The Australian Business Show

How do you build, scale, and sell billion-dollar startups — and survive the failures along the way? 💡

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, Nick Stehr sits down with Andrew Nash — serial entrepreneur, venture partner, and co-founder of multiple startups — to unpack decades of real-world entrepreneurship from bare-knuckle startups and billion-dollar exits to hard-earned lessons on failure, risk, and resilience. 

 This conversation explores:
 • The realities of building and selling companies
 • Cultural differences between Australia and the US when it comes to failure
 • Why curiosity, empathy, and adaptability are critical leadership skills
 • The ro...

Most founders think scaling is about strategy, processes, and working harder.
But in this episode, founder psychologist and global business leader Justine Campbell explains why many of the real challenges are internal: identity, self-leadership, values, ego, and the psychology of uncertainty.

Drawing on her experience living and working in eight countries, including a decade with BMW Japan, Justine shares insights on rhythm, confidence, culture, psychological safety, support systems, and the mindset patterns she sees in founders navigating growth.

Nick and Justine discuss why some founders shift and adapt while others hit ceilings.<...

Discover how Sylvia Arotin turned adversity into opportunity and built a global impact through Montessori education. From overcoming severe health challenges to pioneering a system that empowers children, Sylvia shares her journey of purpose, leadership, and social impact. Learn practical insights on raising confident, self-motivated children, fostering intrinsic growth, and creating meaningful change in education.

Ideal for educators, parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about nurturing the next generation.

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In this episode of The Australian Business Show, host Nick Stehr sits down with Brett and Nev, co-founders of Fin-X Wealth, to unpack their journey from corporate finance and global trading desks to building one of Australia’s most values-driven independent wealth management firms.
 
They share how years in the trenches at UBS, Credit Suisse, and ABN Amro shaped their approach to trust, integrity, and long-term investing — and why they left the security of major institutions to create something of their own under an independent licence.
 
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or business...

Nick Stehr sits down with Rick Campbell, CEO & Executive Chairman of @Group, a Melbourne-born consultancy turned global tech powerhouse.

In this unmissable episode of The Australian Business Show, Rick pulls back the curtain on building a multinational business without a rigid blueprint, the real reason imposter syndrome never fully disappears, and why leading from the front is key to success—both in business and family life.

Discover how Rick balances high-stakes international travel, including a 45-minute meeting in Pittsburgh that changed everything, with mentoring his sons into future leaders. He shares his mindset fo...

Nick Stehr sits down with Rick Campbell, CEO & Executive Chairman of @Group, a Melbourne-born consultancy turned global tech powerhouse.

In this unmissable episode of The Australian Business Show, Rick pulls back the curtain on building a multinational business without a rigid blueprint, the real reason imposter syndrome never fully disappears, and why leading from the front is key to success—both in business and family life.

Discover how Rick balances high-stakes international travel, including a 45-minute meeting in Pittsburgh that changed everything, with mentoring his sons into future leaders. He shares his mindset fo...

Building a business with your spouse can be rewarding—but it comes with challenges.

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, Nick talks with his wife and co-founder, Melissa, about how they’ve built multiple businesses while raising a family. From Melissa’s journey as a carefree teen to an 18-year-old mum, to a confident business operator with purpose, they share the lessons, habits, and decisions that helped them grow personally and professionally.

You’ll discover:
- How a strong support network and clear boundaries drive sustainable growth
- Simple hiring p...

Conflict is unavoidable in business, but it doesn’t have to be destructive.

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, author, speaker, and venture capital leader Gabe Karp shares powerful lessons on transforming workplace tension into a driver of performance and culture. Drawing from his journey as a trial lawyer, startup executive, and board advisor, he reveals why healthy conflict is one of the most underrated skills in leadership today.

You’ll discover:

- How to shift from avoiding conflict to using it as a growth tool
- Practical tech...

What separates entrepreneurs who break through from those who get stuck?

