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The adapt podcast
by adapt
If you're a small or medium business owner building a sustainable and scalable business then this podcast is for you. Join us as we chat with many amazing business operators aiming to do things differently. We’ll explore the stories of how they are learning from their epic fails, adapting in business, building for resilience, and solving challenges creatively. All whilst keeping their people & culture at the core of everything. We promise you interesting guests, great stories, and NO ADS EVER!
Episodes
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Stop blaming your people w. Alena Bennett
Alena Bennett shares insights on leadership, the importance of role clarity, and how business is fundamentally about math. She discusses how leaders can better understand and leverage their financial and operational roles to drive success. key topics The importance of role clarity in leadership…
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Lessons from the incoming owner-leader
Join Kane and Gabe as they explore the journey of leadership succession from the perspective of the incoming owner-leader. The conversation is rich with insights, personal experiences, and the realities of taking on such a significant responsibility.
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Traps and opportunities of building leadership beyond you
The key to a thriving long term business is not just in the daily grind. It’s about cultivating a team of leaders who can carry the vision forward. The catch is it doesn’t happen overnight. It requires commitment, time, and a willingness to let go. When you invest in developing your team, you're...
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How to become AI resilient as an SME
If you've been following the Anthropic Mythos Fable 5 saga and wondering what it actually means for your business, this episode is worth your time. Pete and Andy, co-founders of Other Stuff Studio, joined Gabe and Kane to talk about something most AI conversations skip: who actually owns the...
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Navigating the redundancy decision
Are you facing redundancy decisions in your SME? We talk to HR expert, business owner and veteran coach Brendan Forwood from People Squared on how to navigate these tricky waters. In today’s climate, many business owners are grappling with the reality of workforce adjustments. It’s a tough...
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The goldmine you already own
Most small businesses get 80% of revenue from their existing base without lifting a finger — until a downturn quietly shrinks it. James Smith (Smith Brothers Media) joins Gabe and Kane on why owning your data, leading with value, and being willing to sell — not chasing AI hype — is what keeps an...
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A shot in the arm
The adapt podcast is evolving into 'The SME Advantage' with my co-host Kane Leersen joining in. Kane is the founder of Regional Prosperity - a financial advice firm in regional Victoria - and a passionate Succession Thinker. Kane and I became tired of the doom and gloom that's out there. SMEs are...
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The Power of Play on Performance & Success
In this episode, we chat with Josh Pullman, founder of The Conditioning Co. Josh shares his journey from semi-professional footballer, to personal trainer, then business owner and how his experience with sport shapes his approach to business, and life in general. We cover: Flexible leadership and...
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Be kind to yourself: Navigating the challenge of leading in the family business
In this episode, Sophie Stott shares her journey of taking over her family business, Quickmail. She shared how she navigated the rapidly changing technological landscape, shifting her business from traditional mailing services successfully into e-commerce fulfilment. We cover: The importance of...
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Empathy is a leadership super power
Today we chat with Mo Daya from SQ Squared about the power that exists in leading with empathy. From immigrating on his own and seeking a safe and secure journey, to taking big risks in service of a vision, Mo shares his fascinating story that led to the founding of SQ Squared. We talk about: 1️⃣...
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Influencing high-risk industries by building Australia's largest safety and emergency training business
Today we chat with Shane Addis, the entrepreneurial leader behind the impressive team building Australia's largest safety and emergency training organisation for hight risk industries. ERGT Australia is a 200+ person organisation which doubled in size in the last 5 or so years. Shane generously...
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10 years of growth marketing with AMMO
We get to have the 'Weird Growth' podcast veterans on the other side of the mic this time. What a great chat with Cam Sinclair and Jack Hallam from AMMO Marketing about a decade of small business ownership. We dive into 10 years of growth marketing and working with start up founders. They also...
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Pete and Andy chat Margin up ⬆️ (AI) Capital up ⬆️ (Bitcoin) Risk down ⬇️ for resilience in SMEs
Gabe sits down with Pete Winn and Andy David from Other Stuff Studio. Two guys with as much passion for helping small and medium businesses be resilient, as we have at adapt. Their thesis, business owners understand the crux of what their business does best. But it's the other stuff that can trip...
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Merging two great businesses w. Jason Seel, Co-founder of Horizon Digital
If you are thinking about a merger or acquisition in order to grow, listen to this first! We're privileged to hear from Jason about his founding journey alongside co-founder Jesse Hill, as they built Horizon Digital and ultimately merged with Blue Sky Digital. We unpack topics like: Why merge?…
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Latency, DonkOps, and Ownership vs. Leadership w. Hamish & Tania from Mechanical Rock
There's complexity in the nuance of doing Ownership work vs. Organisational Leadership work. Hamish (Founder) and Tania (Organisational Leader) generously let us in on their perspectives when it comes to the dance of doing ownership and leadership and having empathy for the other role.. We spend...
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The power of mindset and the courage to innovate in a crowded market w. Mikaela Greene, Co-founder of MyTab
When others think you're taking on 'Nuclear Warfare' in a crowded market but you see clearly the road to a far better experience for the customer. This conversation is an exercise in invigoration. Listening to the mindset and drive Mikaela, along with her with her co-founder and sister Eliza…
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Getting real about resilience and the hard road of entrepreneurship w. Alex Dunmow, Co-founder of Ninja Syndicate
Have you ever listened to ANOTHER startup story hearing 'it was hard but look at our 20x growth now' and wondered why that feels so far removed from what your journey looks like? In the episode with Alex, he is as real as it gets about starting from scratch and walking the hard and lonely road of...
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Building real and lasting culture in a large business w. Michelle Chin, People & Culture Leader at ERGT Australia
How often do you hear the warts and all truths about building real and lasting culture across hundreds of people? In this belter of a chat with Michelle Chin, we get real about the work it takes to build trust, psychological safety and accountability in a business with over 200 people. From...
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Developing leaders and unveiling their potential w. Ben Charlton, Founder of Unveil Development Partners
If you're leading, or developing leadership beyond yourself then there's tons of value and truths to discover in this chat with Ben Charlton, Founder of Unveil Development Partners. We go very deep in a wide range of ideas including: Being a leader, and then learning to build leadership beyond...
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Vision driven business and what it really takes w. Bill Withers, Founder of adapt
We talk to three time founder and the original thinker behind the concept of 'Succession Thinking', Bill Withers. He shares his founding story behind adapt and the big events that led to his approach for building resilient businesses. In this episode we unpack what it really takes to build a…
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What you can expect from our podcast
If you're a small or medium business owner building a sustainable and scalable business then this podcast is for you. Join me, Gabe Enslin, co-founder and leader of adapt as I chat with many amazing business operators aiming to do things differently. We’ll explore the stories of how they are...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you're a small or medium business owner building a sustainable and scalable business then this podcast is for you. Join us as we chat with many amazing business operators aiming to do things differently. We’ll explore the stories of how they are learning from their epic fails, adapting in business, building for resilience, and solving challenges creatively. All whilst keeping their people & culture at the core of everything. We promise you interesting guests, great stories, and NO ADS EVER!
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