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The Growth & Banter PodcastEP 25 - How 3 Best Friends are Innovating Australia’s Creative Industry With Leo, Jayden, and Taki from Pool PartyIn this episode, I sat down with Leo, Jayden, and Taki—co-founders of Pool Party, one of Australia’s fastest-growing creative production agencies. What started as a humble passion project has grown into a multi-faceted brand spanning video, photo, events, and music. The boys share the wild ride, from grassroots beginnings running a local run club, to scaling a full-service creative agency trusted by global brands. We get into the highs and lows of building something from scratch: the lessons they’ve learned about branding and rebranding, navigating client briefs, managing team dynamics, and showing up con...
2025-07-141h 14
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP24 - Olympic Medalist & Australia’s Lightweight Boxing Superstar With Harry GarsideResilience in sports isn't just about what happens in the ring. It's about the moments outside of it, the personal battles, the doubts, and the decisions that shape an athlete's path. Welcome to The Growth and Banter Podcast. In this episode, I had a chance to sit down with Olympic medalist and professional boxer Harry Garside. Harry’s story is as raw as it is inspiring. After winning gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and taking home bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, his rise was fast. But after stepping back from professional boxing for three years, his return is...
2025-06-171h 01
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP23 - How to Build a 130+ Property Portfolio With Sam Gordon, CEO of Australian Property ScoutEpisode #23: Sam Gordon – How to Build a 130+ Property Portfolio In this episode, I sit down with Sam Gordon, founder of Australian Property Scout and one of Australia’s most accomplished property investors and educators. With over 130 properties under his belt before the age of 34 and a rapidly growing education platform, School of Property, Sam is reshaping what’s possible in the property game. We dive deep into Sam’s journey, from humble beginnings to becoming Buyer’s Agent of the Year in 2024. He opens up about the misconceptions around building large portfolios...
2025-06-0258 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP22 - How Breathwork Can Reset The Connection To Your Mind and Body with Eddie Nelson, Founder of BredIn this episode, we're joined by Eddie Nelson from Bred, and she's going to teach us how to harness the power of breathwork and the connection between the mind, body, and soul through breath. Eddie is a breathwork and Pilates practitioner committed to helping others reconnect with themselves in a fast-paced, often overwhelming world. Her own journey with breathwork began as a path to healing, and now she guides others toward that same sense of inner calm and clarity. Through conscious breathing, Eddie shows us how we can ease stress, restore balance, and come back to...
2025-05-2158 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP21 - Australia’s Largest Members Club for Entrepreneurs With Daniel Hakim, CEO of CUBIn this third sit-down, I’m joined again by my good friend Daniel Hakim, founder and CEO of Club of United Business (CUB), Australia’s largest network for business owners and entrepreneurs. I’ve personally been a member since 2016, and I can wholeheartedly say that I credit a lot of my own entrepreneurial journey and success with GMS Media Group (and other ventures in the works) due to the network I’ve built within CUB. From gaining lifelong friends, clients, mentors, and partnerships, CUB has given me the toolkit to tap into the brightest minds across al...
2025-05-051h 06
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP20 - The 90 Day Brand Plan with Dain Walker aka ‘Brand Daddy’ and CEO of RivylIn this episode, I’m joined by Dain Walker, founder and brand strategist behind Rivyl, one of Australia’s fastest-growing branding agencies. From working out of his bedroom to leading a team creating brand identities for global clients, Dain has built a reputation as a bold thinker with a unique eye for strategy, storytelling, and social influence. Dain’s journey started with a deep curiosity about psychology, persuasion, and the mechanics of branding. Armed with nothing but a laptop and a vision, he began posting educational content on Instagram, growing his personal brand to over 600,000+ follow...
2025-04-1556 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP20 - The 90 Day Brand Plan with the ‘Brand Daddy’ and CEO of Rivyl With Dain WalkerIn this episode, I’m joined by Dain Walker, founder and brand strategist behind Rivyl, one of Australia’s fastest-growing branding agencies. From working out of his bedroom to leading a team creating brand identities for global clients, Dain has built a reputation as a bold thinker with a unique eye for strategy, storytelling, and social influence. Dain’s journey started with a deep curiosity about psychology, persuasion, and the mechanics of branding. Armed with nothing but a laptop and a vision, he began posting educational content on LinkedIn, growing his personal brand to over 600,000 followers. That o...
2025-04-1456 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP19 - CEO & Founder of Shore Financial Australia’s #1 Independent Brokerage With Theo ChambersIn this episode, I’m joined by Theo Chambers, co-founder and CEO of Shore Financial, Australia’s No.1 independent brokerage. Under his leadership, Shore has grown from writing $5 million to over $300 million in home loans each month, picking up major awards along the way, including Champion Brokerage of the Year seven years in a row. Theo’s story started at just 19, door-knocking to sell Foxtel. A chance run-in with a CBA manager led him into banking. But after using a broker to buy his first property, he realised he was on the wrong side of the gam...
