Podcasts about enquiries

This week Brian and Harrison skip the entrée and go straight to the main… Collingwood fan favourite, Dennis Banks, and with Dennis and BT having played together at the Collingwood Football Club during the 1980s, you'd wonder whether this was setup as an interview or an excuse to catch up. The boys wind back the clock to their playing days at Victoria Park, sharing stories from an era when footy was a little rougher, a little looser, and packed with larger-than-life characters. From life inside the Collingwood Football Club to the friendships that have lasted decades, Dennis reflects on the moments and people that shaped his career. As one of the Magpies' most popular figures, Dennis also talks about what made Collingwood such a unique club and the passion of its supporters. Of course, BT can't help but revisit a few old stories, with Dennis more than happy to remind him that memory can be a selective thing. The result is plenty of laughs, some classic footy yarns, and the kind of easy banter that only comes from a friendship that's stood the test of time. This Episode is brought to you by: ⁠⁠Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission⁠⁠ & Toyota Good For Footy Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Dennis Banks Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠

In Episode 487 of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Knuckles sits down with the one and only Poo Bandit for a hilarious, unfiltered, and surprisingly heartfelt yarn about life, fame, friendship, and finding purpose.Poo Bandit shares the outrageous story behind his nickname, the journey from working in the mines to becoming a full-time co-host of Australia's biggest podcast, and the wild behind-the-scenes moments from Alpha Blokes and Podcast Royale. From shitting himself in an elevator to surviving the chaos of live events, MC disasters, and near career-ending moments, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud stories and proper true yarns.But beneath the comedy lies a powerful conversation about alcohol struggles, mental health, personal growth, and the impact that honest storytelling can have on people's lives.#propertrueyarn

Ben Crowe is Australia's leading mindset mentor, Founder of Mojo Crowe and Author of Best-Selling book "Where the Light Gets In". Over his career, he has worked with the World's leading athletes, CEO's and coaches.  This has been a long one in the making and it was an honour to sit down with Ben as he is so incredibly in demand!  Ben is about to share with you what he has learnt and taught to World Leaders of Sport and Business.  Ben takes us back to the beginning and his work with Nike. Including how they signed the biggest names in Australia like Kathy Freeman, Shane Warne and Wayne Carey and how the connection to story telling played such a pivotal part to their marketing.  We chat about his famous work with Trent Cotchin and the Richmond Footy Club and how through vulnerability they built a dynasty. Plus, the day Cotch's car got towed during a meeting!  Ben shares his work with Ash Barty and one of the most inspiring sporting moments and how it led to that moment. Plus, his dealings with the great Andre Agassi!  We chat about his best-selling book and the principles in there and some of the conceptions of pressure, vulnerability, perfectionism and play. Something we all can take something from.  There is so much jam-packed into this episode, and we know you're going to love it.  Here is the man in demand, Ben Crowe!     Follow Ben on Instagram @bencrowe05  Purchase his book "Where the Light Gets In" online or from all good bookstores.  Work with Ben - Ben Crowe • The Perspective Company    This episode is brought to you CoinSpot, Australia's most trusted Crypto trading platform. Buy Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies for as little as $1 Australian Crypto & Bitcoin Exchange, Crypto Trading | CoinSpot  Get simple and discreet treatment for ED, PE, hair loss, weight loss and more. Start your consult online today at Pilot - Men's Health Treatment Delivered  Look good, smell good, feel good through Milkman's grooming products! www.milkmanaustralia.com (Use the code "Dosandd" for 20% off your first order)  Taste an Italian summer with Tommy's Booze - www.tommysbooze.com.au - use code tommys01 for 10% off!  Shop all the big brands with the lowest prices guaranteed at https://www.golfclearanceoutlet.com.au  Book now at your favourite neighbourhood pizzeria, Freddy's! Freddy's – Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria.    Follow us on Instagram @dosandd_  Follow us on TikTok @dosandd  Watch & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - Dos and D - YouTube Follow us on Facebook here - The Dos & D Show | Facebook  Questions & Enquiries - thedosanddshow@gmail.com 

This episode is part of a nine-part series on commissions. How to prepare for them, respond to them, deliver them, and, crucially, how to stop them burning you out. If you haven't followed the podcast yet, hit follow so you don't miss an episode. Today, episode four of nine. And this is where the series shifts gears. For the last three episodes, we have been doing the preparation work. The mindset. The five signatures of under-pricing. The commission ecosystem. Today, an enquiry has arrived. This is the moment most artists get wrong because this is the moment their nervous system takes over. When an enquiry lands in your inbox. And before you've finished reading it, your stomach has tightened, your brain is already drafting a reply, and somewhere in the next three sentences you're going to offer availability, ideas, enthusiasm, and a half-committed yes – all before you know you are a good fit. And the principle is this. Before you reply with anything, you filter. How, is what today´s episode is about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ceri´s short enquiry form is a low-friction sieve: it quietly filters out tire-kickers, and a serious client will fill it in within 10 minutes. The right questions reveal what they actually want, how committed they are, whether they really get your work, and whether their budget and timeline are realistic. After the enquiry form, you move into a chemistry call – 30 minutes - to ask important questions and spot red flags. Then, produce an alignment document to further test understanding. If the client confirms the alignment document, you move forward; if they come back with big changes, it's a sign you weren't fully aligned on the call – it's far better to catch that now than 3 months into making. BEST MOMENTS “Stage one of responding to any inquiry is the initial filter, low friction, high signal, a sieve, not a conversation.” “If those signals are weak, you slow things down, you don't ghost them, but you don't rescue them, you reply politely with more questions,” “The alignment document - a short-written document that confirms in writing what you heard, not a proposal, not a quote, an alignment document.” For a text version of today's teaching, plus new practical guidance every week, you can subscribe to Beat the Block at http://cerihand.com/subscribe EPISODE RESOURCES First episode of this 9-part series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/designing-the-way-you-want-to-work-the-mindset/id1709105337?i=1000769915059 HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode of Proper True Yarn, Knuckles sits down with Adam "The Poo Bandit" Boradale for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt yarn. Adam shares the unforgettable story of a primary school excursion to the local police station that took an unexpected turn when he discovered his biological father sitting in the watch house. The conversation dives into family, growing up around chaos, learning what not to do, and why being a good dad has nothing to do with biology. Packed with laughs, wild stories, Aussie humour, and a powerful message about fatherhood and resilience.#propertrueyarn

