Chew the Fat

She built a $22M skincare brand with a team of 26 marketers and hundreds of TikTok micro-influencers. But then she found a multi-million dollar gap in the hair growth market.Rachael Wilde is the co-founder of TBH Skincare and hair growth brand, Bouf. Not only has Bouf partnered with Indie Clinton, they also achieved $500K+ in revenue in the first week of launch.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Rachael reveals her bet on Bouf after being told no by her CEO, the marketing playbook that turned creators into a movement, and what it’s really like restructuring a 37-person team overnight.

Simon Squibb, a serial entrepreneur and investor who has built 19 companies, shares his insights on pursuing dreams. He believes the commonly cited statistic that 90% of businesses fail is misleading. Squibb advocates for homeschooling, emphasizing a child-led, community-oriented approach to education. He discusses how platforms like TikTok can revolutionize learning by aligning with personal interests and making education more engaging. With a mission to connect people and inspire change, he encourages embracing dreams and seeking help in innovative ways.

He was spending 1 hour a week on his $200M business (while running 10 others) because he was bored. Meet Australia's youngest ever Shark and founder of Oodie, Davie Fogarty.Davie Fogarty is the founder of Oodie (a $850M+ business) and Daily Mentor (where he mentored over 1,000 founders). His education was multiple failed businesses including a Vietnamese roll shop, bottled seasonings and consulting. Yet he still says getting 100k Youtube subscribers is harder than $1M e-commerce sales.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Davie shares why he gave up the CEO title in his businesses, the 3 fundamental truths of business every founder must know, and the communication framework that gives him a strong presence as a shy introvert.

This is an emergency debate on the best way to get rich in 2025... real estate or business? $25M+ property portfolio owner vs the $560M co-founder of Eucalyptus went head to head.Jack Henderson built a $25M+ property portfolio by the age of 27 and now runs a 120 employee property buyers agency. Charlie Gearside co-founded Eucalyptus, a healthtech company valued at over $560M. Both have made a lot of money, but they disagree with the method to get rich in 2025.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Jack and Charlie go head-to-head on: - Why most people suck at business (and should stick to houses) - Why property is making Australia dumber - The reason our tax system punishes entrepreneurs - And what actually holds people back: mortgages, culture, or fearThis is the real conversation about wealth, risk, and what Australia needs moving forward.

Jacky Koh, co-founder and CEO of Relevance AI, shares his inspiring journey as a tech entrepreneur who raised $37 million by 28. He reveals how he deploys 200,000 AI agents monthly, transforming the accessibility of AI tools for businesses. Jacky emphasizes the importance of adaptability in the face of evolving technologies, sharing insights on securing investor relations and the value of knowing how to harness AI. He also explores how young creators are leveraging AI to redefine entrepreneurship and enhance their creative potential without extensive technical knowledge.

She sold 2M units in a country of 5M people in Year 1 of the business. At one store, her beverages were outselling Coca-Cola. When a founder is obsessed, this is what happens.Kate Gatfield-Jeffries is the co-founder of Moodi, the wellness brand taking over ANZ. In just 3 years Moodi has scaled to being in the top 1% of highest meta ad spenders in the world (multi-millions $), been sold in nearly 500 stores and captured 65% of the New Zealand market. But Kate is still personally emailing 650 customers to develop a new product, writing all Moodi’s ad scripts, flying halfway across the world to have coffee with a potential new hire, and giving away a $125K Range Rover to thank her customers for getting Moodi into retail.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Kate shares why she ignores everyone else’s playbook, how Moodi became the #1 functional drink in New Zealand, and why her promise to herself of becoming a CEO by 40 came 16 years early. This is the story of a founder who’s willing to knock louder when the door doesn’t open.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

Charlie Gearside, co-founder of Eucalyptus, shares his journey from nearly being fired in his first startup to building a healthtech giant valued at over $800M. He tackles controversial ideas like paying politicians $1M to enhance governance and discusses Australia’s 'colonial mindset' that stifles innovation. Gearside highlights the advantages of 'sweat equity' over traditional property investments, encouraging young Australians to embrace entrepreneurship and rethink societal norms around wealth. His insights blend humor and serious advocacy for a better healthcare system.

She made $400K from her side business while working full-time, did customer service during her workouts, and got 16M views on her first TikTok video.Rosie Collins is the founder of Deja Marc, a personalised jewellery brand that started from her making engravings at Trophy Land to now signing retail agreements with Australia's largest shopping centre franchise. She doesn't consider her jewellery a fashion brand, rather she studied everything from wedding brands to funeral homes to build something people turn to during life’s biggest moments.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Rosie shares why she’s betting on in-person experiences to take e-comm brands to the next level, how she balances building a business and raising her daughter, and why launching the perfect product means you’re launching too late.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

In this engaging discussion, Matt Lakajev, founder of Seven Figure Creators and Australia's #1 lead generation expert, unveils his journey of building an AI-powered second brain. He transformed 1,000 hours of thoughts into a tool for mapping his subconscious, enhancing clarity, and breaking trauma loops. Matt emphasizes the importance of tailored systems for personal growth and dives into the balance between mindfulness and technology. He also reveals insightful strategies for utilizing AI to boost productivity and improve decision-making in business.

She scaled a side hustle to $1M in 1 year with only 1 employee. And she did it all through a pregnancy.Mikhailla Fitzgerald is the founder of a talent agency that was acquired just four years after launch. But behind the headlines is a story of rebuilding after losing a child, shutting down a 7-figure business to avoid burnout, and figuring out who she was after giving up the founder title.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Mikhailla shares the sacrifices she makes as the breadwinner of her family, built systems to work just 20 hours a week, and went through a nine-month acquisition while juggling motherhood.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff