theaccesspoint

The Access Point by Elite Access Solutions

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The Access Point is the information packed podcast hosted by Barry Minton, owner and operator of Elite Access Solutions - SEQ’s most trusted scaffolding company. Each episode, Barry sits down with business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders from the construction industry and beyond, and everyday people chasing something bigger. These are raw, unfiltered conversations about mindset, resilience, growth, and the opportunities that come when you back yourself. Whether it’s in business or in life, the goal is simple: to learn, grow, and keep moving forward.

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From Afghanistan to the Gold Coast: Clint Hynes on Leadership, Integrity & Putting the 'Real' Back in Real Estate 10.05.2026 35:00

From Afghanistan to the Gold Coast: Clint Hynes on Leadership, Integrity & Putting the 'Real' Back in Real Estate Clint Hynes spent 15 years in the Australian Army - including four tours of Afghanistan with the Special Operations community and two commendations for distinguished service - before walking out of uniform and into his family's real estate business 13 years ago to the day. Today he...

Secrets Of Scaling A Trade Business From 8M to 160M - Ash Dawson 01.03.2026 48:44

Ash Dawson breaks down the systems behind Strategy & Scale, and why most construction and service business owners hit a ceiling when they try to do everything themselves. In Part 2, Barry Minton and Ash Dawson go deeper into: Why 8 one-on-ones is the max (and how to structure them properly) How to build a business where everyone has a “home” and real ownership The 5-lever strategy model (SWOT...

How to Build a 100M Vision and Get Your Team to Buy In | Ash Dawson 16.01.2026 45:12

From 5 Staff to 96 and $160M: Culture, Vision, and the Leadership Shift That Changes Everything (Part 1) with Ash Dawson Host Barry Minton sits down with Ash Dawson (founder of Strategy & Scale) to unpack the leadership, culture, and mindset shifts behind scaling a construction business from 5 people to 96 staff and ~$160M turnover. Ash shares his journey through construction, how people and c...

Dan Moore - Building Strong Teams and Long-Term Relationships in Remedial Construction 22.12.2025 48:12

Building Strong Teams and Long-Term Subbie Relationships in Remedial Construction with Dan Moore In this episode of The Access Point, host Barry Minton sits down with Dan Moore, Head of McNab Building Services, to unpack what it really takes to build a high-performing team in remedial construction - where you’re working in people’s homes, juggling committees, and solving problems no standard detai...

Henry Olsen - Building a Culture‑First Construction Company with Melrose Co‑Founder 20.11.2025 37:20

Culture‑First Leadership, Sustainable Growth & The Melrose Playbook In this episode, we dive into how a boutique construction firm can scale without losing its soul with guest Henry Olsen, co‑founder of Melrose. Known for a culture‑first approach, Melrose’s rapid rise has been driven by clear values, disciplined execution, and a relentless focus on people - on sites, in the office, and acros...

Mikel Nyholt - Sales & Marketing Manager For 100m+ Painting Company 15.10.2025 52:37

Building Strong Relationships and Personal Growth in the Workplace In this episode, Barry Minton dive deep into the importance of mindset, personal growth, and relationship-building within a professional setting with guest Mikel Nyholt. Mikel is the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Usher Group - one of Australia's largest painting companies turning over $100m+ per year. He discusses th...