Best Melanie Greenwood Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 115 The richness of the experience 34:15

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We end 2018 with some reflection, picking up on an episode we recorded almost a year ago to the day. It was episode 100, when Rooster Radio co-host James Begley unpacked what was the hardest year of his life, in raw detail. A number of our listeners were a bit stunned - it seems not many people understand the financial and personal impact that runn…

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Ep 114 How Tobi Pearce built global fitness empire Sweat 46:01

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Tobi Pearce and his fiancee Kayla Itsines are behind the remarkable Adelaide based fitness empire Sweat, which is hitting around $100 million in annual revenue, and saw the couple's wealth valued at $486 million on the AFR Young Rich List in 2018. The company was initially built on the back of Kayla's unbelievable social media presence (which by th…

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Ep 113 SouthStart Series - How Dr Michelle Perugini is unlocking the life giving power of AI 49:49

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Dr Michelle Perugini is an academic, entrepreneur, and an internationally renowned expert in health, medical research, advanced analytics, and cognitive AI. Michelle spent the first 13 years of her career in health and medical research, specialising in predictive genetics and translational medicine. Michelle then co-founded global technology compan…

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Ep 112 SouthStart Series - Antony Ceravolo on witnessing 9/11, a $300 million exit and changing the world of workplaces 47:41

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"I opened my cab door that morning, and watched the first plane crash into the building above our heads." Antony Ceravolo was living the corporate life as an investment banker in New York's World Trade Center when he saw the 9/11 attacks happen in front of his eyes. It was the series of moments that would change the world, including his own. In the…

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Ep 111 SouthStart Series - Craig Swann on the early internet, innovating music and community 1:01:31

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It has been quite some time since our last episode (sorry), we took a break from Rooster HQ to focus on our REAL businesses. But now we're back with our SouthStart series, which we're excited about. We're interviewing some of the stars of the Southstart Conference, which celebrates the collision of people, ideas and technology in Adelaide on Novemb…

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Ep 110 The reality of robots and humanity, with artificial intelligence pioneer Dr Phillip Alvelda 27:39

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Dr Phillp Alvelda is one of America's Leading tech engineers and minds. A pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, Dr Alvelda has been developing anthropomorphic AI and machine learning tools, digital twins, and synthetic personalities.He is the founding CEO of Cortical.AI, and is formerly of NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Agency (a department o…

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Ep 109 What we can learn from Finland's culture of entrepreneurship, with Andre Noel Chaker 26:27

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Most governments and leaders are grappling with the challenge of transitioning to a culture of innovation where both people and business prosper. Finland has done this, and more. Rooster Radio jumped onto Skype and called in to Helsinki for an interview with Andre Noel Chaker, who has spent more than 25 years living in Finland studying it's busines…

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Ep 108 'The Jump' Case Study (Part 2): Paul Van Der Linden on Expectations Versus the Reality of Starting a Tech Company 40:39

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Back in episode 86 we talked to Paul van der Linden, who quit his job at IBM to start his own technology company, outThought. At the time, Paul talked about the hopes, fears and challenges of leaving the corporate life to pursue his dreams (If you missed the chat, click here http://roosterradio.biz/blog/2017/7/24/ep-86-the-jump-case-study-part-1-pa…

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Ep 107 How Brad Krauskopf is driving coworking and workplace innovation in Australia 42:35

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Brad Krauskopf is an entrepreneur and workplace innovator who is a leading voice in coworking and flexible work. He is the founder of Hub Australia, the country's largest co-working community with spaces in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. But first, you may be wondering what co-working actually is. Typically, it's where independent workers come tog…

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Ep 106 Cricket legend Jason Gillespie on the defining moments that changed his life 51:20

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This episode was first published on Off-Field, the podcast that focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena - find out more at off-field.co Jason 'Dizzy' Gillespie was one of the world's great fast bowlers during the mid 2000s when Australia was dominating international cricket. He took 259 test match wickets, and who could forget the double…

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Ep 105 Marina Pullin on the transforming world of work 55:25

