How does a kid, written off by his teacher as someone who’d “never add up to anything,” go on to found one of Australia’s most recognisable health brands? In this episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Chris sits down with Frank Caruso, founder of Caruso’s Natural Health, whose journey stretches from humble beginnings in suburban Sydney to building a multimillion-dollar business, all without a formal education.

Frank’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, self-belief, and the unconventional paths that often lead to success. He shares how family values, hard work, and a mindset shaped by adversity became the foundation for his approach to both life and business. As Chris and Frank unpack pivotal moments—from pounding the streets looking for his first job to navigating setbacks like economic downturns and public health scares—listeners gain insight into how embracing failure can spark curiosity, innovation, and purpose.

With lessons drawn from decades in the health and wellness industry, Frank’s reflections on attitude, creativity, and building a legacy prove invaluable for anyone seeking inspiration beyond the classroom.

In the latest episode of the Anti-Failure Podcast, Chris welcomes Todd Liubinskas - fitness director at Men’s Health, entrepreneur, and community advocate, to unpack the winding journey that has shaped his approach to business, fitness, and giving back.

From leaving high school to launch his own courier service, to navigating the challenges of franchising in the gym industry, Todd’s story is packed with hard-won lessons about trusting your gut, embracing setbacks, and finding opportunity even when things go sideways. Throughout the conversation, Todd shares insights from his work with globally recognised brands like Reebok and Red Bull, the evolution of fitness communities, and his commitment to charitable initiatives like Let’s Get Going and WhatAbility.

With mindset as his weapon, Todd turns setbacks into opportunities by reframing every obstacle as a building block and believes that putting in the work, day in day out, slowly erodes doubt and builds confidence.

In Todd's playbook to success, it's fail, learn, repeat. The opportunity’s in the reps.

In this episode, Chris sits down with Dean Matthews, founder of SaaS platform OnTheClock, to unpack what failure really looks like across a 20-year journey of bootstrapping, building, and staying focused.

Dean shares how failing fast became a competitive advantage, why chasing shiny objects nearly derailed him early on, and the hard lessons that come from spreading yourself too thin. From walking away from side projects, to learning when to say no, to making decisions with incomplete information and real financial consequences, this is an honest conversation about discipline, delegation, and learning in public.

It’s a grounded look at anti-failure in practice. Not dramatic blow-ups or overnight wins, but the quiet decisions that compound over time and turn setbacks into momentum.