Richard Austin is the CEO of Omnii, co-founder of cycling apparel company Third Wheel Cycling and co-creator of the personal development platform SurpassIn.

While many people would consider leading a national company more than enough, Richard continues to explore new ideas, build businesses and invest in the development of others.

In this episode of Your #1 Business Podcast, Richard joins Antoine Vidal to discuss how a conversation between cycling mates became a business, the challenges of building a product-based brand from scratch and why mistakes are an important part of the entrepreneurial journey.

Richard also shares how Omni is embracing AI, why businesses need to invest in leadership and communication skills, and how he balances a demanding career, side businesses and family life by remaining present in each moment.

In this episode, Richard discusses:

• How Third Wheel Cycling grew from a conversation between friends

• Why entrepreneurs can overthink an idea instead of starting small

• Lessons from manufacturing products overseas

• Why mistakes create valuable business “battle scars”

• How AI can remove repetitive work and support more meaningful tasks

• The importance of developing emerging leaders

• Why generic employee feedback is not enough

• Building SurpassIn to improve personal development and workplace conversations

• Balancing leadership, entrepreneurship and family

• Why pressure can be viewed as a privilege

As Richard explains:

“I’ve definitely learned far more from my mistakes than I have from my successes.”

Hear the full conversation with Richard Austin on Your #1 Business Podcast.

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In a busy world, a demanding career, a growing business and family life can all compete for your attention.

Richard Austin is the CEO of Omnii and co-founder of Third Wheel Cycling. With so many responsibilities filling his days, Richard believes balance comes from being fully present in whatever he is doing.

In this trailer from Your #1 Business Podcast, Richard explains how he gives his attention to work, business and family, and why time around the dinner table remains more important than everything else.

Hear the full conversation with Richard Austin soon on Your #1 Business Podcast.

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Shane Guy sees business opportunities everywhere.

An empty shop, an inefficient process or a problem that needs solving can quickly become the beginning of his next idea. Shane calls this constant flow of possibilities “the entrepreneur’s curse.”

In this episode of Your #1 Business Podcast, Shane joins Antoine Vidal to share the lessons he has learned from starting and growing multiple businesses across the trades, swimming pool and technology industries.

Shane speaks openly about scaling too quickly, building a large team, saying yes to too many opportunities and eventually burning out. He also shares how he rebuilt after difficult setbacks, including a business copying his branding, advertising and operating model.

The conversation explores why business owners need to become comfortable saying no, surround themselves with trusted people and recognise when they need help.

Shane also discusses the creation of ServiGo, an AI-powered business system designed to help trade and service businesses automate repetitive work, improve communication and give owners more of their time back.

In this episode:

• Why Shane describes himself as a serial business creator

• The danger of scaling before the business is ready

• Why saying no can be more powerful than saying yes

• Recovering from burnout, betrayal and difficult business setbacks

• Building trusted brands rather than simply chasing revenue

• Knowing your strengths and bringing in the right people

• How automation and AI are changing small business

• Creating systems that allow owners to step away

• Why business owners should never struggle alone

This is an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, reinvention and learning how to build a business that supports your life rather than controls it.

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We’re always looking for inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders to feature on Your #1 Business Podcast. If you have a story, strategy, or insight that could empower our audience, we’d love to hear from you!

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