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

"I Felt Empty at the Top" - Alex Rance’s Candid Confession About High Performance 13.01.2026

What happens when you reach the top… and still feel empty? In this powerful episode, former AFL star Alex Rance unpacks life after elite sport, the cost of high performance, and how he rebuilt his identity, purpose, and business - after leaving professional football. We explore themes every high achiever, entrepreneur, and career professional faces. Which mean you’ll hear about burnout, imposter s...

We Failed Every Resolution Until We Discovered This Three-Step Framework 06.01.2026

Ready to make 2026 the year that actually changes you? Tune in and steal the exact framework we use to go full hammer every single year. Your future self will thank you. In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we break down why most New Year’s resolutions fail and how to actually build discipline (not just motivation). You’ll also hear the practical systems we use to stay consistent when life...

The Best Of 2025: Two Blokes One Business Podcast (Smartest & Funniest Moments) 30.12.2025

Welcome back, Legends! Today’s episode is a special one. We're wrapping up 2025 with the best bits, funniest moments, and most valuable lessons from the past year on the Two Blokes One Business Podcast. Whether you're a small business owner, a startup founder, or just someone who enjoys real business conversations with a laugh, this one’s for you. Expect entrepreneurial insights, motivat...

REVEALED: The Recruitment Agent Institute - Earn $30k a month 16.12.2025

What if you didn’t have to start again, take a pay cut, or go backwards to completely change your life? In this episode of the Two Blokes One Business Podcast, Adam Powell and Harvey Rivers officially announce the launch of the Recruitment Agent Institute (RAI). The Recruitment Agent Institute is an education platform designed to give career-changers the knowledge, tools, and frameworks we’ve used...

How Cancer At 11 Gave Her A Fearless Business Mindset | Niamh Sullivan 09.12.2025

Niamh Sullivan left her “dream job” at Channel 7, built a creative agency with global clients like Meta - and did it by leading with purpose. Today, we’re exploring what it really takes to leave your career, survive chaos, and scale a founder-led brand that stands out in any market. You’ll hear Niamh’s incredible and unexpected journey - from surviving cancer as a child to launching a thriving bus...

How We Built Australia's 5th Fastest-Growing Company in 2.5 Years 02.12.2025

In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we pull back the curtain on how we scaled HARWELL. from a $20K startup to $5.92M in revenue - earning the title of 5th fastest growing company in Australia on the 2025 AFR Fast 100 list. You'll hear about the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that got us here. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or thinking of starting your own recruit...

He Was a Stripper, Cage Fighter, & Now He runs a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Barratt Kennett 25.11.2025

Ex-MMA fighter, former stripper, and now multi-million dollar CEO - In this explosive episode of the Two Blokes One Business podcast, we’re joined by the unstoppable Barratt Kennett. Barratt shares his journey from fighting in the ring and burnout to building a 50-person sales powerhouse - and launching his elite high-performance coaching programme, Cheat Code. If you're chasing more profits,...

AI Will Replace Your Job (Unless You Do This First) 18.11.2025

Can your job survive the AI revolution - or will you be replaced by a bot in the next 2 years? With A being able to cut a week of work down to one hour - we’re showing you how to do the same in your job, business, or side hustle. We’re not here to scare you – we’re here to get you ahead of the curve so you can leverage AI in your business or career. From automating low-value tasks with AI to scali...

How to Test, Validate, and Scale Your Startup (With Will Hawkins) 11.11.2025

Thinking about quitting your 9-5 and starting your own business? This episode breaks down how one founder went from side gigs and countless setbacks to running two digital companies. From selling American candy at age six to launching two high-growth startups, Will Hawkins reveals the truth behind building his digital businesses - Appifany and Rentsy This discussion goes deep into the real journey...

The ONLY Way To Escape Your 9-5 (Especially If You Don’t Feel Ready) 04.11.2025

Something crazy happens when you stop overthinking, drop perfection, and finally go all-in on yourself. In today’s episode of The Two Blokes One Business Podcast - we’re calling out the difference between THINKERS and DOERS. From overcoming the fear of failure to dropping corporate safety nets and building from scratch - we’re sharing real-life lessons, the startup mindset, the cost of inaction, a...

Content WILL Get You Clients - But Only If You Do THIS First | With Ethan Abrahams 28.10.2025

Video content is the trust currency of 2025. When people see you multiple times across different platforms, you become the obvious choice for high-ticket purchases. In this episode ,we’re joined by Ethan Abrahams from 7xills - together we dive deep into how content, especially video, is the fastest way to build trust, attract high-ticket clients, and scale a personal brand in 2025. Tune in to disc...

30K Months, Predictable Revenue, & Scalable Systems: Rebecca Adehill’s Funnel Formula Explained 21.10.2025

This episode will show you how to build, market, and scale an online education business - from an organic launch to paid ads. Rebecca Adehill is a renowned business mentor, multimillion-dollar business owner, and the mind behind ‘the Million Dollar Funnel’. If you're an aspiring course creator, digital entrepreneur, or service-based business owner wanting to pivot online, you need to tune in...

Do You Need a Degree To Be A Successful Entrepreneur? Our Honest Answer 14.10.2025

The university vs real-world debate has a clear winner, right? Nope! It doesn't. This episode digs into whether formal education or street-smart hustle builds better entrepreneurs. From football dreams to full-time business owners on the Gold Coast, we share our completely different journeys - one of us with a degree, the other without. What lessons did we learn? What failures did we face? An...

