"From Being Unable to Join the Air Force Due to a Medical to Growing an Online Eyelash Extension Training Business 1000%+ Per Year to Seven Figures"On Episode 75 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Aaron Miles, Co-Founder of IsLash Boutique, which grew 1000%+ to do over $1.31 Million in annual revenue.This made IsLash Boutqiue, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Being Unable to Join the Air Force Due to a Medical to Growing an Online Eyelash Extension Training Business 1000%+ Per Year to Seven Figures" On Episode 75 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Aaron Miles, Co-Founder of IsLash Boutique, which grew 1000%+ to do over $1.31 Million in annual revenue. This made IsLash Boutqiue, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 75 - Aaron Miles - IsLash Boutique

"From Trying Marine Biology and Professional Tennis to Creating the Fastest Growing Start Up Recruitment Business in Australia, with Global Offices"On Episode 74 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Steve Grace, CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, which grew 135% to do over $2.6 Million in annual revenue.This made The Nudge Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Trying Marine Biology and Professional Tennis to Creating the Fastest Growing Start Up Recruitment Business in Australia, with Global Offices" On Episode 74 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Steve Grace, CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, which grew 135% to do over $2.6 Million in annual revenue. This made The Nudge Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 74 - Steve Grace - The Nudge Group

Jimmy Lim

"How Working 1000+ Days Straight Led to Running the Fastest Growing New Property Management Company in Australia with 4000+ Properties Under Management"On Episode 73 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jimmy Lim, Founder of AReal Property, which grew 159% to do over $5.5 Million in annual revenue.This made AReal Property, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"How Working 1000+ Days Straight Led to Running the Fastest Growing New Property Management Company in Australia with 4000+ Properties Under Management" On Episode 73 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jimmy Lim, Founder of AReal Property, which grew 159% to do over $5.5 Million in annual revenue. This made AReal Property, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 73 - Jimmy Lim - AReal Property

Ryan Barnes

"From Working in a Small Suburban Tax Practice to Fortune 100s, Mexican Restaurants and Starting One of The FASTEST GROWING New Businesses in Australia"On Episode 72 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ryan Barnes, Managing Partner of TWIYO Capital &amp; Advisory, which grew 251% to do over $3,000,000 in annual revenue.This made TWIYO Capital &amp; Advisory, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Working in a Small Suburban Tax Practice to Fortune 100s, Mexican Restaurants and Starting One of The FASTEST GROWING New Businesses in Australia" On Episode 72 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ryan Barnes, Managing Partner of TWIYO Capital &amp; Advisory, which grew 251% to do over $3,000,000 in annual revenue. This made TWIYO Capital &amp; Advisory, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 72 - Ryan Barnes - TWIYO Capital & Consulting

"From Hackathons in France to Starting One of the Fastest Growing Agencies in Australia, Being the Best at Designing Digital Products that Convert"On Episode 71 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Philippe Hong, Founder of Raw.Studio, which grew 102% to do over $1,710,000 in annual revenue.This made RAW.Studio, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Hackathons in France to Starting One of the Fastest Growing Agencies in Australia, Being the Best at Designing Digital Products that Convert" On Episode 71 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Philippe Hong, Founder of Raw.Studio, which grew 102% to do over $1,710,000 in annual revenue. This made RAW.Studio, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 71 - Philippe Hong - Raw Studio

Sam Gordon

"From Dropping Out of High School to Running One of The Fastest Growing Buyer’s Agencies in Australia and Owning 40+ Properties"On Episode 70 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Sam Gordon, Director of Australian Property Scout, which grew 307% to do over $4,000,000 in annual revenue.This made Australian Property Scout, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Dropping Out of High School to Running One of The Fastest Growing Buyer’s Agencies in Australia and Owning 40+ Properties" On Episode 70 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Sam Gordon, Director of Australian Property Scout, which grew 307% to do over $4,000,000 in annual revenue. This made Australian Property Scout, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 70 - Sam Gordon - Australian Property Scout

"How Focusing on Ensuring People Actually Finish Their Studies Created a $2.6 Million Dollar Business for Two International Students in Australia"On Episode 69 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Darshan Chavan and Rejin Rajan, the Co-Founders of GetMyCourse, which grew 158% to do over $2,300,000 in annual revenue.This made GetMyCourse, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"How Focusing on Ensuring People Actually Finish Their Studies Created a $2.6 Million Dollar Business for Two International Students in Australia" On Episode 69 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Darshan Chavan and Rejin Rajan, the Co-Founders of GetMyCourse, which grew 158% to do over $2,300,000 in annual revenue. This made GetMyCourse, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 69 - Darshan Chavan & Rejin Rajan - GetMyCourse

