How I Made It

Nick Bell, a serial entrepreneur, discusses his latest venture focusing on longevity and gene therapy. He shares insights on his $700,000 gene-altering injections in Mexico and explores the future of gene therapy for healthcare advancements.

Shaun Bonétt, the founder of Precision Group and a self-made billionaire by 40, shares his fascinating journey from being homeschooled to entrepreneurial success. He discusses buying his first shopping center at 24 and the challenges of calculated risk-taking in investments. Shaun reflects on revitalizing retail spaces through strategic upgrades and the importance of building meaningful business relationships. He also emphasizes the lessons learned from setbacks and the impact of technology on modern business opportunities.

How I Made It is back for a 4th season and this time we're giving you can chance to ask a Rich Lister a question yourself.  Are you building a company and want to scale up, do you want advice on funding your growth or have you just got an idea and you want to know what to do next, well here is your opportunity. Send a question to howimadeit@afr.com and we’ll get a Rich Lister to help you.  Episodes drop fortnightly starting with our first episode on April 22. This podcast is sponsored by Commbank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruslan Kogan, founder of Kogan.com, talks about his journey from selling golf balls and washing cars to building a $300m empire. He discusses expanding his product range, challenges of running the business, and recognizing the potential of the internet. They also reminisce about their childhood in Belarus and discuss their university experience and lessons from their parents.

The How I Made it team is on a summer break but have curated a special summer series featuring some of our favourite episodes.  In this third episode, Simon Beard joined Julie-anne Sprague in 2022 to chat how he and his wife Tah-nee started Culture Kings as a market stall on the Gold Coast. They’d go on to cut a deal that valued their retailer at $600 million. In this episode, Simon shares his routine - from getting up at 4am to taking ice baths.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy Hembrow, an entrepreneur who built a fitness empire after an unexpected pregnancy at 19, discusses her rise to fame, her fitness app, and fashion label. They also explore the challenges faced in the influencer space and the importance of self-belief. Additionally, they touch on dealing with family in business, attending a Kardashian party, and hints at a new business venture with their sister.

Guest Jack Cowin, the Canadian door-to-door salesman who left for Australia and opened KFC and Hungry Jack’s, shares his extraordinary story of taking on a global giant in a legal bun fight. He also discusses his investments in Domino’s and his latest venture involving plant-based meats.

Sam Kennard always had ambition to work and grow the family company. But he never expected his dad to give him total control when he was just 24 years of age.  This podcast is sponsored by Superloop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode How I Made It podcast, Icon Group founder Cathie Reid chats to Julie-anne Sprague about wanting to be a typist. Instead she became a pharmacist before spotting a gap in the market and becoming an entrepreneur alongside husband Stuart Giles. This podcast is sponsored by Superloop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gosschalk, co-founder of Arkose Labs, discusses how they outperformed Google's free service, attracting major companies. They explore Kevin's background in gaming and technology, collaboration with Elon Musk, productivity hacks, and cybersecurity trends.