This episode is a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation about the reality of growing into leadership—without a playbook. Michael and Justin reflect on the emotional weight of being the go-to person, the cost of "being too nice," and what it means to let go of perfection. They cover everything from hiring mistakes and culture clashes to learning when to stop fixing everything yourself. You'll hear honest stories about crying in car parks, over-apologising, and finding your spine when the team needs more than just empathy.

If you’ve ever struggled with handing over control, building a team that actually solves problems, or shifting from being a doer to a leader—this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. It’s not a leadership seminar. It’s real talk for the managers in the middle, trying to do the next right thing.

What if your biggest business lesson came from doing it all wrong?

In this refreshingly honest episode, Michael sits down with Tom—also known as Mr Purple—to unpack the real talk NDIS providers aren’t having enough.

They dive into:

• Why mistakes aren’t just okay—they’re your best teacher
• What NDIS directors should know about profitability and pressure
• Why scale is easy, but profit is hard
• When it’s time to walk away from your business
• And how coaching (the right kind) can actually change your life

If you're an NDIS provider, director, or someone holding it all together—you’ll feel seen in this one.

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This one’s a masterclass. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Sharman, the Jedi Knight of growth in Allied Health, to talk about what it really takes to grow a business from the ground up—without burning out your team, your family, or yourself.

Daniel shares:

• How he went from solo to 40+ staff across two states.
• The systems he had to rebuild at 50, 500, and 1,000 clients.
• What keeps him grounded (hint: horse riding lessons and AFL tackles).
• The honest truth about leadership, pressure, and what most founders get wrong.
• Why taking on every client might be hurting, not helping.

If you work in NDIS, allied health, or you’re just trying to scale something meaningful—you’ll want to listen to this.

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