Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell

Two Blokes One Business

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Two Blokes One Business is a weekly business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, recruiters, and aspiring business owners who want real lessons on starting, growing, and scaling a business. Hosted by Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell, two ex-professional footballers who built HARWELL., a specialist recruitment agency that generated $1.25M in year one, $6M in year two, and ranked #5 on the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Fast Starters.  Every episode digs into what it actually takes to build, lead, and grow a company - including the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn't, and everythi...

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Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Brooke McIntosh: The Truth About Trauma, Purpose, And Running Around Australia 07.07.2026

Brooke McIntosh hit rock bottom, survived suicidal thoughts and a life-changing car accident, then turned her pain into purpose by running around Australia for mental health awareness. In this powerful conversation, Brooke shares the incredible journey that transformed her life. After a life-changing car accident forced her to confront the truth, Brooke committed to rebuilding herself from the ins...

Inside The 5-Step Plan We’d Use To Quit A Job And Start A Business (Safely) 30.06.2026

Before you quit your job and start a business, you need a plan. We’re sharing how to leave your job and start a business without blowing up your life. We talk through the real transition from employee to entrepreneur, including what we got right, what we got wrong, and the  steps we’d take today - if we were leaving a stable job to build a business from scratch. This is for anyone stuck in a corpo...

Your Blood Tests Are “Normal”, So Why Do You Still Feel TERRIBLE? | Dr. Daniel Kirkbride 23.06.2026

Burnout, brain fog, poor sleep, low energy, and chronic fatigue should not just be “part of the grind” for founders and CEOs. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Kirkbride, founder of CYORA, to discover what it really takes for entrepreneurs, CEOs, founders, and high performers to optimise their health, avoid burnout, and unlock more energy, focus, and longevity. Dan shares how his own ex...

3 Phrases That’ll Get You To Finally Start That Business (And Win At Life) 16.06.2026

Three simple mindset phrases can change the way you handle self-doubt, fear, and the moments where life tests you. Most people lose the game in the small moments, not the big ones. The micro-decisions you make every day quietly push your life one way or the other. In this episode, we’re sharing three short phrases we now live by - and how each one rewires the way you think about fear, failure, and...

The 3 Hidden Fears Behind Every "Successful" Man | Carlo Chincarini 09.06.2026

Many men in business, leadership, and high-performance environments use success as a mask. Sure, the money, status, discipline, and results look impressive from the outside. But underneath is people-pleasing, comparison, anxiety, and a self-worth problem that no achievement can fix. In this episode, we sit down with Carlo Chincarini (Aka The Kingmaker) to explore what it really means to build self...

The Boring Formula That Makes People Successful 02.06.2026

Success is not as complicated as people make it look. In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, Harvey and Adam unpack why becoming successful can actually be simple - but not always easy. From redefining success beyond money, mansions, and social media status… To talking about hustle culture, self-belief, and doing what you say you are going to do - this conversation gets into what success real...

How a High-Achieving Woman Survived Domestic Violence (And Now Helps Others) | Tiarny Strachan 26.05.2026

Tiarny Strachan was independent, ambitious, and successful - until a toxic relationship slowly stripped away her self-worth, safety, and identity. This episode exposes the hidden reality of domestic violence, coercive control, psychological abuse, and high-functioning trauma - while showing what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and turn pain into purpose. Tiarny opens up about the early signs she...

3 Skills That Future-Proof Your Career (Whether You Stay Employed Or Start a Business) 19.05.2026

What are the best skills to learn in 2026 if you want to future-proof your career, grow a business, and make more money in the AI economy? In this episode, we reveal why AI, sales, and entrepreneurship are becoming highly important skills… Especially for anyone who wants to grow their career, build a business, make more money, and stay valuable in a fast-changing economy. We also cover how AI is c...

The 7-Figure Recruiter: My Alcoholic Dad, Football Failure, & Building A 7-Figure Business 12.05.2026

Most people blame their environment, their upbringing, or bad luck for their current situation. In this episode, Adam Powell explains how extreme ownership, sales, recruitment, and personal development helped him break generational patterns and rebuild his identity from scratch. From growing up with an alcoholic father to walking away from professional football and building a successful business c...

She Quit Teaching And Started a Career In Remote Sales | Brooke Triplett 05.05.2026

Everyone wants financial freedom and a remote income - but almost no one is willing to fix the one thing that actually makes a career change work. We’re joined by Brooke Triplett (founder of the original She Sells™), who shares how she went from a stuck, overwhelmed primary school teacher… To building a thriving sales business that's helped over 2,000 women transition into remote sales career...

What Happens to Your Brain After 5 Drinks a Week | Ben Lowe 28.04.2026

If you can’t go 30 days without alcohol, are you really in control… or are you actually dealing with a high-functioning drinking problem? We’re back with a previous guest, Ben Lowe, exploring the real reason behind alcohol use in high-performing men and entrepreneurs. We also look at why even “social drinking” can hold you back and how sobriety can unlock clarity, discipline, and next-level perfor...

She Lost Everything at 17 and Built 8 Businesses by 30 21.04.2026

What if the reason your business, personal brand, or entrepreneurial journey feels hard right now isn’t because of your strategy - but instead it’s the fact you’re building something that doesn’t actually fit who you are? In this episode, our guest Priscilla Ann shares the powerful story behind her journey. She shares how she left home at 17, built multiple businesses, and quickly learnt that succ...

