John Kavanagh is an Irish MMA coach and trainer. One of his most famous students being UFC Champion Conor McGregor.John is the founder and owner of SBG, or Straight Blast Gym, where John trains Conor and his other students in Ireland. He’s also the co-founder of MMA training program Wimp2Warrior, which takes complete beginners, and trains them to be able to step into the ring, building physical and mental fitness, strength, and resilience.A huge fan of boxing and fighting, Mark Bouris sat down virtually with John ahead of Conor McGregor’s clash with American fighter Dustin Poirier. Together they discuss the attitude behind training and success, whether champions are born or bred, the joy of fulfilling a purpose in business, and of course, how Conor is shaping up before he steps in the ring. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent Robinson is the coach of the Sydney Roosters NRL Club.‘Robbo’, as he’s known, has taken the club to win three Premierships and is the longest-serving coach in the Roosters’ history. His achievements and ability to bring together and build strong teams put him in competition as one of the game’s greatest contemporary coaches.Ahead of the 2021 NRL Season, Trent sits down with Mark on the coach for a Straight Talk that dives into ‘Robbo's background and upbringing, how Trent brings in thoughtfulness to the dressing room, and how he balances it with action and winning games. It’s a rare insight into one of Australia’s best coaching minds.'Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a career spanning over 30 years in the Australian food industry, Matt Moran has done it all: TV shows, best-selling cookbooks and ownership of some of Australia’s most celebrated dining establishments; it’s safe to say that Matt Moran is an Australian food icon.Mark described this episode as a “bit of a guilty pleasure” to get the inside scoop on all things food leading into the holiday season. As one of Australia’s leading chef’s and restaurateurs, Matt knows everything about fresh produce.Matt is a true fourth-generation farmer. With a rural upbringing on a classic Aussie dairy farm, his family still runs the property in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, which supplies beef and lamb to his restaurants. He was the pioneer of the ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy in Australia and believes in the importance of everyone understanding the origins of the food being served on their plate. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may not know Tim Doyle by name or face, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of his ads. From putting his hand up to handle the Australian Labor Party’s digital advertising strategy in 2016 to becoming head of marketing and digital strategy at Koala Mattress, Tim’s now running his own agency: Eucalyptus.vcHis new venture is the “brand engine” behind three new e-commerce companies: Pilot (men’s health), Kin Fertility (contraceptive pills) and Software (prescription skincare). In his time with Koala, the business’ grew from $500,000 a month to more than $100 million a year to give you a sense of Doyle's expertise. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an email. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.