Emajin Golf: Beyond the 19th

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Cartledge, Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Cartledge Mining and Geotechnics, for a fascinating conversation about the mining industry, managing risk, making decisions with imperfect information and building a specialist business with global ambitions. With 25 years in mining, Tim shares ho...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Richards, founder of Amateur Club Golfer, a bespoke international golf tour business built around one simple idea: people should arrive as golfers and leave as friends. After years running franchise businesses, Paul made the leap to build something at the intersection of his two passions, golf and crea...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Coco Hou, Founder of Platinum Accounting Australia and Platinum Professional Training, to unpack her journey from an international student tutoring classmates through university to building a nationwide network that has trained over 10,000 accountants and now mentors more than 40 public practices across Aus...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Chuong Mai-Viet, founder of Fuse Technology, to unpack two of the biggest challenges facing modern businesses: how to use AI without losing control of it, and how to protect your business from a cybersecurity landscape that's evolving faster than most founders can keep up with. Chuong explains why AI adopti...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Zell, Head of Growth and Partnerships at Tax Debt Manager, to unpack one of the biggest financial challenges facing Australian businesses today: the growing ATO tax debt crisis, which has now surpassed $100 billion. With economic pressures continuing to impact businesses across Australia, Andrew expl...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Abhinav Goyal, Director of Migration Centre of Australia, to explore how business owners can use skilled migration as a competitive advantage. Drawing on years of experience helping businesses recruit and retain top talent, Abhinav shares why the conversation around migration is about far more than visas. I...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Victor Tsaccounis , CEO of Hubify , to explore how business leaders can embrace AI, strengthen cyber security, and build technology strategies that drive long-term growth. Hubify helps Australian businesses simplify and manage their technology through managed IT, cyber security, cloud, communications, and A...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Jose Ramirez, Founder & CEO of HOPR, to explore how he built a new functional beverage category from his kitchen counter. Starting with $38,000, no beverage industry experience, and a personal desire to rethink his relationship with alcohol, Jose shares how HOPR began as a home experiment during COVID and g...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Mitchell Lobb and Christian Goodall from Distinctive Finance to discuss a principle every business owner should live by: "In times of peace, prepare for war." Drawing on decades of experience in private banking and finance advisory, Mitchell and Christian share why the best business owners don't wait until...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Martial A Peter, founder of MartialPeter.com, for a powerful conversation on mindset, resilience, leadership, and the hidden role the subconscious mind plays in performance. Martial unpacks the concept of "Neuro Synchronology", the alignment between the conscious and subconscious mind, and explains why so m...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Skehan - Director of Azure Buyers Agents and one of Melbourne's leading buyer's advocates - to unpack the Australian property market, investment strategy, and the biggest mistakes buyers make. Matt shares valuable insights on what actually drives long-term property value, why emotional buying can cost...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Lawrence and Oliver Faulkner from Solos Socks for an honest conversation about building a business from the ground up, backing yourself before you feel fully ready, and learning through action rather than waiting for the perfect plan. Tom and Oliver share the realities of starting and growing a business...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Irwin Hau, founder of Chromatix, also known as "The Website Whisperer," to unpack what makes a website actually work in today's digital world. Irwin shares why your website is often the first impression people have of your business, and how trust, clarity, and authenticity can be the difference between winn...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Hugh Perks, Partner at Grant Thornton Australia, for a candid conversation on one of the most important and often mismanaged aspects of running a business: financial management. With over a decade of experience advising business owners across a wide range of industries, Hugh brings real-world insights into...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with John Dyer from Air Adventure, who shares how he's built and scaled a premium travel and golf experience by putting one thing above everything else: the customer. From flying guests into some of the most remote and iconic locations in Australia to delivering seamless, high-end experiences, John breaks down w...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Darren Thorpe from Australian Paper Recovery, who shares a powerful perspective on what sustainability really looks like in practice and why businesses can no longer afford to treat it as an afterthought. With more than 40 years in the recycling and sustainability space, Darren has seen the industry evolve...

In this episode of Beyond the 19th , we sit down with George Guse to unpack the realities of building, operating, and sustaining a business in today's environment. George shares a candid perspective on what it takes behind the scenes, from navigating uncertainty and making high-stakes decisions, to managing growth without losing control of the fundamentals. This is a grounded conversation on leade...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th . In this episode, we sit down with Oscar Van Elten from Event Management Professionals , who shares an extraordinary journey of building and evolving a business over more than 30 years. Oscar's story is anything but conventional. From working in airlines and travel to accidentally stepping into business ownership, he has built, scaled, pivo...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th . In this episode, we sit down with Andrew McGregor from Design & Build, part of Search4 , to explore one of the biggest challenges facing growing businesses today: attracting and retaining the right people. Andrew shares insights from years of working closely with organisations navigating growth, leadership and recruitment in an increasingl...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Jansen , Regional Leader at Kieser Australia, to explore what it really takes to scale a business while maintaining a consistent and personalised customer experience. Chris shares insights from leading a network of clinics with over 800 team members, discussing the balance between standardised systems...

What separates businesses that scale from those that stall? In this episode of Beyond the 19th , we sit down with Tim MacKinley from QUANTA to unpack the commercial realities of building a business that's structured for sustainable growth — not just short-term momentum. Tim shares practical insights drawn from working closely with scaling organisations across Australia. From financial discipline a...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th! In this episode, Raj is joined by Peter Ishak , founder of Ishaks Conveyancing,  for a grounded and insightful conversation on business, leadership, and the realities that come with building something meaningful over time. Peter shares his perspective on what business owners often underestimate - from the pressure that comes with decision-m...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th! In this episode, Raj sits down with Rich Coombes , Partner at Nexus Advisory and long-time Emajin Platinum Member, for a powerful conversation about how business owners can unlock smarter capital solutions to fund growth, protect cash flow, and reduce financial stress.   Rich's story spans the worlds of finance, entrepreneurship, and creati...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th! In this episode, Raj sits down with  James Leslie-Watt , Managing Partner at Corson Fiske Group , for a deep and practical conversation about how business owners can effectively manage risk and future-proof their companies from day one. From his unconventional start in hospitality to building a career spanning law, finance, and advisory, Ja...

Welcome back to the Emajin Golf Podcast: Beyond the 19th! In this episode, Raj sits down with Emajin member and business advisor Josh Hallam from Falanga & Co . to uncover insights from his fascinating journey from sport to business and the powerful lessons he's carried into his work as a chartered accountant with hundreds of Australian companies. Josh's path has been anything but linear. A passio...