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  • How to Start a Sports Agency. Rhys Dal Cin's Rise in Sports Business
    2025/06/17
    In Episode 5 of Founders Club, Eph Cooper sits with Rhys Dal Cin, the Executive Director at Dime Sports Group, a leading sports management firm. He has represented elite athletes like UFC stars Alex Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker, plus top-tier talent in cricket, rugby, basketball, and more. Reece’s story is anything but typical - from chasing dreams as an athlete, pivoting into elite athlete conditioning training, climbing the ladder at Reebok, and ultimately launching his own company and partnering others to create Dime Sports Group. He shares how setbacks pushed him into purpose, and how he turned that into a thriving business managing world-class athletes. We dive deep into: - His unconventional journey into sports management - What it takes to sign and manage combat sports legends - The business lessons from working at Reebok - Building a brand around athletes, during and after their careers - The future of athlete management, innovation, and longevity in sports Whether you’re into business, sports, or just love a gritty founder story - this episode’s packed with insight, hustle, and inspiration. Contact Rhys Dal Cin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhysdalcin/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.instagram.com/rhysdalcin/?hl=en https://dimesportsgroup.com/ Contact Eph Cooper https://www.instagram.com/eph.cooper/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraim-cooper-2ba12a113/ https://www.coopscreativestudios.com.au/
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    48 分
  • Two Doctors Disrupting an Industry That Overlooked People of Colour
    2025/06/02
    Dr. Sanam and Dr. Gobinder are dermatologists who saw a glaring gap in the skincare industry: products that actually work for people of colour. So, they decided to create their own. In this episode, we dive into the journey behind their skincare startup. From formulating products for Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, and other melanin-rich skin tones, to battling manufacturing hurdles, approvals, and branding decisions. They share how they juggle full-time careers as doctors while building a business with purpose, their approach to hiring, and the mindset shifts that fuel their momentum. This is a masterclass in turning a problem into a purpose-driven brand.
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    59 分
  • How to start, grow and exit your business with Cormac Gray
    2025/05/19
    In Episode 3 of Founders Club, I sit down with Cormac Grey, founder of Dunk Agency, to unpack the full journey of building a business. From that first client to the moment you sell. We dive into what it takes to grow a brand, hire the right people, bounce back from mistakes, and ultimately navigate the emotional and strategic process of exiting. Whether you’re just getting started or thinking about your next move, this episode is loaded with honest, practical advice from someone who's lived it. 🔗 Connect with Cormac: Instagram: @theagencymentor_ Website: https://www.theagencymentor.com.au/ 🔗Connect with Eph Cooper Instagram: @eph.cooper instagram: @CoopsCreativeStudios Website: www.coopscreativestudios.com.au 🎧 Subscribe to Founders Club for weekly interviews with self-made founders, creatives, and builders doing business differently.
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    43 分
  • Inside Trudi: The AI Startup Shaking Up Real Estate
    2025/05/13
    In this episode of Founders Club, we sit down with entrepreneur Vaiarii Bouzige - founder of the AI startup Trudi, and principal at Professionals Tamborine Mountain. We dive into the realities of building a tech startup, what it takes to raise capital in a competitive space, and the ongoing development journey behind Trudi. Vaiarii opens up about the challenge of balancing startups, brick-and-mortar businesses, and family life—all without dropping the ball. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a tech start-up, this one’s for you.
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    34 分