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In this episode we have an in depth discussion about the future of work with Marina Pullin.Marina works with some of Australia's largest organisations, helping them take the step towards commercial innovation. She also invented a platform called Jungal, a private platform to match great people with great opportunities.Marina is at the intersection …

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Ep 104 The case for a medical cannabis industry in Australia (live at Adelaide Podcast Festival with Ben Fitzsimons) 15:49

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In this episode we're live at the Adelaide Podcast Festival with Ben Fitzsimons.Ben was one of our first guests on Rooster Radio - a true entrepreneur, property developer and former CEO of the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL.Now, he's CEO of WeCann, pioneering the medical cannabis industry in Australia.In a 15-minute rapid fire session at the Podcast Fes…

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Ep 103 "Pioneers by default": Burger Theory's food revolution, with Rob Dean and Dan Mendelson 56:19

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When Rob Dean and Dan Mendelson launched Burger Theory from a converted caravan in Adelaide back in 2011, it kicked off a food truck movement and a burger revolution. Foodies would eagerly await the next Burger Theory tweet to find out the truck's next location. The line ups were notoriously huge. Rob and Dan then moved into bricks and mortar, with…

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Ep 102 - Andrew Zweck On Live Aid, Partying With Queen And Promoting The World's Biggest Music Acts 1:12:37

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Andrew Zweck is one of the most influential men in international live music. Andrew has worked with Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, Queen, The Who, David Bowie, Elton John, The Police, Bob Dylan, Depeche Mode, Madonna, Justin Bieber .. to name just a few of the huge names he has acted for as a promoter or agent. He worked alongside Bob Geldof on th…

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Ep 101 How Kevin Graham Quit The Suburban Life And Became A 'digital Nomad' Within Months 1:05:46

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In 2014, Kevin Graham was doing pretty well for himself in South Australia, working in online marketing and doing a few property investments. Then he decided to drop everything and move to Chiang Mai, Thailand .. even though he'd never even travelled to Asia before! We sat down with Kevin for a really interesting case study on how to go from a fair…

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Ep 100 2017 A Year For Surrender // Roosters Reflect On 100 Episodes 1:02:38

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We deliver this episode to you a week later than planned. Looking back on 2017, and 100 episodes of this podcast, the conversation got personal and cathartic, and we did question whether we'd better off keeping some content out of the public forum. But in the end, true to Rooster Radio values, we've published the chat in full, because we believe th…

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Ep 99 Dr Elaine Stead On The Human Side Of Venture Capital, Tackling Taboos, Authenticity 1:08:22

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We're back after an early Christmas break, thanks for sticking with us! As you know we talk to interesting people doing amazing things, and this couldn't be more true for our guest, Dr Elaine Stead. Elaine is Head of Venture Capital at Blue Sky Investments, which includes overseeing South Australia's $50 million VC fund. More broadly Blue Sky manag…

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Ep 98 Why Australia's Greatest Paralympian Matt Cowdrey Has Jumped Into Politics 43:10

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No Australian has had greater success at the Paralympics than Matt Cowdrey. He won 23 medals throughout his Paralympic career including 13 gold, remarkably from just three Games. He also has a long list of world records to his name. Born with a congenital amputation at his lower left arm, Matt never saw any limitations. He played multiple sports an…

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Ep 97 Andrew Buttery On The High Stakes Game Of Exporting Wine Into China, Rediscovering His Mojo 58:07

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Andrew Buttery shares the story of his remarkable business adventure in China, which proved incredibly lucrative, before it hit a Great Wall of a different kind.It started with Gemtree Wines, the Buttery family business of which Andrew was managing director. Business was good, but upon meeting a Chinese investor, things took a dramatic turn. It too…

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Ep 96 Michael Brett On How Quantum Computing Will Change The World 46:24

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This is yet another episode where we ask dumb questions of smart people, in fact maybe that should be the tagline of our show. We tackle the topic of quantum computing with Michael Brett, CEO of Q xBranch, a company based in Adelaide and the US, developing tools and applications powered by quantum computing. Michael says "Quantum computing is the b…

