Discover real stories, honest conversations and powerful lessons from the people building businesses, chasing goals and creating impact.
Each episode of Your # 1 Business Podcast takes you behind the scenes with entrepreneurs, business owners, athletes, leaders and changemakers as they share the wins, challenges, setbacks and turning points that shaped their journey.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical business insights or a reminder that success is never a straight road, you’ll find it here.
Real stories, real lessons and real business journeys from guests on
Your # 1 Business Podcast.
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Brent Stowers
Brent explains why athletes need more than someone negotiating their contracts. They need advocates, trusted relationships, practical life skills and a plan for what happens when their sporting careers end.
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Annie Stonehouse
An incredible and varied journey, from being introduced to property and investing at a young age, to importing shoes and handbags, renovating homes, building businesses, running cupcake parlours and leading teams.
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Jase Pashley
Jase shares what prompted him to step out on his own, the early stages of launching his business and why personal service remains at the heart of everything he does.
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Luke Frederick
Luke shares how a decision to leave behind the routine of tree farm work led him to Canada, where he discovered hospitality, leadership, and a love for creating great guest experiences. From there, his journey took him through regional Victoria, Quest Ipswich, business awards, career development, and eventually into part ownership of Quest Springfield Central.
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Paul Coory
In this episode we sit down with Paul Coory, founder of COHA Group — a genuine, down-to-earth operator and one of the good blokes in the industry, to talk about his journey from architect to business owner, and the story behind helping deliver one of South East Queensland’s most iconic sporting venues… Brighton Homes Arena.
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Steve Hodgson
From building a high-performing business to experiencing severe burnout, Steve shares the moment everything changed—and the lessons every business owner needs to hear.
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Ji Wallace
From a backyard trampoline to the podium at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, where he secured Australia’s first Olympic gymnastics medal.
The Packed with Care Foundation goes beyond handing out essentials, they show up when it matters most, delivering practical, compassionate support to women, children, and families facing challenging circumstances.
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Through behaviour change, intentional decision-making, and a clear financial plan, they not only climbed out of hardship but built lasting wealth, becoming an everyday millionaire.
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People problems can make or break a business. From disengaged employees to performance challenges, managing your team effectively is one of the toughest aspects of running a business — and it can directly impact your culture, productivity, and reputation.
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With over a decade of experience spanning finance, construction, and property, James brings a unique, holistic perspective to the world of real estate.
Emma Atherton
Working with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, she is helping women access support across fertility, pregnancy, postpartum health, menopause, pelvic health, nutrition, mental health and other stages of women’s wellbeing.