Ep 29 - More Than a CEO: Leadership, Side Hustles and Staying Present

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 privilegeAs 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.Want to Share Your Story on the Podcast?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!📩 Apply to be a guest today: https://www.y1bp.au/register/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.