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Ep 95 How Greg Mackie Found Success In The Unlikely Mix Of Business, Government And The Arts 1:10:51

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Greg Mackie OAM is one of South Australia's most influential people in arts and culture, and current Chief Executive of History SA. For Greg, the journey started with his family bookstore which built a cult following in the Adelaide CBD. His in-store events took a life of their own, and were the genesis of what would become the Adelaide Festival of…

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Ep 94 Beers In The Office With Hospitality Entrepreneur Josh Baker And Property Leader John Savva 50:04

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The great thing about having an office nestled amongst Adelaide's small bars is we get lots of visitors, many who are looking for someone to have a drink with. And on this day, we decided to put the microphone in front of a couple of them. Early Rooster Radio listeners will remember Josh Baker from RRE2, our first interview which is still one of ou…

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Ep 93 How Troye Wallett And Sebastian Rees Built A 'virtual Doctor's Practice', Ageing Conversations 1:03:26

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Dr Troye Wallett and Dr Sebastian Rees are changing with way GPs do business through their company, GenWise. As GPs themselves, Troye and Sebastian built GenWise to solve their own problems around practice management in the aged care sector.Now the platform is being embraced by doctors and patients Australia wide. GenWise was recently crowned Austr…

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Ep 92 Steven Marshall's Leadership Evolution And The Curse Of Opposition 43:13

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How much do you know about the Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, Steven Marshall? Not much, a lot of South Australians would confess. Some others would say "he's negative". Steven says his image is influenced by a daily media cycle where the most he can often hope for is a few seconds to criticise the State Government. This, he says, is…

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Ep 91 Ali Clarke On Brutal Breakfast Radio, Criticism And Compelling Content 51:17

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In this episode, Rooster Radio enjoyed a professional recording setting for the first time, taking over a studio at ABC Adelaide for an interview with presenter Ali Clarke.Unfortunately, Ali didn't hit the red button and put us live to air. But we did record an interesting and insightful chat with one of South Australia's top media personalities. N…

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Ep 90 Michael Johnson On The Truth About Happiness And Positivity, Becoming The 'Mojo Master' 1:08:20

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Michael Johnson is 'The Mojo Master', a man who has built a thriving, global business by helping people shift their mindsets to grow personally and financially. Michael had a tough childhood. He struggled at school - academically and socially. He was told he'd never make it and was ultimately expelled for fighting, a response to years of bullying. …

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Ep 89 What Ben Baker Has Learned From Photographing The World's Most Powerful People 1:10:37

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Ben Baker is one of the world's most sought-after portrait photographers. He has photographed the last four US Presidents and their families, as well as countless celebrities including Oprah, Kanye West, Bono, Jay-Z, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Leonardo Dicaprio and so many more.Growing up in Adelaide, Ben couldn't have dreamed of being in such a positi…

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Ep 88 How The Hon Chief Justice Kourakis Went From The Family Farm To Influencing The Justice System 1:00:39

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Rooster Radio had the rare opportunity to enter the Supreme Court of South Australia and spend an hour with the Honourable Chris Kourakis, Chief Justice of South Australia. The Chief Justice breaks down many misconceptions about Judges, the Justice System and the Law. He's personable, approachable, progressive and tech savvy. He communicates even t…

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Ep 87 Joshua Burchell's Million Dollar Bedroom Business, Flipping Websites And Amazon Sales Secrets 1:05:24

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At a recent family dinner, Rooster Radio's Andrew finally got to have a decent chat with the English lad who will soon marry his cousin, Emma .. Joshua Burchell.After hearing Josh's business story, he had to get him onto Rooster Radio.At 17, Josh started his first business from his bedroom with little more than 1000 pounds and the name of a Chinese…

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Ep 86 'The Jump' Case Study (Part 1): Paul Van Der Linden's Hopes And Fears After Quitting IBM 48:49

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The one topic that resonates with Rooster Radio listeners the most is 'the jump'. The challenge of leaving the safety net of a comfortable full time job to pursue your dreams in business. Over a few beers, Rooster Radio co-host James recently got talking to Paul van der Linden, a man who is going through this exact process. He's an experienced syst…