Welcome to a new feel Dos & D Uncut!  We are bringing more content to you than ever before as we launch the new style of Uncut.  We have plenty to catch up on including another incident of Dos telling someone off in a public setting, D's trip to the movies, Dos' dentist disaster and D's almost extremely costly brain fade!  Dos is enjoying becoming a lot more domesticated around the house...which leads to many questions...find out why.  D is getting grumpy when the country should be celebrating coming together for the Socceroos at the World Cup...but why?  All this and more on a huge edition of the fan's show, Dos & D Uncut!    This episode is brought to you CoinSpot, Australia's most trusted Crypto trading platform. Buy Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies for as little as $1 Australian Crypto & Bitcoin Exchange, Crypto Trading | CoinSpot  Get simple and discreet treatment for ED, PE, hair loss, weight loss and more. Start your consult online today at Pilot - Men's Health Treatment Delivered  Look good, smell good, feel good through Milkman's grooming products! www.milkmanaustralia.com (Use the code "Dosandd" for 20% off your first order)  Taste an Italian summer with Tommy's Booze - www.tommysbooze.com.au - use code tommys01 for 10% off!  Shop all the big brands with the lowest prices guaranteed at https://www.golfclearanceoutlet.com.au  Book now at your favourite neighbourhood pizzeria, Freddy's! Freddy's – Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria.    Follow us on Instagram @dosandd_  Follow us on TikTok @dosandd  Watch & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - Dos and D - YouTube Follow us on Facebook here - The Dos & D Show | Facebook  Questions & Enquiries - thedosanddshow@gmail.com 

Did that really happen?In this hilarious episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Adam Borradale shares the unbelievable story of the day a massive pepper tree fell on him as a kid, leaving him unconscious and in intensive care. The yarn sounds so outrageous that Knuckles doesn't believe a word of it... until Adam calls his grandma live on the podcast to confirm every detail.From being accidentally booked as "Reverend Adam Borradale" on a business-class flight to surviving a freak tree accident, this episode is packed with classic Australian banter, wild stories, and plenty of laughs.

This week Brian and Harrison skip th entrée and go straight to the main… front-line journalist, Seb Costello. This is a chat that is equal parts insightful, hilarious, and as always with Brian, fairly strange. Having known each other for years through their time together at 3AW, BT and Seb slip straight into the kind of easy banter and mutual respect that only comes from a long-standing friendship. The result is one of those conversations that feels more like mates catching up than an interview. Seb takes the boys behind the scenes of life as a journalist, sharing stories from the front line of some of Australia's biggest news events and explaining what it takes to chase stories in an increasingly fast-paced media landscape. They discuss the pressure of reporting live, the importance of trust in the industry, and the challenge of delivering news when everyone seems to have an opinion. Along the way, Seb's trademark wit is on full display. Sharp, thoughtful, and incredibly funny, he keeps BT on his toes throughout while also offering a fascinating perspective on the media industry and the world around us. There are plenty of laughs, some great radio stories, and a few moments that reveal the person behind the microphone - a generous, intelligent, and genuinely good bloke who has become one of Australia's most respected reporters. This Episode is brought to you by: ⁠Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission⁠ & ⁠Yellow Iron Fleet⁠ Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Seb Costello Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠

If you feel like you're constantly glued to Instagram replying to DMs, sending links, answering questions, and trying to keep up with enquiries… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.Today I'm walking you through a really simple client enquiry system that helps you attract leads, grow your email list, and nurture potential clients automatically — without spending your evenings buried in your inbox or pinned to your phone by your eyeballs (we've all been there).I'm breaking down the exact strategy behind turning social media engagement into genuine client enquiries, and showing you how I use ManyChat to automate parts of the process in a way that still feels personal, warm, and human.Because the truth is… your business should not depend on you manually replying to hundreds of DMs every week just to make sales. There's a much easier way to do this.In this episode, I cover: Why every successful private practice needs a system for attracting, nurturing, and converting leads  The simple lead magnet strategy that moves people off Instagram and onto your email list  How to create a freebie that people genuinely want to download  Why email marketing is still one of the best sales tools in your business  What ManyChat is and how it works  How Instagram automation can save you hours every week  The exact way to automate freebie delivery through Instagram DMs  How one clinician generated 271 leads from a single post  Why automation doesn't have to feel robotic or impersonal  How automated engagement can actually improve your Instagram reach  The mistake I made trying to manually manage hundreds of DMs  Why tech and systems create more freedom, not less Mentioned in this episodeApply to join the waitlist for the brand new Accelerate 2.0: Accelerate 2.0 WaitlistI'd love to hear from you, click the link to 'text' the show directly Lets keep in touch!Website:  https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansinbusiness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietitiansinbusinessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheClinicPodcast FREE Workbook - The Master PlanDiscover the 22 steps you need to take (in the right order) to build a successful business so you can earn enough to live the freedom lifestyle you dream of. https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/master-plan Work with me:Business Coaching: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/mastermindSarah AI: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/offers/AYjozgYc/Book a discovery call: https://thechildrensnutritionist.as.me/discovery

