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He spent 36 years fighting other people's battles before realising the only fight that mattered was the one with himself. Kyle Kimball started his own firm at 27 in Mooloolaba, and built it into one of the Sunshine Coast's most respected litigation practices before selling to his younger partners and walking away. In this episode you'll learn why it's not your dog in the fight, how to write the Abraham Lincoln letter you never send, why most fights aren't worth having, why every dispute is really about identity rather than money, and why the only thing you control is yourself and how you respo
She went from a shy, gangly kid who hated taking up space to pulling on the Australian Diamonds dress at just 22. Ash Ervin is the Sunshine Coast Lightning goalkeeper and Australian Diamond number 197. A self-described type B in a world of type A athletes, who rose from Firebirds training partner to a full SSN contract to the national squad in a handful of years, then copped the phone call every athlete dreads when she was dropped from the squad this year. - Get in touch with Ash Ervin https://www.instagram.com/ashleigh.ervin/?hl=en - Ash's Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? "Su
Three years after leaving pro sport, we break down the athlete mentality that we believe high-performing business leaders are missing. In this episode you’ll learn the four foundations that carried from world championship racing into building businesses, and the one question leaders avoid asking: how do I personally get better? - New episodes every week — follow the show so you never miss one. - Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity - Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod - Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:04:39) – Number 1 - Compe
He was picking pine cones off the backyard lawn as a kid. Now he's the CFO behind a private equity buyout of one of Australia's fastest-growing IT platforms. Damien Hicks dropped out of law, qualified as a chartered accountant, and became CFO and Board Director of Entag — headquartered right here on the Sunshine Coast. In this episode you'll learn how a modern CFO actually uses AI, what a private equity buyout looks like from the inside, and how he protects two non-negotiable hours a day for his kids. - Get in touch with Damien Hicks - https://entag.com.au/ - Damien Hicks's Quick Fire Answers
He walked away from a six-figure corporate career to build his own buyer’s agency from the ground up. In this episode, Murray McCarthy shares his path from accounting and law to major property projects in London and Maroochydore, and what drove him to back himself. You'll gain insight into how buyer’s agents source, assess and negotiate properties, and why data must outweigh emotion when the numbers do not stack up. Murray also delves into residential versus commercial investing, and why he sees no signs of the Sunshine Coast market slowing ahead of the Olympics. - Get in touch with Murray McC
From hacking Commodore Amigas in communist-era Poland to advising businesses as the Sunshine Coast's leading AI thought leader — Arek Rejman's path is anything but ordinary. With a masters in computer image analysis and a machine learning PhD behind him, Arek and his wife left Poland for Melbourne in 2005, spent "temporary" 15 years there, and landed on the Sunshine Coast after COVID — right as ChatGPT's launch convinced him to go all-in and found AI Compass. - Get in touch with Arek Rejman - https://aicompass.com.au - Arek's Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? "To do whatever I
What happens when a high performance coach admits he can't crush every day either? Returning guest Rich Burrows - breathwork, mindset and movement thought leader opens up about the year that tested everything he teaches. After the unexpected loss of his mum, Rich used his own toolkit of hard things to rebuild momentum from a standstill, and his honesty about it is the heart of this conversation. Quick Fire Answers: Success? "Learning."Happiness? "Enjoying the moment with my nearest and dearest."Morning routine? "A cold shower, then into a workout.”Billboard advice? "Have fun."Future guest? "My
Justin Pascoe was drafted into the AFL at 18 and now owns Super Netball's Sunshine Coast Lightning, after leading professional clubs across the AFL, NRL and world sport. He shares why self-interest kills teams, how to build a sporting club that doesn't live or die on weekend results, why netball is Australia's most under-commercialised sport, and the "be the duck" approach to pressure: calm on the surface, paddling underneath. Plus: parenting athletic kids without becoming a tiger parent, and why 80% of what you worry about never happens. Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:48) AFL Draft,
