Best Josh Amp Company Podcasts (2024)

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Josh Copeland on working to build the best restaurant in the world 39:35

2h ago39:35

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Prepare yourself for one of the most interesting guests I’ve ever hosted on the show. Today we sit down with Josh Copeland of the Camino Alto restaurant in the Bay Area. Josh is a zealot in the way we think of Blue Hill Restaurant or Chef Charlie Trotter–the best ingredients served in an uncompromising fashion. Josh Copeland is a model of focus, sh…

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#31 - Graham Parker - The Multiple Gym Owner’s Best Advice to Achieve Success in any Venture 27:27

18h ago27:27

27:27

Graham Parker is the owner of multiple thriving gym franchises, but the road to his success was far from smooth. Having found himself staring into the abyss of a life lacking a sense of purpose and meaning, Graham decided to take his mindset back into his own hands. In this episode, Graham speaks to the simple philosophies that helped him get back …

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Juan José Cuevas on winning awards and the art of excellence 33:13

22h ago33:13

33:13

I can’t imagine any of us entered the fine dining category without hoping for a Michelin or a James Beard or Wine Spectator accolade. They say success leaves clues and today I sit down with Chef Juan Jose Cuevas to discuss what he’s learned over the years, running world-class restaurants and collecting awards along the way. There is a blueprint for…

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Andy Wiederhorn on the formula for global expansion 33:13

5d ago33:13

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Before taking the restaurant world by storm, Andy Wiederhorn was a finance guy and used his deep understanding of business to grow in the quick service, fast casual, and casual dining markets. Today we sit down to discuss how one man franchises so many household brands from Round Table Pizza to Fatburger and from Johnny Rockets to Marble Slab Cream…

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#30 - Greg Page aka OG Yellow Wiggle - The Heart of the Nation 27:06

8d ago27:06

27:06

Greg Page, affectionately known as the Original Yellow Wiggle, led one of the most successful Australian family entertainment brands for over 15 years, before diving into the world of charity and social enterprise. The actions of a brave group of fans and staff saved Greg’s life when he suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest on stage during a fundraising…

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Matt Newberg on building a forward-looking restaurant community 37:05

9d ago37:05

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How many hours have we spent worrying about what the future holds for our industry? How could that time be better spent? Enter Matt Newberg. Matt is a student of our industry, diving deep into every vertical of the food service space, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses. This exploration has evolved into a vibrant community which, next month, go…

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I Love Your Product, But I Can't Buy It - Ian Poynter, CEO @Kalahari Security 44:01

14d ago44:01

44:01

In this episode of Cybernomics (formerly Security Market Watch), host Josh Bruyning engages with Ian Poynter, founder of Kalahari Security, to explore the economics of cybersecurity. They discuss the challenges of selling security solutions, the importance of understanding business needs, and the inadequacy of mere sympathy in the face of security …

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Eric Pounders & Matt Thompson on mastering marketing in 2024 40:04

13d ago40:04

40:04

What happens when a restaurateur partners with a professional marketer? Well, the short answer is: magic. Today we sit down with the marketing geniuses behind For the Table Hospitality, a company blazing trails and setting sales records across Tallahassee, Florida. What’s working for them would work for you too and in our conversation we work to un…

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#29 - Ben Corlett - Don’t Squash your Creativity 26:54

15d ago26:54

26:54

Ben Corlett is an actor, writer, producer and director, who specialises in telling stories of his own. A filmmaker delivering a big message. As an actor, Ben has featured in a variety of productions, including Australia’s own, ‘Home and Away’. As a writer, producer and director, Ben’s films have featured at the New York International Film Awards, t…

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Ari Weinzweig on how dignity lays the foundation for all successful companies 43:48

16d ago43:48

43:48

How lucky am I that one of my restaurant heroes is actually my friend. Ari Weinzweig built the $80 million dollar Zingerman's restaurant empire but what’s most interesting is how he built it. In an industry known for being cutthroat and cynical, Ari has chosen to lead with empathy and dignity. Today we sit down together to discuss the role that dig…