We kick off with a bit of football chat — England's World Cup chances (don't ask), some serious Aston Villa nostalgia, and a story about a Sierra plastered in claret and blue that Ant's dad jumped on at the Rumbelow's Cup Final in 1991. Classic.Then we get into it.Enquiries are coming in but the journey to sale is too slow — how do you speed it up without being pushy? This one's actually three separate problems disguised as one. Conversation to enquiry, enquiry to consult, consult to sale — each one needs diagnosing separately. Before you change anything, track where the drop-off is actually happening. Then ask yourself how consistently you're making offers and how often you're personally following up with warm leads. Nine times out of ten, that's where the gap is.Content creation is eating your time — what do you do? First, identify what's actually taking the time. Is it coming up with ideas? The technical editing? The design work? Once you know that, the answer becomes obvious. Ideas should come from you. The rest doesn't have to. Templates, outsourcing, a clear place to refer back to for content decisions — these all exist to solve exactly this problem.What are the biggest landing page mistakes coaches make? No personality. No VSL. The outcome promise buried three scrolls deep instead of leading with it. Too much AI-generated copy that feels like it could be anyone's. No proof. No client journey. People need to land on your page and know within seconds it's for them. If they're having to hunt for that, you've already lost them.How do you know when it's time to leave your gym? The challenge has gone. The environment feels flat. You're frustrated by things that never used to bother you — shifts, classes, cleaning, kit. You're hitting a ceiling on what you can actually build there. These are real signals. But be honest with yourself about why — because moving gyms for a fresh feeling doesn't fix a business problem. Make sure you're actually doing everything you should be doing in your current gym first.How long does it take to feel in control of your business and coaching? Genuinely? About four to five years before it clicked for Ant. But here's the thing — with the right goal, a plan that comes from it, and a schedule that reflects both, a brand new PT can feel that same control within three months. Most coaches who feel chaotic haven't sat down and done that work yet. That's not a criticism. It's just the truth.Before you go — The Nurture Fix Free live webinar on how to move people from knowing you exist to paying you, consistently. If the funnel question hit close to home, this is the session for you.

Welcome back to Proper True Yarn! Recorded LIVE at AlphaFest, this episode is packed with wild, hilarious and unbelievable crowd yarns. First up, Zak meets a drummer with one of the most cooked highway stories you'll ever hear, involving a dodgy Honda Accord and a very questionable driver. Then Chris shares an incredible survival story after being diagnosed with stage four Burkitt's lymphoma at just 15 years old. Given only 12 to 24 hours to live, he somehow pulled through, beat cancer and is now 25 years cancer free. We also hear a classic old-school motorbike yarn from Townie, before the Novocastrian Nuisance wraps things up with a parenting lesson gone horribly wrong involving hygiene advice, a young fella and a scourer. Funny, shocking, emotional and very Australian, this is AlphaFest Live at its finest.#propertrueyarn 

Neil Mitchell is a journalist, reporter, and media personality. For 36 years he was one of the voices of Melbourne at 3AW, breaking some of the biggest stories and asking the hard-hitting questions to biggest names in the country and world.  What an honour it was to sit down with Neil for over an hour to hear the amazing stories of his long-running career, inside his world and behind the scenes of the biggest stories broken in this country.  We were warned that Neil doesn't like talking about himself, but this episode is Neil Mitchell like you've never heard him! You're in for a treat.  Neil shares some of the highlights of his career like the famous speed camera story, the heartwarming last wish for a dying little girl, his on-air friendships and his connection with his audience.  Plus, the biggest on-air blues with politicians, the death-threats he has received and the misleading investigation with a well-known sporting personality. You'll hear both sides of the job!  Neil opens up about the misdiagnosis of his health where he was (falsely) given 3-months to live and how that shaped his thinking around work. As well as his honest thoughts on assistant dying.  We get to hear about the halls of 3AW, his thoughts on Melbourne, the day he broadcasted on the strongest of painkillers and many more legendary moments.  Plus, a HOT CoinSpot hotseat returns and the debut of a new segment with Pilot!  There is simply too much to write about this amazing interview so without further ado, let's get into it.  Here is the truly legendary, Neil Mitchell!    This episode is brought to you CoinSpot, Australia's most trusted Crypto trading platform. Buy Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies for as little as $1 Australian Crypto & Bitcoin Exchange, Crypto Trading | CoinSpot  Get simple and discreet treatment for ED, PE, hair loss, weight loss and more. Start your consult online today at Pilot - Men's Health Treatment Delivered  Look good, smell good, feel good through Milkman's grooming products! www.milkmanaustralia.com (Use the code "Dosandd" for 20% off your first order)  Taste an Italian summer with Tommy's Booze - www.tommysbooze.com.au - use code tommys01 for 10% off!  Shop all the big brands with the lowest prices guaranteed at https://www.golfclearanceoutlet.com.au  Book now at your favourite neighbourhood pizzeria, Freddy's! Freddy's – Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria.    Follow us on Instagram @dosandd_  Follow us on TikTok @dosandd  Watch & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - Dos and D - YouTube Follow us on Facebook here - The Dos & D Show | Facebook  Questions & Enquiries - thedosanddshow@gmail.com 

Welcome back to Proper True Yarn! Recorded LIVE at AlphaFest, this episode delivers two unforgettable stories from the crowd. First, Rusty shares how a drunken weekend on Bribie Island somehow led to a homemade traffic detour, the unofficial closure of Bribie Bridge, and the mysterious theft and sale of a giant pelican statue. Then "Fingers the Firebug" tells the incredible story of surviving an 11,000-volt electric shock while working on a roof. After multiple surgeries, skin grafts, months in hospital and even being placed into a coma, he somehow cheated death and lived to tell the tale. From hilarious mischief to unbelievable survival stories, this is another classic AlphaFest Live episode packed with proper true yarns.#propertrueyarn

This episode is part of a nine-part series on commissions. How to prepare for them, respond to them, deliver them, and, crucially, how to stop them burning you out. If you haven't followed the podcast yet, hit follow so you don't miss an episode. Today, episode three of nine. The first practical stage of the commission process. Your commission ecosystem. In episode one, we did the mindset work. In episode two, we named the five mistakes that almost every underpriced commission has in common. Today we start building the structure. Here is the principle. Stage one of any serious commission practice is the invisible work. The four decisions you make, in advance, before any enquiry arrives. These decisions form what I call your commission ecosystem. Build it once. Revisit it annually. Let it do the work of saying no, so you do not have to do it in the moment. Why does this matter? Because the moment an enquiry arrives, your nervous system will want to say yes. The ecosystem, written down in advance, is the only thing standing between that yes and the resentment you will feel six months later. Four decisions. Let me walk you through each. KEY TAKEAWAYS Set a clear annual profit target for commissions - pricing will stop feeling vague or reactive any you will know how many of each type of commission you need to complete to keep your practice viable. A written rules list and clarity on materials, scale, and time protect you from burnout work and pull in the commissions that genuinely grow your practice.     BEST MOMENTS “The year is the unit, not the commission. Once you know what the year needs to earn, every individual commission conversation becomes easier, because you know what you're measuring against.” “This is the work. Nobody else can do it for you. But once it's done, every inquiry that arrives from that moment onward lands into a structure that already knows how to respond to it.” “Clarity makes an artist easier to collaborate with, not harder. It gives the people commissioning them something stable to work with.” For a text version of today's teaching, plus new practical guidance every week, you can subscribe to Beat the Block at https://cerihand.com/subscribe/ EPISODE RESOURCES Episode 1 of this 9-part series - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/designing-the-way-you-want-to-work-the-mindset/id1709105337?i=1000769915059 HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She has sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. ** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ ** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ ** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com ** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers some of the wildest yarns from the crowd and from Proper True Yarn regular, Tiny. First up, Casey recounts the time she accidentally found herself behind the wheel of a massive tractor at a country pub near Roma. What started as trying to impress a few old cowboys quickly turned into sprinklers exploding, sheep running through the car park, and enough muddy water to irrigate half the town. Then fan favourite Tiny steps up with two absolute belters. He tells the story of "Fuckface Damo", the bloke who survived bull riding, facial reconstruction and hearing aids, only to have his martial arts career ended in one disastrous fight. But the chaos doesn't stop there. Tiny also relives the unbelievable Fraser Island rescue mission where a cooked 80 Series LandCruiser somehow became airborne at Ngkala Rocks and miraculously drove for another two years. From country pub disasters and cowboy culture to flying LandCruisers and blokes who refuse to quit, this AlphaFest live recording is packed with classic Aussie humour and outrageous true stories. Based on the AlphaFest live recording transcript.

