From pouring concrete with his brothers to building game-changing construction tech - Daniel Ouliaris' story is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.

Starting with just a $30K loan from mom and a Barina with screens hanging out the window, Daniel and his brothers scaled their Melbourne concreting business to $15M/year with 130 employees. But when COVID hit, everything changed.

In this raw and honest conversation, Daniel reveals:

• How getting constantly screwed by builders inspired a tech solution
• The brutal reality of laying off 110 workers in 3 weeks
• His battle with depression and the surprising way his best mate helped him recover
• Why they chose to pay every subcontractor even when they could have walked away
• How their construction software saved one client $180K in a single dispute
• Behind-the-scenes look at raising $1M for a tech startup
• The actual costs and challenges of building software as a tradie

Whether you're a tradie tired of getting squeezed by builders, an entrepreneur facing tough times, or someone interested in the construction-tech revolution, this episode delivers powerful insights about business, mental health, and turning industry pain into opportunity.

Michaela Sparrow, founder of The Longevity Remedy, reveals the hidden health crisis facing entrepreneurs and why your "hustle harder" mindset might be killing you. As a naturopath and clinical nutritionist specialising in anti-aging medicine, Michaela exposes how daily habits like morning coffee, skipped meals, and chronic stress are destroying your body from the inside out. Learn why successful entrepreneurs often crash despite looking healthy on the outside, and discover: - Why your morning coffee routine is sabotaging your day - The surprising link between gut health and anxiety - How to maintain peak performance without burning out - The truth about popular health trends (NAD, NMN, Ozempic) - Simple hacks for entrepreneur longevity - The controversial 80/20 rule that actually works After battling her own health crisis and watching family members suffer from preventable diseases, Michaela developed a practical approach to help high-performers thrive without giving up everything they love. Whether you're dealing with stress, sleep issues, or unexplained health problems, this episode reveals the root causes and actionable solutions every entrepreneur needs to know.

Tess Nguyen, a first-generation Australian from Vietnamese immigrants, transformed a modest $15,000 Gumtree purchase of a pajama business into Midnight Mischief, a multimillion-dollar fashion brand. Despite her background as a physiotherapist, she leveraged her parents' sewing trade influence and self-taught design skills to expand from four basic pajama designs to a comprehensive sleepwear line for women, men, kids, and bridal parties. Her success stems from strategic influencer marketing, continuous learning, and adaptability. Beyond business achievements, Tess's journey from healthcare professional to successful entrepreneur serves as an inspiration, particularly to those from immigrant backgrounds, demonstrating how determination and strategic thinking can transform modest beginnings into significant success.