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Curious AF

Luke Biermann

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Hosted by Luke Biermann, Curious AF is a podcast for the endlessly inquisitive. What started as a deep dive into the grit behind hard things like building businesses and running ultra marathons has evolved into a broader exploration of life’s most fascinating questions and experiences. From endurance and entrepreneurship to psychedelics, parenting, spirituality, and everything in between, Curious AF is a space to follow curiosity wherever it leads. Each episode features candid conversations ...
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The EO Business podcast is hosted by Linh Podetti and features personalities who shape the membership of EO Sydney - the largest chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization in Australia. With 200 members, the Sydney chapter boasts an average revenue of $3.2 million (USD) and employs over 7000 people.Through this podcast, listeners will have the opportunity to hear from successful entrepreneurs and business leaders who are shaping the business landscape in Sydney and beyond. The fortnightly epi ...
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Guest: Travis Luther, Founder of MOSO Pillow & EO Colorado Member since 2013 Host: Linh Podetti, Founder of Outsourcing Angel & EO Sydney Member since 2022 Meet Travis Luther, a sociologist, entrepreneur, and five-time founder whose groundbreaking work explores the intersection of trauma, transformation, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Travi…
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In this episode, Juen Phie shares his extensive experience in the business world, starting with his early days studying and working in accounting, to his adventures and challenges in Malaysia. Juen recounts his attempt to establish a Boost Juice-like business in Malaysia, subsequent sales roles, and a mentor-mentee relationship that influenced his …
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Guest: Jim Boyd, Founder of Cirrus Group Consulting & EO Sydney Member since 2023 Host: Linh Podetti, Founder of Outsourcing Angel & EO Sydney Member since 2022 Meet Jim Boyd, with 25+ years of experience in IT staffing, who went from managing recruiters to becoming one himself, when a business crisis forced him to rebuild everything from scratch. …
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In this episode, Tyson Pratt shares what led him to step away from the day-to-day of running his business and take his family on a 12-month road trip around Australia. He talks about the challenges of preparing to leave, the mental shift it took to truly switch off, and the unexpected clarity that came from slowing down. From juggling business resp…
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In this deep and refreshingly honest conversation, Luke sits down with business coach, entrepreneur, and performance strategist Mike Scott to explore the power of self-awareness, identity, and discipline. They unpack why self-care is not indulgent but essential for showing up for the people you love, and how fundamental habits like sleep, movement,…
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Guest: Alexander John Schultz, Founder of Turnbury Group & EO Greater Bay Area President-Elect since 2024 Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member since 2022 & Founder of Outsourcing Angel How does a Goldman Sachs analyst end up brokering live lobsters in China? In this jaw-dropping episode, Alexander Schultz shares his bold leap from Wall Street to bu…
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Guest: Ravijeet Dang (Ravi), Managing Director of Iotasol Australia, tech innovator and EO Melbourne member since 2024. Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney member and founder of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Ravijeet Dang, Managing Director of Iotasol Pty Ltd, reveals how digital transformation is reshaping businesses across various industries. Wit…
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In this deeply human and wide-ranging conversation, Luke sits down with Brian Njuguna to explore his incredible journey—from growing up in Kenya to practicing law in remote South Australia, and eventually founding one of the country’s most innovative mental health practices. Brian shares stories of sleeping in creek beds to represent Aboriginal cli…
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Guest: Paul Rochon, head of the Sleep and Mental Health Department at a Beijing hospital, founder of Engineering Wellbeing, and EO Beijing member since 2016 Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, Paul Rochon shares his incredible journey from being a professional rugby player in France to becomi…
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Guest: Jess Peil, a multi-time ultra marathon runner, endurance athlete, and passionate advocate for Bravehearts. She is best known for completing Triple 7—seven marathons in seven states in seven days, seven years in a row, using each run as a platform to raise funds and awareness for child protection. With over $300,000 raised to date, Jess combi…
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Guest: John Reale, Founder of Realcorp Commercial Cleaning & Profit Navigator, EO Melbourne Member since 2023 Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member since 2022 and Owner of Outsourcing Angel From Accountant to Cleaning Empire CEO with 100+ Staff – Without Sales Experience! Meet John Reale, a former accountant who took a leap of faith into entrepreneu…
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Guest: Matthew Magain, Founder & Chief Doodler at Sketch Group, Member of EO Melbourne Accelerator Program since 2023 Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member since 2022 and Owner of Outsourcing Angel How do you turn simple sketches into a powerful communication tool? In this episode, Matthew Magain, Founder & Chief Doodler at Sketch Group, shares his …
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Guest: Ivan Tan, Founder of Whistle Clean Australia, EO Member since 2021 Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, Owner of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Tan, the founder of Whistle Clean Australia, to explore his extraordinary journey of resilience and transformation. From running away from home at age 10 to j…