In this episode, Katie is tackling the common belief that wedding enquiries do not convert because the price is too high. The simple answer is that it is not always a pricing problem, sometimes the enquiry process has not created enough trust, clarity or certainty for the couple to feel safe saying yes. Katie shares why couples ghost, why information alone does not always lead to a booking, and how wedding suppliers can start thinking differently about sales conversations without becoming pushy.Katie also shares the story of Charlotte and David, who increased their prices and started booking more of their highest package, and explains why confidence, clarity and how you lead the conversation can completely change the way couples respond.If you want to hear more about WedPro Studio and become one of the Founding 100, join the list here:https://founding100.wedprostudio.com/Episode Highlights: Why wedding suppliers often blame price when enquiries go quietThe difference between a pricing problem and a certainty problemWhy couples ghost after asking for prices or having a good conversationHow decision fatigue, perceived risk and fear of choosing wrong affect wedding bookingsWhy your enquiry reply is not just admin, it is a trust signalThe reason “let me know if you have any questions” can leave couples stuckWhy sales should feel like guidance, not pressureThe story of Charlotte and David increasing their prices and booking more top packagesWhy your energy around your price teaches couples how to feel about your priceHow WedPro Studio is being built to support content, enquiries, sales, client experience and follow upHow to join the Founding 100 and help shape WedPro Studio before it launches publiclyWant to be part of the Founding 100?Katie is opening WedPro Studio to a select group of wedding suppliers who want early access, want to help shape the tool, and want support with the real moving parts of their business, including content, enquiries, sales, client experience and follow up.Join the list here:https://founding100.wedprostudio.com/

This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including: BT building Dyl Buckley's shed, Jordan Taylor's new job as a Real Estate Agent, Brian's advice for Harrison as he heads away on holiday, and plenty more. Their guest this week is Geelong Cats great, Cameron Ling, and with Lingy and BT having spent years together calling footy on Seven and 3AW, the banter is present from the first minute. The boys take a trip down memory lane, revisiting Lingy's incredible AFL career, including premiership success with the Geelong Football Club, captaining one of the greatest teams of the modern era, and the role he played as one of the game's most respected taggers. There are plenty of stories from the commentary box too, with BT and Lingy reflecting on their years working together, the characters they've met along the way, and some of the moments that never quite made it to air. They also chat about the evolution of the game, what makes great teams successful, leadership in elite sport, and how Lingy has transitioned from club captain to one of football's most trusted media voices. Part footy chat, part behind-the-scenes media stories, and full of laughs throughout, this is a cracking conversation with one of the most respected figures in the game. This Episode is brought to you by: Toyota Good For Footy & Yellow Iron Fleet Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Cameron Ling Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rhino Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lobmailbag@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enquiries - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harrison@ncmanagement.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeofbrianpodcast⁠⁠

HMRC is stepping up its compliance activities when it comes to VAT. In this episode, we explain what businesses can do to prepare for a VAT enquiry and we explore how HMRC and the government could better support businesses in meeting their VAT obligations.Links ICAEW: VAT compliance controls: new guidance from HMRC - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/feb-2025/vat-compliance-controls-new-guidance-from-hmrcICAEW: Making sure a tax return is correct and complete - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/making-sure-a-tax-return-is-correct-and-completeICAEW: Budget: Changes made to VAT rules and processes (e-invoicing) - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/nov-2025/budget-changes-made-to-vat-rules-and-processes#4ICAEW: How to fix VAT - https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/vat/how-to-fix-vatHostStephen Relf, Tax Technical Manager, ICAEWGuestsRob Janering, VAT partner, Crowe UK LLPSimon Atkins, Partner, RSM UKProducerEd AdamsEpisode recorded: 21 May 2026Episode published: 10 June 2026

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers a mix of heartwarming, hilarious and downright unbelievable yarns. First, district nurse Sam shares the story of a dementia patient who left her questioning who was actually confused. She then dives into some of the wildest things she's witnessed on the job, from awkward home visits to a bathroom situation that can never be unseen. Sam also opens up about her own mental health journey, recovery, and the support that helped her get back on track. Then Alpha Blokes legend Two Metre Peter steps up with an all-time pub yarn. After a big night on the beers, a run-in with a security guard escalates into one of the most unexpected weapons ever used in self-defenc, a fully loaded kebab. What follows is a story so ridiculous it sounds completely made up. A classic AlphaFest live recording packed with laughs, chaos, resilience, mental health awareness, and legendary Aussie storytelling.