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Jeremy Blutstein on how to scale in a local market 35:41

20d ago35:41

35:41

You’ve heard the story before…local guy leaves home, works for the best of the best, and then returns home victorious. But that’s only half of the story. When Chef Jeremy Blutstein returned home after working with some of the most prolific chefs in the industry, he saw the opportunity to influence the culinary future of the place he grew up. Today …

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#23 Can OpenAI's GPT o1 solve complex medical problems? 39:44

19d ago39:44

39:44

First Thoughts and Preliminary Insights into OpenAI's GPT o1 Strawberry in the Medical Domain With some expected and unexpected findings, we have a "bake off" between o1 and Doc to demonstrate how o1 fares with tricky medical scenarios. Disclaimer Obviously, don't use AI to diagnose or treat your medical problems. If you are unwell, please seek a m…

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#28 - Jamie Wiggins - The Man Behind TV’s Biggest Shows 29:33

22d ago29:33

29:33

Jamie Wiggins is a hardworking man behind the scenes of many of the TV shows you have watched over the past 15 years. From the MTV music awards, to My Kitchen Rules, House Rules, Love Island, Big Brother and The Voice, to I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Crikey! It’s The Irwin’s, Luxe Listings, Beauty and the Geek, Inside Sydney Airport and even…

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Zack Oates on the power of customer feedback 40:11

23d ago40:11

40:11

Believe it or not, one of the most powerful marketing tools in your business is customer feedback. The closer we are to our guests, the better able we are to serve them. Today we sit down with Zack Oates, the founder and chief evangelist of Ovation, a powerful platform that transforms customer feedback into actionable information. We cover everythi…

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Olivier Rassinoux on turning around and scaling up restaurant groups 37:36

29d ago37:36

37:36

I walked into today’s conversation with a little career envy. Few in our industry have had the good fortune to work for and with so many amazing companies. Today we sit down with Olivier Rassinoux to discuss how working with prolific brands like the Ritz Carlton, Daniel Boulud, and the Ace Hotel group paved the way for his current role as the VP of…

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#27 - Sarah Rosborg - The Loyal Friend to Over 200 Kenyan Children in Need 29:05

29d ago29:05

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Sarah Rosborg is the founder of Rafiki Mwema, a charity that provides support, safety, security, housing, education, food and legal aid to over 200 Kenyan children. The children that Rafiki Mwema works with are victims of trauma and abuse, whose perpetrators are still a very real threat in their lives. Without the work of Sarah and her team of staf…

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Jesse Cole on becoming a category of one 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

Jesse Cole is not an restaurateur, but, like so many of us, he is an entertainer at heart. I’ve brought him on the show today to discuss his baseball team, the Savannah Bananas, and how they’ve redefined what it means to attend a professional baseball game. This is a masterclass on exceeding customer expectations, building an unforgettable experien…

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SMW Founder Stories - Buchi Reddy: From Village Roots to Silicon Valley, Revolutionizing API Security 15:15

1M ago15:15

15:15

Buchi Reddy, CEO and founder of Levo AI, shares his unique immigrant story and the journey that led him to start his own cybersecurity company. Levo AI focuses on API security and helps enterprises protect their digital footprint and applications using AI. Buchi discusses the challenges he faced as an immigrant and the importance of mentors and ski…

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John Haggai on the leadership skills needed to grow a brand 38:18

1M ago38:18

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Everyone wants the blueprint to scale their restaurant business but knowledge isn’t enough. It’s not just about what you need to know, it’s about who you need to become. Today I sit down with one of the strongest leaders in our industry. John Haggai has spent his life in the restaurant industry and the lessons he’s learned on his way to the top can…

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#26 - Steve Keil - Building a $500 Million Company with Purpose 31:01

1M ago31:01

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Steve Keil started his career as an apprentice electrician before diving into the world of entrepreneurship and building a $500 Million Company comprising over 250 franchises and 3000 employees. Steve is also known for his philanthropic endeavors, having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Beyond Blue via fundraising adventures on the back …

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Kyle Ewing on mastering menu design 35:56

