Chew the Fat

He went from selling creatine in high school to running 90 gyms across 13 countries - and now he’s moving his entire family to the US to chase the next chapter.Michael Ramsey is the co-founder of Strong, the $35M Pilates franchise. But while most would coast at 90 locations, Michael believes if you're not growing, you're dying. So he sold everything, packed two suitcases, and moved his family to America.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Michael shares how he built a brand that makes men comfortable doing Pilates, why the gym is the only place you actually want failure, and how he’s always thinking five years ahead. Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

She dedicated 42 years to curing childhood cancer, helped double survival rates in leukaemia children and now leads a global revolution in personalised treatment.Professor Michelle Haber is the Executive Director of the Children’s Cancer Institute. What began as a three-person lab in 1984 has now grown into a world-leading research institute responsible for doubling survival rates in some of the deadliest childhood cancers.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Michelle shares how academic success was an expectation, not a debate in her family, her breakthrough discovery that made global headlines and the Zero Childhood Cancer Program that is changing the way we treat high-risk cancers in children.She also reveals what it feels like when a parent tells her, “You saved our child’s life,” and why, after four decades, she still wakes up every morning with more fire than ever.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

She moved to Bali to start a business at 21, before getting her bikinis in the hands of EmRata.Bridgette Gale founded her swimwear brand at 21, cracked the US market from Bali, made $100K overnight with a collaboration with Jessie James Decker, and cold emailed Emily Ratajkowski’s agent before landing her for a shoot.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Bridgette shares how she grew her swimwear business with no funding, the pivotal moments that forced her to trust her gut over her fear, and why "no plan B" has always been her mindset.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

Can a coffee chat change your life? Do mentors choose their mentee first? And can a 21 year old really run a $60 million HealthTech company? Here’s your answer.Akhil Gadde is the co-founder of DR2, a health tech company that acquired Australia’s largest after-hours doctor services and scaled to over $60 million in revenue, just two years after launch.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Akhil shares what it’s like acquiring a 200-person company at 20 years old, securing a $20M+ loan from Commonwealth bank having only studied first-year accounting and why he still battles imposter syndrome despite raising $50M.“Am I more likely to regret doing the thing, or not doing the thing?” … this question has guided Akhil’s most important decisions in life, and it’s one every founder needs to hear.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

AJ Williams, founder of Revel Saunas and an 8-figure wellness empire, shares his inspiring journey from a troubled childhood defined by domestic violence and homelessness. He reveals how he turned adversity into a thriving business, reaching $3 million in revenue within just a month. AJ discusses his meticulous market research that allowed him to pinpoint gaps in the wellness industry and the moment he realized he was building not just a business, but a legacy for his children.

In this engaging discussion, Matt Lakajev, Australia's top lead generation expert and founder of Seven Figure Creators, shares his journey from a $280k salary to building a $280k/month business with a tiny team. He reveals how to secure 3000 sales calls without spending a dime on ads and discusses the pitfalls that many business owners face on LinkedIn. Learn how AI can enhance content creation and uncover the secret behind a viral post that generated 4,500 leads in just one day!

In this conversation, Simon Griffiths, co-founder of Who Gives a Crap, shares his journey from a bathroom joke to building a thriving toilet paper brand that has donated over $18 million to sanitation projects. He discusses the power of humor in branding, the importance of addressing global sanitation issues, and how purpose-driven businesses can flourish. Simon also reflects on overcoming self-doubt and the significance of empathy in entrepreneurship, highlighting lessons learned from impactful experiences in diverse communities.

From earning $0 for a year to making $900k a month, the drive of purpose-led founders is like nothing else.Jess Redman and Benji Dimitrioski are the founders of Natures Farmer Sea, a direct to consumer producer of sea moss with no chemicals. Benji, a former professional boxer and Jess, a cancer survivor, teamed up and experienced a 90% conversion rate at in-person markets before scaling with e-commerce.In this episode of Chew the Fat, they reveal why they prioritise purpose over profit, why they push their team to pitch outrageous ideas, and why they’d rather work twice the hours with quadruple the problems than ever have a boss again.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

He turned $1,000 into a billion-dollar brand with a protein bar that outsold Cadbury and Ferrero chocolate bars in the UK.Alan Barratt is the Founder of Grenade, one of the biggest brands in sports nutrition. As a close friend of Richard Branson and Steven Bartlett, he also mentors at Virgin Startup and is a partner at Flight Fund.As a teen, Alan watched his family (literally) work themselves to death for nothing, so he made a different choice. A gym-obsessed teenager earning $4 an hour, he stumbled into supplements, built Grenade from nothing, and outmaneuvered billion-dollar competitors with creativity, not cash.In this conversation, Alan reveals why being broke made him a better entrepreneur, the crazy marketing stunt that put Grenade on the map, and why most businesses fail before they even begin.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff

She turned 1M Youtube subscribers into a 10M+ Business by trying multiple side hustles before landing on FAYT the Label.Brittany Saunders went from working at McDonald's to making $300K a year at 22 from brand deals. She then started FAYT the Label in her garage and grew to 70 team members and with zero funding or debt.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Brittany shares how she made $2M in one weekend, why traditional marketing loses to personal branding nowadays, and why she cringes when people ask about her “exit strategy.”Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: ⁠frankgreeff_ ⁠Youtube: ⁠@Frankgreeff