Two 23-Year-Olds Just DISRUPTED the $424 Million Sunscreen Industry (Here’s How) 30.09.2025

These Gold Coast entrepreneurs left their 9 to 5 jobs, risked $135K of their own money, and built a sunscreen brand tradies actually want to use. In this episode of The Two Blokes One Business podcast, we’re joined by Jake and Lachlan - the co-founders of Naturally Cooked Sunscreen. What started as a uni dropout’s search for purpose turned into a mission-driven sunscreen brand - aimed at tradies,...

Why You MUST Start Now, Even If You’re Not Ready 23.09.2025

Most people set massive goals and feel crushed when they don't hit them - but what if the real magic isn't in achieving the goal at all? Tune in to discover why becoming the person capable of achieving your goals matters infinitely more than whether you actually achieve them. Adam and Harvey also share specific tactics for building unshakeable self-trust, finding effective mentors, and c...

She Made $105K in One Hour (Here's How) // With Carissa Hill 16.09.2025

This episode features Carissa Hill, who built her first multimillion-dollar business before 30 and now coaches entrepreneurs on how to grow high-profit businesses that support their life - not consume it. We explore how she pivoted from brick-and-mortar to a thriving online coaching business, how she made six figures from a single livestream, and how she’s structured her life around energy cycles,...

The BIG Signs Fear Is Holding You Back (Most People Miss These) 09.09.2025

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want... is fear? In this episode, we unpack how to recognize fear, reframe it, and rip through it - whether you're launching a business, changing careers, or just stuck in your own head. By breaking out of your comfort zone, you can start chasing something bigger. Whether it’s starting your own business, changing careers, asking for...

The REAL Startup Story Behind The $30M Brand Revel Sauna 02.09.2025

From Housing Commission to a $30M Wellness Brand: How AJ Williams Built Revel Sauna From Scratch Breaking free from housing commission and domestic violence, AJ Williams turned childhood trauma into a business superpower - launching Revel Sauna, a wellness brand now worth over $30 million. What started with a pre-order eCommerce model turned into one of Australia's most disruptive health and...

Why Sales Is The #1 Skill That Determines Your Financial Freedom 26.08.2025

Most entrepreneurs treat sales like a dirty word, associating it with sleazy car salesmen and pushy tactics. Yet sales is the #1 skill that determines whether your business succeeds or stalls. Whether you're convincing your kids to eat veggies, negotiating which pub to hit on the weekend, or pitching your next business idea - you’re using real-world sales skills (without even knowing it) In t...

AFL, MAFS, and Entrepreneurship: Jake Edwards' Raw Story of Recovery 19.08.2025

From playing AFL in front of 80,000 fans at the MCG… To enduring a brutal public breakup on the hit TV show Married at First Sight (MAFS)… To now running a successful buyer’s agency. Jake Edwards’ story is one of mental resilience, transformation, and the entrepreneurial journey that few truly understand. In this deeply personal episode of Two Blokes One Business, Jake opens up about: ✅Life after...

Leaning Into Discomfort: The Secrets To 100% Year On Year Business Growth? 12.08.2025

92% of people never reach their goals because they avoid short-term discomfort. This episode shows you how to break that cycle and build unstoppable momentum in business and life. Harvey and Adam grew their recruitment company, HARWELL, from zero to consistent 100% year-over-year growth by following one simple rule: when faced with a choice, they picked the uncomfortable option every single time....

How Rebecca Adehill Lost 95% of Her Revenue… Then Built a Multi-Million Dollar Empire 05.08.2025

What happens when you lose 95% of your revenue overnight… and still refuse to believe life is happening to you? Rebecca Adehill knows - because she lived it during COVID. Instead of giving up, she chose to see that life was happening for her - and rebuilt from the ground up to become a multi-million dollar business mentor and one of the most respected voices in female entrepreneurship. In this epi...

From Zero to $125k in 30 Days (The Founder Playbook) 29.07.2025

You know that brutally honest mate who tells it like it is? That’s exactly what you’re getting in this unfiltered chat between HARWELL. founders Adam Powell and Harvey Rivers. Join them as they dive into the gritty reality of building a startup business from scratch. The lads also share their “hot takes” on the decisions that keep entrepreneurs up at night - from hiring and culture, to leadership...

From $0 to $20M: Accounting Strategies for Scaling Your Business // With Mitch Calley 22.07.2025

Running a business in Australia and feeling out of your depth when it comes to finances? You’re not alone. In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we sit down with Mitch Calley from Wakefield Pacific Accounting & Business Advisory. Mitch is a top-tier accountant helping small businesses scale with smart financial strategy. This episode is packed with real-world business finance tips and op...

The Brutal Truth of Building a Business While Raising Kids: Harvey’s Story 15.07.2025

Starting a business is hard enough - but what happens when you’re also trying to be a father, a supportive partner, and a business partner, all while clinging to your own sanity? In this brutally honest episode of the Two Blokes One Business Podcast, Harvey Rivers takes off the entrepreneurial mask and reveals what really happens when your life is no longer just yours. This is a raw and authentic...

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