Catching Up With CUB

Daniel catches up with Peter Heery, Founder of Cascade Studios. After 18 years of growing his Digital Agency Inzen to great success, Peter is now on a mission to shake up the computer gaming industry with his new venture Cascade Studios, fulfilling a life-long dream of his. Daniel and Peter discuss the huge potential that lies in the gaming industry, speak about his plan to revolutionise the marke...

Daniel catches up with Andrew Baxter, Founder of 24hr Business Plan. As former CEO of two of the country's biggest communications agencies, Publicis and Ogilvy, Andrew was involved in iconic projects such as AAMI's 'Rhonda & Ketut' & Coca Cola's 'Share a Coke' campaign. Daniel and Andrew speak about his extensive career in the marketing industry, the BTS of some of Australia's most famous ad campa...

Daniel catches up with Karen Beattie, Founder of The Growth Faculty. Karen launched the education business holding large scale events featuring high-calibre speakers such as Simon Sinek & the Obamas. But when Covid hit, she turned her greatest challenge yet into an opportunity, now providing exclusive access to virtual live masterclasses with the world's greatest business leaders. Daniel and Karen...

Daniel catches up with Michael Cratt, Managing Director of Av-Comm Space & Defence. Building & sustaining satellite ground stations for government and defence clients since 1981, Av-Comm's mission is to ensure the efficacy of Australia's long-term space capability by reinforcing its position within the local and international market. Daniel and Michael speak about challenges of taking on the famil...

Daniel catches up with Joey Crútch & Sam Dunleavy, Co-Founders of The Yacht Life Australia. Based in Sydney, The Yacht Life is the leading agency for luxury yacht travel and charter events in Australia & the South Pacific. Previously working on the world's most prestigious yachts, Joey & Sam are now putting their passion for boating into their business, creating bespoke experiences for their clien...

In this special episode, Daniel catches up with the CEO Club Ukraine, hosting an intimate conversation between the club's President Serhiy Haydaychuk and a group of CEO Club members. On the 24th February the lives of the Ukrainian people changed forever. In this conversation you will hear first-hand how Ukraine's business owners are fighting to keep their people safe and businesses alive. Demonstr...

Daniel catches up with Rick Florence, CEO of Coldbuster Floor Heating. Founding and selling various businesses throughout his career, Rick decided to buy into an industry with high growth potential. After years of looking for the right opportunity, Rick purchased Coldbuster, Australia's leading supplier of electric floor heating. Daniel and Rick discuss finding opportunity in niche markets, how to...

Daniel catches up with Lucy Bingle, CEO of LucyBingle.com. As Australia's leading LinkedIn Agency, Lucy and her team are experts in managing LinkedIn strategies, working with clients such as Tourism Australia, Westpac & BPAY.  Daniel and Lucy talk about how Lucy was able to turn experiencing great adversity into building a successful business and discuss the keys to a powerful Linkedin strategy su...

Daniel catches up with Michael Porter, Sales & Marketing Director of Australian Therapeutic Supplies. With globally recognised brands such as Four Seasons Condoms and Skin Control on its portfolio, Australian Therapeutic Supplies is a family owned business founded in the 80s and is now one of the largest Australian owned businesses in its industry. Daniel and Michael discuss the pros and cons of w...

Daniel catches up with Matthew Holloway, CEO of Holloway Group. Family owned over three generations, the Holloway Group is an end-to-end manufacturing business & innovation facilitator, including industry leading proprietary brands such as GEOHEX, Ausdrain and A+Plastic. Daniel and Matt talk about the journey of scaling the Holloway Group to global success by focusing on the business' margin over...

Daniel catches up with Alex Harding, Founder of Dataphoria. Dataphoria assists businesses with database development & quality lead generation, enabling them to create impactful campaigns built on a foundation of data. Daniel and Alex discuss the different kinds of data to utilise for lead generation and speak about how to create a positive impact on customers through digital & traditional marketin...

Daniel catches up with Andrew Cassin, Founder & CEO of Acquisiti. Established in 2004, Acquisiti is a premium business brokerage, assisting SMEs with exit-preparation and transactional services to maximise their sale outcome. Daniel and Andrew discuss why it's crucial for business owners to prepare for a potential sale of their company and how to do so successfully with the right valuation & other...

