The Make It Happen Show

The Entourage

From the team at The Entourage, Australia's leading business coaching and training provider, comes a new business podcast: The Make It Happen Show. The Entourage has generated over $2 billion in revenue for over 3500 Australian businesses - we know how to make it happen, and we want to help you make it happen too. Join our host and CEO, Tim Morris, in the only podcast made for small business owners just like you, as we sit down with some of the greatest entrepreneurs and experts to ask them: how did you make that happen? Listen to Australia's #1 business podcast by subscribing today. read less
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113. Making It Happen With Members: How This Young Entrepreneur Grew a Million Dollar Business In Under 12 Months (with Jye Bohm, PROFINISH and Frontrunner)
Sep 28 2022
113. Making It Happen With Members: How This Young Entrepreneur Grew a Million Dollar Business In Under 12 Months (with Jye Bohm, PROFINISH and Frontrunner)
How does a former professional football player turned young entrepreneur help grow a new fashion label to 7-figures in under 12 months? The quick answer? By taking the lessons he's learned from his business coach. Sounds simple, but Jye Bohm, the Director of PROFINISH and Director of Front Runner, will tell you otherwise. With a 6 year journey in business with half of it working with The Entourage's coaches, Jye has been able to grow PROFINISH Fire Protection & Coatings from $1.5 million to $20 million, AND help childhood friend, Tim Hanly, accelerate the growth of new startup and Aussie fashion label, Front Runner, too. But it wasn't easy. From doing nearly everything in business, working more hours despite hiring new staff, and feeling like a jack of all trades but master of none, Jye shares his journey of overcoming challenges like these to becoming a more seasoned entrepreneur, and how you can too. This 'Making It Happen with Members' bonus episode of The Make It Happen Show dives into the common setbacks many startups and small businesses face, how you can avoid them, and elevate to the next level. Check it out. Timestamps: 0:59 - Introducing Jye Bohm1:57 - What makes facing the challenges of running a business worth it2:44 - Building a $20M company with no business experience4:50 - A typical day in the life of a business owner (a jack of all trades!)5:40 - What do you do when you outgrow a mentor?7:35 - The most dangerous mindset to have as a business owner10:18 - Why you need to give yourself the space to think, plan and solve solutions11:24 - The most important role you need to hire for as a new startup14:48 - The key thing that should be driving ALL your decisions in business15:58 - Understanding the biggest limitations in growth for any business21:19 - Why you should step away from your business here and there22:34 - How to better back yourself in business and life23:05 - The importance of aligning purpose, passion and business Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
112. Making It Happen With Members: What It's Like Stepping Into A Family Gym Business Right Before The COVID Lockdowns (with Montana Rosekelly, Planet Fitness Newcastle)
Sep 21 2022
112. Making It Happen With Members: What It's Like Stepping Into A Family Gym Business Right Before The COVID Lockdowns (with Montana Rosekelly, Planet Fitness Newcastle)
Would you agree that some industries were hit harder than the rest during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021? It would've taken a lot of innovation and leadership to keep the businesses in those industries afloat, and to start rebuilding it back up this year. But imagine having to do all of that having just stepped into a business a mere 6 months prior and having 0 business experience on top of that! Well, that's exactly what happened to one of our Elevate Members at The Entourage. Montana Rosekelly, the Director of Operations at Planet Fitness Newcastle, had just stepped into her father's business and had just started to achieve good results with the help of The Entourage when COVID shut everything down. How did she not only keep the business afloat but suffer no significant membership loss (industry standard was 10-20% loss during COVID) but also hire an extra 10 employees in 2021? This 'Making It Happen with Members' bonus episode for Season 3 of The Make It Happen Show features a spotlight on some of the incredible business journeys of our Members at The Entourage. A raw and authentic look into business owners just like you, this is not one to miss. Check it out. Timestamps: 1:04 - Introducing Montana Rosekelly2:16 - Jumping into a family legacy business right before COVID lockdowns6:27 - What it's like running a business with no business experience8:51 - Dealing with and overcoming imposter syndrome10:38 - Expectations around young, female leadership in business14:23 - Why anyone could benefit from a business coach15:00 - The importance of structured leadership, even with casual workers17:26 - The #1 glass ceiling for Montana in her business growth20:31 - How this gym found success in spite of COVID lockdowns25:12 - Why Montana encourages respectful competition27:13 - Biggest advice Montana would give to business owners Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