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Ep 85 Building The Ecosystem And Driving Growth In Online Marketplaces (live Panel At SouthStart) 31:04

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Leaders from three of Australia's top online marketplaces have revealed key business, growth and technical insights about their startups live at SouthStart.On the panel is Dan Draper, CTO at Expert 360, the marketplace that connects businesses to top freelance professionals, along with David Trumbull, co-founder at Car Next Door, Australia's larges…

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Ep 84 Beyond The Hype Of IoT & Autonomous Vehicles With Dr Alex Grant (live At SouthStart) 30:05

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We kicked off SouthStart Conference with a live interview with Dr Alex Grant, who is influencing two of the world's hottest tech industries. Alex is doing truly amazing things. He is CEO of Myriota, an Internet of Things company which is gaining recognition globally for low cost, low power satellite technology. Before Myriota, he entered the autono…

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Ep 83 Risky Business 58:50

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People talk a lot about entrepreneurship and risk, but sh*t gets real when you have kids and a mortgage to pay. The heart says pursue your business dreams, the head says stick to your 9 to 5 and provide. But does it have to be one or the other? What if there was a way to transition into your own business life without having to fall off a cliff? If …

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Ep 82 Anthony Minichiello On The Evolution Of NRL And Tackling Life After Sport 20:29

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Sydney Roosters legend Anthony Minichiello saw the end of his playing career coming, and planned accordingly. Many of his footy mates didn't, with tragic results.Anthony says the come down from the highs of a sports star life can be hard. Many athletes struggle to find a new purpose, and structure, for their new life. It was different for 'Mini' wh…

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Ep 81 Crispian Fielke's Journey From The Family Farm To Owning The 'world's Best' Bars 1:39:45

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Having shared an office space with Crispian Fielke over the last couple of years, we've seen first hand how he and his team have built a city small bar scene. Crispian is co-owner of Clever Little Tailor, one of Adelaide's top bars which regularly gains recognition in the national press and is sought after by local punters like myself, along with s…

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Ep 80 David Cooke On The Long Game Of Urban Design And The Making And Breaking Of Cities 56:51

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David Cooke uses his urban design knowledge and global experience to address the urban renewal challenges that face Australian cities.David is an internationally qualified Urban Designer, registered Architect, accredited Planner.He is the Director of City Collective, a design studio that works across Australia and the world. He was the first South …

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Ep 79 How Finn Peacock Rejected The '9 To 5' And Built A Multi-million Dollar Business 1:15:25

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Finn Peacock's decision to quit the '9 to 5' life led him to build a home based business that now generates $3 million in annual revenue. Finn was an engineer earning good money in a job with the CSIRO that most people would aspire to. But he hated it. The bureaucracy was so frustrating that it was impacting all aspects of his life. On the back of …

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Ep 78 How To Build A Multi-sided Online Marketplace 32:19

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Building a multi-sided marketplace requires hard work and cash, James Begley has learned. Not only is James the co-host of Rooster Radio, he is the founder of PickStar, the revolutionary marketplace to book sports stars for any kind of paid opportunity. Online marketplaces are tricky at the best of times, but the layers involved in PickStar are par…

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Ep 77 For The Love Of Podcasting 37:56

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In a change up for Rooster Radio listeners, James Begley interviews his co-host Andrew Montesi about podcasting. We are in the midst of a podcasting revolution - around 60 million people listen to podcasts every month in the US, and in Australia soon 1 in 2 people will be tuning in to the medium. Early Rooster Radio listeners who have been on the j…

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Ep 76 Prof. David David On "everyday Miracles" And Pioneering Craniofacial Care 47:51

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Professor David David, the world's leading craniofacial expert, has spent three decades restoring dignity for thousands of patients from all corners of the globe.Professor David performs "everyday miracles" for people who would otherwise be facing conditions that are limiting, debilitating and often life-threatening - such as distortion of the face…