2025-04-011h 08
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP18 - From 0 To 3 million followers in under 2 years: The Growth of 'Recipes By Victoria' With Victoria MinellFrom 0 to over 3 million followers in over 2 years. Discover the story behind Tor Minell and her famous food recipe brand Recipes by Victoria. What started out as a hobby, turned into a viral sensation amassing over 1.4M on Instagram, 1.6M on TikTok and 100,000 Substack subscribers with 1 video alone generating over 175M views! All in under 2 years. Want to find out how she turned this passion into a thriving business and left her full-time job? Tune in to the full episode.
2025-03-1753 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP17 - $10M to $200M Strategies from a Proven CEO and Entrepreneur With Richard BellIn this episode, we are joined by Richard Bell, a prominent Australian entrepreneur known for his leadership in the early childhood education sector and his ventures in business investment. He currently serves as the CEO of Little Zak's Academy, a leading early childhood education and care provider in Australia. Under his leadership, the academy has expanded to employ over 1,800 staff members and operates multiple centers across the country. His leadership has driven the academy’s commitment to a play-based curriculum, high-quality child care, exceptional extracurricular programs, and a strong operational framework—all aligned with the National Quality Fram...
2025-03-061h 06
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP16 - Founders of STAX Australia's No.1 All Inclusive Activewear Empire With Don & MatildaFrom a Spare Room to an International Activewear Empire! In this episode, we’re joined by Don & Matilda Robertson, the power couple behind STAX - Australia’s No.1 all-inclusive activewear brand What started in a spare room in Perth has now grown into a global empire - proving that passion, persistence, and hard work pay off. Now with over 160 staff and 10+ retail locations. STAX has even been worn by global icons like Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, and Megan Fox. Tune in as they share: How STAX was built from the ground up to a team...
2025-03-061h 19
Catching Up With CUB#235 Blake Micola - Market Smarter, Sell StrongerDaniel catches up with Blake Micola, Founder of GMS Media Group, a digital agency specialising in ads, creative, and web optimisation to drive growth. Since 2016, GMS has managed over $217 million in ad spend and earned Tier A premium agency partnerships with META, Google, TikTok, Snapchat, and more. Daniel and Blake discuss what’s currently trending in the digital marketing world, how the industry has evolved, and the importance of having a strong sales process to back up effective marketing strategies.
2025-01-191h 01
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP15 - CEO and Founder of Showpo and Shark on Shark Tank Australia With Jane LuEpisode 15 with Jane Lu aka “The Lazy CEO” Founder & Owner of ShowPo and Shark on Shark Tank Australia What started with a laptop and two shelves of clothing in her parent's garage in Sydney in 2010 is now a $100M+ global fashion empire, offering thousands of trend-driven styles to 120+ countries. In March 2023, Jane’s expertise and entrepreneurial spirit earned her a spot on Shark Tank on Network 10 as one of the esteemed “sharks.” Jane’s incredible journey has been recognised with numerous accolades such as: 🏆 2015: Named Cosmopolitan Entrepreneur of the Year. 🏆 2016: Included in the Fo...
2025-01-171h 01
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP14 - Lean Marketing Strategies With Allan Dib #1 Amazon Best SellerAllan Dib, a serial entrepreneur, innovative marketer, technology expert, author of The Lean Marketing Plan and The 1-Page Marketing Plan, and #1 Best Seller on Amazon, has a proven track record of building, scaling, and exiting successful businesses across diverse industries. Notably, his last venture in the highly competitive telecommunications sector grew from a startup to being named one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies, earning a spot on the prestigious BRW Fast 100 list within just four years. As a sought-after business coach, consultant, and public speaker, Allan regularly shares his cutting-edge strategies and actionable insights with audiences worldwide. No...
2024-11-271h 06
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP13 - Australia’s #1 Property Agent With Alex Phillips, Partner at PPDEpisode 13 features Alexander Phillips, partner at PPD and recognised as the top sales agent in Australia for an impressive 9 consecutive years from 2016 to 2024. With over 200 sales each year and having sold $1 billion of property in 2023 within his core team, Alex maintains the same high level of service and dedication, whether a property sells in one day or takes three months. Since 2016, his listings have averaged just 21 days on the market—less than half the Sydney average—with nearly 50% sold to buyers from his database. By utilising targeted campaigns and engaging marketing strategies, along with his negot...