Travis Schultz has built, sold, rebuilt, and grown one of Queensland’s most respected compensation law firms. From starting as an articled clerk on $165 a week to leading teams through growth, sale, failure, reinvention, and purpose-driven success, Travis shares the lessons that shaped him as a lawyer, leader, father, and community advocate. In this episode, you’ll learn how resilience, fairness, culture, and accountability can change the way you lead and live. - Get in touch with Travis Schultz - https://www.schultzlaw.com.au/ - Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort
The quality of your life may be shaped by the quality of the questions you ask yourself. In this solo episode, we unpack seven powerful questions that sit at the intersection of success and happiness. - Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity - Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod - Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:02:09) – Chapter 1 | Am I Curious Enough? (00:04:59) – Chapter 2 | Do I Trust The Process? (00:08:21) – Chapter 3 | Future Self & Younger Self (00:11:31) – Chapter 4 | What Am I Avoiding? (00:14:46) – Chapter 5 | Life Is
The coach behind one of the greatest sporting dynasties of all time reveals what it really takes to build a culture of sustained success. John Buchanan went from being a schoolteacher and Queensland coach to leading the Australian cricket team through an era of unprecedented dominance, redefining leadership, innovation, and high performance along the way. - Get in touch with John Buchanan - https://www.buchanancoaching.com/ - John’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “A thriving family.” What does happiness mean to you? “Strong relationships, family, and seeing others thrive.” W
Property investing isn’t about buying houses, it’s about creating choices. Mia Shilkin’s journey from drug and alcohol counselling to becoming one of Australia’s most values-driven property investment strategists reveals how wealth creation starts long before you purchase your first asset. You’ll learn why mindset matters more than market timing, how to approach investing with clarity, and why financial freedom is really about having more choices. - Get in touch with Mia Shilkin - https://www.miacasastrategy.com.au - Mia Shilkin’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Success mean
From standing on a Sydney wharf watching her husband sail away on a tuna boat to building one of Australia’s most recognised seafood brands, Heidi Walker’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, risk-taking, and backing a vision when nobody else can see it. Heidi shares the story behind Walker Seafoods and Walker’s Tuna, and the lessons learned growing a business through uncertainty, setbacks, and relentless persistence. - Get in touch with Heidi Walker - https://walkerstuna.com - Heidi’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Success means different things in different areas of l
Andrea Levinson spent 25 years helping businesses and leaders perform at the highest level, before realising the version of success she had chased no longer aligned with who she truly was. From climbing the corporate ladder as an organisational psychologist to redefining her relationship with ambition, burnout, identity, and fulfillment, Andrea’s story is a powerful reminder that achievement without alignment eventually catches up with us. - Get in touch with Andrea Levinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealevinson/ - Andrea’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Joyful bigness
Ben Norris built one of the fastest-rising gym equipment brands in the world after spending 18 months barely selling a single machine. In this conversation, the founder of Citadel Strength opens up about autism, getting bullied through school, learning human interaction from scratch, and turning blind self-belief into a global manufacturing company now operating in 21+ countries. Ben shares how he went from modifying gym machines in local gyms to building what many now call the best bodybuilding equipment in the world, all from a tiny Sunshine Coast workshop with his brother and almost no mone
Chris Harris is back to break down the 2026 federal budget and what it actually means for everyday Australians. From property investing and negative gearing to CGT, inflation, interest rates and discretionary trusts, Chris unpacks the real-world impact behind the headlines. - Get in touch with Chris Harris https://www.ords.com.au/adviser/chris-harris - Chris’ Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “To be able to make decisions and do things that I really want to do.” What does happiness mean to you? “Sitting on the bar and riding around the property, seeing the birds fly through the
Jarrod Lee turned adversity into fuel, building a 35+ person business empire from a small-town upbringing, relentless work ethic, and an obsession with growth. From buying a business during COVID after losing his job, to navigating leadership, fatherhood, and the pressure of scaling companies, Jarrod shares the mindset that keeps him moving forward no matter how hard things get. - Get in touch with Jarrod Lee - https://baileyanddalton.com.au - Jarrod’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Having a business that will pay for my family to live when I’m not here.” What does happines