"Running a $45 Million+ Annual Revenue Medical Recruitment Business, Managing Staff Shortages and Launching a Tech Business"On Episode 68 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ryan Kevelighan, the Director of 1Medical, which grew 113% to do over $24,000,000 in annual revenue.This made 1Medical, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"Running a $45 Million+ Annual Revenue Medical Recruitment Business, Managing Staff Shortages and Launching a Tech Business" On Episode 68 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Ryan Kevelighan, the Director of 1Medical, which grew 113% to do over $24,000,000 in annual revenue. This made 1Medical, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 68 - Ryan Kevelighan - 1Medical

Frank Cuiuli

"From Champion Martial Artist, Losing $1,000,000 TWICE to Building a 100+ Staff Salesforce Consultancy via  'Holacracy'​ Decentralised  Management"On Episode 67 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Frank Cuiuli the CEO of 8Squad, which grew 103% to do over $17,020,000 in annual revenue.This made 8Squad, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Champion Martial Artist, Losing $1,000,000 TWICE to Building a 100+ Staff Salesforce Consultancy via 'Holacracy'​ Decentralised Management" On Episode 67 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Frank Cuiuli the CEO of 8Squad, which grew 103% to do over $17,020,000 in annual revenue. This made 8Squad, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 67 - Frank Cuiuli - 8Squad

Jacob Carlile

"Turning a Toowoomba Family Business Into One of The Fastest Growing Businesses in Australia, with 1100+ Properties Under Management"On Episode 66 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jacob Carlile and Greg Riehl, the Co-Directors of Hot Property, which grew 284% to do over $2,120,000 in annual revenue.This made Hot Property, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"Turning a Toowoomba Family Business Into One of The Fastest Growing Businesses in Australia, with 1100+ Properties Under Management" On Episode 66 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jacob Carlile and Greg Riehl, the Co-Directors of Hot Property, which grew 284% to do over $2,120,000 in annual revenue. This made Hot Property, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 66 - Greg Riehl And Jacob Carlile - Hot Property

On a mission to interview the Founders and Entrepreneurs running the fastest growing businesses in Australia...

Reuben Scheckter

"From Cold Calling on the Gold Coast to Building The Fastest Growing Pay-Per-Lead Marketing Agency in Australia with $6.6 million in Annual Revenue"On Episode 65 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Reuben Scheckter, the Co-Founder and CEO of Leadify, which grew 114% to do over $6,610,000 in annual revenue.This made Leadify, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Cold Calling on the Gold Coast to Building The Fastest Growing Pay-Per-Lead Marketing Agency in Australia with $6.6 million in Annual Revenue" On Episode 65 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Reuben Scheckter, the Co-Founder and CEO of Leadify, which grew 114% to do over $6,610,000 in annual revenue. This made Leadify, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 65 - Reuben Scheckter - Leadify

"From Running a Construction Crew in Canada to Building a $12 Million Per Year Recruitment Business in Australia, Tripling in Size Each Year"On Episode 64 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Tyler Swan, the Co-Founder of Clarrow, which grew 339% to do over $12,000,000 in annual revenue.This made Clarrow, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Running a Construction Crew in Canada to Building a $12 Million Per Year Recruitment Business in Australia, Tripling in Size Each Year" On Episode 64 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Tyler Swan, the Co-Founder of Clarrow, which grew 339% to do over $12,000,000 in annual revenue. This made Clarrow, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 64 - Tyler Swan - Clarrow

"From Losing $100,000+ in his 20s, to Starting the Fastest Growing New Billboard Marketing Company in Australia"On Episode 63 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Luke Course, the Director of GAWK, which grew 95% to do over $2,300,000 in annual revenue.This made GAWK, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Losing $100,000+ in his 20s, to Starting the Fastest Growing New Billboard Marketing Company in Australia" On Episode 63 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Luke Course, the Director of GAWK, which grew 95% to do over $2,300,000 in annual revenue. This made GAWK, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 63 - Luke Couse - GAWK

Wade Kingsley

"Teaching Businesses Creative Problem Solving, Becoming One of The Fastest Growing New Businesses in Australia, After Two Decades in Radio"On Episode 62 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Wade Kingsley, the Founder of The Ideas Business, which grew to do over $500,000 in annual revenue.This made The Ideas Business, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"Teaching Businesses Creative Problem Solving, Becoming One of The Fastest Growing New Businesses in Australia, After Two Decades in Radio" On Episode 62 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Wade Kingsley, the Founder of The Ideas Business, which grew to do over $500,000 in annual revenue. This made The Ideas Business, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 62 - Wade Kingsley - The Ideas Business