2024-11-0445 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP12 - Lessons to Detoxify Your Mind, Body & Soul With Kelly Phoenix RoseEpisode 12 is now LIVE, featuring Kelly Phoenix Rose, an Integrated Therapist and Spiritual Advocate for cancer, women’s health, and chronic illness. With a focus on detoxification, purification, sacred feminine energy training, and healing trauma and illness, Kelly offers her wisdom through private sessions, programs, and podcasts. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking valuable insights from industry leaders on building a successful life. Kelly explores detoxifying the mind, body, and soul, emphasizing the importance of living a high-performance life. Tune in and enjoy the episode!
2024-10-1657 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP11 - How To Leverage Influencers With Taryn Williams, Founder of Wink Models and GiftedTaryn Williams is a multi-award-winning founder & CEO, and over the course of 20+ years has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most prolific entrepreneurs at the intersection of talent, media, and technology. Her latest project is #Gifted, a Shopify plug-in enabling brands to manage their influencer contra gifting at scale, which is already being used by some of Australia’s biggest brands including Accor Hotels, PE Nation, Estee Lauder, and Panasonic. Co-founded with early-stage Canva and Atlassian employee, James Dumay, this SaaS business launched in 2023. Among numerous awards & accolades – 2018 Mumbrella Award for Innovation, 2017 B&T Wome...
2024-09-261h 21
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP10 - Australia’s #1 Mortgage Broker and Founder of Flint With Christian StevensJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Christian Stevens as he shares his journey from becoming Australia’s top mortgage broker 3 years in a row to founding his own firm - Flint - which already boasts a team of 60 in its first year. This podcast is perfect for anyone seeking valuable insights and strategies from industry leaders, as well as the highs and lows of building a successful life.
2024-09-091h 11
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP9 - Australian Fashion Authority Founder and Creative Director of PE Nation With Pip EdwardsJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Australian Fashion Authority, Pip Edwards, the incredible Founder and Creative Director of PE Nation. 🙌 Pip will take us on her journey of turning a dream into a thriving business, sharing the ups, downs, and everything in between. Plus, she’ll dive into the exciting rebrand of PE Nation, revealing the strategies and lessons she’s learned along the way. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in fashion and business.
2024-07-171h 07
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP8 - How To Find Your Niche With Tom & Molly from Happy Staffy CoDive into the captivating journey of Tom and Molly, the masterminds behind award-winning dog brand, Happy Staffy Co. Known for their high-quality, Staffy-specific products like durable toys and orthopaedic beds, this brand has redefined pet care with their deep understanding of Staffies' unique needs. Tom and Molly’s team have over two decades of experience and deeply understand the pups’ strengths and struggles! Join them as they reveal their secrets to dominating niche markets online. Packed with expert insights and practical tips, this podcast will inspire and empower you to elevate your entrepreneurial game. Tune...
2024-06-0459 min
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP7 - Winner of Australia’s first “Food Star”: With Sophie HoodEpisode 7 with Sophie Hood founder of Seoul Tonic. Sophie recently won Gordon Ramsay’s first Australia’s “Food Star” series on Channel9 taking home $250,000 and 1 year of mentoring with Janine Allis founder of Boost Juice ⭐️ Seoul Tonic is a “before you drink” (anti-hangover) super-powered tonic made from the concentrate of two Korean Pears, a staple in Korean drinking culture for over 1000 years. We delve into her startup journey with Seoul Tonic and the challenges she faced with bringing a unique ancient concept from Korea to the Western world in the Australian market and how she met and f...
2024-05-011h 14
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP6 - How to Harness your Inner Performance for Business and Life: With David FlakelarEpisode 6 with Australia’s leading inner performance specialist David Flakelar from Inner Performance. Over the past 20 years, David has helped over 20,000 people including professional business people and athletes such as WSL surfer Owen Wright, 5 x Australian Paralympian Matt Levy, Marti Paradisis XXL big wave surfer, and the Australian women's baseball team. He also runs workshops with corporate organisations such as attorneys, award-winning interior designers, real estate agencies, hotels, and universities. His company Inner Performance provides solutions through tailored programs teaching powerful tools and applications for well-being and performance success. So it’s sa...
2024-04-101h 26
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP5 - How To Start & Grow Your eCommerce Brand in 90 Days: With Sasha KarabutSasha and I met in 2019 through a mutual friend and previous boss of mine. Our first project was the Jordan Belfort Australian tour in 2020 where we helped sell out the event with 2,500+ tickets sold in Sydney & Melbourne. A successful event but not without its highs and lows 📈 Fast forward to today and Sasha has built up an impressive 7 figure a month e-commerce education business - eCom Capital which helps people to start and grow online stores across multiple niches around the globe. His methodology and blueprint helps accelerate product ideas from zero to $10,000 monthly in jus...
