Catching Up With CUB

Daniel is catching up with Calvin Chilchik, former Head of CUB Sydney, as he leaves to fulfil a lifelong dream: co-founding a business in the US and taking his family business into its next phase of growth. Calvin shares how seven years inside CUB built the confidence, network, and sales skillset to make the leap - from overcoming imposter syndrome to thinking like a founder. They break down the real lessons behind sales, leadership, and building relationships that actually drive opportunity, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your trajectory. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Get free access to Ari Galper's Selling With Trust app, built around his trust-based approach to improving conversion and removing the need to chase leads. Access it here: www.AriGalper.com/Free Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Peter Ristevski, CEO of Investment Plus Accounting Group and widely known as "the accountant to the 1%", advising Australia's top business owners and investors on how to structure, protect, and grow their wealth. Peter breaks down the real strategies the wealthy use: how to legally minimise tax, protect assets across generations, and structure businesses locally and globally. From trusts and international setups to why so many businesses are leaving Australia, this is a raw, no-BS look at how money and power actually work. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Get free access to Ari Galper's Selling With Trust app, built around his trust-based approach to improving conversion and removing the need to chase leads. Access it here: www.AriGalper.com/Free Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Andrew Herrmann from managed IT services provider Efex, long-time CUB member and high-performing sales leader known for his relentless drive and no-nonsense approach to winning business. Andrew breaks down the realities of modern sales - how the hustle changes as life evolves, why relationships still beat shortcuts, and how fatherhood has reshaped the way he approaches success, discipline, and time. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' exclusive CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

In this International Women's Day special, Daniel is catching up with Sophia Lafkas, Founder of The Perfect Recruit, and Carolina Montanez, Co-Founder of Plane 2 Sea - two leaders building nationwide transport and logistics businesses in traditionally male-dominated industries. They share the reality behind women in business: the motherhood juggle, resilience through failure, evolving family dynamics, and why strong partnerships - at home and at work - drive long-term success. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Annabel Hay, Founder and CEO of CLUTCH Glue — the globally patented fashion adhesive that went viral, delivered the "best Shark Tank pitch ever," and closed one of Australia's largest pre-seed raises for an FMCG brand. Annabel shares how an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction became an international retail brand, why listening to hate comments accelerated growth, and how fast decisions and bold marketing fuelled her rapid scale. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk. 📧 Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to access it.

Daniel is catching up with Brett Goodyer, Founder of Business Valuations Online and one of Australia's leading SME valuation experts. Brett has valued thousands of businesses, helping owners understand what their business is really worth - and how to increase it. Daniel and Brett break down how valuations actually work, the biggest mistakes that destroy value, and the simple levers that increase profit and reduce risk. If you plan to sell one day - or buy - this episode is essential listening. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk. 📧 Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to access it. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Anaita Sarkar, Co-Founder & CEO of Hero Packaging and author of the bestselling 'How to Sell Anything Online'. Anaita has built one of Australia's most recognisable e-commerce packaging businesses while growing a powerful personal brand that reaches hundreds of thousands of founders. Daniel and Anaita talk about scaling with intent, using personal brand as a growth engine, leading through pressure, and why profit, systems, and joy matter more than growth at all costs. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk. 📧 Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to access it. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Cynthia Payne, Founder and Managing Director of Anchor Impact Group. Cynthia shares her journey from nurse to CEO at 33, leading a major aged care business for 16 years before building a multi-brand advisory group focused on governance, strategy, and CEO excellence. Daniel and Cynthia talk about taking risk as a founder, leading through complexity, and why great leadership is ultimately about people, clarity, and building organisations that last. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk. 📧 Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to access it. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel catches up with Roy Kazamias, Founder and Managing Director of CRL Express, the transport and logistics company he scaled from one truck into a national business generating over $50 million in revenue in just six years. Daniel and Roy unpack what it really takes to scale fast in an asset-heavy industry, why service and execution are everything, and the leadership lessons behind building a high-performance team and sustainable growth.

Daniel catches up with David Aherne, Founder and CEO of Across the Ocean Shipping. Over the past two decades, David has built the global freight and logistics company into a multi-country business turning over tens of millions, with teams across Australia and the US. Daniel and David unpack the realities of scaling internationally, how to build trust and long-term relationships in complex industries, and the leadership lessons that apply to any business navigating growth, disruption, and constant change.