111. Making It Happen With Members: How This Couple Started Their Now $5 million Business Just One Week Into Their Relationship (with Jess Davis & Tyson Hoffmann, Mr Potato)
Sep 14 2022
111. Making It Happen With Members: How This Couple Started Their Now $5 million Business Just One Week Into Their Relationship (with Jess Davis & Tyson Hoffmann, Mr Potato)
Can you imagine starting a business with little to no business experience with your partner just one week into your relationship?! That's exactly what one of our Accelerate Members at The Entourage did in 2018. Business and life partners, Jess Davis, a former model, and Tyson Hoffmann, ex-professional basketball player, co-founded Mr Potato, a healthy fast food chain in Adelaide and since then, they've built it into a $5 million empire that's fast-tracking it across Australia, and eventually, the world. This 'Making It Happen with Members' bonus episode for Season 3 of The Make It Happen Show is where we feature a spotlight onto some of the incredible business journeys of our Members at The Entourage. Sharing exactly how they've made it happen with our help, you'll get to hear from business owners who've been through the same challenges you have, how they've navigated through those challenges to success, and how you can make it happen too. Hear how this couple was able to make it work in business just one week into the relationship, going from working 100 hours a week to now aiming to get to 200 franchises up in 3 years. A raw and authentic look into business owners just like you, this is not one to miss. Check it out. Timestamps: 00:55 - Introducing Jess Davis & Tyson Hoffmann1:29 - They started a business ONE week into their relationship?!4:49 - Can someone with no business experience launch successfully?7:18 - 100 hour weeks: the blood, sweat and tears that went into Mr Potato8:35 - Creating a harmonious business relationship amongst the challenge of business11:11 - #1 advice for business partners12:53 - What it takes to get to 1000 franchises in 10 years13:52 - Understanding the fundamentals of business & the 4 hats every business owner wears16:03 - Listen to this if you feel lonely on your business journey18:00 - Why you need to take time away from your business20:15 - How transformative working with a business coach can be22:14 - From 1 store to hundreds of franchises Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
110. You Make It Happen: Why Working 100 Hour Weeks Won't Grow Your Business (with Jack Delosa, The Entourage)
Sep 6 2022
110. You Make It Happen: Why Working 100 Hour Weeks Won't Grow Your Business (with Jack Delosa, The Entourage)
Tell us if this sounds familiar. Entrepreneur starts business. Entrepreneur has strong intuition and passion to get it off the ground. Business starts growing. Entrepreneur starts doing everything, working 80, 90, 100 hour weeks. Entrepreneur feels stuck and worries they're falling out of love with their business. What should they do? This is one of the most common experiences we see at The Entourage. Whether the business owner has reached their absolute capacity or are just starting to feel the struggle a bit too much, it's important to take a step back and understand exactly what is happening and why. That's why we asked our Founder and 5x AFR Young Rich Lister, Jack Delosa, to come on this episode of The Make It Happen Show to teach you exactly how you can go from this reactive and chaotic startup to a business that can run without you always being there. If you want to start building a business that can actually scale beyond you, this is the episode for you. Timestamps: 1:16 - Introducing Jack Delosa2:44 - How the journey of an entrepreneur is nearly always the same3:55 - Why so many business owners feel trapped by their business5:41 - The paradigm shift that every business owner needs to understand6:50 - The #1 misconception people have about being an entrepreneur8:01 - Why being in a startup is a terrible place to stay in long-term8:48 - The 4 hats that every single business owner wears11:48 - How to stop being the bottleneck and gain more freedom in your business14:48 - The top strategy to avoiding burnout while increasing business growth18:28 - The core barrier that prevents startups from improving their marketing20:55- Systemising the main part of your business that generates revenue22:52 - If you do this one thing, you don't have a business, you have a job23:22 - The last 3 fundamental elements to a successful business Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
109. Tony Nash, Booktopia // The Step-By-Step Process To Building A $240M Business In A 'Dead' Industry, And How You Can Too
Aug 30 2022
109. Tony Nash, Booktopia // The Step-By-Step Process To Building A $240M Business In A 'Dead' Industry, And How You Can Too
