Michael Christidis is a 31 year old Melbourne entrepreneur and the Co Founder and Managing Director of Untitled Group, one of Australia’s leading independent live music and events companies. He started young, running uni events and selling tickets before co founding Untitled Group in 2014, now home to festivals like Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music and Arts, Wildlands and Ability Fest.

We cover his early entrepreneurial DNA, how he built a nightclub that took off, and how that momentum evolved into major festivals and a wider ecosystem that includes artist management, touring, events and strategic partnerships like The Daily Aus. Mike also opens up about the importance of mentors, the impact of COVID 19, dealing with chaos, staying bulletproof under pressure, diversification and why thinking bigger is the only way forward.

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Every small business owner wants to know the same thing — how do I execute?
How do I take the idea in my head and turn it into something that actually works?

In this conversation with David Kennedy, we break down the real fundamentals of execution — not the theory, but the stuff that actually moves the needle.

We cover:

• David’s background and the thinking behind his new book

• Why so many people get stuck inside corporate environments and how to handle midlife career shifts

• The common patterns across successful and unsuccessful businesses

• The four pillars of capital allocation every founder needs to master

• Entrepreneurship today vs. 30 years ago — what’s changed and what hasn’t

• How to apply “Epic Execution” across different industries

• Finding, testing and validating business ideas the right way

• Building the right team and why early hires make or break a venture

• The importance of co-founders — and how to know if you need one

• Staying relevant in a fast-changing market

Puchase David's book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/EPIC-EXECUTION-SPEED-SCALE-LEVEL/dp/1960346342

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Chris Lucas is one of Australia’s most successful and influential restaurateurs — the visionary behind some of the country’s most culturally defining venues, including Chin Chin, Grill Americano (Melbourne & Sydney), Society, Maison Bâtard, Yakimono, Kisumé and Baby Pizza.

In this conversation, we discuss his newest venture, Grill Americano Sydney, and explore the mindset behind building restaurants that don’t just serve food — they shape culture.

We cover his Greek heritage and family influences, his journey from corporate life into hospitality, and the lessons learned from decades at the top of Australia’s restaurant scene.

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Best friends Di Edwards and Nicola Dale turned their backyard chats into Over the Back Fence — a growing movement built on connection, courage and purpose. From honest conversations about life to empowering women in business, they’ve created a platform that uplifts and inspires through every episode.

Through their different series — Over the Back Fence, weekly chats to uplift and inspire; Over the Money Fence, monthly financial conversations; and Over the Wine Fence, featuring their custom-label wine — Di and Nicola are showing how meaningful conversations can spark real change.

Follow their instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/

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Mark Humphries is a journalist, author, and commentator known for his deep dives into some of Australia’s most fascinating corporate and cultural stories. In this episode, Mark sits down with him to discuss his new podcast series Skase: Fall of a Tycoon, exploring the rise and fall of Christopher Skase and the empire he built with ambition, charm, and a willingness to bend the rules.

They talk about Skase’s journey from an 18-year-old graduate with $15,000 and big dreams to the head of Qintex, the role his wife Pixie played in his rise, the high-stakes business maneuvers that defined the 1980s, and the ultimate consequences of unchecked ambition.

Mark also reflects on what Skase’s story reveals about the corporate world in the 80s, lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, and why his tale continues to captivate decades later.

Listen to Skase: Fall of a Tycoon here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/skase-collection/105911000

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Luke Altschwager is the Managing Director at Palm Valley, and he’s partnered with Mick Fanning to build the Gold Coast’s first wave pool.

In this episode, Mark sits down with Luke to unpack the massive transformation of Parkwood Village — a project that fuses sport, business, and entertainment into one of the most ambitious developments in Queensland.

They talk about Luke’s business journey, the risks, financing hurdles, and the surf technology that’s set to change the way people experience the Gold Coast.

Check out the Palm Valley Gold Coast website here: https://palmvalleygc.com/

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In this episode, Holly Fowler, founder of Wable, joins us to share how she’s building the world’s first dating app designed specifically for the neurodivergent community.

Inspired after watching Love on the Spectrum, Holly opens up about the personal experiences that led her to create Wable, co-founding it with Michael Theo, the stigma neurodivergent people often face in dating, and how her platform is creating safer, more inclusive spaces for genuine connection.

We explore the challenges of launching a startup in an overlooked market, the growing investor interest in neurodiversity, and Holly’s vision for the future.

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In this episode, The Block 2025 contestants Britt and Taz sit down to share their full story — the stuff you didn’t see on TV.

They kick things off by talking about their background as police officers and how their unique bond helped them take on the high-pressure world of reality renovation. Then, they break down their Block journey: the day-to-day grind of renovating under pressure, the challenges they faced, and how they tackled key design decisions.

You’ll also get an insider look at their auction prep, marketing strategy, and what really goes down in the lead-up to that nail-biting finale. Britt and Taz wrap up with personal reflections, what they’d do differently, and what’s next for them after The Block.

Their real estate agent, Mark Nunn, also joins the conversation to discuss the property play and share his expert insights into the auction process.

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