Daniel catches up with Jesse Lockhart-Krause, Founder of Lockhart-Krause Architects, the commercial architecture practice behind major community projects including the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club. With experience spanning international firms and large-scale public developments, Jesse specialises in architecture that balances business outcomes with meaningful community impact. Daniel and Jesse explore why great architecture is really about people, how selling vision and clarity is essential to getting complex projects approved, and what business owners can learn about leadership, negotiation, and building outcomes that serve both the community and the bottom line.

Daniel catches up with Mia Vicary, Founder and Managing Director of Media In Action, the integrated marketing and PR agency redefining how brands grow. A former journalist turned founder, Mia built her business on the belief that PR, digital, paid media, and social only work when they work together - earning her the 2025 CUB Young Member of the Year Award. Daniel and Mia dive into why PR alone is no longer enough, how brands can turn credibility into conversion, and the realities of leading a boutique agency through rapid change, people challenges, and growth without compromising standards or values. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email [email protected] and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

Daniel catches up with Chris Hekeik, Founder and Chief Storyteller of Modemedia, the branding agency creating emotion driven, unforgettable customer experiences for over 25 years. From launching in a garage to becoming a national creative force, Chris has mastered how to make brands truly move people. Daniel and Chris unpack how to stand out in a crowded market, why branding is a performing art, and the simple playbook every business can use to cut through: have a plan, look the part, know your audience, and communicate with clarity. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email [email protected] and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

Daniel catches up with Nima Kermani, Founder of Kermani Capital, a property and finance group helping Australians build scalable wealth through lending, buyer's advocacy, and smart structuring. By 27, Nima had built a 9-property portfolio of his own and helped clients secure more than $500 million in deals. Daniel and Nima unpack how to grow a portfolio fast, the mindset and discipline behind early investing, and why a vertically integrated approach gives everyday Australians a clearer, smarter path to long-term wealth. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email [email protected] and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

Daniel catches up with Gael Donnay, Founder and Managing Director of StepInsight - the global software and AI development company behind CUB and Boa's technology. With teams across Sydney, Brussels, and Austin, Gael focuses on cutting through the hype to build systems that solve real business problems. Daniel and Gael explore how AI is reshaping development, the practical ways automation can cut costs and remove bottlenecks, and what it takes to build high-performing tech teams while scaling internationally. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Gael is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

Daniel catches up with Lachlan Vidler, Founder & Director of Atlas Property Group - one of Australia's leading investment-only buyer's agencies helping Australians grow their wealth through property. A former academic turned property strategist, Lachlan is also the resident expert on Channel 9's Budget Battlers and author of the best-selling book A Military Guide to Property Investing. Daniel and Lachlan explore the reality of Australia's housing crisis, what's driving property prices up, and how everyday Australians - and especially business owners - can still build long-term wealth through smart, strategic investing. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

Daniel catches up with Noha Abadeer, Founder and CEO of CB Skinteq - the global skincare brand built from resilience, reinvention, and relentless belief. From losing everything in a failed franchise to rebuilding from her living room during lockdown, Noha transformed her lowest moment into a thriving international business now stocked across Australia, New York, and soon Paris. Daniel and Noha explore the power of starting over, how to find purpose in failure, and the lessons behind turning hardship into a brand loved worldwide. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

Daniel catches up with Patrick Williams, Managing Director of Rixon Capital, a private credit and lending firm helping Australian SMEs access capital without giving away equity. From his early career in M&A at Macquarie to raising over $160 million in funds, Patrick shares how he built a business bridging the gap between investors and high-quality companies that banks overlook. Daniel and Patrick explore smarter ways to fund growth, the rise of private credit, and why strong negotiation skills, confidence, and clarity are key when borrowing to scale your business. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email [email protected] with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

Daniel catches up with Bryce Sandro, Founder and CEO of Paragon, one of Australia's fastest-growing gaming studios with teams across Sydney, Melbourne, Canada, and Europe. From freelancing out of his parents' spare room in Townsville to working on global titles like Call of Duty and Borderlands 3, Bryce shares how he built a multimillion-dollar gaming business from scratch. Daniel and Bryce dive into what it really takes to build a global gaming studio - from billion-dollar titles and AI-built worlds to the lessons behind scaling creative teams, winning global clients, and turning a gamer's dream into serious business.