Catching Up With CUB

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...

Daniel catches up with Julia Strangio-McRae, Co-Founder of Mirrored Horizons. Specialising in aligning people and teams within a business, Mirrored Horizons is an HR consultancy using psychology, operations and strategy development to increase staff performance. Daniel and Julia talk about the ever evolving culture within a company, the impact business owners have on it and how to empower your sta...

Daniel catches up with Graham Shannon, Managing Director of National Sign Build. Starting his first signage business out of a passion at only 23, Graham now runs one of Australia's industry leading signage manufacturers, working on nation-wide projects for clients such as Westpac, Footlocker and ANZ. Daniel and Graham speak about turning passion into a business, Graham's experience of loosing his...

Daniel catches up with Shane Duffy, CEO at Employment Innovations. Providing HR and payroll services to SMEs all across Australia, EI is the mother company behind industry leading innovations such as Employment Hero, Simployable, HR Connect and EI Legal. Daniel and Shane speak about current & future employment trends, the keys to high employee satisfaction and review how to scale a traditional bus...

Daniel catches up with Greg Weiss, Founder of Soulidify. As one of Australia's most prolific employment & career advisors, Greg & his team assist business owners finding their operational half to help take their business to the next level. Daniel and Greg discuss the importance for entrepreneurs to find an 'operational soulmate' that complements their skillset and review crucial steps of onboardin...

Daniel catches up with Michael Dowsett from Team CUB. Playing professional Rugby all around the World for almost 10 years, Michael was looking for a new career path when he reconnected with CUB CEO & old friend Daniel and became part of a new team - Team CUB. Daniel & Michael speak about the winning mindset that got Michael to the top in professional sports, despite many odds, facing life altering...

Daniel catches up with Candice Meisels, Founder of Candice PR. After heading the PR at Disney, managing multiple European countries from their Headquarters in London, Candice moved to Australia and started her own PR business, catering specifically to small businesses and SMEs. Daniel and Candice speak about what PR actually entails, ways to get your brand out there without spending money on ads a...

Daniel catches up with Daniel Breese, Director at AS White Global. With 7 offices across 4 countries, employing 1200 staff, ASW offers premium offshore solutions that can take your business to the next level. Daniel & Dan speak about the most important know-how around offshoring, discussing how to grow, manage & integrate an offshore team to become an invaluable asset to your business.

Daniel catches up with Charles Canning-Smith, Partner at Ballpark Ventures. Investing in early stage technology startups, the UK born venture capital firm recently saw its biggest success with the unicorn exit of fashion marketplace Depop, selling for 1.6 billion USD. Daniel and Charles discuss the key factors to look for when investing including characteristics of the right team behind a business...

Daniel catches up with George Dib, Founder & CEO of Amfin. With a strong focus on customer experience, the fin-tech business founded only four years ago experienced rapid growth over the past 12 months, now employing over 30 staff with a second office opening soon. Daniel and George talk about customer experience as the core of a strong company, maintaining a family like culture in your team and d...

Daniel catches up with Gareth Krost, Director at Krost Business Furniture. Founded in the 1930s, the family business was passed on through generations. Being Australian manufactured and by adapting to market changes over time, today Krost is one of Australia's leading commercial furniture providers. Daniel and Gareth talk about the challenges and advantages of running a family business, discuss ho...

Daniel catches up with Hussein Sheeth, Managing Director of Sheeth. Founding the boutique construction firm with his brother in 2017, Hussein and his team are setting an example in the construction industry by delivering outstanding service built around strong values across NSW, ACT, VIC & QLD. Daniel and Hussein speak about how to deliver services that stand out from the competition, how strong v...

Daniel catches up with Kirsten Carriol, CEO of Lanolips. After 10 years of running a successful beauty PR agency, Kirsten decided to start her own skin care company with Lanolips, building a global beauty empire which products can now be found in all major cosmetic retailers around the world. Daniel and Kirsten discuss creating a product trusted by generations, the gravity of persistence and speak...

Daniel catches up with Simon Cohen, CEO of Cohen Handler and the highest grossing buyer's agent in the country. Starring in Amazon hit TV-series 'Luxe Listings', Simon puts Sydney's property market on the world map in a new era of real estate in Australia. Daniel and Simon talk about the experience of filming 'Luxe Listings' and the impact the show has on Sydney's property market. They discuss the...