Opportunities Over Strategy with Steve Grace, Co-Founder of the Pillars

from SKALE UP · host SKALE AUSTRALIA

In this episode of Skale Up, hosts Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux sit down with Steve Grace, Sydney-based serial entrepreneur, founder of the Nudge Group and co-founder of The Pillars. Steve shares the unfiltered realities of building and scaling multiple businesses, from his early days in London to leading one of Sydney’s most talked-about private members’ clubs.With sharp insights on cashflow, talent, ego, and the relentless pace of change, Steve delivers a masterclass in practical entrepreneurship and asks a few pointed questions of his own.Inside the Episode:* Steve’s entrepreneurial origin story from London to Sydney* How growing up watching his father reinvent himself shaped Steve’s approach to business* The Pillars: from an 80sqm bar idea to a 2,000sqm private members’ club and what the first year has revealed* Listening to customers as the foundation of every business Steve has built* What balance in business really means, and why designing your life matters more than chasing it* The number one piece of advice for scaling: cashflow, every single day* How to recruit and retain talent: the answer may surprise you.* The role of ego in entrepreneurial success and why recognising it is everything* Resilience and mindset: how long you let yourself brood determines how far you go* Intuition vs. data: why most people already know the right answer* AI, recruitment, and the future: why ignoring change is the biggest risk of all* Steve turns the tables: what’s the biggest myth in luxury marketing?WHY LISTEN?Whether you’re a founder, operator, or leader in startups, luxury, or any fast-moving industry, this episode offers a rare blend of hard-won wisdom and refreshing candour. Steve’s perspective on cashflow, community, and conviction is as practical as it is inspiring and his questions for Julie and Sophie make for one of the most dynamic conversations yet.CONNECT WITH US* Instagram: @skale_australia* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/skale-australia* Email: [email protected]* Website: www.skaleaustralia.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit skaleaustralia.substack.com

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