Shows
The Contrarians with Adam and AdirEucalyptus Sale Deep Dive, is Waymo an Uber killer, Winnings’ Winnings, Victoria becomes an official Crime State, Adir Visits Lakemba and special guest business publishing legend, Chris JanzThe guys go deep and break the real story behind Eucalyptus’ massive sale to Hims and Hers, Uber’s self driving worries, Winnings sells to Ellerston, Victoria sinks deeper into the mire, Adir’s message to Pauline Hanson and we chat to the saviour of Fairfax’s newspapers and Capital Brief founder, Chris Janz. 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...
2026-02-231h 47The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: How do we prioritise sleep? + Is wearable fitness tech worth it? + Managing a staff member who doesn't gel with your staffThanks 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.
2026-01-2329 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirJellycat Deep Dive, Atlassian Share Price Crash, Kings Counsel Ransom, Writers Festival Monstrosity, SXSW Sydney Dies and Adam’s Passport BlissThe guys deep dive into the incredibly profitable world of Jellycats, Atlassian’s share price crashes 28% in a month and Adam does (another) victory lap, King’s Counsels score a payrise, Adelaide Writers Festival collapses under the weightr of massive taxpayer funding, Jessy Wu comes on to talk about the death of SXSW Sydney and Adam’s joyful new passport experience. 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 I...
2026-01-191h 22The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Working through Christmas + Should high school students get jobs?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.
2026-01-1631 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCostco Deepdive, Health Insurance Pricing, Iran on the Edge of Freedom and Albo's Royal Commission Dark ArtsThe guys deep dive into the incredible business of Costco, Adir goes deep into health insurance pricing, Iran's freedom protests and Albo backflips on the Royal Commission with a big asterisk. 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.
2026-01-121h 38The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: To Gap Year or Not To Gap Year? + Will We Have AI Movies Soon?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.
2026-01-0934 minThe Contrarians with Adam and Adir2026 Predictions and What We Got Badly Wrong (and Right) Last YearThe guys give their predictions for 2026 and review how they went for 2025 no holds barred. 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.
2026-01-051h 25The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Australia's Best & Worst PM? + Worst Ever Travel ExperiencesThanks 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.
2026-01-0246 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirHot Doc Sale Bonanza, Corporate Travel Management Survives for Now, Albo Kinda cuts Business Class, Why Consumer Businesses Shouldn’t Shut during Christmas and Busiest Airline RoutesThe guys discuss the massive $250m HotDoc Sale to Potentia, Corporate Travel Management gets a six month stay of execution, Albanese tights family travel rules, why smart businesses don’t shut during Christmas and what are the world’s busiest airline routes 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...
2025-12-291h 39The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Does Everyone Need a Side Hustle? + The Biggest Story of 2025?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.
2025-12-2627 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirBondi Massacre Hit Albanese, Taylor Swift’s Riches, ASIC’s Netwealth Fail, PuppyGate, Chemist Warehouse, Shayne Elliott’s $13m Cash Grab and Lululemon Deep DiveThe guys discuss the fallout from the Bondi tragedy and why Labor failed to act on Antisemitism, Taylor Swift’s Eras Richard, ASIC loses the plot with the First Guardian debacle, PuppyGate WFH, Shayne Elliott $13.5m ANZ lawsuit and is Lululemon done? 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
2025-12-221h 59The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Silvagni Case and Suppression Orders + Arnott's $45M Debt FacilityThanks 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.
2025-12-1933 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirThe Age of Entitlement in Full Swing, Corporate Travel Deep Dive, Most Valuable Brands, Law Firm Break Up, Maggie Beer, Interest Rates to the Moon and Waymo FliesAdam and Adir discuss politicians feasting on taxpayer largesse, deep dive into the CTM mess – will it survive, Adam quizzes Adir on the most valuable global brands, Mallesons comes home, RBA concedes defeat with interest rates and the rise and rise of Waymo. 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...
2025-12-151h 50The Contrarians with Adam and AdirFirst thoughts of the terror attack at Bondi BeachThe morning after terrorists changed Australia, Adam and Adir have a sombre discussion on how the Jewish community is feeling about the antisemitic terror attack, and what this means for Australia as a nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-1525 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: The growth of women's sports + Is Melbourne's Metro Tunnel POINTLESS?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.
2025-12-1223 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirIs OpenAI a Goner? Don’t Miss Adir’s AI Deep Dive, Netflix goes Pacman, Bending Spoons goes Old Skool, Social Media Ban, Amex Kills Points and Pollies Behaving BadlyAdir gives an incredible deep dive into the business of AI and will OpenAI survive? Netflix bids for Warner and bets the company, Bending Spoons hits $11b, Australia about to kick of world kids first social media ban, Amex devalued points (again) and Annika Wells business class debacle. 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...
2025-12-081h 55The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Buying through Ali Express? + Should AirBnB be banned? 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.
2025-12-0526 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirTemple & Webster Deep Dive Special EpisodeTemple & Webster's share is finally starting to crash back down to earth, with the company's AGM shocking investors with an 18% revenue growth, down from 23%. Adam, Adir and guest Scott from Terem Capital break down the insane drop of Temple's shares in this special bonus episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-031h 05The Contrarians with Adam and AdirDroneshield Drill Down, Corporate Travel Management Implodes, BOM Laughing Stock, Compaq, Mike's Jet and the Richest New ZealandersThe guys go deep into the debacle at Droneshield, Corporate Travel Management's refund disaster and will it survive, BOM spends a fortune of taxpayer dollars on dud app, Compaq's fascinating backstory and who is the richest person in NZ. 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 o...
2025-12-011h 23The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Is This the End of Country Road? + Flight Centre's New Loyalty ProgramThanks 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.
2025-11-2831 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirNvidia Worries, Xero Disappoints Again, Droneshield Nightmare Gets Worse, Tesla, Defund the ABC and Adir's Awesome QuizThe guys chat about the Nvidia worries which could sink the market, Xero's latest announcement disappoints investors again, Droneshield rings the bell, Adam's Tesla fail, ABC Bias Problems and Adir unleashes an epic quiz. 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.
2025-11-241h 38The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: The TRUTH of Victoria's Crime Wave!? + Should Australia Go Nuclear?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.
2025-11-2126 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirDrone Shield Cut and Run, Menulog Dies, the World’s Greatest Insider Trader, Open AI, Woke Judges and Airport Security FailThe guys deep dive into Droneshield’s great sell down, the untimely death of Menulog, is Nancy Pelosi the world’s greatest insider trader, is OpenAI a corporate scam, Victoria’s woke judges and Adam’s airport security fail. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/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/cont...
2025-11-171h 42The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: How much money is too much? + Boomers with Wealth + Seaweed Start UpThanks 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.
2025-11-1428 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirRBA Blows It (Again), Pet Circle Horror Show, Navan IPO Deep Dive, Richo Gone, Mamdani Takes NYC, Luxury Escapes’ Goes to the Beach and Adir turns QuizmasterThe guys discuss Australia’s inflation disaster and the RBA getting it wrong again, Pet Circle calamity continues, Navan goes public and Adam is a big fan, Graham Richardson dies, economic illetaral socialuist Zohran Mandani becomes mayor of the heart of capitalism and Luxury Escapes opens its second retail store. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/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.co...
2025-11-101h 46The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Is the Welcome to Country Overdone? + Should businesses be more responsible with data +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.
2025-11-0725 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirASX 20 Bubble, Jumbo Deep Dive, Fyxer, Halloween and Jordy from Great WrapThe guys discuss the growing bubble in ASX20 stocks, deep dive into Jumbo Interactive, Adir Reviews Fyxer AI, why Halloween is the best day and chat to Jordy Kaye founder of Great Wrap. Thanks to our sponsor Terem Capital. Thinking of selling your business? Visit https://terem.capital/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...
2025-11-031h 48The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Should SPP's be COMPULSARY? + Big Companies Paying NO Income Tax + Australia's Dying Music Festival Scene.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.
2025-10-3124 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep14: Thomas Kuchling - The Product-Market-Fit Trap (Every Founder Falls Into)On this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with growth and marketing leader Thomas Kuchling—ex-CMO at fast-growing European startups and now a fractional CMO, advisor, angel investor, and mentor. Thomas pulls no punches on the #1 scaling mistake he sees from Seed to Series A: mistaking early traction for true product-market fit and papering cracks with ad spend instead of fixing retention, pricing, and lifecycle fundamentals. We dig into channel strategy when search volume is thin, why social push beats “just run Google” for many modern products, and how AI lets a sharp fractional compete with entire...
2025-10-3050 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirJournos WFH Fail, Catapult Goes Large, Atlassian’s Horrendous Buy, Biggest Rocketships, Delta’s Upmarket Win and Adir’s Celebrity EncounterThe Westpac WFH decision and why the entire business media buried the lede, the inside scoop on Catapult’s latest successful capital raise, Atlassian horror run of M&A continues, the world’s biggest rocket businesses, Delta targets the rich and wins and Adir’s latest brush with fame. 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...
2025-10-271h 51The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: How Does Adir READ SO MUCH? + Performance Marketing with Fixed Costs?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.
2025-10-2438 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirChatGPT Jumps the Shark, VC Troubles, Xero Pay Fight, Nike Stores Gone, NRMA Uncovered and Waymo ExpandsThe guys chat about peak ChatGPT and their bizarre p*rn fetish, Australian venture capital hits turbulence, Xero’s highly paid CEO, Nike store franchise owner collapses, Adir investigates the wonderful world of NRMA and Waymo expands its empire globally. 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.co...
2025-10-201h 51The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: US H1B VISA Fee in the Tech Industry + Should I Get a Mentor?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.
2025-10-1733 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAI Boom Keeps Booming, Deep Dive into Australia’s Secret $6b Business, Pokémon Cards, Board Games and Founders Behaving BadlyThe guys discuss the incredible AI Boom and growing risks, deep dive into Coden Technology – Australia’s lowest profile tech giant, the hidden world of Pokémon card, the big business of indy board games and founders behaving badly. 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 omnyst...
2025-10-131h 44The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Should Women Pay LESS Tax!? + Albanese's 5% Home Deposit SchemeThanks 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.
2025-10-1033 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep13: Natalia Arcila Barbour - Most Founders Ignore Events. Here’s Why That’s a MistakeFrom law school in Madrid to Hong Kong, EY’s global brand team, and B2C growth at Booking.com, Natalia Arcila Barbour has built a career at the crossroads of strategy and scale. Now a fractional CMO, founder of NXERA Consulting, partner at The Agentix Co., and creator of the Marketing Breakfast Club, she joins Adir Ron on Oh Frac! to unpack how events, community, and crisp GTM foundations translate into measurable growth. We dig into APAC localization, turning cold outreach into retained clients, when offline events beat digital, a real pricing “frac-up,” and why the future of work i...
2025-10-0955 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirAtlassian Buys Again, EA Games Breaks LBO Record, SCA Seven Governance Mess, Australia's Most Famous Family, Cameo and Catapult Hits the Big TimeAtlassian does another acquisition, EA Sports goes private in the largest leveraged buy out ever, SCA Buys Seven and skips shareholder approval, who is Australia's most famous business family, the economics of Cameo and Adir Shiffman's Catapult in the ASX200. 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...
2025-10-061h 34The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Elon Musk the World's Richest Person? + Can we build stuff quicker in Australia?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.
2025-10-0320 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep12: Sjeel Koster - Ex Director of Marketing at Lightspeed says Fractional is the FutureSjeel Koster went from startup employee #16 at SEOshop (acq. by Lightspeed) to EMEA marketing lead by 25, helped steer through IPO/M&A waves, founded Holiday Hero, and now operates as a sought-after Fractional CMO. In this Oh Frac! conversation, host Adir Ron digs into Sjeel’s playbook: landing the first fractional clients, running 4+ concurrent engagements without burning out, building a steady pipeline with LinkedIn, and drawing a hard line between true fractional leadership and interim work.
You’ll hear candid lessons on ICP focus, saying “no” to misfit gigs, using VC office hours and partnerships as one-to-many ABM, and...
2025-10-0258 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirOpenAI a $500b Ponzi? Canva Breaks Hearts, Latrobe Crunched by ASIC, Stubhub IPO, Adir’s Worst Airline and is Australia the Red Tape Capital of the World?The guys discuss Nvidia’s $100b OpenAI ‘Investment’, Canva’s Profitability Conundrum, ASIC hammers Latrobe and signals trouble for private credit, the guys argue about the Stubhub IPO, Adir’s Airline troubles and has Australia become the red tape mecca of the world. 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 omny...
2025-09-291h 35The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Did Disney Get Jimmy Kimmel Right? + Optus' Outage Issues + Executive DisfunctionThanks 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.
2025-09-2627 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep11: Steph Tommen - This Culture Mistake Kills StartupsWhat happens when your business values collide with survival?
In this Oh Frac! episode, host Adir Ron sits down with Steph Thommen, a fractional Head of People and product-minded CPO who turns HR into a growth engine. Steph breaks down culture as “how we do things around here,” not swag or beanbags—and explains why a 5–10% productivity lift can effectively extend a startup’s runway. We trace her path from CX leader to fractional people exec, landing first clients post-redundancy, and the realities of referrals vs. LinkedIn outreach. She unpacks a practical culture workshop (purpose → vision → mission → values → decision framework...
2025-09-2544 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirROKT Soars, Healthengine, Reebok, Vending Machines go Hi Tech, Haigh’s Branding Genius and Mike’s Travel ReportThe guys discuss ROKT’s soaring valuation and dual listing, med tech, Flying Turtle enters Australia, Reebok founder’s sad tale, the incredible story of Haigh’s Cholates and Mike’s travel diary. 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.
2025-09-221h 31The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Should people go to uni? + Adir's FAVOURITE PC Games EverThanks 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.
2025-09-1931 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep10: Adidas Exec Kremena Yordanova: The Right Time to Hire a Fractional ExecutiveOn this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with Kremena Yordanova—ex-adidas and ex-Reebok turned fractional CMO who “builds momentum by design.” Kremena walks us through her readiness quiz (a fast filter for fantasy vs. feasible), how she vets founders with “Why now? Why me?”, and why the “one hire to do it all” mindset derails growth. We dig into juggling five calendars across time zones, going from D2C roots to B2B relationships, and bridging the tired brand/performance divide. She shares a brutally honest frac’d-up moment (five social agencies later…), the tool she swears by (con...
2025-09-1856 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirOracle Flies and Ellison the World’s Richest Person (Briefly), Amex Devalues, Adir’s BOOKING.fail, ANZ’s Cashback Retreat and Adam’s Bike StolenThe guys discuss Oracle’s Ascent and Larry Ellison briefly overtaking Elon, Amex crushes frequent flier junkies (again), Adir’s torrid Booking.com experience, ANZ shuts up shop at Cashrewards and Adam a victim of crime. 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 info...
2025-09-151h 28The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: The Next Aussie Unicorn, Mac vs. PC + The GREATEST Movie Soundtracks EVERPlease send questions in to https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ 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.
2025-09-1227 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep09: Sue Duris - Empathy Is the Growth EngineOn this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with Sue Duris—a Silicon Valley CMO turned fractional CX leader and global awards judge—whose customer-centric playbooks have driven 50% revenue lifts, 4× user growth, and even helped steer a CX platform to a ~$20M Cisco exit. Sue explains why empathy + curiosity are the real levers behind retention and advocacy, and why modern CMOs must act as growth architects who align marketing and CX across both the buyer and customer journeys. We get into ICP clarity, product-saturated markets, and how to differentiate on experience (including an unforgettable Amazon Kindle story...
2025-09-1041 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirWoolworths v Coles, Cettire Nears the Precipice, Australia’s Secret Unicorn Founder, Neurodivergent Founders and Dan’s Brush with DictatorsThe guys discuss Woolworth’s Big W struggles, Cettire’s horror earnings announcement, the benefits of neurodiversity, Dan Andrews’ China vacation and chat to Dave Hyman founder of Lendi, Australia’s low profile unicorn. 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.
2025-09-081h 47The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: ACCC's New Merger Mandatory Notification Thresholds, The Most Insightful Things We've Read + Our Social Media ThoughtsSubmit any questions you'd like the guys to answer at https://www.thecontrarianspod.com/ 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.
2025-09-0529 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep08: Shahar Heimann - Demand Gen Without Pricey StackOn this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with demand-gen dynamo Shahar Heiman—splitting his week between fintech Bridgewise and CAD platform Shapr3D—to unpack how to build pipeline without a six-figure martech stack. Shahar shares why “good-enough” tools, crisp ICP/messaging, and human-first content consistently beat AI noise and FOMO. He walks through his hybrid setup (anchoring with a near-full-time role + a fractional engagement), the cross-pollination advantages of working across industries, and a painful half-million-dollar branding swing that didn’t convert—plus the smarter motions he runs now: social-signal capture, enrichment, and thoughtful outbound. If you’re a...
2025-09-0338 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCSL and Reece Blame WFH for Woes, Site Minder Deep Dive, Qantas Roars, Nvidia Delivers (for now), Blackbird, Sydney v Melbourne and KPop Demon HuntersThe guys destroy CSL and Reece’s WFH Excuse, Adir breaks down Site Minder’s huge surge, Qantas delivers a record result, Nvidia hits new highs but are grey skies looming, Blackbird’s Class of 2015, Sydney Outshines Dan Andrews’ Hellhole and KPop Rules. Thanks for listening! Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.com.au/contrarians/ 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...