Daniel catches up with Michelle Hext, Founder of The High Ticket Coaching Institute. Growing up in great adversity, Michelle's career saw her from owning multiple Taekwondo schools and entering the MA Hall of Fame to becoming one of Australia's leading high ticket offer strategists. Daniel and Michelle speak about the inspiring journey of following her passion for martial arts that evolved into a...

Daniel catches up with Greg Norman, Director of Forecast Australia. Forecast is a data analytics company that captures your business' data to calculate future outcomes and help you achieve greater commercial value. Daniel and Greg discuss how to use data to identify customer satisfaction and to make smarter decisions to achieve the best possible outcomes for your business.

Daniel catches up with Christopher Melotti, Founder of Melotti Media and multi award-winning Marketer. With a strong passion for message marketing and copywriting, Chris helps brands become relevant to their customers and stand out in a saturated market. Daniel and Chris discuss how to articulate your business' relevant value to customers, how to write the perfect job ad in a time when talent is s...

Daniel catches up with Nick Urry, Founder of Dexterous Group. With the mission to improve their client's finance function, Dexterous acts as an internal finance department utilising innovation, technology and a highly scalable model to deliver strong results for their client's businesses. Daniel and Nick discuss how to build scalable and more engaged finance teams, how to manage on- and offshore s...

Daniel catches up with Amreeta Abbott, Founder & CEO of Annature. Shortly after selling fintech company NowInfinity in 2020 for $25Million, Amreeta started new venture Annature - an e-sign business, recently partnering with Aussie Powerhouse Qantas. Daniel and Amreeta speak about her journey from selling Tupperware to building multimillion dollar businesses and discuss how to secure major partners...

Daniel catches up with Theo Chambers, Co-Founder and CEO of Shore Financial. Modernising a traditional industry, Shore Financial is Australia's No.1 independent mortgage brokerage, six years running. Daniel and Theo discuss key factors to consider when starting a property portfolio, the possible rise of interest rates in Australia and speak about the importance of humility in business.

Daniel catches up with Gavin Rubinstein, Founder of The Rubinstein Group and star of Amazon hit TV series 'Luxe Listings'. Working his way up the ranks in real estate, at only 32 Gavin is now set to make TRG the no.1 address for luxury properties in Australia. Daniel and Gavin speak about his journey from cold-caller to top agent, his transition into business ownership and discuss the mindset that...

Daniel catches up with Jane Lu, Founder and CEO of Showpo. Starting out of her parents' garage in 2010, Jane grew Showpo to become one of Australia's most successful online fashion retailers. Daniel and Jane reflect on her incredible journey, discover the most valuable lessons learned & discuss how to elevate your brand and customer loyalty.

Daniel catches up with Dan Machen of Lionize. Bringing years of experience from the advertising industry in London, the behavioural science expert now heads the strategy at Lionize, giving the agency a significant point of difference in the market. Daniel and Dan deep dive into the topic of behavioural science, discovering why people make decisions and determine how businesses can use this knowled...

Daniel catches up with CUB member Peter Scrine of Crescent Capital Partners, one of Australia's leading private equity firms managing over $3 Billion in funds. Crescent specialises in providing high level strategic and operational support to their portfolio of businesses.  Daniel and Peter discuss the origins of private equity as an asset class, how to analyse a business and formulate a great stra...

Daniel catches up with Alita Harvey-Rodriguez, Managing Director at MI Academy. With a focus on retailers, 'Marketing Innovations' Academy provides award-winning training and consultancy around strategic alignment, helping businesses drive organisational change and customer experience. Daniel and Alita speak about how to enhance strategic creativity within your team, maximise capabilities and disc...

Daniel catches up with Chris Cox, Managing Director of Lead Lists. Founded by Chris and his Business Partner James in 2018, Lead Lists provides end-to-end digital marketing services including marketable data base solutions. Daniel and Chris dive into the sentiment of the current business environment and discuss why traditional marketing solutions such as cold calling are still relevant.

Daniel catches up with David Aherne, Managing Director at Across The Ocean Shipping. David founded the Freight Forwarding company shortly after migrating to Australia in 2007, now operating offices Nationwide, in Europe and the US. Daniel and David speak about his keys to a successful business, the challenges of running an internationally operating company and the importance of building a strong p...