For many small business owners, thinking of getting to $1M in revenue, let alone $10M or $100M, can be a daunting process, or even one that seems unachievable at times. And hearing stories of Australia's top entrepreneurs building multi-million dollar empires can often sound unlikely for the everyday business owner. However, these aren't overnight successes and the steps they take to succeed are steps you can take to make it happen too. Let Tony Nash, Founder of Booktopia, Australia's #1 online book retailer, take you down the steps to how he's built a $240M business in a 'dead' industry, as well as how he's been operating his business in 2022 to stay ahead of the curve. Featuring clear strategies and tactics that you can replicate to create success no matter what level you are or how far 'behind' you think you might be, this episode of The Make It Happen Show is not to be missed. Check it out. Timestamps: 1:23 - When Tony realised he had to pay for EVERYTHING as the business owner2:30 - Leadership skills required from every business owner4:25 - Why empowering your employees is key to success5:06 - Stop getting upset when your employees quit!7:36 - Start creating a magical environment for your team to work in12:01 - "If you want a job, work from home. If you want a career, work in the office."12:53 - How to start becoming an expert at seeing business opportunities15:25 - Why a high barrier to entry into an industry is NOT a bad thing17:58 - Is there such thing as the 'lightbulb moment'?21:47 - The first step to getting to $200M in revenue25:38 - Pay yourself a proper salary!28:29 - The challenge of e-commerce in 202232:55 - The one thing Tony wouldn't do again in Booktopia's history35:29 - Why you should NOT focus on being an industry leader Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
108. You Make It Happen: The 5 Fundamental Things Every Business Owner Needs To Do If They Want To Build A Million Dollar Business (with Caleb Marshall, Tropeaka)
Aug 23 2022
108. You Make It Happen: The 5 Fundamental Things Every Business Owner Needs To Do If They Want To Build A Million Dollar Business (with Caleb Marshall, Tropeaka)
Being a startup business often means that the business owner or entrepreneur is stuck doing absolutely everything, constantly putting out fires, and engaging in more tactical work than long-term, visionary and strategic work. Often, these business owners are unsure of how they can get to 7 or 8-figures in revenue where they're no longer relied upon to do it all with many feeling as if they don't even have the time to think about how to take the first steps. So, what's the solution? Here are 5 simple but fundamental things every single business owner needs to consider and do if they want to build a million (or multi-million) dollar business shared by Caleb Marshall, the CEO & Co-Founder of Tropeaka, one of the fastest-growing businesses in the health & wellness industry. Having gotten to 8-figures within 3 years and recognised in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2021, what Caleb shares on this episode of The Make It Happen Show is crucial for every single business owner to listen to. Check it out. Timestamps: 1:32 - Growing an 8-figure a year business in 3 years2:08 - How a clear vision, mission and values will grow your business3:54 - The importance of auditing everything in your business8:25 - The key to looking after your employees in a startup10:33 - How to compete with big corporations in a bootstrapped startup12:47 - The #1 thing that holds most business owners back Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
107. Lorna Jane Clarkson, Lorna Jane // How The 'Accidental Businesswoman' Behind The World's First Activewear Brand Achieved Multi-Million Dollar Success Through 30+ Years In Business
Aug 16 2022
107. Lorna Jane Clarkson, Lorna Jane // How The 'Accidental Businesswoman' Behind The World's First Activewear Brand Achieved Multi-Million Dollar Success Through 30+ Years In Business
Did you know that 1 in 3 new small businesses in Australia don't get past their first year of operation? With ever-changing markets and consumer demands, to recessions and pandemics, there's no question that running a successful and profitable business long-term is challenging. So, how do you become a part of the 1% in business and actually succeed? This week's episode of The Make It Happen Show features a legend in the Activewear space, Lorna Jane Clarkson, who spills all on exactly what it takes. Credited for creating the Activewear category as we know it today, Lorna’s story in creating Lorna Jane Activewear began nearly 33 years ago when she couldn’t find fashionable, functional pieces to wear that fitted her active lifestyle. So, she decided to make her own. She’s since become the most awarded Activewear Designer, a 6 time author, and shared with us exactly how she became one of the most influential figures in the health and wellness industry and recognised as a global business leader too. This is not one to miss. Timestamps: 1:00 - Becoming one of the most influential figures in the Activewear space2:39 - The two types of business owners3:34 - What would make a business owner not want to come into work?6:02 - How to attune into your gut feeling as an entrepreneur8:58 - How you can lead by example and make your team better11:50 - The 7 year slump for business owners14:48 - The traps that come with selling part of your business16:53 - The dangers of new businesses that focus on only capital raising22:25 - #1 thing that will stop you from being creative in business24:15 - Retail vs e-commerce growth for Lorna Jane Activewear 26:20 - Is retail better than e-commerce?29:27 - How to be ready for change32:15 - Activewear trends in 202234:52 - How to practice active living as an entrepreneur36:15 - Futureproofing a growing a business Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
106. You Make It Happen: Top 3 Ways To Stand Out In The Crowded Market Of 2022 To Build A Memorable Brand Without Spending Millions (with Melissa Rosenthal, ClickUp)
Aug 9 2022
106. You Make It Happen: Top 3 Ways To Stand Out In The Crowded Market Of 2022 To Build A Memorable Brand Without Spending Millions (with Melissa Rosenthal, ClickUp)
The world is more crowded than ever in 2022 with brands and businesses demanding the attention of consumers on every single platform available. It's clear that companies must start taking calculated creative risks to become more memorable and actually stand out from the pack. But what's the best way to do this that will help your business produce real-life results? ClickUp, a once-scrappy startup from the States turned $4 BILLION productivity powerhouse, knows exactly what to do having grown through their experimentation with new forms of storytelling that helped humanize the typically-stale world of enterprise software and B2B SaaS. In the episode of The Make It Happen Show, we're honoured to host ClickUp's Chief Creative Officer, Melissa Rosenthal, who shared 3 ways to infuse creativity into your brand that will help you accelerate business growth and set your company apart without spending 8-figures. Listen now to learn the importance of establishing a brand personality early on, thinking outside the box on what you create, and taking risks to elevate your company's brand marketing. Timestamps: 1:54 - What led ClickUp to go from a scrappy startup into a $4 billion business2:42 - How personality is the key factor to building a brand4:00 - Why you don't need an 8-figure budget to think outside of the box5:52 - Dare to be bold!7:11 - The 3 steps to building a memorable brand Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
105. Justine Flynn, Thankyou // Why You Need To Stop Doing Everything In Your Business To Prevent Burnout & When You Should Ask For Help
Aug 2 2022
105. Justine Flynn, Thankyou // Why You Need To Stop Doing Everything In Your Business To Prevent Burnout & When You Should Ask For Help
Running and growing a business is one of the most demanding things any person could choose to do. With any number of problems or brick walls arising, the business owner often finds themselves taking on too much to ensure that the business doesn't fail. But what are the consequences of the business owner working on absolutely everything IN their business, instead of ON it? For Justine Flynn, the Co-Founder of Thankyou, one of Australia's leading social enterprises, the consequence of balancing the business and looking after two kids was finding herself bedridden for four months due to health complications. Despite the major successes the business had with $17 million donated to helping end extreme poverty through the products Thankyou sells, Justine had burnt out. This episode of The Make It Happen Show is an important one, covering a topic most don't talk about when it comes to building a successful business — preventing burn out. Hustle culture is so prevalent amongst the entrepreneurial minded so, how exactly can someone in business stop doing and managing everything, find leverage, and start working 'on' the business instead of burning themselves into the ground? Listen now to Justine's story of recovery, change and innovation. Timestamps: 1:05 - What it's like juggling between running a business, personal life and family2:47 - Do business owners ever get a break?7:22 - Why business owners need to be forced to take a break9:32 - From burnout and bedridden back to business10:11 - Lessons from burnout from one entrepreneur to another15:07 - How Thankyou challenges conventional businesses20:15 - Justine's undoing and why taking a sabbatical can be healthy25:54 - How restriction breeds innovation Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
104. You Make It Happen: The #1 Mistake Business Owners Make In Their Marketing Strategies, and How To Prevent It (with Matt Purcell, Mentored Media)
Jul 27 2022
104. You Make It Happen: The #1 Mistake Business Owners Make In Their Marketing Strategies, and How To Prevent It (with Matt Purcell, Mentored Media)
What's the first thing you think of when it comes to marketing in your business? Creating great content, using Facebook ads, or even growing your followers on social media? While that's all a part of marketing, there is one thing that so many business owners forget to do first that will ensure the longevity of their marketing strategy and that their potential customers will actually listen to the content they create. What is this one thing that will help you create success in your business by amplifying everything else you do in marketing? Find out in this episode of The Make It Happen Show with award-winning young entrepreneur Matt Purcell, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Mentored Media. If you want to learn how you can position your brand and business to be the best in your field, then this is the episode for you. Check it out. Timestamps: 1:23 - The number one mistake people make in business and marketing2:11 - This is why your customers aren't listening to you3:43 - Do you know who your customers are?6:06 - How do you help your customers survive or thrive?7:03 - Identifying the 'villain' in your customers' story, and how to use it in your brand's messaging8:49 - Why great content isn't enough9:35 - Stop making your customers work hard!13:20 - Are social media posts worthless? Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
103. Jessica Sepel, JSHealth // The Life-Changing Philosophy That Helped This Entrepreneur Go From Writing Blogs To Building Australia's Fastest Growing Wellness Empire
Jul 19 2022
103. Jessica Sepel, JSHealth // The Life-Changing Philosophy That Helped This Entrepreneur Go From Writing Blogs To Building Australia's Fastest Growing Wellness Empire
Can you believe an entrepreneur is capable of building Australia's fastest growing wellness empire by starting with just writing blogs? That's exactly what Jessica Sepel has done over the past 8 years with JSHealth. From writing blogs and e-books to becoming a best-selling author, Jess was able to build her brand and community up to hundreds of thousands of followers all around a life-changing philosophy. This philosophy is not just something she shares with her community, but has also helped her build up the JSHealth App and JSHealth Vitamins branches of the business which have since led to 21,540% growth, being awarded the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia's Rising Star award, AND debuting on the AFR Young Rich List in 2021! What philosophy does she live, teach, and run her business by that's allowed her to create such incredible success? Listen to Jess sharing her knowledge with us on the newest ep of The Make It Happen Show today. Check it out. Timestamps: 0:33 - Jessica Sepel's secret to a $426M net worth2:50 - How refusing to delegate can hurt your business4:25 - Why strategy shouldn't paralyse you as a business owner9:44 - Why leaders need to learn how to loosen the reigns15:17 - How to keep your team inspired and aligned as the business grows17:21 - The major role of mental health in culture and the workplace22:48 - How to balance your stand as a leader24:54 - How to build and grow a responsive community29:08 - Great ideas aren't instantaneous34:40 - Why business owners should feel guilt-free during rest36:26 - What entrepreneurs should never do Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
101. Simon Griffiths, Who Gives A Crap // $10 Million Donated From Selling Toilet Paper: How To Make Even Toilet Paper 'Sexy'
Jul 5 2022
101. Simon Griffiths, Who Gives A Crap // $10 Million Donated From Selling Toilet Paper: How To Make Even Toilet Paper 'Sexy'
Can toilet paper be 'sexy'? The half a million people who joined Who Gives A Crap's waiting list in the 2020 toilet paper shortage would probably say yes. With jokes like, "Do more 1s & 2s" and activities like, 'Where's The Loo?' on their toilet paper packaging, Who Gives A Crap has transformed the toilet paper industry for good. Starting from their Co-Founder Simon Griffiths sitting on the toilet for 50 hours in their initial crowdfunding campaign, to now 10 years down the track, they've donated more than $10 million towards building toilets in the developing world. How exactly has he and his team been able to do that? Hear Simon's strategies, lessons and stories from the past decade that have helped Who Gives A Crap become one of the most recognised social enterprises in the world on this first episode of Season 3 of The Make It Happen Show. This is the #1 podcast that shares million dollar insights to help small business owners like you make it happen too. Check it out. Timestamps: 1:57 - Running a toilet paper company in 20203:48 - How Who Gives A Crap navigated COVID-197:19 - The value of a purpose-led business10:05 - How innovation beyond your product can bring success13:06 - Why you need to 'deliver then delight' your customers17:52 - How to stand out against your competitors20:56 - How to go from being the Chief Do-er to the Chief Leader24:04 - The best-next-steps for businesses who stay remote31:24 - How to be in the business of delight32:28 - Does Simon still think that sitting on a toilet for 50 hours was a good crowd-funding idea?33:30 - How to spot a great hire35:09 - How to make impact at scale Find full show notes, resources, and templates here: https://hubs.la/Q01g5g7g0
100. Stuart Cook, Flave & TWIYO Capital // From CEO At 23 To Co-Founder Of Two Successful Businesses — This Is How You Make It Happen
Mar 22 2022
100. Stuart Cook, Flave & TWIYO Capital // From CEO At 23 To Co-Founder Of Two Successful Businesses — This Is How You Make It Happen
From becoming CEO of Zambrero at 23 years old with no business experience to now being a successful business owner and investor with troves of knowledge, this entrepreneur knows how to make it happen. Stuart Cook is the Founding Partner at TWIYO Capital, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of plant-based food concept Flave, and investor and friend of The Entourage who shares with us some of his favourite moments and lessons from his past 12 years in business on this episode of The Make It Happen Show. Moments like when the ATO called him saying he owed them $100,000+, to how he made the BRW Fast Lists while making no money, to launching a food & hospitality business in a global pandemic, Stuart shares all with our host, Tim, in our 100th and final episode of the season.   If you want to know how someone with no experience grew a franchise from 2 to 100 or what will help a business scale quickly and sustainably from an investor and Founder's point of view, then this episode is for you. Don't miss out - this ep is filled with gold nuggets made to help you make it happen. And to listen to more, check out our old eps and stay tuned for an epic season 3...   Timestamps: 1:49 - How Stuart Cook became a CEO at 23 3:27 - How to build a successful business with limited money 5:34 - Why you should learn from people who have failed 9:10 - The value of finding the right leadership type for every entrepreneur 11:06 - The elements of building a reliable board 15:00 - Traps every business owner should avoid 17:52 - The impact of surrounding oneself with like-minded people 25:33 - The importance of seeking 'wisdom' over 'intelligence' in business 28:13 - Why Stuart opened a hospitality business in the middle of a pandemic 37:24 - Why the most successful entrepreneurs are the most coachable
99. You Make It Happen: The Top 5 Things That Really Separate The Successful Business Owners From The Unsuccessful (with Grant Purcell, The Entourage)
Mar 16 2022
99. You Make It Happen: The Top 5 Things That Really Separate The Successful Business Owners From The Unsuccessful (with Grant Purcell, The Entourage)
What do you think truly separates the successful businesses from the unsuccessful? Is it their knowledge? Is it their resources? Or is it something else entirely? This episode of The Make It Happen Show features one of our own in The Entourage, Grant Purcell, Senior Entrepreneur Development Manager, who's talked to and worked with hundreds of thousands of small to medium business owners over his entire career.   Having spoken to and worked with probably more business owners than anyone in Australia, he's had the opportunity to get a deep understanding of exactly what separates those that are successful and those that aren't. And on this episode, he's sharing with you the top 5 things that makes the difference. If you want to live a successful life and grow a successful business (whatever that means to you), then this episode is not one to be missed. Check it out.   Timestamps: 2:31 - How mindset plays a role in a business' success 4:03 - Why every business needs a mission and vision 6:56 - The different hats that every entrepreneur needs to know about, and how they should segregate their time per role 8:28 - Why it's important to get rid of the 'busy' mindset 9:55 - The value of learning from experts with been-there-done-that experience 12:23 - Why entrepreneurs need to understand their relationship with money, and how this contributes to financial freedom
98. Tobi Pearce, Sweat // From Selling E-Books To A $400M+ Fitness Empire: How To Build An Industry-Leading Global Company From The Ground Up
Mar 10 2022
98. Tobi Pearce, Sweat // From Selling E-Books To A $400M+ Fitness Empire: How To Build An Industry-Leading Global Company From The Ground Up
Ever wanted to know what it really takes to build a business that's innovative, forward-thinking, and ahead of the competition by a mile away? Then you need to listen to the unconventional strategies that Tobi Pearce used to grow #1 health & fitness app company, Sweat, from selling e-books online into a $400M+ business on this episode of The Make It Happen Show.   From the risky decisions you need to choose to make, to the mindset and thinking required for you to take your business to the next level and above your competitors', this episode will help you reset the traditional ways of how you might be thinking about business and lead you down the path to industry leader. This is a great segment from our most recent Unconvention event that you cannot miss out on. Check it out.   Timestamps: 1:24 - How Tobi went from selling e-books to a multi-million dollar health & fitness app 3:56 - Why you need to be building the organisation of 'tomorrow' 7:07 - Is 'working on your business, not in it' just a farfetched dream for business owners? 9:17 - Why you need to be bringing experienced team members 14:59 - The mentoring and coaching Tobi needed to take his business to the next level 16:50 - #1 piece of advice to communicating effectively with your team 19:10 - The importance of constantly elevating the way that you think in business
97. You Make It Happen: The Keys To Looking After Your Mental Health As A Business Owner (with Tim Hoopmann, Beyond Blue)
Mar 2 2022
97. You Make It Happen: The Keys To Looking After Your Mental Health As A Business Owner (with Tim Hoopmann, Beyond Blue)
Running a small business can be incredibly exciting. But at The Entourage, we know just how difficult it can get as well. If you've recently been feeling as if you've been working quite long and stressful hours, felt as if you haven't been doing the things you love, haven't had the time for family or friends, or even had time for yourself, then this is a sign to please take a break, listen to this episode, and see just how you can better take care of your mental health in 2022.   Led by Tim Hoopmann, mentor, coach, and speaker at Beyond Blue, a national organisation that raises awareness on anxiety and depression, who will guide you through in this important episode of The Make It Happen Show exactly how a business owner like yourself can get the help you might need. Sharing from his own experience as a past business owner, learn how you can develop your own mental health toolbox that will help you through not just the good times but also the challenging times as well.   Take this time to learn how you can put in practices that will help you and your business long-term. And don't forget to be kind to yourself in the process too.   Timestamps: 1:30 - How Beyond Blue is helping entrepreneurs with their mental health struggles 2:48 - The psychological distress entrepreneurs face day-to-day 4:31 - The importance of prioritising mental health, and the boundaries entrepreneurs can practice to achieve this 6:57 - Daily habits that can help reduce anxiety 9:24 - The power of consistency on an entrepreneur's journey to bettering their mental health 11:09 - Beyond Blue's latest program that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs with mental health struggles
94. Sunil Kumar, Reliance Real Estate // The Immigrant Entrepreneur Who Led A Failing Business Into Becoming AFR's #1 Fastest Growing Real Estate Company In 5 Years
Feb 8 2022
94. Sunil Kumar, Reliance Real Estate // The Immigrant Entrepreneur Who Led A Failing Business Into Becoming AFR's #1 Fastest Growing Real Estate Company In 5 Years
Can you imagine being 2 years into your business journey and your business is earning no money? You're working 6, nearly 7 days a week with no pay, you have a mortgage to pay, AND you have a newborn baby too? That's exactly where this week's guest on The Make It Happen Show Sunil Kumar found himself in 2013 with his company Reliance Real Estate in Melbourne.   Five years later in 2018, the business had grown rapidly, opened multiple locations, and was named AFR's #1 Fastest Growing Real Estate Company. And now, Reliance is at nearly 150 people and 10 offices, the recipient of multiple awards, and Sunil is an author of two books. How exactly did he turn what seemed like a failing business with no lifeline or support around into one of the biggest successes in the country?   If you've been hitting a wall, struggling with the growth of your business, then you need to listen to this episode. Sharing some of the keys to his incredible success from his book 'From The Ground Up: 7 Principles For Building A Business Fast' with us on this episode, this is a true testament to the ability that entrepreneurs have within themselves. If Sunil can do it, so can you. Find out how in this podcast episode today.   Timestamps: 1:23 - The toughest challenges real estate businesses have faced the past 3 years 2:50 - What you need to reconsider when your business is losing money 6:20 - The importance of never losing sight of the basics and fundamentals of the business 11:26 - The key principles in growing and building a culture around a team 14:58 - The value of being in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs with been-there-done-that experience 21:09 - Sunil shares his journey as an immigrant entrepreneur, and the milestones that led him to his success 28:55 - Why you shouldn't take everything personally through your journey in your business 32:03 - Why every entrepreneur needs to learn to prospect—and how it differs from closing 33:37 - The powerful mindset of "action cures fear"