Lost & Founders

Building Wealth Through Real Estate

This week, Julian chats with Ravi Sharma about his journey from university student to the founder of Search Property. Ravi opens up about how his parents’ investment in regional properties sparked his own passion for real estate, leading him to purchase his first property at just 21. They dive into key moments that shaped Ravi’s career, including a life-changing conference on "10 properties in 10 years" and the creation of Search Property, which is revolutionizing the property-buying process. The conversation also covers the importance of starting early, how to spot red flags when hiring a buyer's agent, and the role of company culture and social media in building a personal brand. Ravi shares his thoughts on social media habits, the value of reading physical books, and the challenges of publishing his book Retire Filthy Rich. Tune in for valuable insights on property investment, entrepreneurship, and continuous growth.

Science, Startups & Small Business Growth

Join us as Matt from FunTap shares his unique journey from microbiology PhD to finance innovator. Discover how FunTap tackles small business cash flow with tech-driven invoice finance in Australia and New Zealand. Learn about perseverance, the power of collaboration, and why action beats analysis every time. Essential listening for business owners seeking "sleep at night money"!

From Mentos to Managing Millions

Join seasoned financial advisor, Arkadiusz Bryl, as he shares early business lessons and his evolution through the ever-changing landscape of financial advice. Discover insights into property, lending, and navigating the complexities of buyer's agents to gain a genuine property advantage.
 

Overcoming the Odds

Renee Roumanos shares her incredible journey from leading a legal team at Qantas to founding her own firm, Renee Roumanos Legal, after unexpectedly losing her job due to COVID-19. Tune in for insights on switching between professional and personal roles, the power of networking, and why having a strong team is essential for business success.

The Tool That’s Changing Mortgage Broking

We sit down with Eric Dill, Co-Founder of Quickli, a software company revolutionising the mortgage broking industry. Eric’s journey is anything but typical—he started in naval architecture, moved to Sydney in 2010, and built a mortgage broking business from scratch in 2014. Without a network, he faced major challenges, which ultimately led to the creation of Quickly in 2020.
We unpack Quickli’s rapid growth to nearly 12,000 users, their latest venture Promptly, and how they’re expanding into lender-focused services. Eric shares insights into industry challenges, aggregator tech integration, and the power of product-led growth. Plus, we go beyond business—talking work-life balance, golf, and what’s next for Quickly.

Growing A Tradie Fleet

We sit down with Tim Cullen, CEO of Tradespec, about his journey from corporate insurance to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing fleet rental businesses for tradies.
Tim shares how he scaled Tradespec from a single vehicle to a fleet of 700 across Brisbane and Melbourne. The conversation covers hiring challenges, company culture, and the role of social media in attracting top talent. Tim also opens up about the financial hurdles of rapid growth, from cash flow struggles to capital investment.
With a Fastest Growing Business award under his belt, Tim’s insights are a must-listen for anyone looking to scale in a competitive market.

From Sidelines to Startups

From rugby to business, Sandor Earl shares his journey from Woolloomooloo to Melbourne Storm, tackling setbacks like a 4-year suspension and ACL injury. Now leading Air Locker Training, he’s using altitude fitness to boost mental health. Sports grit meets business smarts—don’t miss it!

The Power of Persistence

We sit down with Chris Christofi, CEO of Reventon, to discuss his journey through the challenges and triumphs of business and real estate. From early setbacks to building a multi-billion dollar business, Chris shares valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the power of taking action.

Rewriting The Playbook

Join Courtney Joyce, founder of Virtual Spotter, as he shares his journey from a challenging childhood to entrepreneurial success. Courtney discusses moving 19 times before 18, working in coal mining for 12 years, and building a successful cleaning business. He reveals the vision behind Virtual Spotter and its software platforms, Cloud Tasker and FitForms, and his mission to create 5,000 jobs for Filipino workers and support 10,000 health and wellness businesses. This episode will inspire entrepreneurs, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to achieve their goals.

How Three Friends Built An Empire

Join us as we sit down with the brilliant minds behind digital marketing agency, AiiMS Group—Kynan, Janty, and Fahd. Hear their unfiltered stories of success, struggles, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.