Call Me Successful

In this episode, host Avi Khan sits down with Jason Daniel, Founder and CEO of LSKD, to track the incredible "garage-to-global" journey of one of Australia’s most iconic fitness brands. What started in 1999 as a 13-yearold BMX rider selling hats at local motocross tracks has evolved into a powerhouse movement driven by a simple mission: to be "1% Better" every day. Jason gets t...

This one’s special. Josh Phegan takes us right back to the beginning, the early days, the grind, and the unexpected print-media start that eventually turned into one of the most recognisable coaching careers in real estate. We dive into the love of the industry, the obsession with helping people perform at their best, and the evolution that’s made him one of the most sought-after coaches in Austra...

In this extended live episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with Gemma White — Licensed Real Estate Agent, community advocate, and former reality TV personality — for an inspiring conversation about action, authenticity, and the mindset behind building a personal brand that lasts. From pageants to property, Gemma has never been one to overthink, she just does. Her journey from the...

In this live episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Sam Guo, one half of the powerhouse duo behind over $1 billion in career sales, to uncover what truly drives long-term success in real estate. With two decades in the industry and a legacy built on relationships, reputation, and results, Sam shares how contribution and connection have been the foundation of his journey. From selli...

What does it take to stay at the top of your game in an industry that never slows down? In this extended episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Tom Panos — Australia’s #1 real estate coach, media personality, and industry thought leader — for a raw and real conversation about success, resilience, and building a lasting media legacy. From surviving cancer to dominating the airwaves,...

What does it take to go from being the first employee at a start-up to leading one of Australia’s fastest-growing Proptech platforms into a global expansion? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Rahul Grover, CEO of iD4me, to unpack the mindset, resilience, and vision behind transforming raw data into real relationships. As employee number one, Rahul helped shape iD4me fr...

What does it take to go from saying yes to everything to becoming one of Australia’s most recognised real estate leaders? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Vivien Yap – Director of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont and one of the country’s most respected agents – to unpack the drive, resilience, and purpose that built her career. From working 29 jobs in a single year to 1...

What happens when you start your real estate career at 23, lose more listings than you win, and decide to lean into failure instead of avoiding it? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Shiv Nair – Chairman’s Elite performer, local Hills District leader, and founder of The Nair Group – to unpack the lessons that come from failing fast, building the right inner circle, and...

In an era where “work smarter, not harder” has become a mantra, what happens when you flip the script? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with Rochelle Adgo – award-winning sales agent and relentless competitor – to explore why hard work still outperforms every hack, shortcut, and silver bullet. From her early days running a successful small business to ranking among the...

What does it take to dominate a market and keep growing without losing sight of the bigger picture? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Peter Vines – Managing Director and one of Western Sydney’s most respected commercial real estate leaders – to unpack the strategy, clarity, and belief systems behind building true local dominance. With over 20 years’ experience across S...

What does it take to make the shift from top-performing agent to an inspiring leader of a high-performing team? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with Jason Atkinson – Sales Director and accomplished leader within the Ray White network – to unpack the mindset, culture, and focus required to go from individual success to collective achievement. From the early days as a h...

What does it take to go from late-night petrol station shifts to building one of the most recognisable brands in Australian real estate? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Kevin Chokshi – Director, Chief Auctioneer, and one of Melbourne’s most respected agents – to unpack the consistency, ambition, and mindset behind his rise. From dropping 200 DLs a day to mastering au...

What does it take to not just hit a million in GCI, but build the mindset and self-trust to do it year after year? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with David Walker – Ray White’s No. 1 Selling Principal and leader of one of the most successful real estate teams in Australia – to unpack the discipline, culture, and belief systems behind sustained elite performance. Wit...

What does it take to scale a brand across 30+ suburbs and build a culture so strong it becomes your identity? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Peter Diamantidis – leader and owner of Ray White Diamantidis Group, and one of Australia’s most consistently ranked top agents – to unpack the systems, mindset, and unity that drive his team’s success. From starting in propert...

What does it take to rise to the top 1% of agents in the country without following the traditional path? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with Cindy Cash – Chairman’s Elite Sales Agent at Ray White North Richmond – to unpack how tenacity, resilience, and staying true to your values can rewrite what success looks like. With three decades in the Hawkesbury region and a c...

What does it take to lead a 123-year-old brand into the future while honouring its legacy? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Dan White – Managing Director of the Ray White Group and fourth-generation leader of Australia’s most recognised real estate brand to explore the balance between tradition, innovation, and leadership at scale. From fostering a culture where no on...

How do you build seven businesses before 30? In this episode of Call Me Successful, we feature powerhouse entrepreneur Katie Stevens, whose story is anything but ordinary. We dive deep into: ● Starting a 7-figure agency with 1,500 staff by 23 ● Scaling 6–7 figure businesses with AI, automation, and branding ● The mindset behind turning burnout into boundaries ● Creating Minding Her Business Austra...

How do you grow a 1,200 property business from scratch without investors, without connections, and without giving up? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Jarryd Fisher, Selling Principal at RE/MAX Aspire, to talk about how he and his brother turned handwritten letters and rejection into one of Queensland’s fastest-growing real estate businesses. Jarryd shares the full st...

What does it take to not just stay at the top but redefine what the top looks like? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Gavin Rubinstein Principal of The Rubinstein Group to unpack the mindset, standards, and leadership behind one of the most elite brands in Australian real estate. With a career stacked with accolades and a reputation for precision, Gavin opens up about...

What if your business could attract top talent instead of constantly chasing it? In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with Jacqui Barnes, Head of People & Growth at Laing+Simmons, to talk about what it really takes to build a people-first real estate business, one that grows by design, not default. With over 20 years of experience in recruitment and real estate, Jacqui...

Buying well is the real win and Darren Piper is on a mission to make sure every buyer knows it. In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Darren Piper, Founding Director of Universal Buyers Agents, to unpack the rise of buyer’s agents, the power of negotiation, and why success isn’t just about selling it’s about making the right purchase from day one. With experience across bo...

He’s never made a cold call and he doesn’t plan to. In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with rising real estate force Chevy McGrath, a Flagstone local who's proving that being relatable, visible, and genuinely community-focused is the best lead generator there is. Chevy shares how social media, classic cars, and real talk have built his brand and how real estate helped hi...

What do elite equestrian competition and real estate success have in common? According to Isabella Cross-Winston everything. In this episode of Call Me Successful, Daniel Petch sits down with Gold Coast agent Isabella Cross-Winston from Coronis to unpack her inspiring journey from property management into high-performance sales. From early mornings to expert negotiations, Isabella shares how disci...

What does it take to sell your start-up for $25 million, scale inside a corporate giant, and then step back to chase the next big thing?  In this episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with Angus Ferguson co-founder of Real Time Agent, former Head of Customer Solutions at Domain, and one of BOSS Magazine’s Young Executives of 2023.  From growing up in Echuca and chasing a soccer dream i...

From dressing up as Eminem to setting $0 reserve auctions that break records, Cory Boyd is rewriting the real estate playbook and having a damn good time doing it. In this bold and entertaining episode of Call Me Successful, Avi Khan sits down with one of Ray White AKG’s top agents to talk about marketing, mindset, and the power of staying true to your personality in a competitive industry. Cory d...