Majak Daw is a former AFL player, speaker and author. He is the first African-born AFL player who played 54 games for North Melbourne.  WARNING: This episode contains strong themes of suicide, please listen with caution.  It was an honour to have Majak join us in the studio to bravely share his incredible story and emotional story.  Maj is about to share with you a story that will blow your mind. From physically seeing missiles and escaping war-torn Sudan to starting a new life in Australia, it is something nearly all of us can't comprehend.  He shares what it was like finding Aussie Rules Football and his journey to becoming the first African-born AFL player.  But in December 2018, Majak had a very public suicide attempt that saw him sustain horrific injury. Maj shares the lead up to the moment, the instant regret he felt, how he was rescued and what he learnt from the experience.  His long road back to playing AFL is inspiring, and you'll go behind the scenes in the work he had to do and discovering how much he meant to so many of his teammates.  It is a brave and emotional story which is hard to listen to, but is full of so much hope that we hope you'll see the brightness in.  We celebrate the other moments of Maj's career like his friendships with North royalty, the relationship with Brad Scott, that debut, THAT speedos photo and of course Man vs Majak!  This episode has a lot in it and we can't wait for you to be inspired and moved by Maj's story.  Enjoy the great, Majak Daw!    Follow Majak on Instagram @majak_daw    This episode is brought to you CoinSpot, Australia's most trusted Crypto trading platform. Buy Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies for as little as $1 Australian Crypto & Bitcoin Exchange, Crypto Trading | CoinSpot  Look good, smell good, feel good through Milkman's grooming products! www.milkmanaustralia.com (Use the code "Dosandd" for 20% off your first order)  Taste an Italian summer with Tommy's Booze - www.tommysbooze.com.au - use code tommys01 for 10% off!  Shop all the big brands with the lowest prices guaranteed at https://www.golfclearanceoutlet.com.au  Book now at your favourite neighbourhood pizzeria, Freddy's! Freddy's – Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria.    Follow us on Instagram @dosandd_  Follow us on TikTok @dosandd  Watch & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - Dos and D - YouTube Follow us on Facebook here - The Dos & D Show | Facebook  Questions & Enquiries - thedosanddshow@gmail.com 

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this episode delivers two absolutely unbelievable yarns from the crowd. First up, Dylan shares the Christmas Day adventure that started with a quiet drink after the kids left and somehow escalated into a spontaneous foursome he never saw coming. Then things take an even stranger turn when Casey from CJ Electrical tells the incredible story of how a vasectomy—meant to stop him having more children—somehow led to him fathering a third child naturally after years of IVF treatments. From wild Christmas chaos and questionable life decisions to medical mysteries that sound too crazy to be true, this AlphaFest live recording is packed with laughs, shock moments, and classic Aussie storytelling. Featuring Alpha Blokes community members, unexpected twists, and the kind of yarns that only happen when microphones are rolling at AlphaFest.

Enquiries are down across the industry. There are more photographers and videographers competing for the same couples than ever before. And most people's answer is to just post more and hope for the best. This week Danny and Jason get into why Meta ads might be the thing you've been putting off that could actually change your enquiry rate, and how to do them properly.Jason has been running ads consistently for seven months and breaks down exactly what's worked, what flopped, and the one thing most videographers get wrong when they start. Spoiler: it's stopping too early. He explains how Meta's algorithm actually learns over time, why cutting an ad before it has enough data basically resets everything, and why the content that performs best as an ad probably isn't what you think it is.His two best performing ads have nothing to do with showcasing wedding films. One hit 890,000 views. A wedding planner saw it and booked him for a wedding in August. The other generated a booking too. Both were shot on his phone.Jason talks through the mistakes he made when he first started, including accidentally targeting the wrong audience entirely, and why ads work brilliantly as a background tool that keeps your business visible even during the months when life takes over and you're barely posting. They also cover why boosting content that's already performed well organically is one of the most efficient things you can do with a small ad budget, and why doing it on your computer rather than your phone saves you 30% straight away.If you've been curious about ads but don't know where to start, this is the episode.

Recorded live at AlphaFest, this powerful and emotional episode features Bizza from Newcastle sharing his personal battle with mental health, anxiety, online criticism, and suicidal thoughts. After being publicly targeted and falling into a dark place, Bizza opens up about how community, mateship, podcasts, and seeking help changed the direction of his life. This raw conversation highlights the importance of men's mental health, checking in on your mates, speaking up when you're struggling, and finding strength through connection. Bizza explains how the Alpha Blokes, Proper True Yarn, Two Flogs Podcast and the wider AlphaFest community helped him step back from the ledge and rediscover purpose. A moving reminder that you're never alone, and that one conversation can change a life. 

Welcome back to Proper True Yarn! This episode was recorded LIVE at Alpha Fest, where Knuckles handed the mic to festival-goers and let them loose with some absolute belters. First up, Jimmy shares the unbelievable story of buying his first home, only to discover it had previously been used as a drug house. Things took a terrifying turn when three men posing as police stormed the property looking for $25,000 in cash and hidden drugs. Then Jess takes us back to the Deni Ute Muster, where a few too many bags of wine led to an unforgettable night involving dancing on a ute tray, getting stark naked in front of a massive crowd, and ending up in the drunk tank. Finally, Laurie tells the story of a local cricket club president who got blind drunk, fell asleep in the shower, flooded his parents' house, and earned himself a legendary nickname that still follows him today. These are the kinds of wild, hilarious and unbelievable stories that make Proper True Yarn what it is. If you've ever wondered what happens when you hand a microphone to a crowd full of Australians at a festival, this episode has your answer.

Part 6 with Chad Collins, guest questions round and it gets unhinged.Chad takes the rapid-fire guest questions and the answers are gold. He'd grab Mr. Beast's autograph (met him at UFC 299 next to Logan Paul), reckons Muhammad Ali would've been the proper sit-down yarn, and breaks down the biggest fuck-up of his life, not moving to Thailand at 17 instead of 21, all because of puppy love. The boys talk about chasing dreams and why your partner has to be on the same page or they're not the one.Plus the story of losing his virginity at 13, and the absolute curse that his dad was hooking up with the girl's mum on the same night. The Nobby's surfy share-house party as a grade 8 kid getting fed goon by the older blokes. Punching on with local Gold Coast pro skater Peewee in the 5th Ave Maccas car park for 15 minutes over localism until Peewee started vomiting. Two years sober now, fully locked in on the fight game.Walks out to The Doors' LA Woman every fight and reckons Jim Morrison could play him in the movie. Also wants a pet ostrich to run his K's with.⚠️ Explicit content.

Part 5 of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, world-class Muay Thai fighter Chad Collins shares wild stories from Thailand fight camps, surviving COVID chaos overseas, getting chased by rabid dogs during training runs, dengue fever before a world title fight, and the harsh reality of making money in combat sports. Chad opens up about life fighting in Thailand and Japan, the struggle of Australian fighters getting paid peanuts, and what needs to change in Muay Thai. This episode is packed with unbelievable yarns, fight culture, and raw insight into the life of a professional fighter.

Part 4 with world champion Chad Collins — this one's all heart. Chad gets passionate about why every belt he's won (17-19 of them and counting) lives at his gym instead of collecting dust at home. He breaks down the kid-walking-into-Urban-Fight-Gym moment as a young Tucker, seeing Nathan Corbett's WMC world titles on the wall, and realising that's the dream — and how he's now paying it forward for the next generation of Aussie weapons coming through. Plus a proper breakdown of Muay Thai's global rankings (Thailand 60%, England second, Australia a fast-rising third), why he reckons it's a poor man's sport that deserves more shine, and a healthy rant about why MMA is shit when they're wrestling on the ground. Knuckles agrees — get the fuck up and punch on. ⚠️ Explicit content.

Part 3 with world champion fighter Chad Collins — and it's the rawest one yet. Chad walks through his 15-fight winning streak, the WBC world title defence where he split his shin open, and the four-week turnaround for the brutal Petch Panomarung fight in Japan where he won with blood and piss pouring out of his leg. Then the high comes crashing down. Chad gets honest about Miguel Trinidad — the Portuguese striker who idolised him, told him at the weigh-in "I'm gonna beat you bad," and then put Chad down for the first time in his career. He talks through the head-game spiral afterwards, the comeback win in Japan, the 8-man Glory vs Rise tournament, and the rematch with Trinidad that didn't go his way either. Plus the "purple patch / black patch" philosophy from his old man, and why Chad reckons the tide is turning ahead of his next fight on 2 November — round 3 of the 24-man Last Man Standing tournament against Yura. ⚠️ Explicit content.

Knuckles and Zak are live from Launceston, Tasmania for Silly Saturday #23 — drinking Boag's Draught 3.5 (Knuckles' new favourite) and rolling through another round of unhinged listener yarns. Charlie Maybury carries the whole episode with three rippers — a metals class welding slag incident that coated the teacher, and two Dubbo nights out involving a gorilla-on-steroids bouncer, a hammered taxi ride, and donuts in a Falcon at the Maccas car park that ended on a power pole. Plus Knuckles tells the proper true yarn about hitting a horse at 120k's on the Dubbo highway at 3am — and what he did with the dead horse to teach the dickhead owner a lesson. Zak chips in with his own Dubbo story about getting chased through the streets at 2am.

Part 3 with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing — and this one's all yarns. Fresh out of school with zero horse experience, Cam talked his way into a job at Gai Waterhouse's Randwick stable. He breaks down the journey from picking up shit for six months to begging Gai for a ride on the lead pony — and the absolute disaster that followed when a 25-year-old half-asleep ex-racehorse decided he'd had enough and bucked Cam right in front of the entire Randwick track. Plus race day chaos with Knuckles, Brizzy and Buster — the bookie who refused to take any more bets, and the bloke who jumped the fence and ran the straight shirtless during a rain-out at Eagle Farm. Cam also gets honest about the lows — including the 1-in-5-million yearling retired before she ever raced.

Part 2 with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing — and this one's a ripper. Cam breaks down exactly how he picks the horses he syndicates, why his data analyst (allegedly living in a dark room under a house) is the secret weapon, and the heartbreaking yarn about the horse he was this close to buying — that went on to win a Caulfield Cup, then a Melbourne Cup. Yeah. Half Yours. Plus the boys get into why a failed vet check (Paltrow Miss) was actually the right call, how benchmark ratings work, and why Buckeye is the perfect tried horse for the Mustr syndicate — already winning by 5 lengths, well-bred, and racing again by early July. Cam also walks through the new Mustr Racing app — live updates, prize money straight into your wallet, marketplace, all the gear.

Knuckles sits down in Launceston, Tasmania with Cam Hay from Mustr Racing for the first ever Proper True Yarn pod recorded in Tassie. Cam runs Mustr Racing with his two brothers Michael and Tom — a micro-share syndication business making race horse ownership accessible to everyday Aussies. The boys yarn about Cam's failed-professional-punter grandfather, his dad's first horse share bought off a hot day at the races, and how Mustr has partnered with Alpha Blokes, Hello Sport, and now Knuckles himself on the new horse — Buckeye. Cam breaks down how a one-off $255 buy-in covers training fees, vet costs, race day events and a merch pack for the entire career of the horse — no surprise bills, no monthly invoices. Just the fun of being an owner without getting smashed by ongoing fees. Part 1 of 2 — next episode dives into how Cam and the boys actually pick the horses they syndicate.

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Knuckles and Zak are back for Silly Saturday #22 with cold beers and another round of unhinged listener yarns. The boys kick off with details on AlphaFest — Sandstone Point Hotel, last weekend in May, $99 tickets, with Bliss N Eso, Shannon Noll, The Wolfe Brothers, Buster, Danny Grant, Benny Penningill and more. Best yarn on the day wins a one-of-one custom stonker hat. Listener yarns this week:Bocco Leslie on shearer Bob Tully's poly-pipe flogging that ended in a courtroom classic — "the shitting happened during the flogging"The 44 Drum and the Pig — Ronald the pig caught red-handedTyler from the DKC on a 12-year-old, a hopper chopper, and a missing fingerBoisey on the army mates, the punched pizza, and the shit-topped revengeBest yarn of the month wins a meat box from Our Cow. ⚠️ Explicit content.

Sam Hollis helps photographers build businesses that actually serve their lives, not the other way around. As co-host of the Commercial Photographer podcast, he shares weekly insights on marketing, growth, pricing, and creativity, helping photographers think more strategically about how they run and scale their businesses.Through his work at Website 4 Photographers, Sam specialises in helping photographers take control of their online presence. He is particularly known for his expertise in local SEO and Google Maps, showing photographers how to dominate their local area, increase visibility, and generate consistent, high-quality enquiries without relying solely on social media.Sam is a strong advocate for building efficient, systemised businesses that support long-term sustainability. He believes that with the right foundations—clear messaging, a well-structured website, and smart marketing channels—photographers can create predictable lead flow and more freedom in their work.Living what he teaches, Sam operates a highly mobile “freedom model” lifestyle. While his daughters live and study in the Netherlands, he and his wife split their time between the UK and the sun of Mozambique. His approach to business is grounded in flexibility, intentional design, and creating a life that aligns with what matters most.

