor. On January 27, Marianne -- a well-known Israeli speaker and educator -- will address the United Nations General Assembly on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Born in wartime Budapest, Marianne will speak in New York about her survival story, surrounded by three generations of her family, as she was...2025-01-2336 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirHas OpenAI Peaked? Sketchers Takes on Nike. Who should pay for the Wildfires? Has Gaming Lost the Plot and Bad Bad AirportsThe guys discuss OpenAI's myriad of challenges, the incredible growth and history of Sketchers, who should pay to rebuild LA after the devastating wildfires, how gaming lost the plot and spent too much time on graphics and why privatising airports is a terrible idea. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2025-01-201h 54The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirIs Uber Dying, Most Profitable Media Companies, Why Debt Kills, K-Mart Copy Cats, Tesla Directors Gotta Pay and our Best 2025 PredictionsThe guys discuss the impact of self-driving on Uber, countries going broke, what are the worlds most and least profitable media businesses, should big companies be able to copy cool products, the shock Tesla director lawsuit and the guys talk about their specific 2025 predictions. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2025-01-132h 08The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirOur 2025 Predictions, Culture Amp, NDIS Rorting, Adir's Travels and Adam's Movie of the WeekThe guys reflect on their 2024 Predictions and try to forecast what will happen in 2025, discuss the future for unicorn Culture Amp, the NDIS Rortfest and Adir's globetrotting Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod...2025-01-061h 51The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirMecca Shines, Soho House Takeover, how Rich is the Top 1%, Adam’s Book Club and how Important is a Brand Name?The guys discuss Mecca's incredible success and powers, how rich do you need to be to be in the top 1% and just how expensive is Sydney property, the Soho House takeover and business deep dive, Adam's belated book club and what to think about when you're creating a business name Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us...2024-12-302h 09The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirIs DEI Dead? Google AI Dominates, Best and Worst Loyalty Programs, Myer's Big Deal, Turo v Rental Cars, Restaurant Subscriptions and Raygun Jumps the SharkAdam and Adir discuss the impending death of DEI, Google's remarkable AI comeback, Myer's controversial deal, discuss what makes an elite loyalty program (and who does it well and badly), rental cars, the fascinating business monetising restaurant reservations and Raygun's disaster Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod 2024-12-231h 53The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirNetflix Kills Unlimited Leave, ClassPass Hero or Villain, Musk’s Investment of the Century, Crumbl and Adir’s Book ClubThe guys discuss Netflix ending unlimited parental leave, is ClassPass killing gyms or saving them, Elon’s incredible six week return, the unhealthy Crumbl phenomenon and Adir’s Book Club returns Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...2024-12-161h 34The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Iconic Struggles, Pro Medicus Triumphs, Porsche v Ferrari v Hermes, AFR Businessperson of the Year and Computer GamesThe guys discuss the fall and fall of eCommerce giant, The Iconic; Pro Medicus incredible run, why margin is everything in luxury retail, did the AFR get it wrong and the guys chat computer games Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on...2024-12-091h 39The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirStarlink, Bitcoin, The Pros and Cons of Crowd Funding, unicorn Deep Dive and Adir the CelebrityThe guys go head-to-head on the benefits and costs of crowd funding, deep dive into the Class of ’21 including Canva, Culture Amp, Airwallex and ROKT, gold vs BTC and the wonders of Starlink Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://ww...2024-12-022h 02Together Dreaming 🌓Together Dreaming 🌓#19 The Power of Voice with Avi AdirWe finally have guests back in the show! This time musician, vocalist, and performer Avi Adir with decades of experience. This episode covers: How music found Avi & his path Some of Avi’s Yoga journey and how it influences his music The human body as a musical instrument An invitation for anyone who feels like „I’m not creative“ How to honor your voice as a gift from the Divine How to train your voice & play with it — with a guided practice! Using your voice with intention The Art of CommunicationAnd many more goodies, you don’t wanna miss out on...2024-11-301h 37The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirXero, Technology One and Palantir Go Big, Netflix, Martha's Comeback and the Rule of 40The guys discuss the stunning performance of Xero and Technology One, the strange rise and rise of Palantir, Martha Stewart's Remarkable Revival, Adir and Adam go deep on switching costs. the rise of Netflix and the death of linear TV and discuss the Rule of 40 and why it's so important for investors Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast ...2024-11-251h 46The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirQuadlock, Chemist Warehouse, waiving HECS, Tech Sector Job Drought and the Importance of CFOsThe guys talk about the incredible Quadlock success story, Chemist Warehouse deal done, the stupidity of waiving elite university debts, the great tech sector job cut continues and why it's hard (and important) to hire the right CFO. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod ...2024-11-181h 27The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirJoe Aston Joins The Contrarians, Australia's Most Promising Companies and the End of Horse Racing,The guys chat to Joe Aston about The Chairman's Lounge, Adir looks back on Australia's most promising companies from 2003 and has the Melbourne Cup Carnival jumped the shark Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contrarianspod2024-11-111h 57The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirQantas Upgrades, US Election, Roblox Struggles, Temple & Webster and the Nerds Gummy Cluster PhenomenonThe guys discuss the fallout from Joe Aston’s Qantas expose, US election happenings, the turmoil at gaming platform Roblox, Temple & Webster’s huge valuation and Adir deep dives into the world of Nerds Gummy Clusters Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on T...2024-11-042h 01The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWisetech, how to get great Service, Universities and the guys speak to Ben from AcquiredAdam and Adir chat to Ben Gilbert from Acquired about his incredible journey to become one of the world’s best podcasters, the rise and fall of Wisetech’s Richard White and problems at the Tech Council of Australia, are universities broken and Adir’s secrets to getting amazing customer service Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on...2024-10-282h 00The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirIs Wisetech the most Overvalued Big Business in Australia, Canva Backs Down, Doctors, Biggest Social Media Platforms and Listener QuestionsThe guys discuss why Wisetech is so richly valued by speculators, Canvas’s surprisingly price hike retreat, GPs behaving badly, who are the world’s biggest social media platforms and when should you set up a business? Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok: http...2024-10-141h 33The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirQatar Virgin Magic, OpenAI Goes All In, Netflix Dominates, SPC goes Original and is AirBNB done?The guys chat about Qatar’s Virgin Masterclass, OpenAI goes from curing humanity to maximising profit, Netflix’s competitive advantage, SPC and Original Juice’s original deal, AirBNB’s new old competitor and Croc’s newest squeeze Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikT...2024-10-072h 01InnovatedInnovatedHow Philanthropy Can Move The Needle with Hindy PoupkoIn the season finale of the Innovated podcast, listeners are treated to an insightful discussion with Hindy Poupko, Senior Vice President at the UJA Federation of New York. Host Morielle Lotan, CEO of The ADIR Challenge, and Hindy explore the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy and its critical role in combatting antisemitism. They delve into Hindy’s unique approach to strategic philanthropy, her reflections on the challenges American Jews face, and how innovation goes beyond technology to rethink leadership and strategies. Hindy also shares her perspective on the importance of humility in philanthropy, the need for better data to tr...2024-10-0136 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirRedBubble Disaster, Hipages’ Quiet Achieving, Self-Driving’s Big Impacts, Cygnett, Ticketing Illegality and FIFA DepreciationThe guys discuss an activist investor coming for the RedBubble/Articore disaster, is Hipages the quiet achiever of the ASX, the huge impacts of self-driving, Cygnett’s product genius, FIFA’s price drop and Gandel’s genius Chadstone acquisition Thanks for listening! Read the article: https://bit.ly/4en7ozy Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow...2024-09-301h 48The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWFH Death Throes, Which Jobs Make the Most Money, Myer and the Retail Armageddon, BuildABear v Squishmellow Cash FightThe guys discuss Amazon’s move to bring staff back five days a week, which professions make the most money and why, Myer’s big moves and is big retail dead, the BuildABear and Squishmellow litigation and why are so many great Founders dyslexic Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cont...2024-09-232h 07The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCatapult Dominates, Nine Cleans House, More OnlyFans , Nintendo’s Brilliance and the Queen of LinkedInAdam and Adir discuss the Catapult's magnificent run, Nine CEO Gone, the incredible profitability of OnlyFans and Craigslist, Adir dives deep into Nintendo's history and future following plus the guys get the lowdown on LinkedIn from social media superstar, Lisa Teh live in the studio. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram...2024-09-161h 47The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirFounder Mode, OnlyFans Extreme Profits, Step One Delivers, Waymo and Cettire’s Wild WeekThe incredible OnlyFans profit machine, the Founder Mode debate, the guys discuss autonomous driving how could be the most impactful technology in two decades, how Step One built one of the highest margin businesses in the world and Cettire’s Big Week Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod ...2024-09-091h 47The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirGuzman y Gomez's Dominates, Accent Struggles, Barnes & Noble’s Fall, superstar Carsales CEO Cameron McIntyre LIVE and should you work for a Start-Up?Adam and Adir live from Carsales HQ discuss the rise and rise of Guzman y Gomez, Amazon's destruction of Barnes and Noble, chat to the incredible CarSales CEO Cameron McIntyre and answer listener questions Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on TikTok...2024-09-021h 41The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirBreville’s $5b Bonanza, Seek Struggles Without Visionary Founders while REA Dominates, Crimson Rises, Rich Founders and is Milkrun the Best Customer Experience in Australia?The guys dissect the incredible rise and rise of Breville, dig deep into Seek’s woes after the departure of their brilliant founders and the remarkable business modal of Realestate.com, the bizarre Crimson Education business hits a billion and who are the world’s most successful founders Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: http...2024-08-261h 48The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirJB Hi Fi and Temple Soar, Scooters Banned, the guys speak to the superstar founder of Eight Sleep and is Work from Home Dead?Adam and Adir chat to the incredible Matteo Franceschetti founder of 8Sleep who is saving sleep and marriages. The guys also discuss the strange share market reaction to JB HiFi and Temple & Webster’s earnings, Scooters getting Banned and the impending death of working from home. Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.in...2024-08-191h 42The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe World’s Best Negotiator joins The Contrarians, Google a Monopolist and Alan Joyce gets StrippedAdam and Adir are joined LIVE by the world’s best negotiation expert and Nobel Prize collaborator, Vicki Medvec. Plus, Google has been found to have engaged in illegal practises to maintain its search engine monopoly and the guys chat about the Qantas board stripping Alan Joyce of a $9 million bonus Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us...2024-08-121h 37The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCanva’s Bets Big on AI, Rex Crash Lands, Atlassian Slumps, the Business Behind the Olympics and Adir’s Hot New RigAdam & Adir chat about Canva’s huge bet on Leonardo.ai, the unsurprising collapse of Rex, Atlassian’s share price slump and how it can recover and the much anticipated latest edition of Adir’s Book Club Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Subscribe on YouTube for all our video content: https://https://www.youtube.com/@ContrariansPodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contrarianspod Follow us on...2024-08-051h 42The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirEssilor Luxottica's Glorious Monopoly, Stensholt Live From Paris, Dream Team Inflation, Apple and Google’s Flex their Market PowerAdam & Adir discuss how Essilor Luxottica built the world’s best monopoly, Inflation in Sports Star Salaries, chat to Rich List Star Correspondent John Stensholt and the incredible power of Apple and GoogleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-291h 42The Interview with Leslie HeaneyThe Interview with Leslie Heaney"The Hollywood Hitmaker of Hair" - feat. Adir AbergelHave you ever wondered how celebrities on the red carpet look so amazing? How do they have the perfect hair that lasts for hours? Who are the creators behind these magical looks?  In today’s episode, Leslie sits down and speaks with “The Hollywood Hitmaker of Hair” –  Adir Abergel. Adir is the creative force behind some of the most memorable moments in celebrity hairstyling. His work has been seen gracing the covers of magazines, red carpets, and runways worldwide.  Adir’s client list contains some of the biggest names in Hollywood: Kristen Stewart, Rooney Mara, Marion Cotill...2024-07-171h 00The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirHave the Good Guys Gone Bad, Nike Gets Hammered, Hutchie Beats the Doubters and is this the most Dilutive Capital Raise Ever? Adam and Adir discuss the ACCC's action against The Good Guys, Nike's Worst Day Ever and are CEO John Donohue's Days Numbered, is Sendle's Capital Raise the most Dilutive Ever, Craig Hutchison's massive win as Sports Entertainment Group sells the Wildcats and the latest chapter in Adir's BookclubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-151h 33The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCettire's Woes, Adore Beauty gets Acquisitive, Adir gets it right on Inflation and is Centreparc the world's Best Tourism Asset?The guys discuss the challenges facing polarising eCommerce stock Cettire, Adir deep dives into Adore Beauty's acquisition announcement, inflation continues to reap havoc and why the RBA was dead wrong to keep rates too low for too long, the best ways to book and find good travel deals and the remarkable Centreparc business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-011h 55The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirGuzman Pops, The Importance of Loyalty, Adam’s Celeb Encounter, Prezee’s Challenges and the Bizarre World of Gift Cards and the Incredible Bellabox StoryThe guys discuss the huge Guzman y Gomez IPO, why a loyalty scheme is so important to business, Prezee’s mounting losses and world of gift cards, the amazing business that rose from the ashes of Bellabox and Adam encounters Hollywood royalty. Join The Contrarians Army group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-241h 52The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCatapult hits US $100m, Guzman IPO, Canva's Rap and Salesforce's CrashThe guys chat about Catapult hitting the US$100 million revenue milestone, go deep into the IPO prospects of Guzman y Gomez, fawn of Canva's cringey rap, discuss the struggles facing Salesforce and Adir gets into ice cream. 00:00 - Adir's 'Rollercoaster' Week 11:45 - Adir Watched Free-to-Air TV 18:15 - Catapult Sports 32:50 - Meta and Shopify 41:22 - Guzman y Gomez 1:08:08 - Live Ice Cream Tasting 1:11:45 - Canva Create Event 1:15-13 - SalesforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-031h 27The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Economics of Book Writing, Temple Tumbles, Adir Breaks the Breakthrough Fund and what Should Warren do with his big Apple stake?The guys chat about the financial secrets of the publishing industry, the risks of owning Temple & Webster, the disaster gets smaller at Breakthrough Victoria and should Berkshire Hathaway sell its huge Apple stake? Tickets to our live show: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-contrarians-live-podcast-fortress-melbourne-tickets-898908107347?aff=oddtdtcreatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-131h 43The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirMr Beast a Billionaire? Facebook's Insta Purchase Just Keeps Getting Better. And which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party?The guys discuss the rise and rise of Mr Beast, take a deeper look at Facebook's now legendary purchase of Instagram and guess which Hollywood Celeb snubbed Adir at a Superbowl Party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-221h 41The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirQantas' Huge Move, the Shrinking Tiger Global, are we in a Recession and the rise of Lime BikesAdam and Adir chat about the big Qantas loyalty move, Tiger Global's new fund and have we hit peak VC, the dyanmics of the Scooter Rental market and the guys talk Recession and Inflation. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter: www.contrarianspod.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-151h 59The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirBreakthrough Fund Disaster, SBF Put Away, Trump's Pay Day and Canva gets AcquisitiveAdam and Adir go deeper into the unfolding disaster at Victoria's Soviet Era Fund, discuss whether the Sam Bankman Fried 25 year sentence fair, talk about Trump's potential $5b windfall and the intriguing Canva acquisitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-011h 19The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirApple Under Fire, Uber Settles, Suing for Birken, the Ills of Pokies and Close Encounters of the Adir Celebrity KindThe guys discuss Apple's lawsuit troubles, the implications of Uber's taxi settlement, the bizarre legal action against Hermes, the horrors of poker machines and Adir's A List Celeb encounters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-251h 25The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirBehind the Scenes of the Rich List, Employment Hero Fight Gets Ugly, Breakthrough Victoria Disaster and Myer's New BossAdam and Adir talk to John Stensholt, author of The List, go inside Hostplus and Employment Hero's Massive Fight, analyse the unfolding disaster at Victoria's controversial Breakthrough Fund and discuss Myer's new Executive ChairpersonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-181h 31The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirInside the Cettire slump, a $120k University dinner, ASX buyback changes, Employment Hero takes on HostPlus, and Adir's Book ClubAdam and Adir snare the only interview with AFR newsbreaker Jonathan Shapiro about his Cettire article, discuss the $127,000 farewell for a university exec, propose changes to selling into buybacks, and reveal a bizarre HostPlus stoush with an Aussie unicorn. Plus Adir drops his latest books, literally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-121h 13The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirMeta Pulls Out, Life360 and Kogan Thrill, AppleFail, #DeleteAmazon and Founders Selling Down BadlyAdam and Adir discuss Meta standing up to the blackmailers, the incredible results at Life360 and Kogan, has Amazon Jumped the Shark, Apple’s Car Fail and should Founder’s be Selling Stock?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-03-041h 45The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Incredible rise of Altium, is AirBNB headed for a fall, Woolworths, Qantas and Adir's Expensive JuiceThe chat about one of the most incredible stories in Australian tech history - the $9 billion sale of Altium, the problems facing $100 billion giant AirBNB, Qantas new Chairman, Woolworth's former CEO and should Adir be spending $9 on a small juice? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-261h 34The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirInside the Secrets of Airline Loyalty, Myer's Remarkable Recovery and the Horrors of LotteriesThe guys chat with Steve Hui the King of Business Class loyalty rewards, how Myer quietly became an eCommerce goliath and why you never want to win the Lottery. Join The Contrarians Army: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/ Watch Steve's segment on YouTube (and subscribe!): https://youtu.be/wWq-P4iRjh8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-051h 44The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirTesla's Struggles, New Fashion Models go Bad, Tough times for Sophisticated Investors and VC WoesThe guys chat about the Tesla's profitability challenges, deep dive into Rent the Runway and StitchFix and speak to special guest Gavin Appel about potential changes to Sophisticated Investor rules and the difficulties of being a VC investor Join The Contrarians Army: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-291h 40The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirDeep Dive into Dating Apps, Labor Strife hits the Docks and the Joy of Incremental GrowthAdam and Adir looks at the economics of dating apps Match.com and Bumble, the impact of the growing industrial action impacting Australia's waterfront and the miracle of compounding growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-251h 23The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe economics of Scooters, Airline Loyalty Schemes and our 2024 PredictionsAdam and Adir deep dive into the very profitable world of airline loyalty schemes, the economics of scooter and bike rental businesses and the guys make their 2024 predictionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-081h 39Pretty Curious with Jonathan Van NessPretty Curious with Jonathan Van NessHow Did You Shape The Hollywood Hair Scene? with Adir AbergelFrom Tina Turner to Kristin Stewart, this week’s guest has worked with practically every iconic celeb. Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel spills the tea to Jonathan on how he got his start, what hair trends are “in” for 2024, and what hair product he can’t leave home without. Plus, Adir and Jonathan reveal all the insider secrets for a perfect blow-dry. Adir Abergel fuses the boundaries between fashion, art and celebrity in a way that few Hollywood hairstylists have managed to do. Using hair as his principal medium, Adir challenges red carpet conventions to exquisit...2024-01-0838 minGetting Better with Jonathan Van NessGetting Better with Jonathan Van NessPRETTY CURIOUS | How Did You Shape The Hollywood Hair Scene? with Adir AbergelFrom Tina Turner to Kristin Stewart, this week’s guest has worked with practically every iconic celeb. Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel spills the tea to Jonathan on how he got his start, what hair trends are “in” for 2024, and what hair product he can’t leave home without. Plus, Adir and Jonathan reveal all the insider secrets for a perfect blow-dry. Adir Abergel fuses the boundaries between fashion, art and celebrity in a way that few Hollywood hairstylists have managed to do. Using hair as his principal medium, Adir challenges red carpet conventions to exquisit...2024-01-0838 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe End of Rentals Cars, Adore Beauty Takeover and the Best and Worst Retail ExperiencesAdam and Adir chat about how Turo will kill rental cars, the economics of Adore Beauty and the world's best and worst customer experiences. Adam's Sale of the Century Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwPWddglsj0 Join The Contrarians on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-01-011h 38The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirZoe Foster-Blake's Triumph, Luxury Slumps and Why Small Businesses Shouldn't Shut Over HolidaysAdam and Adir discuss the incredible sale and re-purchase of Go-To Cosmetics by Zoe Foster-Blake, the surprising downturn in the luxury segment and why Small Businesses should stay openSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-251h 27The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirIs Work from Home A Goner, Will Chemist Warehouse Finally Get Listed and Dating AppsAdam and Adir discuss why investors are breaking up with dating apps, the prospects of an ASX-listed Chemist Warehouse and are we reaching the beginning of end of WFH?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-181h 17The Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirIs Afterpay Worthless?, Dodgy Review Websites and Nick Bolton Wins AgainAdam and Adir talk about dubious review websites and how affiliate marketing works, the rise and fall of Afterpay and Nick Bolton beats the establishment again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-111h 26GentleMan Style Podcast-God, Family, Finance, SelfGentleMan Style Podcast-God, Family, Finance, SelfAdir Yates: From Soldier to Rap Star, PolygamistWatch this Interview Live: Click Here Can a soldier turn into a music mogul while embracing polygamy?🎤 In this captivating episode of the "Gentleman Style Podcast", host Marcus Norman and co-host Cara Wells delve deep into the life of Adir Yates: From Soldier to Rap Star Polygamist.  This Miami native with a story that breaks conventional boundaries. From his transformative military experience to his bold strides in the music industry and unique family dynamics, this video is a riveting exploration of resilience, honesty, and unconventional paths to success.  TimeStamps: 00:00 - Intro...2023-11-291h 14