You're Sitting on a $500K Skillset And You Don't Even Know It 14.04.2026

You’re Sitting On a $500K Skillset (And You Don’t Even Know It). Most professionals spend 10-15 years building their experience and network… Only to feel stuck, underpaid, and capped. In this episode, we’re revealing how everyday professionals are turning their existing experience into high-income businesses - using recruitment as the vehicle (with no prior experience). Tune in to discover: 👉Why...

He Sold Sweets at School and Then Built a $100M Empire 07.04.2026

You can work hard every day and still stay stuck. This episode shares why most people fail at personal development, entrepreneurship, and building a success mindset (and how to fix it). Our guest, Jack Corbett (Founder Corbwood & Associates), shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. From growing up with nothing… to building businesses, developing unshakable self-belief, and learning how t...

The BIG Lie We Tell Ourselves About “Playing It Safe” 31.03.2026

Everyone says “play it safe”… but avoiding risk is exactly why most people stay broke, stuck, and average. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about risk, business, and why most people stay stuck. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, changing careers, or making more money… but haven’t taken action… this is for you. You’ll also hear the mindset, frameworks, and real-life exa...

Special Forces Mindset: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure | John Templeton 24.03.2026

People think mental toughness is about pushing harder under stress. This episode reveals what Special Forces military training actually teaches us about handling pressure, resilience, and success. Join us and our guest John Templeton as we dissect what it really takes to succeed - through a busines, physical, and military lens. If you're building a business, feeling stuck, or trying to level...

He Ran 700km Across South Korea Alone (Here’s What Happened) | Will Peck 17.03.2026

What happens when an ordinary person decides to do something extraordinary? In this episode, Will Peck shares his insane challenge… running from the north to the south of South Korea… completely alone, in freezing conditions, with nothing but discipline and determination. This episode is a masterclass on mental toughness, consistency, overcoming fear, and becoming the kind of person who actually f...

He Went to Prison 6 Times Before He Became A Successful Entrepreneur | Ben Lowe 10.03.2026

He went to prison 6 times… was addicted to crystal meth for years… and nearly lost everything. In this week’s episode of Two Blokes One Business, the chaps are joined by Ben Lowe ( Founder of INTOCHANGE and The New Age Man Program). From dealing drugs and running from police - to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mentor for men. Ben breaks down the turning points that forced him to face his p...

Why Most People Never Start a Business (It’s Not Money) 04.03.2026

There’s something more painful than failing… It’s watching someone else build the life you wanted. If you’ve ever hesitated to start a business, take a risk, or step into something bigger because of fear of failure, it’s time to confront what’s really holding you back. Most people don’t fail because they lack skill. They fail because they don’t want to risk embarrassment. So they stay stuck playin...

From Zero Clients to $15.5M Revenue in 24 Months | Sam Hope & Jory Humpreys 24.02.2026

Thinking about starting a recruitment agency? Wondering how to scale a recruitment business without burning cash? Curious how a brand-new recruitment startup hit $15.5M revenue in year two? Before you quit your recruitment job - you need to hear this! Most recruiters talk about starting a business. Very few actually do it. In this episode, we break down exactly how two founders scaled a recruitmen...

We Started Running Our Personal Life Like a Business… Here’s What Happened 17.02.2026

Should you run your relationship like a business? At first, it sounds cold, unromantic, and too structured. But what if applying CEO-level systems, goal setting, and EOS principles to your personal life is exactly what high-performing entrepreneurs need to balance business and family? In this episode of the Two Blokes, One Business Podcast, we break down why structuring your life like a CEO might...

Try This Breathwork Method And Change Your Business Forever | Chris Payten 10.02.2026

When you live in fight-or-flight long enough, stress becomes your personality… and that’s exactly what’s happening to most entrepreneurs. Today we’re joined by Chris Payten, who’s unpacking how entrepreneurs can use breathwork, nervous system regulation techniques, and emotional regulation to win… And why so many high performers stay stuck in fight-or-flight without realising it. This conversation...

How To Know If Entrepreneurship Is Actually For You 03.02.2026

Are you actually cut out to be an entrepreneur… or are you better off staying employed? In this episode, we’re unpacking the REAL traits of successful entrepreneurs, the mindset required to start and grow a business, and business ownership vs a traditional career. We’re also exploring the psychological side of entrepreneurship, including fear, self-doubt, responsibility, discipline, and the realit...

Why Insecurity Creates High Achievers (And Why It Eventually Breaks Them) | Lewis Huckstep 27.01.2026

If your success is fuelled by pressure, fear, or proving you’re “enough,” - burnout is inevitable. Mindset coach Lewis Huckstep joins the lads to pull back the curtain on the psychology of insecurity-driven success, hustle culture, trauma, and what it actually takes to build a fulfilling life (without burning yourself out). Tune in to hear about: ✅Why insecurity is one of the most powerful fuels...

What No One Warns You About When You Start Scaling 20.01.2026

Scaling a business sounds exciting… until you’re the bottleneck, hiring feels risky, and imposter syndrome hits you in the face every single day. In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we break down exactly what it’s like to grow a recruitment business, hire the right people, and build systems without burning out. From hiring new team members and reducing key person risk, to battling imposter...

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