2024-03-131h 14
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP4 - What They Don’t Teach You in Business: With David SawickiI had the pleasure of chatting with my good mate and current business advisor, Mr. David Sawicki, from Third Wave Ideas. We go deep into “what they don’t teach you in business & entrepreneurship” and the mindset you need to get ahead in life. David specialises in advising B2B service companies - consultancies, agencies, and professional service firms. For 21 years, he’s been helping companies crack their toughest communication challenges, improve their performance, and build more profitable businesses. He co-founded Impact Employees Communications, which was acquired by Singleton Group Limited and renamed Ogilvy I...
2024-02-141h 09
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP3 - Advanced Advertising Insights from an Ex-Facebook Employee: With Matthew LovemoreJoin us on episode 3 with our special guest - Matthew Lovemore, an ex-Facebook employee and strategist, who has been with GMS since 2018 and is now our Group Account Director at GMS. Matthew will discuss advanced advertising strategies that are working today and insights he has to share from working at Facebook & GMS and collaborating with over 1,000 brands over the last 10 years. If your business (or interest) is reliant on generating sales online, this session is for you!
2024-01-171h 08
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP2 - How to Disrupt & Dominate a Flooded Industry: With Adam and Raquel from Who is ElijahJoin Adam and Raquel from Who Is Elijah as we dive deep into the secrets and strategies they use to disrupt and dominate the flooded perfume industry. Within 5 years they have taken the brand from $0 to a $20m+ valuation and a 30+ headcount whilst competing with some of the worlds most well known luxury brands. But it's not been all smooth sailing. You don't want to miss this one!
2023-12-061h 05
The Growth & Banter PodcastEP1 - The Secrets Behind The Billion Dollar Marketing Mavericks: With Simon TrainTune in to Episode 1 with my good friend, business partner, and COO of GMS, Simon Train. In this episode we talk about the secrets behind how we built GMS into a multi-million dollar agency and one of Australia's best marketing services, having won several industry awards and servicing 1,200+ globally recognised brands within just 3 short years.
2023-11-091h 06
Startup DiariesLesson: Blake Micola - Achieve More with Less: The Power of Delegating TasksJoin us on this week's thrilling installment of Startup Diaries as Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, the visionary Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake unveils the raw challenges of startup growth, shares invaluable insights on how to navigate working full time in your business, reveals the first crucial hire every startup must make, exposes the truth about the future of social media, delves into the exciting future of advertising, and much, much more!Listen To The Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Di08hXbZRH5dMeZAXSBrNWatch The...
2023-06-0815 min
Startup Diaries#66: Blake Micola On Explosive Digital Marketing Strategies For 2023On this week's Episode of Startup Diaries, Kyle sits down with Blake Micola, Founder and Managing Director of GMS™ & GMS™ Creative. Blake started his advertising agency in 2016, and has helped scale 300+ businesses, achieving ROI's as high as 30x across multiple industries around the globe. Blake reveals the real challenges of startup growth, how to work full time in your business, the first hire every startup must make, the truth about the future of social media revealed, the future of advertising and much more! Produced by Pivotal Conversations Edited by Pivotal Conversations 1:57 - The Inspiring Startup Journey of Blake 9:25 - The...
2023-03-131h 17
The Socius PodcastBlake Micola - Elevating Your Personal BrandToday we are speaking to Blake Micola from GMS Marketing Services.In this episode, we discuss with Blake the importance and impact that family and the environment you were raised in can have.Blake reflects on his younger years and opens up about how seeing his family deal with the adversities, taking risks, and developing his strong work ethic.Blake also gives advice on how a small business can grow and maximize exposure to achieve long-term sustainability. His advice is hard-hitting and to the point; there is no easy way, just consistency and hard work.See omnystudio.com/listener...
2021-05-051h 05
eCom Capital PodcastBLAKE MICOLA - Paid Media Secrets, Spending Over $10 Million On ADS and Driving Over 2 Billion AD ImpressionsJoin over 3,000 entrepreneurs used this FREE resource below to max out their online business below!Link: https://www.sashakarabut.com/optin-372321411584504259362On today's episode we dive into the world of Blake Micola. He is a digital marketing expert, specialising in Facebook Ad Hacking. Since 2012, Blake worked ‘behind the scenes’ helping globally recognised brands and business owners grow their ideas effectively through online marketing initiatives and social media activations. Blake was a key player in bringing Ryan Deiss and his Traffic & Conversion Summit to Australia for the first time in 2013.He managed the digital marketing for industry lead...
2020-08-1751 minCatching Up With CUB#23 Blake Micola - The Brad Pitt of Digital AdvertisingDaniel catches up with Blake Micola, Founder & CEO of Growth Marketing Systems. Since its beginnings in 2016, GMS has helped over 200 businesses globally grow their revenue with advanced online advertising. Being nominated for multiple industry awards, Blake has further delivered keynotes in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland and London. Daniel and Blake talk about best ways to market your business, the importance of determining your niche and how Blake found his newest passion project in a completely different industry with Bondi Rosé.
2020-07-1058 min