Podcast Episodes

Mindset, Mistakes & Marketing: Hanna Groves’ Journey to a Life and Business Without Limits

Episode 40

Some people dream of working from anywhere. Hanna Groves lives it—and built Divergent Media so she could run business on her terms, whether that's from a coffee shop in Medellín or a park in Brisbane…

Published on 20 hours ago

From Adelaide Roots to Melbourne Growth: Joe Romeo’s Agency Evolution

Episode 39

This episode spotlights Joe Romeo’s inspiring evolution from uncertain job hunts in Adelaide to helming Melbourne’s award-winning Aperitif Agency. Joe’s story unpacks the true grit required to transi…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Human Connections, Digital Futures: Adapting in Business with Nathan Farmer

Episode 38

In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand from Nathan Farmer, partner at One Picture—a firm that’s navigated over two decades of market turbulence without losing its human edge.

Nathan’s story isn’t just…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Team, Traction & Tough Calls: Inside the Growth Journey of Steven Gringlas and Picos Media

Episode 37

This episode is a ripper for anyone riding the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. Tristan gets real with Steven Gringlas, founder of Picos Media, about what it takes to build, break, and rebuild a thrivi…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Striking Gold: How Ben Jones Rebuilt, Reinvented & Thrives in Business

Episode 36

Ever wondered what it looks like to genuinely rebuild from scratch and come out stronger, even after a curveball or two? In this episode of The Growth Equation, I dive deep with Ben Jones, the brain …

Published on 1 month ago

From Small Town to Big Win: The Phil Robinson Story

Episode 35

You don't need a big city to build a big vision.

I sat down with Phil Robinson, founder of Back 9 Creative, who is proving just that from his home base in Invercargill.

His story is a masterclass in wh…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Hiring Remote: Tried and Tested Process for Building Offshore Teams with Justin Meadows

Episode 34

Justin Meadows built a 25-person remote team in the Philippines. He's the only non-Filipino on the roster.

How did he do it?

In this episode, he shares his exact playbook for building and managing a hi…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Steve Jaenke on Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges

Episode 33

On this episode of The Growth Equation, I sit down with Steve Jaenke from Digimark to talk about what it really takes to push past your comfort zone. His journey is a powerful one—he started in nursi…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elite Brands: Dan Nikas on Building a Business After a Life-Changing Career Shift

Episode 32

Ever heard a story that just stops you in your tracks? This is one of them.

I sat down with Dan Nikas of Elite Brands. His journey is anything but ordinary. Imagine spending 17 years in policing, over…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Creative Collective: 18 Years of Marketing Evolution with Yvette Adams

Episode 31

Ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spark? This episode of The Growth Equation is a must-listen. I'm sitting down with Yvette Adams, founder of Creative Collective, who's been crushing it in marketi…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago