In Episode 10 of The Leap, we’re joined by Chloe Walker, CEO and Managing Director of Pirk—a platform born from her own journey of navigating the complexities of plastic surgery options. Chloe identified a significant gap in the industry—a lack of transparent resources to find qualified surgeons—which inspired her to create Pirk, a solution transforming how people connect with trusted professionals. Chloe’s story is one of vision and determination, starting from ground zero to launching a successful startup. In this episode, she opens up about the pressures of raising capital, the challenges of disrupting an established industry, and the drive it takes to create meaningful change. Tune in for an insightful and inspiring conversation about turning a personal challenge into a groundbreaking business. This is a full-circle moment, as Chloe and I go way back to working our first “real” jobs together at iSelect. You won’t want to miss this journey of passion and perseverance. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

We sit down with Adrian Trimboli, Founder of Fresh Start Advisory, a Buyers Agency with the ambitious goal of becoming the leading Buyers Agency in the country by 2027. Adrian’s journey is one of resilience—going from nearly losing it all more than once; to scaling his team to 14 within just a few years. In this episode, Adrian shares the power of authenticity, the importance of knowing your numbers, and his refreshing belief that growing a business doesn’t have to be complicated. Tune in for a raw and inspiring conversation about turning setbacks into success, and the lessons learned along the way. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

Peter’s story is one for the ages – no matter how many times I listen it still blows me away. Peter started his business on annual leave and never went back! Ethos Migration lawyers is one of Victoria’s most highly respected law firms – and it all started by not listening to those who weren’t where he wanted to be. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

Ash Brown is the founder of Empiraa, a complete strategy solution combining expert consulting and intuitive software. Ash saw an opportunity to help business execute on strategy and took the leap! From initial concept to now raising millions of dollars, he has built an incredibly successful business making waves in the industry. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

I’m joined by my good friend Adrian Ranieri from LNDR Group for a super transparent discussion about the realities of entrepreneurship. Adrian, known for his raw and authentic approach, shares his journey and the hard truths of running a business. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

John Cachia is a multi-award-winning Financial Adviser who has grown his business to close to 20 staff. John takes us through his journey and what has catapulted the business’ growth over the past 7 years. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

At 21, Bill founded his first company and by 26, he had established three. After his business was acquired, he ascended to CEO of an ASX-listed company, overseeing a 500% share price increase. As Chief Revenue Officer at PropTech Group Limited, he drove 136% year-on-year growth, propelling market value to over $100 million. Bill’s latest venture as Co-Founder of Bond Property Lawyers has rapidly expanded nationwide within 18 months. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.

Mel Yu is the founder of MCO Events Group and Ego Expo – Australia’s largest streetwear and lifestyle expo. She's also known for her work as a personal branding expert, coaching entrepreneurs to business success. Mel’s purpose is to leave people in a better place than when she found them. We spoke about all things branding, the realities of of being a business owner and how to bounce back and pivot from the mistakes you make along the way. Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast. Hosted by Nathan Soti, our goal is a simple one – to help more businesses succeed! The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment and produced by The Content Engine.