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Guest: Trevor Keen, an Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Conscious Healthcare SA. From scaling businesses to mastering work-life balance, Trevor shares insights on leadership, ambition, and taking six weeks off while his company thrived. Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australi…
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Guest: Dr. Anisha Sanghavi, EO Adelaide member since 2020, Co-Founder & CEO of Incredible Smiles Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, Owner of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, Dr. Anisha Sanghavi shares her incredible journey of transforming a small team of three into a thriving business with five locations and over 60 employees—al…
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Guest: Kylie Kinsella, a Managing Director of Regent Holdings and the President of Pump Industry Australia, leading multiple companies with a strong vision for industry innovation and growth. With a wealth of experience in leadership and business strategy, she is a driving force in the sector. Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Se…
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Guest: Linh Podetti, Founder & CEO of Outsourcing Angel, Host of EO Business Podcast, Versatile Entrepreneur, Speaker, Presenter, Mentor, and Author. Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and Founder of Hard Stuff Podc…
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Guest: Luke Biermann, Founder of Mechanical Seal Engineering, EO Adelaide Member since 2022, and Host of The Hard Stuff Podcast Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member since 2022 and Owner of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, Luke shares his powerful journey from burnout to balance. Starting as a tradesman, Luke built his career and business while ba…
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Guest: Googzy Thorpe, an ultra-runner, mental health advocate, and adventure seeker who completed the unimaginable—7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and Founder of Hard Stuff …
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Guest: Ryan Jones, Founder & CEO at Refuel Creative, Digital Adelaide Organizer, EO Adelaide Board Member, Speaker, Marketer, and Digital Technology Specialist Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and Founder of Hard …
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Guest: Harry Sanders, Founder of StudioHawk and Ambassador for Lighthouse Foundation, EO Melbourne member since 2019 Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member and Founder of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, Harry Sanders shares his incredible story of resilience and determination. Starting as a 14-year-old building websites, Harry went on to found Stu…
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Guest: Greg Fell, a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical practice experience. He provides therapeutic psychology services for adults and older adolescents and has experience working with diverse and vulnerable clients. Greg consults on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, grief and loss,…
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Guest: Evan Williams, an adventurous entrepreneur dedicated to bold pursuits, family, and living a fulfilling life Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and Founder of Hard Stuff Podcast The Call to Adventure: Evan Wil…
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Guest: Shaun Bennett, An experienced ultra-runner and endurance athlete known for his resilience, dedication, and ability to balance intense training with work and family life. Host: Luke Biermann Busselton Ironman Recap: In this episode of the Hard Stuff Podcast, host Luke Biermann discusses his Busselton Ironman experience with his friend and ult…
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Guest: Ricky Chau, EO Adelaide member since 2022, Managing Director of Taste Studios and Co-Founder of BYO Foods Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, Owner of Outsourcing Angel In this episode, we sit down with Ricky Chau, Managing Director of Taste Studios and Co-Founder of BYO Foods, to explore the pivotal moments that shaped his e…
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Guest: Gerard Murtagh, an EO Queensland member since 2005, CEO of MouldMen and a finalist in the Telstra Business Awards Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Gerard Murtagh shares his journey from leading Australia’s top mould remediation company, MouldMen, to becoming a thought leader and…
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Guest: Shivani Gupta, an EO Queensland member since 2016, coach, speaker, and author. Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Shivani shares her remarkable journey from being an engineer to an "accidental entrepreneur" driven by a desire to create a bigger impact. She opens up about her exper…
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Guest: Sian Williams, Founder & CEO of Here2Home, Owner of GRIT Consulting Firm, Member Engagement Chair for Entrepreneur’s Organisation and Incoming President Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and Founder of Hard …
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Guest: Leah Akoka, an EO Melbourne member since 2023, Founder of Wall Street and Master Practitioner in NLP Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Leah Akoka, who helped build Dodo Internet into a company serving over 500,000 clients and then went on to …
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Guest: Shaun Bennett, An experienced ultra-runner and endurance athlete known for his resilience, dedication, and ability to balance intense training with work and family life. Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and…
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Guest: Ricky Chau, Managing director of Taste Studios and Co-founder of BYO Foods Host: Luke Biermann, Managing Director of Mechanical Seal Engineering Pty Ltd, Councillor of Pump Industry Australia, Forum Chair of Entrepreneurs Organisation Adelaide, and Founder of Hard Stuff Podcast Navigating Entrepreneurship: Challenges, Exits, and Growth: Join…
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Guest: Dave Houston,EO Queensland member since 2013 and CEO of Australia Dental Group Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney member since 2022, and owner of Outsourcing Angel In this compelling episode, Dave Houston, CEO of Australia Dental Group, shares his remarkable journey from working as a practicing dentist to leading one of Australia’s most successfu…
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Guest: Kevin Porter, Director of Greg’s Office Furniture and EO Queensland member since 2017 Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Kevin Porter, who exited his wholesale homewares business after a decade of success, shares how he now balances entrepreneurship with freedom. Currently running…
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Guest: Greg Sanderson, an EO Melbourne member since 2021, Managing Director and Co-founder of Speakeasy Group Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Greg Sanderson opens up about his journey through personal adversity, including a challenging divorce, and how he managed to keep his focus and…
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Guest: Ian ORourke, an EO Sydney member since 2015, Founder of Adthena Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Ian discusses the crucial steps in successfully scaling a SaaS business, including the significance of selecting the right markets, building a strong team, and adapting to different …
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Guest: Vanessa Sofia, an EO Melbourne member since 2023 and founder of Gingerlilly Sleepwear Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Welcome to the Entrepreneur Organization Business Podcast! Today, we are joined by Vanessa Sofia, a seasoned entrepreneur from EO Melbourne. Vanessa has a rich history in the fa…
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Guest: Borian Milic, an EO New Zealand member since 2020, Director / Founder of Steel Windows and Doors Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Welcome to the Entrepreneur Organization Business Podcast! Today, we are joined by Borian Milic, a former architect from EO New Zealand. Borian transitioned into besp…
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Guest: Darshan Chavan, an EO Queensland member since 2021 , Founder of Get My Course Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Darshan Chavan, the founder of Get My Course shares his journey of learning to let go of control to build a stronger team. We delve into effective strategies for findin…
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Guest: Adam Beverley, an EO Accelerator Member from Queensland, Director of APB Sales Strategy Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Hiring the right salespeople can make or break your business. Join us on the EO Business Podcast as we interview Adam Beverly, director of APB Sales Strategy. Adam reveals the…
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Guest: Martin Dineen, an EO Sydney member since 2024, the founder of MJD Recruitment Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode of the Entrepreneur Organization Business Podcast, hosted by Linh Podetti, Martin Dineen, founder of MJD Recruitment and EO Sydney member shares his incredible journey o…
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Guest: Rohan Wood, an EO Queensland ex-member, the founder CEO - Chief EXIT Officer of The EXITguy Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, we're joined by Rohan Wood, affectionately known as 'The Exit Guy'. Rohan specialises in guiding business owners through the complexities of selling their…
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Guest: Rob Roy Rankin, an EO Melbourne member since 2018, the founder of Rankin Business Lawyers Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In today’s episode, Rob delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of expanding his B Corp certified virtual law firm. He reveals key strategies for scaling up, the hurd…
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Guest: Allan Dib, an EO Melbourne member since 2007, the Founder of Lean Marketing Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Join us on today's episode, where we welcome Allan Dib, Rebellious Marketer, Serial Entrepreneur, #1 Bestselling Author and an esteemed EO Melbourne member. Allan dives deep into how to f…
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Guest: Phillip Win, an EO Sydney member since 2022, Managing Director and owner of Profile Financial Services Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Join us on a captivating journey as we explore Phillip Win's inspiring three-month hiatus from his role as a Managing Director and owner of Profile Financial Se…
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Guest: Jamie Lingham, an EO Melbourne Member since 2014. CEO of Absolute Immigration Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Welcome to the Entrepreneur Organization Business Podcast! My guest today is Jamie Lingham, an EO Melbourne member, who is a Global Immigration Leader and the founder of Absolute Immigr…
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Join Linh Podetti, host of the EO Business Podcast, as she sits down with Cameron Herold, a seasoned EO member from the 90s and the renowned CEO Whisperer. In this must-watch video, Cameron shares his expert strategies for harnessing the full potential of your Second in Command. Learn from the success story behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where Cameron pla…
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Guest: Andrew Mackinnon, an EO Melbourne member since 2011, Founder of The Taboo Group Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Andrew Mackinnon, the mastermind behind. We'll learn about the hurdles he faced during the growth of his business, including…
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Guest: David Fastuca, an EO Melbourne Member since 2015. CEO & Co-Founder of Growth Forum Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In today's episode, we're joined by David Fastuca from EO Melbourne, Co-founder of Growth Forum, a business specialising in sales and marketing training. Discover David's entrepren…
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Guest: Trevor Keen, an EO Adelaide Member since 2021. CEO and founder of Conscious Healthcare SA Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. Join us in this episode as we unravel Trevor Keen's incredible journey from a solo venture to a thriving team of 40. A master physiotherapist and NDIS expert, Trevor shares …
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Guest: Dane Meah, an EO Sydney Member since 2020. Co-founder & CEO of MyCISO Host: Linh Podetti, an EO Sydney member since 2022, owner of Outsourcing Angel. In this episode, Linh Podetti interviewed Dane Meah on his journey from startup ventures to cybersecurity leadership. Dane Meah, a seasoned cybersecurity leader, problem solver, and innovator, …
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