1M ago35:56

35:56

No one would argue that QR codes are popping up more and more but the physical menus still reigns supreme. That being the case it made sense to bring in the master of the menu Kyle Ewing. Kyle and his company TerraSlate have crafted millions of the most durable menus on the planet and that gives him a unique perspective. Today we sit down to discus…

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SMW Founder Stories - Startup Success in the Cyber World with Dov Yoran, CEO/Co-Founder @Command Zero 30:13

1M ago30:13

30:13

Dov Yoran, co-founder and CEO of Command Zero, shares his journey in the cybersecurity industry and the mission of his company. The conversation covers topics such as the category Command Zero falls into, the problem they are solving, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and the importance of teamwork. Dov emphasizes the need to keep driving fo…

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#25 - Ella Martyn - Pro Bodybuilder’s No BS Health and Fitness Advice 27:37

2M ago27:37

27:37

Ella Martyn is an FMG Pro Bodybuilder, and a highly sought-after bodybuilding and lifestyle coach. Ella is in her 10th year of competing in the sport of bodybuilding and has dedicated over 10 years to coaching women who wish to compete at the highest level, in the healthiest way possible. Today’s episode is a must listen for any health or fitness e…

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Francesco Zimone on importing and scaling a prolific restaurant brand 38:43

2M ago38:43

38:43

On paper it seems like a no brainer…simply take one of the most famous restaurant brands in Italy and open it in the United States. What could go wrong? Just months into Francesco Zimone opening L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele in Hollywood the global pandemic hit. Leveraged to the hilt, Francesco set about creating a comeback so epic it could have bee…

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Cody Pruitt on the business plan for a blockbuster restaurant 36:07

2M ago36:07

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While so many of us spent the pandemic scrambling, Cody Pruitt spend that time planning. Cody is literally the only first time restaurateur I know that opened a restaurant in a major city and managed to adhere to the plan. Today we sit down to discuss how to build and stick to a restaurant business plan and how he managed to blow his revenue target…

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Scott Lawton on the blueprint for becoming a restaurant lifestyle brand 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

You walk into a restaurant and it just makes sense. It all feels right…the decor, the menus, the music and you know that they’re selling more than a meal, it’s a lifestyle. Today we sit down with Scott Lawton, the co-founder of bartaco, to discuss the foundational elements of the bartaco brand and how those elements come together to make the guest …

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#24 - Jane Kaye-Bailey - We have Supported Over 10,000 Orphans 44:47

2M ago44:47

44:47

Jane Kaye-Bailey is the founder of the Butterfly Tree Charity, an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable people and orphans in rural Zambia. The Butterfly Tree nurtures through the provision of clean water, sanitation, feeding programs, malaria prevention, sustainability programs and education. Over the past 18 years, throug…

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Bob Spivak on building a Hollywood hotspot and scaling it nationally 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

Do you feel like you should be further along in your career–that you should be more successful than you are today? Had you met Bob Spivak at 39 years old, you probably wouldn’t have thought much of him but, in his 40’s, he would go on to create one of the most prolific restaurant brands in Hollywood and then scale it nationally. Today, we sit down …

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“75% of My Company was Built with AI,” Randy Blasik, Co-Founder and CTO @ComplianceAide 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

In this conversation, Josh Bruyning interviews Randy Blasik, the CTO and co-founder of ComplianceAide, about his journey as an AI bro and the use of generative AI in building his company. They discuss the power and potential of generative AI, the challenges of bringing a product like Compliance Aid to market, and the skepticism and misconceptions s…

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#22 Explaining Explainable AI (for healthcare) with Dr Annabelle Painter (RSM digital health section Podcast) 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

Dev and Doc is joined by guest Annabelle Painter, doctor, CMO, and podcaster for the Royal Society of Medicine Digital Health Podcast. We deep dive into explainability and interpretability with concrete healthcare examples. Check out Dr. Painter's Podcast here, she has some amazing guests and great insights into AI in healthcare! - https://spotify.…

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#23 - Templeton Thompson & Sam Gay - Dream Big, Work Hard, Have Faith 55:45