JT Foxx, serial entrepreneur, global business coach, and AI innovator, joins the Australian Business Show to share candid insights and straightforward advice for anyone serious about building lasting success.

In this episode, JT reveals:

- Why failure is only final if you stop trying
- How to avoid costly business mistakes most entrepreneurs don’t see coming
- The power of focused action over chasing multiple ideas
- Why smart risk-taking beats playing it safe every time Duration: 00:09:32

What separates great business leaders from the average?

Hugh Hilton, global dealmaker and business transformation expert, joins Nick on the Australian Business Show for a powerhouse conversation you won’t want to miss.

From restructuring a $1.2 billion company and wiping $65 million in debt in just 45 days, to reinventing broken operations with strategy and creativity—Hugh shares the mindset and tools that separate average leaders from great ones.

In this episode, Hugh opens up about:

The underrated power of curiosity and creative thinking in business

Why most companies fail...

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, Chris Christofi, entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Reventon, joins Nick for a dynamic collaboration podcast.

Chris shares his incredible journey from dropping out of school to becoming a successful business owner. He dives into the power of business mindset, the importance of getting comfortable with discomfort, and the fine line between luck and hard work.

Chris offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, discussing how resilience and a willingness to take risks can drive success. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice...

On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Dr. Pat Aouad joins Nick Stehr to talk about Pat’s journey into business, how luck contributes to success, learning when to take advice, how to navigate the age of the individual, how CU Health is changing healthcare, the importance of investing in employee wellbeing, and balancing flexible work conditions.

Dr Patrick Aouad is a consultant specialist neurologist, CEO, Co-Founder of CU Health, and Founder and Lead Presenter for Physician Central. He has worked in the public and private hospital system, with expertise in general neurology, multiple sc...

On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Dan Copsey joins Nick Stehr to talk about his journey into starting 10+ businesses, managing the recruitment process, advocating for the regulation of the marketing industry, what it takes to earn freedom, navigating the age of the individual, and how to become better at overcoming challenges.

With over a decade of experience in advertising and digital marketing, Dan Copsey is a visionary leader dedicated to innovation and creating meaningful impact. As the CEO and founder of multiple ventures, Dan has consistently pushed boundaries, inspired diverse audiences, and driven...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Adam Schwab joins Nick Stehr to talk about his journey from law to business, founder mode vs manager mode, how much luck is needed to succeed, how Luxury Escapes filled a void in the travel market, innovating business during challenging times, recruiting and retaining quality people, and Adam’s ideal dinner party guests.

Adam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, the Non-Executive Director at Lux Everyday, Co-Founder of the Digicit Melbourne Chapter, Non-Executive Director of Myeloma Australia, and Venture Pa...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Joseph Foster joins Nick Stehr to talk about lessons he’s faced during his journey, technology’s effect on the modern way of life, how the sports industry has evolved throughout his career, Reebok’s move into the USA, and the power of marketing.

In 1958, with his late brother, Jeff, Joe Foster founded Reebok, the iconic fitness footwear and clothing brand. The Reebok brand has featured as a sponsor for major sports teams in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, England, German...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, David M. Walker joins Nick Stehr to talk about the vital role of the Comptroller General, the parallels between the Roman Empire and the USA, the tragic recent events and their effect on the upcoming US elections*, the threat of the Modern Monetary Theory, and the major government changes that are required.

*Please note that this episode was recorded before Joe Biden stepped down from the U.S. Presidential race. 

Dave Walker is the former Comptroller General of the U...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Paul O’Brien joins Nick Stehr to talk about AirPhysio’s parabolic growth, how Paul found the gap in the market, the power of listening to people, making life-changing differences in people’s lives, the importance of health education, balancing the commercial demand with the social responsibility, and the future of AirPhysio.

In 2015, Paul co-founded AirPhysio. By 2017, AirPhysio was awarded the Best Product Award at the Yiwu Import Trade Fair, the Start-Up Business of The Year Award at the Optus MyBusiness award...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, David Guest joins Nick Stehr to talk about the nature of business coaching industry, what to look for in a coach, how to build and grow a business, transitioning from self-employment to owning a business, starting a business with the end in mind, and the importance of setting goals.

