He Risked Bankruptcy To Ship ONE Prototype Overseas | Ben Norris - EP162

From Zero Industry Experience To Global Brand | Heidi Walker - EP164

From standing on a Sydney wharf watching her husband sail away on a tuna boat to building one of Australia’s most recognised seafood brands, Heidi Walker’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, risk-taking, and backing a vision when nobody else can see it. Heidi shares the story behind Walker Seafoods and Walker’s Tuna, and the lessons learned growing a business through uncertainty, setbacks, and relentless persistence.   -   Get in touch with Heidi Walker - https://walkerstuna.com [https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-walker-2b98b1123/]   -   Heidi’s Quick Fire Answers   What does success mean to you? “Success means different things in different areas of life. In business it’s achievement and growth, but at home it’s being with my family and enjoying our time together.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Happiness is my family. But I also get happiness from my work. It’s finding the balance.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Up at 6am, getting the girls ready for school, checking emails and handling calls from the US before grabbing breakfast and getting into the day.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “At the end of the day, it comes down to you. You have to be responsible for yourself and your own happiness.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Tony Kelly.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:44) – Chapter 1 | From Sydney Corporate Life To Commercial Fishing (00:21:00) – Chapter 2 | Betting Everything On Walker Seafoods (00:47:03) – Chapter 3 | COVID, Walker’s Tuna & Going Global (01:06:48) - Quick Fire Questions (01:09:13) - Outro   -   #podcast #entrepreneurship #familybusiness

The Psychology Behind High Performance Burnout | Andrea Levinson - EP163

Andrea Levinson spent 25 years helping businesses and leaders perform at the highest level, before realising the version of success she had chased no longer aligned with who she truly was. From climbing the corporate ladder as an organisational psychologist to redefining her relationship with ambition, burnout, identity, and fulfillment, Andrea’s story is a powerful reminder that achievement without alignment eventually catches up with us.   -   Get in touch with Andrea Levinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealevinson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealevinsoncoach/]   -   Andrea’s Quick Fire Answers   What does success mean to you? “Joyful bigness. Getting to experience lots of joy and positive emotion while doing things I feel called to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Beautiful coffee, sitting outside staring at the sky, snuggling my daughter, and listening to the ocean.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Walking along the beach, coffee, school drop-off, then mindfulness and breathing exercises before work.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “If you don’t love your work, find a way to enjoy something about it and move toward a better version of work for you.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Julie Fedeli and Sandra.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters   (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:41) – Chapter 1 | Redefining Success & Identity (00:20:26) – Chapter 2 | Burnout, Hustle Culture & The Cost of Achievement (00:45:22) - Quick Fire Questions (00:49:12) - Outro   -   #podcast #leadership #burnout

He Risked Bankruptcy To Ship ONE Prototype Overseas | Ben Norris - EP162

Ben Norris built one of the fastest-rising gym equipment brands in the world after spending 18 months barely selling a single machine. In this conversation, the founder of Citadel Strength opens up about autism, getting bullied through school, learning human interaction from scratch, and turning blind self-belief into a global manufacturing company now operating in 21+ countries. Ben shares how he went from modifying gym machines in local gyms to building what many now call the best bodybuilding equipment in the world, all from a tiny Sunshine Coast workshop with his brother and almost no money. He also explains the mindset behind entrepreneurship, why most people quit too early, and how persistence, obsession, and purpose changed his life completely.   -   Get in touch with Ben Norris - https://www.instagram.com/bnorris1992/ [https://www.instagram.com/bnorris1992/]   -   Ben’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “The ability to manage my time where I can do what I want to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Having purpose, discipline and something meaningful to work towards.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Wake up, answer international customer emails and messages, train, then work until late at night.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “If you want to do something amazing, get amazing people around you.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Daniel from McNaught Trucking, Hamish from Sydney gyms, or Christie from World Gym.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:01:31) – Chapter 1 | Growing Up Feeling Different   (00:07:24) – Chapter 2 | Learning Human Connection   (00:13:17) – Chapter 3 | Discovering The Fitness Industry   (00:18:26) – Chapter 4 | Starting Citadel Strength   (00:22:12) – Chapter 5 | Betting Everything On One Opportunity   (00:29:35) – Chapter 6 | The Video That Changed Everything   (00:36:52) – Chapter 7 | From No Sales To Global Demand   (00:45:34) – Chapter 8 | Learning Business On The Fly   (00:51:29) – Chapter 9 | Scaling A Global Manufacturing Company   (00:56:13) - Quick Fire Questions   (01:04:01) - Outro   -   #podcast #fitnessindustry #businessmindset

Breaking Down What The 2026 Australian Budget Actually Means with ABC's Chris Harris | EP161

Chris Harris is back to break down the 2026 federal budget and what it actually means for everyday Australians.   From property investing and negative gearing to CGT, inflation, interest rates and discretionary trusts, Chris unpacks the real-world impact behind the headlines.   -   Get in touch with Chris Harris https://www.ords.com.au/adviser/chris-harris [https://www.ords.com.au/adviser/chris-harris]   -   Chris’ Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “To be able to make decisions and do things that I really want to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Sitting on the bar and riding around the property, seeing the birds fly through the valley, catching up with friends and enjoying simple things.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “I try to get up, go to the gym, do a quick workout, then get home or prepare for the radio for ABC, whether that’s at home or at the office.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Keep your hands in your pockets for five minutes. Watch this carefully, because there are lots of moving parts.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Matt Shrewd, the former CEO of Youi, or one of the guys I play golf with on a Saturday morning.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity [https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity]   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:48) – Chapter 1 | The Budget, Inflation & Australia’s Economic Position   (00:17:55) – Chapter 2 | Property, Negative Gearing & Capital Gains Tax   (00:34:15) – Chapter 3 | Discretionary Trusts, Tax Changes & Investor Uncertainty   (00:44:01) - Quick Fire Questions   (00:47:36) - Outro   -   #Podcast #FederalBudget #Economy #PropertyInvesting #NegativeGearing #CapitalGainsTax #Inflation #InterestRates

The Dangerous Comfort Trap Most People Fall Into | Jarrod Lee - EP160

Jarrod Lee turned adversity into fuel, building a 35+ person business empire from a small-town upbringing, relentless work ethic, and an obsession with growth. From buying a business during COVID after losing his job, to navigating leadership, fatherhood, and the pressure of scaling companies, Jarrod shares the mindset that keeps him moving forward no matter how hard things get.   -   Get in touch with Jarrod Lee - https://baileyanddalton.com.au [https://baileyanddalton.com.au/]   -   Jarrod’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Having a business that will pay for my family to live when I’m not here.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Knowing that you’re working towards tomorrow being better than today.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Getting the kids up, spending time with them, then my partner goes to the gym and I head off to work.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Just do it. Put in the effort.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Brett Evans.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:34) – Chapter 1 | From Small Town Electrician To Business Owner   (00:20:53) – Chapter 2 | Why Effort & Persistence Always Win   (00:40:45) – Quick Fire Questions   (00:44:17) - Outro   #podcast #businessmindset #entrepreneurship