2M ago55:45

55:45

Sam Gay and Templeton Thompson are a superstar songwriting couple in Nashville, Tennessee, that have been able to successfully craft a career in the ever-changing and challenging music Industry. Tempy’s songs can be found on million-selling CD's from country superstars Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and Little Texas. Tempy has also written songs tha…

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Michael Ungaro on what it takes to run a profitable 3,000 seat restaurant 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

San Pedro Fish Market is one of the highest-grossing independent restaurants in the US. Once we’ve taken a moment for that to sink in, we need to talk about how it became one of the highest-grossing independent restaurants in America. To have that conversation, we’re sitting down with Michael Ungaro, San Pedro’s CEO to discuss how narrowing focus a…

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Andrew Glantz on harnessing the power of “cause-marketing” 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

I have yet to come across an independent restaurant owner that didn’t open their restaurant to better serve their community. But things get tricky when we try to get granular. We all aspire to serve our communities but with tight margins and low profits, most of us struggle to fulfill our lofty goals around community impact. Enter Andrew Glantz of …

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#22 - Bonus Couch Conversation - Anxiety Toolkit 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

The incidence of people experiencing Anxiety Symptoms have skyrocketed in the Western World over the past decade. In this episode, we dive into the anxiety toolkit and discuss some strategies that may help you to downregulate your stress and suffer less. Note, if you suffer with anxiety, we strongly recommend that you seek the health of a qualified…

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#21 - Karley Spicer - Stepping into the Ring with Cancer 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

“Check your boobies”, is one of the key pieces of advice given in today’s conversation with Breast Cancer Survivor, Fitness Coach, Muay Thai Enthusiast, Disability Support Worker and Roller-Disco Dancing Fundraising Super Star, Karley Spicer. In 2021, just four months into her marriage, Karley received her Breast Cancer diagnosis over the phone. Th…

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Luke Reyes on how narrowing focus leads to profitable restaurants 35:39

2M ago35:39

35:39

Chef Luke Reyes is a master of mastery. I’ve worked with Luke in the past and I’ve followed his career as he’s worked to reinvent himself and contemporary cuisines over the last almost two decades. We’re both a bit older and wiser and today we sit down to discuss what’s worked and what hasn’t over the course of our careers. This is a masterclass in…

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Hamed Mazrouei on transforming your POS data into a marketing machine 38:28

2M ago38:28

38:28

Today is a great day because today I got to sit down with my friend, Hamed. There are so many things that I love about this guys but–above all others–Hamed is relentless. In another life, I’m sure he was a prolific restaurateur. In this life, he’s a technologist and an entrepreneur working to solve the foundational issues within our industry. Today…

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#21 Foundational Models in Digital Pathology: Enhancing Cancer detection and outcomes 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

An explainer on Foundation models for pathology, from Microsoft's Gigapath to Owkin's H-optimus-0, every company, big or small, are building pathology AI models. In this episode, Doc talks to Sean M. Hacking, assistant professor in Pathology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Özgür Şahin, particle physicist at CERN. Together they are building t…

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#20 - Amber Lawrence - I Left My Secure 9-5 and Became an Aria #1 Artist 32:56

2M ago32:56

32:56

Amber Lawrence is a 2x Aria Nominee, 6x Golden Guitar Winner and a Galaxy of Stars inductee. She was crowned Female Artist of the Year at the CMAA Golden Guitar Awards in 2023 and, in a career spanning over 20 years, has released more than 10 albums, including ARIA #1 Album, “Living for the Highlights”. Amber has toured Australia and abroad, playin…

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Jack Sanders on building a raving fans 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

Most days we’re talking about food and beverage. Today we’re talking about baseball. Enter Jack Sanders, an entrepreneur who answers the question “What if the movie Field of Dreams was a person?” We’re discussing what it took to build community and a baseball field in his own backyard and the lessons we can learn as restaurateurs about creating rav…

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Omar Akhtar - Run Towards the Vegetables 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

Omar is the Founder and Principal Analyst of Benchmarker, where he has spent the last decade publishing research and advising companies on marketing excellence. Previously, he was the head of research at Altimeter, a Prophet Company, and an Associate Partner at Prophet, advising Fortune 500 companies on improving their marketing and content strateg…

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Weesie Newton on how to truly step away from day to day operations 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

Today you’re going to hear about how a first time restaurateur not only built a profitable business but also set it up so that she could move across the country for three years and have it operate seamlessly without her. It wasn’t all roses but Weesie Newton sits down today to share the path that led her to the restaurant industry, her departure fr…

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#19 - Bonus Couch Conversation - Debunking Common Nutrition Myths 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

The internet is chock-full of nutrition myths, misconceptions and misleading absolutes. Social media accounts battle for our attention, and our dollars, by way of making extreme and controversial claims designed to hook us in. They will label the affliction we suffer with and offer a snake-oil nutrition solution so that we are drawn to follow their…

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SMW #27 Cybersecurity Resilience with Matt Webster, CEO of Cyvergence 26:07

3M ago26:07

26:07

What happens when 75% of Chief Information Security Officers contemplate leaving their jobs? In this compelling episode of Security Market Watch, we engage with Matt Webster, CEO and CISO at Cyvergence, to tackle this critical issue head-on. With his extensive background as a former CISO, Matt sheds light on the alarming turnover rates in the indus…

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#18 - Nicholas Waldon Howe - A Realistic Insight into Surrogacy and How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur 30:41

3M ago30:41

30:41

Nicholas Waldon-Howe is a Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, NLP Certified Business Coach, Multiple Business Owner and Father to a Miracle one-year-old, Beth. Nick is a voice for those in the LGBTQ+ Community who dream of raising their own strong, kind, happy, healthy and loving children. In today’s insightful conversation with Nick, we unpack: The Pro…

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Brandon Boudet on mastering second generation concepts 35:40

3M ago35:40

35:40

It’s hard enough to open our own restaurant concepts. It takes a creative mind to reimagine someone else’s concept and breathe new life into a tired old restaurant. Today we sit down with Chef and restaurateur Brandon Boudet to discuss how on more than one occasion, he’s taken ownership of a money pit and transformed it into a cash cow. As it turns…

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Follow These Steps to Scale Your Restaurant 3:19

3M ago3:19

3:19

Sign up for this next week's 5-Day Restaurant Profitability Challenge by visiting ⁠www.joshkopel.com⁠ Here's a Preview of the Amazing Stuff You’ll Learn: Day 1: You’ll learn the 3 Keys to Profitability that scale your restaurant’s cash flow without increasing your expenses so that you can stop worrying about money. Day 2: You’ll learn how to Master…

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Kassady Wiggins & Sammy Monsour on scoring a lucrative cookbook deal 35:59

3M ago35:59

35:59

The band is back together. Today, we sit down with my old partners in crime from my restaurant group, Executive Chef Sammy Monsour and Beverage Director Kassady Wiggins. We’re discussing how to score a lucrative cookbook deal, what we would do differently if we could start all over again, and how to create a company culture so amazing, employees fl…

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#20 How to build a successful healthTech/ BioTech start-up (2024 roadmap) - Derrick Khor 1:08:33

3M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Doc talks to Dr Derrick Khor - Cancer Doctor, HealthTech Consultant and Linkedin Guru. We share Derrick's insights from consulting over 120 companies and a step-by-step guide on how to build a successful Healthcare company. You can find more of Derrick and his helpful guides - https://adoptadoc.com/resources/ profile- https://www.linkedin.com/in/de…

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#17 - Luke Jackson - “Boxing Saved my Life” - How our Olympic Boxing Captain Overcame Depression and Addiction 43:09

3M ago43:09

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Luke Jackson captained the 2012 Australian Olympic Boxing team, the 2010 Commonwealth Games Boxing team, won more than 100 fights as an amateur boxer and went 20-2 in his professional boxing career. Luke won over 6 Australian titles in his career and has coached many fighters to success in the ring. Outside of his career in boxing, Luke is a mental…

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