2025-09-011h 45The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: When did the guys take a risk that DIDN'T pay off? + A 20th Team for the AFL!?Thanks for listening! Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-contrarians-with-adam-and-adir-podcast Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.com.au/contrarians/ 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.
2025-08-2932 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep07: Mats Forsgren - Superconnectors, Pipelines, and Fractional GrowthSwedish-born revenue architect Mats Forsgren joins Oh Frac! with host Adir Ron to unpack a 25+ year journey from scaling BlueCurve and LinkedIn Nordics to building GrowthGen as a fractional CRO. Mats contrasts New York’s “fast no” sales culture with Europe’s “slow no,” explains why a PE shake-up pushed him out of corporate and into fractional life, and how coaching—and the value of freedom—shaped that leap. We dig into founder-led, B2B tech companies (€0.5–2M ARR) as his sweet spot, why networking beats cold outreach early on, and how a weekly LinkedIn newsletter compounds into inbound. Mats’ frac’d-up stor...
2025-08-2739 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirCSL Breaks Up, Canva Deep Dive, Xero Gets Whacked, Step One’s Struggles, RBA Fails Again and the World’s Largest CompaniesThe guys chat about CSL’s vaccine spin off and its share price disaster, just how good is Canva, Xero CEO’s lavish pay packet gets slammed by shareholders, Step One struggles to make a buck, RBA again fails basic understanding of how money works and Adam quizzes Adir on the world’s most valuable companies. Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.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/@Contra...
2025-08-251h 31The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Four Day Work Week? + Do Founder Political Profiles Effect Business Value?Thanks for listening! Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.com.au/contrarians/ 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.
2025-08-2234 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep06: Aylin Abdullah - Designing Inclusive Teams That WinIn this Oh Frac! episode, host Adir Ron sits down with Aylin Abdullah - founder of Human Collective and a powerhouse in culture, communications, and operations, to unpack the rise of fractional leadership across Europe, why “fractional ≠ contractor,” and how neurodiversity can supercharge executive teams. Aylin shares her AUDHD journey, the burnout that pushed her to redesign her career after becoming a mum, and how she now plugs fractional leaders into startups through a bench model to drive real, sustainable impact. From the UK vs. US mindset gap to practical inclusion (think: sensory-safe “bat cave” rooms) to AI tools that light...
2025-08-2050 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirTemple & Webster Breakdown, Overpaid Lawyers, the business of Sushi, Surcharge Debacle Worsens, World’s Worst Health System and Melbourne HellholeThe guys go real deep in Temple & Webster’s full year numbers, when did lawyers become so overpaid, the Sushi wars, why the NHS became the world’s worst health system and Victoria becomes a failed state. Thanks for listening! Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.com.au/contrarians/ 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...
2025-08-181h 38The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Is AI Another Bubble + Managing Sleep + Starting a Software Company Without Technical KnowledgeThanks for listening! Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.com.au/contrarians/ 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.
2025-08-1531 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep05: Artyom Chelbayev - Vitamin Lessons: Empowering Women’s FinancesGet ready for a masterclass in modern product leadership and fractional work. In this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with battle-tested product leader Artyom Chelbayev (ex-Yelp, Contentful, Prisma, co-founder of fintech startup Vitamin). Artyom unpacks a 15-year journey from analytics to founding, shares why he’s bullish on fractional and interim C-level roles, and explains how an AI-enabled “product OS” could unlock capacity far beyond the product team. From closing the gender wealth gap to surviving corporate innovation “sandboxes,” Artyom drops hard-won insights, horror stories, and practical frameworks you can apply tomorrow. If you’re a fractional...
2025-08-131h 04The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAtlassian Gets Smashed, Behind the Scenes at the Catapult AGM, Public Servants Flying Business Class, Why Price Fixing Never Works, Lorikeet Raises and DroneshieldThe guys discuss Atlassian’s latest loss and share price decline, Adir explains what it’s like to hold an AGM, why public servants should (or shouldn’t) be flying at the pointy end of planes, the case against fixing prices and Aussie AI start-up Lorikeet’s big raise Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.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...
2025-08-111h 35The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Anti-Semitism in Business + How to Get Financially Literate + When To Set Up a Board00:00 - Anti-Semitism in the workplace12:30 - Financial Literacy18:30 - When to set up a board. Sponsors: Microequities: https://microequities.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.
2025-08-0825 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep04: Konrad Jarocinski - AI-Powered Chief-of-Staff PlaybookOn this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with fractional COO & Chief of Staff Konrad Jarosinski—the self-described “Swiss-Army-Knife” who’s scaled everything from Emirates and Visa to hyper-growth startups like Booksy. Konrad unpacks the realities of juggling multiple inboxes, why first-time founders obsess over product while veterans obsess over distribution, and how AI supercharges a chief-of-staff’s impact. He also shares candid war stories about fines in Switzerland, co-founder break-ups, and betting his own time for equity that never materialized. Whether you’re a founder weighing fractional talent, an exec eyeing the gig path, or an investor...
2025-08-0644 minThe Contrarians with Adam and AdirVictoria Goes Full Stalin, Tesla Pivots, Figma’s Epic IPO, Google Deep Dive, Step One Hammered and Carsales’ Well Earned Victory LapThe guys discuss Victoria’s bizarre work from home edict, Tesla expands to food service, Figma’s IPO goes off, Google’s death greatly exaggerated as search comes back, Step One’s profit crunch and Carsales CEO retires a legend. Today's Sponsors: Vanta: www.vanta.com/contrariansNetwealth: www.netwealth.com.au/contrarians Microequities: https://microequities.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/@Cont...
2025-08-041h 32The Contrarians with Adam and AdirAsk Us Anything: Growing Without External Capital + Advice for People Changing Industry00:00 - Growing a business without external capital 10:33 - Advice for changing industries. 18:26 - Dropshipping businesses Thanks to: MicroEquities - visit https://microequities.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.
2025-08-0130 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep03: Jack Oliphant - From Ironman to Fractional GeneralistOn this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with Jack Oliphant—endurance athlete, former CBSi/Vox/Acast rain-maker, and self-proclaimed “fractional generalist.” From finishing an Ironman to shepherding multimillion-dollar ad products, Jack now blends RevOps, sales leadership, and operational strategy for seed-to-Series D startups. Tune in for a candid look at why CRM is a fractional’s best friend, how LinkedIn can both fuel and fool your pipeline, and the drama of a cap-table recap gone sideways. Whether you’re a founder weighing fractional talent or an exec eyeing the leap yourself, Jack’s hard-earned lessons on pacing fo...
2025-07-3038 minThe 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 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 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! Ep 02: Tricia Ballad - Creative CTO: Art Meets AlgorithmsWhat happens when a creative writer-turned-coder ditches corporate cubicles, scales an eight-person dev team from a two-man “dumpster fire,” and decides fractional life is actually safer than a “stable” job? In this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron sits down with tech strategist and fractional CTO Tricia Ballad to dissect the crossroads of creativity, code, and chaos. Tricia reveals why meticulous documentation saved her sanity, how a single code-freeze boosted productivity 150 %, and why AI copilots are like “super-eager junior devs.” Founders drowning in duct-taped systems—and seasoned execs eyeing the fractional leap—will leave with fresh frameworks, authentic war stories, and...
2025-07-2359 minThe 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 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 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 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 min
Oh Frac! – Real Stories from Fractional LeadersOh Frac! | Ep 01: Sean MacMannis — From Pinterest to Fractional FreedomSean MacMannis traded scaling Pinterest’s ads to $1B for scaling his own freedom. In this episode of Oh Frac!, host Adir Ron unpacks Sean’s journey from big-tech marketer to Web3 DAO builder, trail-running dad, and fractional marketing coach. You’ll hear how one “soft-landing” freelance gig snowballed into multiple clients, why diversified income beats one oversized paycheck, and the surprising link between ultra-running and executive resilience. Whether you’re a founder hunting for fractional firepower or an exec flirting with freelancing, Sean’s candid wins (and frac’d-up missteps) will have you re-thinking the rules of work—and maybe lacing u...
2025-07-1140 minThe 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 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 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 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 min
The 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 40
The 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 29
The 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 Review
2025-06-091h 32
The 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 min
The 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 min
The 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 & Adir
2025-05-261h 51
The 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 Polfeldt
2025-05-191h 40
The 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/@ContrariansPodcast
2025-05-0934 min
The 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.au
2025-05-051h 42
The 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 min
The 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 50
The 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 45