Sam Coward’s life was shaped by chasing attention—until a single moment with his daughter completely changed his purpose. From theatre stages to becoming one of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable radio voices, Sam’s journey is filled with raw lessons on identity, authenticity, and redefining success. - Get in touch with Sam Coward https://www.instagram.com/samcowardxs/ - Sam’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Finding your niche and excelling in it.” What does happiness mean to you? “Having fun in every opportunity and making someone smile.” What’s your normal morning rout
Ferre De Deyne’s journey from Belgium to the Sunshine Coast is a story of adventure, entrepreneurship, and a relentless pursuit of happiness. From adrenaline-fuelled business ventures to building one of the most significant Indigenous art collections, Ferre shares how following passion can shape an extraordinary life. In this episode, Ferre dives into his migration story, building iconic tourism experiences, balancing risk in business, and why creativity is essential to happiness. - Get in touch with Ferre De Deyne - N/A https://www.bigkart.com.au - Ferre’s Quick Fire Answers What does success
From building a dessert empire to losing it all, Adriano Zumbo’s story is a masterclass in resilience. Adriano shares the highs of rapid success and the brutal lessons of losing everything. In this episode, we revisit one of our most powerful early conversations with Adriano Zumbo, exploring his journey from humble beginnings to national fame, the collapse of his business empire, and how he’s rebuilding his life and craft today. - Get in touch with Adriano Zumbo https://adrianozumbo.com - Adriano’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “I’ve achieved a lot, but I haven’t yet succee
He turned unimaginable loss into a movement that’s saving thousands of young lives. Dr Leon Stensholm shares his journey from self-doubt, career-ending injuries, and the devastating loss of his brother to suicide, into building a life of purpose through mental health advocacy. This episode reveals how pain, when faced head-on, can become a force for impact. Get in touch with Dr Leon Stensholm at Lookout 07 - https://lookout07.org.au - Dr Leon’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Joy. If you’ve got joy in your heart, everything else follows.” What does happiness mean to you? “Ha
She went from growing up in a blended family of 19 to leading a family law division - Alicia Lucas brings both lived experience and legal expertise to some of life’s hardest conversations. Her journey into law and family law reveals a deep understanding of relationships, conflict, and what truly helps people move forward. This episode is a masterclass in communication, separation, and building stronger relationships. - Get in touch with Alicia Lucas - www.thompsonlegal.com.au - Alicia Lucas’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Constantly being a better version of who I was yest
In this solo episode, we break down the 9 standards Rich is trying to live by every day. From doing hard things and managing your emotions, to building strong relationships, staying grateful, and actually enjoying the process — these are the principles shaping how I show up in life and business. - Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity - Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod - Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:56) – Chapter 1 | We Do Hard Things (00:02:14) – Chapter 2 | Be Objective About Your Emotions (00:04:22) – Chapter 3 | Com
Rich Burrows is redefining how we understand performance under pressure. From coaching elite athletes to building Resistance Lab, Rich’s journey is all about mastering your internal state to perform when it matters most. You’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, build resilience through daily practice, and develop the ability to perform on command. - Get in touch with Rich Burrows - https://resistancelab.com - Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity - Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod - Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00
Mark Sowerby lost his billion-dollar company, his public reputation, and most of his wealth — and rebuilt himself by swimming some of the most dangerous oceans on earth. From founding the ASX-listed investment firm Blue Sky to becoming one of the few people pursuing the brutal Ocean Seven marathon swims, Mark’s story is about resilience, identity, and what happens when life pulls the rug out from under you. - Mark’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Success means survival. Being able to get through difficult times and stay in the game.” What does happiness mean to you? “Trying