In 2001, David founded Outcomes Business Group, with their vision of “Reinvigorating the Business Dream and Re-Lighting the Fire that Drives Business Growth.” He has gleaned his extensive business knowledge from reading thousands of b...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Joseph Foster joins Nick Stehr to talk about the importance of remaining grounded, how to blend family and business, the value of making mistakes, becoming a billion-dollar company overnight, and their fun visit to Dubai.

In 1958, with his late brother, Jeff, Joe Foster founded Reebok, the iconic fitness footwear and clothing brand. The Reebok brand has featured as a sponsor for major sports teams in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, England, Germany, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Uruguay, USA, and...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Cameron Holland joins Nick Stehr to talk about making a career out of business, the pillars of success, what makes the Ryman model so successful, making the decision to do business instead of music, maintaining a professional and personal balance, the importance of recording stories, the proposed changes to aged care legislation, the future of aged care, and a celebration of the 3rd Age.

Cameron is CEO of Ryman Healthcare Australia. He is a proven business leader with over 15 years experience...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Dr Michael Devadas joins Nick Stehr to talk about what it takes to be in medicine, the importance of discipline and time management, critical medical advancements, measuring real success, the obesity epidemic, how the Covid pandemic affected health outcomes, the new weight-loss drugs, and the business side of surgery.

A specialist Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Dr Michael Devadas performs bariatric (weight loss), oncology (cancer), and general surgery operations.

He is passionate about providing the highest level of care for his...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Naomi Anderson joins Nick Stehr to talk about Naomi’s interest in aged care, the story behind Aged Care Ready and Caring Clothing, the good and the bad in the industry, ensuring high standards of care in facilities, the slow uptake of technology, the benefits of adaptive clothing, and providing care in patients’ homes.

Naomi is a Registered Nurse and the Managing Director of Aged Care Ready and Caring Clothing. She has considerable experience in management of Aged Care Facilities and has...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, JT Foxx joins Nick Stehr to talk about what it takes to be successful, the three enemies of success, where people should start to become successful in business, and how to practice business.

JT is a global entrepreneur, running businesses in over 50 countries. He is also an internationally renowned speaker, author of Millionaire Underdog, investor, coach, philanthropist, and actor.

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·       [02:07] What drives JT?

·       [03:12] Finding the right people.

·       [04:11] Can anyone be succes...

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On this episode of The Australian Business Show, Donna Berry joins Nick Stehr to talk about the birth of Interplay International, the impact of unmet needs, how Interplay is helping change people’s thinking, the missing unconditional love, and the future of Interplay International.

Donna Berry is an award-winning entrepreneur, creator, author, and healer. She has empowered more than 1 million people across the globe through her workshops, programs, events, and live seminars. For more than three decades, thousands of people have enjoyed the warmth, love, and transformational power of he...

In this episode of Better Ways for Living, Nick talks to Judy Martin from Anchor Excellence, about her global experience and eventful journey into Aged Care. She talks global education, importance of assistive technology, and developing credible Aged Care study tours for best practices.

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How do we solve disability discrimination, especially in the built environment when one size doesn't fit all? How do we address best practice within NDIS?  Nick and Justin Nix, CEO at Guardian Living cover this and more in this episode of Better Ways for Living.

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Is assistive technology and AI changing the way we deliver care? How effective is the NDIS structure? How do we empower people to stay in their homes longer with assistive technology?

These are some hot topics Nick covers with Trent McHugh in this episode of Better Ways for Living

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We are thrilled to have Lou Pascuzzi, CEO at TLC Healthcare on the show today to dive deep into the Aged Care sector. We're going to explore government funding in Aged Care and what needs to change in the industry operational model, and we are sure you'll gain a lot of valuable insights from our conversation.
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