Catching Up With CUB

Daniel is catching up with Jason Varone, CEO of Private Fleet Group - one of Australia's leading car buying agencies, purchasing over 200 cars a month by getting dealers to compete for every deal. Jason breaks down how the car industry really works: why most Australians overpay, how dealers make money, and the simple strategies you can use to get a better price. From timing your purchase to creating real competition, this is a no-BS guide to buying your next car properly. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Peter Ristevski, CEO of Investment Plus Accounting Group and widely known as "the accountant to the 1%", advising Australia's top business owners and investors on how to structure, protect, and grow their wealth. Peter breaks down the real strategies the wealthy use: how to legally minimise tax, protect assets across generations, and structure businesses locally and globally. From trusts and international setups to why so many businesses are leaving Australia, this is a raw, no-BS look at how money and power actually work. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Get free access to Ari Galper's Selling With Trust app, built around his trust-based approach to improving conversion and removing the need to chase leads. Access it here: www.AriGalper.com/Free Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

In this International Women's Day special, Daniel is catching up with Sophia Lafkas, Founder of The Perfect Recruit, and Carolina Montanez, Co-Founder of Plane 2 Sea - two leaders building nationwide transport and logistics businesses in traditionally male-dominated industries. They share the reality behind women in business: the motherhood juggle, resilience through failure, evolving family dynamics, and why strong partnerships - at home and at work - drive long-term success. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Brett Goodyer, Founder of Business Valuations Online and one of Australia's leading SME valuation experts. Brett has valued thousands of businesses, helping owners understand what their business is really worth - and how to increase it. Daniel and Brett break down how valuations actually work, the biggest mistakes that destroy value, and the simple levers that increase profit and reduce risk. If you plan to sell one day - or buy - this episode is essential listening. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk. 📧 Email info@ethos360.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to access it. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel is catching up with Cynthia Payne, Founder and Managing Director of Anchor Impact Group. Cynthia shares her journey from nurse to CEO at 33, leading a major aged care business for 16 years before building a multi-brand advisory group focused on governance, strategy, and CEO excellence. Daniel and Cynthia talk about taking risk as a founder, leading through complexity, and why great leadership is ultimately about people, clarity, and building organisations that last. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk. 📧 Email info@ethos360.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to access it. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe.

Daniel catches up with David Aherne, Founder and CEO of Across the Ocean Shipping. Over the past two decades, David has built the global freight and logistics company into a multi-country business turning over tens of millions, with teams across Australia and the US. Daniel and David unpack the realities of scaling internationally, how to build trust and long-term relationships in complex industries, and the leadership lessons that apply to any business navigating growth, disruption, and constant change.

Daniel catches up with Mia Vicary, Founder and Managing Director of Media In Action, the integrated marketing and PR agency redefining how brands grow. A former journalist turned founder, Mia built her business on the belief that PR, digital, paid media, and social only work when they work together - earning her the 2025 CUB Young Member of the Year Award. Daniel and Mia dive into why PR alone is no longer enough, how brands can turn credibility into conversion, and the realities of leading a boutique agency through rapid change, people challenges, and growth without compromising standards or values. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email solutions@hdit.com.au and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

Daniel catches up with Nima Kermani, Founder of Kermani Capital, a property and finance group helping Australians build scalable wealth through lending, buyer's advocacy, and smart structuring. By 27, Nima had built a 9-property portfolio of his own and helped clients secure more than $500 million in deals. Daniel and Nima unpack how to grow a portfolio fast, the mindset and discipline behind early investing, and why a vertically integrated approach gives everyday Australians a clearer, smarter path to long-term wealth. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email solutions@hdit.com.au and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

Daniel catches up with Lachlan Vidler, Founder & Director of Atlas Property Group - one of Australia's leading investment-only buyer's agencies helping Australians grow their wealth through property. A former academic turned property strategist, Lachlan is also the resident expert on Channel 9's Budget Battlers and author of the best-selling book A Military Guide to Property Investing. Daniel and Lachlan explore the reality of Australia's housing crisis, what's driving property prices up, and how everyday Australians - and especially business owners - can still build long-term wealth through smart, strategic investing. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email gael@stepinsight.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

Daniel catches up with Patrick Williams, Managing Director of Rixon Capital, a private credit and lending firm helping Australian SMEs access capital without giving away equity. From his early career in M&A at Macquarie to raising over $160 million in funds, Patrick shares how he built a business bridging the gap between investors and high-quality companies that banks overlook. Daniel and Patrick explore smarter ways to fund growth, the rise of private credit, and why strong negotiation skills, confidence, and clarity are key when borrowing to scale your business. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email gael@stepinsight.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

Daniel catches up with Raj Arora, CEO and Partner of Best Gift Group - Australia's market leader in multi-vendor gifting across hospitality and wellness. From joining the company to eventually leading it through digital transformation and global expansion, Raj's story is one of grit, growth, and self-belief. Daniel and Raj explore the mindset behind scaling someone else's business as your own, how presence and positivity fuel performance, and what it takes to lead expansion from Australia to New Zealand, Dubai, and beyond. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Long-time CUB member David Aherne, Managing Director of Across the Ocean Shipping, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: receive free customs clearances on your first 10 import shipments, valued at over $1,500. Email cub@atoshipping.com with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your offer and start saving today.

Daniel catches up with Alex Kleizinger, CEO of Illicium, a sales systems expert helping hundreds of businesses build scalable, high-performing sales teams. From growing up in the former USSR to leading one of Australia's leading sales consultancies, Alex shares how structure, not luck, drives consistent growth. Daniel and Alex unpack what makes a truly effective sales system, how to scale your sales team without chaos, and why the best founders build processes before hiring people. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Long-time CUB member David Aherne, Managing Director of Across the Ocean Shipping, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: receive free customs clearances on your first 10 import shipments, valued at over $1,500. Email cub@atoshipping.com with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your offer and start saving today.

Daniel catches up with Ari Galper, the world's leading authority on trust-based selling, Founder of Unlock The Game and AriAI. From leaving a traditional sales career to pioneering a new way of selling, Ari has helped thousands of businesses shorten sales cycles and win clients without the endless chase. Daniel and Ari explore the core principles of trust-based selling, why authentic relationships beat outdated tactics, and how shifting focus from the pitch to the problem can transform results. They also touch on Ari's work in AI sales coaching and the personal lessons that have shaped his approach.