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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Some entrepreneurs can walk past an empty shop and immediately imagine the business that could operate inside it.

In this trailer from Shayne Guy describes what they call the “entrepreneur’s curse” the constant stream of ideas, opportunities and possibilities that comes with knowing how to start something.

They share why the early stages of building a business can be both the hardest and the most enjoyable, how easy it is to become consumed by the excitement of a new idea, and why recognising your own limitations is an important part of growth.

For Shayne Guy, creating the vision comes naturally. The next challenge is finding the right partners, coaches, programs and people to help turn that vision into a business capable of reaching its next stage.

Listen to the full conversation with your host Antoine Vidal.

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Brent Stowers took an unconventional path into the legal profession.

After beginning his working life with the Queensland Police, Brent moved through sales, government procurement, mining contracts and commercial management before completing his law degree and building an international legal career.

His work eventually took him around the world, handling major commercial matters across South America, Botswana, Canada and India. However, after years of working for large organisations, Brent decided to take the risk of building something of his own.

In this episode of Your # 1 Business Podcast, Brent joins Antoine Vidal to discuss his journey from global mining lawyer to business owner and co-founder of Moxie Sports Management.

Moxie was created after Brent and his business partners encountered talented young athletes who were struggling to navigate professional sport without the family, financial, cultural or organisational support available to others.

Brent explains why athletes need more than someone negotiating their contracts. They need advocates, trusted relationships, practical life skills and a plan for what happens when their sporting careers end.

The conversation explores the importance of building a business around clearly defined values, choosing the right business partners, preparing carefully before launching and having the courage to hold difficult conversations.

Brent also shares why Moxie deliberately limits the number of athletes each agent represents, how the agency is creating a genuine community across different sports and why success should never be measured only by what happens on the field.

This is a conversation about business partnerships, athlete welfare, sustainable growth and building an organisation with a clear sense of purpose.

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What happens when a talented young athlete enters the sporting system without the guidance, advocacy or personal support they need?

In this trailer for an upcoming episode, Brent Stowers, co-founder and Managing Director of Moxie Sports Management, explains why athletes need more than someone to negotiate their contracts.

They need trusted people around them who understand their circumstances, advocate on their behalf and help them navigate the challenges that come with pursuing a career in sport.

Hear a preview of my conversation with Brent Stowers.

The full episode is coming soon...

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This was one of those conversations that started with business, but quickly became about so much more.

Annie has had an incredible and varied journey, from being introduced to property and investing at a young age, to importing shoes and handbags, renovating homes, building businesses, running cupcake parlours and leading teams.

Along the way, she has learned a lot about people, resilience, trust, leadership, and what it really means to create a workplace where people feel valued.

Annie also shares how her own life experience has shaped the way she leads today, and why the work of Lovewell is so personal and important to her.

At Lovewell Foundation and Lovewell Cafe, Annie and her team walk alongside women from vulnerable backgrounds as they rebuild confidence, gain work experience, find purpose and take the next step in their lives.

This is an honest, insightful and deeply human conversation about business, leadership, kindness, second chances, and the reminder that where you have been does not have to decide where you go next.

Listener note: This episode includes a brief discussion of domestic violence and personal trauma. Please take care while listening.

If you or someone you know would like to connect with Lovewell Foundation, you can reach out using the details below.

Lovewell Foundation

Phone: 0466 603 166

Website: https://lovewell.com.au/the-lovewell-foundation/

Lovewell Cafe

Phone: 07 3420 3168

Email: hello@lovewell.com.au

Location: 185 Mount Gravatt Outlook Drive, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

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Your past does not determine your future.

After building businesses across several very different industries, Annie discovered that her greatest purpose was not simply creating successful businesses—it was helping other people rebuild their lives.

In this preview from the latest episode of Your Number 1 Business Podcast, Annie shares a powerful reminder about resilience, action and choosing the right people to have around you.

As Annie explains:

“Anybody can become a different version of themselves if they want to be. They’re going to have to do the work. I’m just walking beside them.”

This is a conversation about overcoming adversity, turning experience into purpose and helping women move towards confidence and economic independence.

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