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.