7x Muay Thai & kickboxing world champion Chad Collins returns to the Proper True Yarn Podcast to tell the full story behind his first world title win — and the emotional moment with his father that changed why he fights forever. From bawling in the change room while getting his hands wrapped, to facing Thai superstar Yod IQ in Melbourne on Rebellion, Chad opens up about manifestation, mindset, and the green lights that told him he was going to win before the bell even rang. He also shares the powerful words his dad — now living with Parkinson's — said to him after the fight: "You have now paid the ferryman." In this episode:Winning his first world title vs Yod IQ in Melbourne (2022)Crying in the change room before the fightHow he accidentally discovered manifestationHis dad's Parkinson's diagnosis and "paying the ferryman"Fighting to make his old man proudGym mottos: "rip him apart like a hot chook" and "whack 'em and stack 'em"Muhammad Ali's hype man Bandini and the power of confidenceWhy he fights as often as possible"Your youth is only on loan"The butcher bird that appeared after his dog passed awayWhy the highs come with the lowsA raw, emotional conversation about fighting, family, faith and the unseen forces behind a champion.

Australian Muay Thai superstar Chad Collins joins the Proper True Yarn Podcast to tell the full story behind becoming a 7-time world champion. From brutal fight camps, savage weight cuts, and training through injuries, to getting robbed on the scorecards in Thailand and fighting across the world — Chad opens up about the sacrifices, politics, and mindset behind elite combat sports. He shares stories about:Growing up in boxing gyms with his old manMoving to Thailand to chase the Muay Thai dreamFighting in the biggest stadiums in the worldThe dark side of fight matchmaking and judgingCompeting injured in Paris for a world titleExtreme weight cutting and fight camp lifeWinning world championships in Muay Thai and kickboxingMeeting Alex Pereira in DubaiWhy changing gyms changed his entire careerThis is one of the rawest combat sports conversations we've had on the podcast.

Knuckles and Zak are back for Silly Saturday #21 with cold beers and the best listener yarns of the week. Fresh off the Flood Relief Tour with Lee Kernaghan, Luke Geiger and Jared Wrigley, Knuckles shares the road stories — including how the boys threw a free pub night for the flooded-in locals at Eulo. Plus listener yarns from Nathan, The Semen Eater, Judy the Horny Cougar, The Broken Foreskin, and Big Mick Scalina (son of the bloke behind the legendary Tarcutta truck blockade). Finished off with a proper shout-out to Australia's truckies and farmers.

Aussie actors Jordan Abbey Young and Beau Jones crack a cold one with Knuckles for a no-holds-barred yarn about life on and off screen. From working alongside Chris Hemsworth on Thor and Jason Momoa on Aquaman, to crashing Chris Pine's LA house party with a carton of beer and a bottle of JD these blokes have stories. In this episode the boys cover:Getting bogged in the outback and the six-day, six-night walk that followedThe wildest street fight ever told (featuring a Louis Vuitton purse that did more damage than the bloke)Doing a fight scene with Jessica AlbaWhy Mel Gibson is the only celebrity worth losing your mind overHollywood vs Aussie drinking culture (spoiler: nobody understands the carton)Who'd play them in the movie of their lives — Pierce Brosnan or Mel Gibson?Acting classes with Selena Gomez and the bouncer who nearly didn't let Beau inTwo true blue Aussies giving you the proper unfiltered yarn — Hollywood gossip, outback chaos, and everything in between.

Knuckles is back on the piss with Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young — and within minutes Knuckles drops a curly one. At the Childers show, a carny rocked up to his stall calling himself Jonesy, reckoning he was Beau's older brother. Helicopter yarns, court battles over Coolibah Station, a feud over the family inheritance — the bloke had detail for days. Only problem: nobody in the actual Jones family has ever heard of him.So they ring the real brother live. Milton picks up from the pub on a half-day off, somewhere between Brisbane and the Territory, and the boys break the news he might have a long-lost sibling running rides at country shows. Turns out it's not the first one either — there's another fake Jones allegedly running tabs at Coolibah in Milton's name, plus the one who reckons he's at an Ag Force convention in Melbourne doing six o'clock meetings while everyone else is drinking piss.Pull out a Jones name in any pub between Roma and the Territory and there's a chance you're related to one of them. Crack a cold one and have a listen.#propertrueyarn

Knuckles is joined by Beau and Jordan — two mates who grew up in the bush — for a proper crack about reality TV, fake country blokes, and the next great Aussie dating show: Miner Wants a Vagina.Beau gives the inside word on growing up on Keeping Up with the Joneses, the reality series built around his family. He reckons every reality TV format hits the same four base needs — shelter, food, sex, and social — and Joneses nailed all of them 15 years before Yellowstone made country cool. Jordan brings his own take on the gap between bush and country culture, and the cunts they finally met at Podcast Royale who live it for real.Plus: dial-up internet trauma (running back and forth on the verandah to type "H-T-T-P"), the bloke at Johnny Ringo's running three head of Brahmans in head-to-toe RM Williams, and a mining reality show pitch that gets more cooked by the minute.Crack a cold one and have a listen.#propertrueyarn

It's Silly Saturday 20 and this one is absolute chaos from start to finish.We've got a proper true yarn from a small-town rodeo that quickly spirals out of control, involving a pissed-up night, a run-in with an angry granny, shitting yourself mid-street, a river misadventure, and somehow ending with an op shop break-in just to get a fresh outfit.Plus, the Poddy Royale is heating up with submissions rolling in for the blindfold fight, and a couple of absolute mongrels putting their hands up to represent the podcast.If you love wild Aussie stories, rodeo antics, and unfiltered yarns that go completely off the rails, this episode delivers.

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young break down the moment acting school stopped serving a purpose and real experience finally took over.The conversation centres on Beau's time filming Territory in the Northern Territory, and how different the environment was compared to his early work on productions like Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. Where acting school drilled rules like “don't speak,” “don't stand out,” and “don't question anything,” Territory demanded the opposite.Instead of being told where to stand and when to die, Beau explains how he was asked real creative questions. What would your character wear? How would he act? What habits would he have? That shift marked a turning point from being a nervous extra to being trusted as part of the storytelling process.Filming at Tipperary Station amplified everything. Long days, isolation, a fully functioning cattle station still running around the production, and no escaping back to city comforts. Cast and crew lived together, drank together, and learned from each other, including time spent with experienced actors like Rob Taylor.The episode also dives into why the Northern Territory hasn't been boxed into a genre yet, and why Beau believes it should be treated like Australia's modern Wild West. Raw, rough, authentic, and still largely misunderstood on screen.As always, the yarn doesn't stay serious for long. Stories spiral into escaped zoo animals, pig hunters and pygmy hippos, stolen penguins, and a full-on altercation with a koala on North Stradbroke Island.It's an honest breakdown of confidence, creative growth, and the moment you realise school teaches rules, but sets teach reality.If you're into acting behind the scenes, Australian TV, Territory life, or hearing how careers actually get built, this episode delivers.Straight talk, real lessons, and classic Proper True Yarn chaos.#propertrueyarn

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young take Knuckles back to Jordan's hometown of Forsayth in North Queensland for what was meant to be a wholesome country weekend and quickly turned into absolute chaos.What starts as a 2000-kilometre road trip in an old 75 Series LandCruiser becomes a full-scale lesson in small-town dynamics. Yabbie races with serious money on the line, locals who already know everything about you before you arrive, and tension brewing the moment someone decides to run their mouth at the pub.The boys unpack how a “big blue” turned out to be the most anticlimactic fight of all time, why Bo somehow always manages to miss the action by going for a piss, and how rumours grow legs faster than facts in a town of eighty people. By the end of the weekend, stories of coward punches, fires, and alleged violence are circulating, despite almost nothing actually happening.Things escalate further at the Forsayth Turnout when country music royalty Luke Geiger pulls Jordan up on stage in front of his hometown crowd. What should have been a hero moment turns into pure second-hand embarrassment when Jordan realises he doesn't know the lyrics to his own family anthem or Friends in Low Places.The episode also dives into the aftermath. More pub blues, emotional locals, a grown man crying on his mum's shoulder in front of half the town, and one of the strangest hypothetical questions ever asked between mates, ending with the unforgettable answer: “larger than not, no.”It's a raw, hilarious look at country towns, long memories, fragile egos, and why going home is never as simple as it sounds.If you're into outback stories, small-town pub fights, country music chaos, road trips gone wrong, and real Australian yarns, this episode delivers exactly that.Messy, honest, and completely unapologetic.A proper true yarn from the bush.#propertrueyarn

This episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast goes completely off the rails as Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young introduce one of the strangest ongoing bits in podcast history.What starts as a casual yarn quickly turns into an in-depth, highly unscientific investigation into circumcision, foreskins, late cuts, and why one of the boys is actively keeping a written list of who's cut, who isn't, and who gets an exemption for being a good bloke.The conversation spirals into stories about late-life circumcisions, running theories on hygiene, confidence, and why certain blokes just “give off” uncut energy. There are wild metaphors involving cars, engines, fuel filters, and luxury vehicles that somehow all get tied back to anatomy.Jordan explains why he named his cock after Gerard Butler, comparisons are made that no one asked for, and a pub-based foreskin guessing game is pitched as a genuine social experiment.Along the way, the boys break down why asking uncomfortable questions is sometimes the fastest way to work out who you'll actually get along with. According to this logic, if someone can't answer “cut or uncut” without panicking, they're probably not staying out till 3am with you anyway.It's crude, ridiculous, self-aware, and exactly the kind of yarn that could only happen after a few tins with the right people.If you're into unfiltered Australian humour, pub logic, conversations that go way too far, and episodes that abandon all dignity within five minutes, this one delivers.Absolutely not safe for work.Absolutely a proper true yarn.#propertrueyarn

In this episode of the Proper True Yarn Podcast, Beau Jones and Jordan Abbey Young break down acting school from the inside, what it actually teaches you, what it doesn't, and why most people misunderstand how acting careers really work.The conversation centres around their time at the New York Film Academy on the Gold Coast, back when it operated out of the Movie World studios. The boys explain that while acting can't really be “taught” in a traditional sense, being immersed on real sets teaches you the most important skills of all. Where to stand, how cameras see you, how marks work, and how not to be a liability on set.They talk honestly about the chaos of acting school. Big egos, strange personalities, wild rumours, and the reality that anyone could enrol, which meant a mix of people chasing lifelong dreams and others just dabbling for fun. Drama school, in every sense of the word.The episode also dives into the strange hierarchy of the film industry. One year you're being coached by someone, the next year you might have more screen credits than them. Beau and Jordan explain why humility, consistency, and being easy to work with matter more than talent alone.They share surreal moments from studying alongside major productions like Thor: Ragnarok, casually seeing Jeff Goldblum walking past during lunch, and learning a simple rule that stuck with them more than any acting technique ever did: don't be a cunt.The conversation expands into why acting classes can actually be valuable for anyone, not just performers. Confidence, communication, handling pressure, and getting out of your own head are skills that transfer into every part of life.It's honest, funny, self-aware, and pulls the curtain back on an industry that looks glamorous from the outside but is chaotic, political, and brutally unforgiving underneath.If you're into behind-the-scenes film stories, acting school realities, creative careers, or conversations that cut through the bullshit, this episode delivers.Straight talk, zero romance, and plenty of proper laughs. A proper true yarn about learning the hard way.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Silly Saturday 19 and this one kicks off with a proper blow-up over Australia Post and the chaos small businesses are dealing with right now.We break down exactly what's going on behind the scenes — from incorrect parcel scanning, underpaid postage charges, and why small businesses across Australia are getting stitched up by a broken system.There's also a listener yarn with some real insight into taking on big systems, plus the usual unfiltered chat, strong opinions, and classic Proper True Yarn carry-on.If you run a business, ship products, or just love hearing real Aussie takes on real issues — this episode hits hard.

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