David Jackson

“Launching a Zero-Alcohol Beer Brand While Simultaneously Running TWO of The Fastest Growing New Recruitment and IT Companies in Australia”On Episode 61 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with David Jackson, the Group Managing Director of S-Core Group, which grew to do over $5 million in annual revenue.This made S-Core Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

“Launching a Zero-Alcohol Beer Brand While Simultaneously Running TWO of The Fastest Growing New Recruitment and IT Companies in Australia” On Episode 61 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with David Jackson, the Group Managing Director of S-Core Group, which grew to do over $5 million in annual revenue. This made S-Core Group, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 61 - David Jackson - S - Core Group

"From Losing $750,000 to Building One of the Fastest Growing New Marketing Agencies in Australia and Aiming to Become a B Corp"On Episode 60 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Amber Bonney, the Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison Agency, which grew 38% last year, to do over $2.6 million in annual revenue.This made The Edison Agency, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Losing $750,000 to Building One of the Fastest Growing New Marketing Agencies in Australia and Aiming to Become a B Corp" On Episode 60 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Amber Bonney, the Founder and Head of Strategy at The Edison Agency, which grew 38% last year, to do over $2.6 million in annual revenue. This made The Edison Agency, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 60 - Amber Bonney - The Edison Agency

"From Accountant to Running Pubs to Co-CEO of Fast Growth ASX Listed Personal Finance App Raiz [ASX - RZI]"On Episode 59 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Brendan Malone, the Joint Group CEO of Raiz Invest Limited, which grew 47% last year, to do over $13 million in annual revenue.This made Raiz Invest Limited, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From Accountant to Running Pubs to Co-CEO of Fast Growth ASX Listed Personal Finance App Raiz [ASX - RZI]" On Episode 59 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Brendan Malone, the Joint Group CEO of Raiz Invest Limited, which grew 47% last year, to do over $13 million in annual revenue. This made Raiz Invest Limited, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 59 - Brendan Malone - Raiz Invest Limited [ASX - RZI]

"Giving up a Professional Sports Dream to Start a $30 Million Per Year Logistics Company, with PEOPLE as their Competitive Advantage"On Episode 58 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Sean Crook, the Co-Founder and Director of Neolink which grew 91% last year, to do over $26 million in annual revenue.This made NeoLink, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"Giving up a Professional Sports Dream to Start a $30 Million Per Year Logistics Company, with PEOPLE as their Competitive Advantage" On Episode 58 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Sean Crook, the Co-Founder and Director of Neolink which grew 91% last year, to do over $26 million in annual revenue. This made NeoLink, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 58 - Sean Crook - Neolink

"ZERO to $26 Million Annual Revenue in 36 Months and Becoming the THIRD Fastest Growing new Business in Australia"On Episode 57 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Brett Birkill, the Founder and Managing Director of Birkill Developments, which grew 286% last year, to do over $26 million in annual revenue.This made Birkill Developments, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"ZERO to $26 Million Annual Revenue in 36 Months and Becoming the THIRD Fastest Growing new Business in Australia" On Episode 57 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Brett Birkill, the Founder and Managing Director of Birkill Developments, which grew 286% last year, to do over $26 million in annual revenue. This made Birkill Developments, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 57 - Brett Birkill - Birkill Developments

Jarrod McGrath

"From High School Dropout to Published Author Running the Fastest Growing Human Capital Management Company in Australia"On Episode 56 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jarrod McGrath, the Founder and CEO of SmartWFM, which grew 61% last year, to do over $4 million in annual revenue.This made SmartWFM, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

"From High School Dropout to Published Author Running the Fastest Growing Human Capital Management Company in Australia" On Episode 56 of the “Future of Australia” podcast, I speak with Jarrod McGrath, the Founder and CEO of SmartWFM, which grew 61% last year, to do over $4 million in annual revenue. This made SmartWFM, on the Financial Review list of 100 fastest growing new companies in Australia, one of the FASTEST GROWING new businesses in Australia.

Future Of Australia - Episode 56 - Jarrod McGrath - SmartWFM

I have known Derek for over 3 years, in this time I have seen him grow into a professional business expert. And as vague as that sounds, truly Derek is a jack of all trades in the business, and corporate space. His ability to problem solve any challenge, and articulate difficult situations makes him an asset to any business, client, or employee. Derek is a true friend, and one of only a few people / mentors I can truly rely on. 

Check out Derek’s collection of short interviews and stores, where he interviews Founders and Entrepreneurs running the fastest growing businesses in Australia. These stories are truly inspiring and are designed to motivate any business professional looking to either improve in their current profession or take on their next challenge. Derek’s strong listening skills, makes these interviews very engaging, leaving the audience wanting more, and more.

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Future of Australia Podcast

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