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Ep 75 How Simon Phillips Handles The Big Name Stage Shows, Global Stars And Criticism 1:06:41

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The globally acclaimed Simon Phillips is arguably Australia's top theatre director.His directing credits range from the contemporary to Shakespearean classics, musicals to Opera. He has been the go-to man for shows such as Love Never Dies, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Cabaret and High Society to name just a few .. and has too many awards to list …

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Ep 74 Jon And Sarah Lark On The Seachange That Led To The Making Of Australia's Best Gin 57:19

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Jon and Sarah Lark have been at the forefront of a thriving Australian craft spirits industry for the last ten years, and have won awards for their gin all over the world, including Australia's best gin. It all started with a seachange. The couple visited Kangaroo Island while on honeymoon, and decided it was the perfect place to set up their own d…

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Ep 73 Geelong Coach Chris Scott, Part 2: The Razor Edge Of High Performance 1:10:27

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As we continue our two-hour interview with Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott, we now learn about what drives and motivates the leader on a deeper level. This interview is syndicated with Off-Field, a podcast that focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena, and also hosted by Rooster Radio's Andrew Montesi and James Begley.In Part 1 (iTu…

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Ep 72 Geelong Coach Chris Scott, Part 1: The Volatile World Of An AFL Coach 54:06

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You're unlikely to have ever heard a current AFL coach like this before. Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott joins us for an in-depth, two -hour discussion and we're bringing it to you, in full, over two episodes. This interview is syndicated with Off-Field (http://off-field.co), a podcast that focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena, …

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Ep 71 Off-Field Podcast Highlights With Danny Green, Caitlin Bassett And Jonathon Webb 12:21

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Roosters Andrew Montesi and James Begley have recently launched a new show called Off-Field, and it focuses on the world of sport outside of the arena with the people who make it happen. We talk to sports stars and industry professionals about sports marketing, business, contracts, endorsements, leadership and more. The show is available on your fa…

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Ep 70 Nidal Rasheed's Lessons From Hustling Lollies, Burn Out And Building Wealth Through Property 57:11

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The business career of Nidal Rasheed, entrepreneur and founder of Silvertail Property Group, began as teenager with network marketing and lolly vending machines. Selling sugary treats was so profitable it helped him pay his way through university.But it was Nidal's move into the restaurant game that became a baptism of fire. The 22 year old was str…

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Ep 69 How Joseph Mencel Grew Massive Joes From A Side Project Into A Fitness Empire 1:17:00

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Massive Joes is a household name in the fitness industry in Australia and even internationally, but it is a business story that isn't widely known. Founder Joseph Mencel, 31, has grown the company into one of Australia's largest supplement retailers, with a booming web business, eight stores across Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne, another one opening…

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Ep 68 Jodi Walton And Dani Bieg On The Future Of Work And Innovation In Recruitment 54:25

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The workplace is in the midst of significant change. For some business owners this is something to fear while for others, like Jodi Walton and Dani Bieg, it is something to embrace.Jodi and Dani are cofounders of Harrison McMillan, recognised as Australia's Most Innovative Recruitment Agency by SEEK in 2016, and a great entrepreneurial story. They'…

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Ep 67 Geoff Rohrsheim On His $40 Million Exit, Always Being Ready To Sell, Superstar Siblings 1:26:44

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With two acquisitions to his name, five startups on the go and a list of investments, IT entrepreneur Geoff Rohrsheim has an unquenchable fire in the belly. Geoff is a former EY Entrepreneur of the Year winner for the southern region and had 3 start-ups appear in the BRW Fast 100. His company, Kloud Solutions grew rapidly in five years and was rank…

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Ep 66 Geoff Kwitko's Formula For Startup Success, Data Entrepreneurship, Digitising Human Behaviour 1:03:44

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Prepare to tap into the genius of Geoff Kwitko, and we don't use the term "genius" lightly. Geoff started coding software at around eight years old, and by the age of 25 he had founded and sold three companies while graduating top of his university with two bachelors degrees. Geoff has also helped a number of other business owners grow and sell the…

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