Pak Chat
Pak Chat is where ambition and real conversation collide. Hosted by Blake Thorn, Pak Chat shares real lessons, mindset shifts, and strategies from Australia’s leading minds in property, business, sport, and beyond. From building wealth to navigating growth, it’s real people, real lessons, and making the complex simple. The conversation starts now!
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April 23, 2026 • 63 mins
Angus Barwick, a Sydney-based entrepreneur and property expert who is currently managing four distinct businesses while navigating the journey of new fatherhood.
Angus shares raw, unfiltered lessons from his time as a carpenter to becoming a top Sydney buyers agent, discussing everything from manufacturing "ghosts" to the secret of securing off-market property deals.
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April 16, 2026 • 72 mins
Jason Peterson is the founder of Sensational Services — a Sydney-based trades business covering everything from electrical and plumbing to carpentry, drafting, and pool maintenance.
In this episode, Jason breaks down exactly how he structures renovations to deliver maximum value without the bloated margins — including why he swears by IKEA kitchens over custom cabinetry, how prefab frames could cut your duplex costs by 10–15%, a...
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In this episode of Pak Chat, Richard Bharata walks through every step of the journey — from working four jobs post-engineering degree (including getting fired from a sushi restaurant and a kebab shop) to cracking a $150K government role through networking, losing his savings to gaming addiction, and then systematically building a 19-property, 25-tenancy portfolio using low-doc loans, equity recycling, trust structures, and relentle...
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December 16, 2025 • 77 mins
Maddy Bockett didn’t set out to build a brand - she just wanted better outdoor gear for women. What started as a frustration turned into Tilda Outdoors, a women-led outdoor brand built entirely through organic content, with zero paid marketing, and backed by a loyal community of adventurous women.
By showing up online as her true self, Maddy has grown both Tilda Outdoors and a powerful personal brand from the ground up. Today, she ...
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October 7, 2025 • 67 mins
What if you could invest in property with confidence - backed by data, not guesswork?
Alex Minter, Founder of Astute Property Network, has helped clients purchase over 1,000 investment properties across Australia. With 15 years in real estate, Alex has built a reputation for uncovering opportunities through geospatial mapping, data analytics and an investment strategy that transcends markets nationwide.
In this episode, Alex shares...
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August 21, 2025 • 82 mins
What does it take to call 1,000 auctions a year and move more than $6 billion in property under the hammer? For Cooley Auctions Partner Jake Moore, the answer is momentum, discipline and the ability to turn pressure into profit.
In this episode of Pak Chat, Jake shares:
Why his first five years nearly broke him
The psychology of bidding wars — and how to read people in real time
The mistakes vendors make that cost them tens of t...
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August 11, 2025 • 87 mins
In this episode of Pak Chat, we sit down with Jaya Yoannidis — the founder of A Man & His Cave, a brand that’s pulled in over $18 million since launching in 2020.
What started as a small online store has grown into Australia’s go-to destination for man cave essentials — from kegerators to arcade machines. But behind the numbers is a story about building trust with overseas suppliers, leveraging AI before it was cool, and assembling...
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July 14, 2025 • 89 mins
Shane Vincent is the Principal of Belle Property Randwick and one of the most respected figures in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs real estate scene. With nearly two decades of experience in high-performance sales, Shane is known not just for his market knowledge, but for his relentless discipline, work ethic and no-nonsense approach to building a sustainable, values-driven business.
In this episode, Shane joins us to unpack the real trut...
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July 1, 2025 • 72 mins
In this episode of Pak Chat, we’re joined by real estate agent and co-founder of Mauve Property, Sam Groutsis. Raised in a family of agents, Sam’s journey started behind the reception desk at his mum’s agency and has evolved into running a high-performing business managing a gowing rent roll and selling homes worth up to $10 million — all while still finishing his university degree.
We dive into how Sam broke away from the safety n...
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June 26, 2025 • 87 mins
In this episode of Pak Chat, we’re joined by Jason Titus - expert Buyer’s Agent and Founder of Buyers Edge Property.
With over 650 properties secured across Australia, Jason is a leading voice in the real estate industry, renowned for his fierce work ethic, clear communication and client-first approach.
Jason brings expertise in the Australian property market, with a proven ability to identify undervalued suburbs and high-growth...
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June 4, 2025 • 86 mins
Josh Ellison is a high-performance real estate agent based in Sydney’s East. He’s sold everything from $500k apartments to $19 million trophy homes and built a reputation on trust, pace, and honesty.
In this episode, we explore the mindset and tactics that separate average agents from elite performers. Josh reveals how he creates clients for life and why speed beats hesitation every single time.
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May 19, 2025 • 89 mins
Clive Carter is a leading agent at Belle Property Randwick, known for delivering high-performance auction campaigns across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Originally from Wollongong, Clive has leveraged the strength of the Belle Property brand to consistently achieve standout results while maintaining a strong focus on client relationships and emotional connection.
In this conversation, we explore what makes a great auction campaign, the...
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May 12, 2025 • 67 mins
Josh Cottam is the Founder of Think Private, a tech-driven platform designed to connect brokers, clients, and private funders in one streamlined system. In a world where traditional lending can fall short, Josh is at the forefront of a growing movement that’s reshaping how private finance is accessed and delivered.
In this episode, we unpack why private funding is becoming an essential part of the financial ecosystem, the challenge...
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May 5, 2025 • 92 mins
Josh Meli is the Co-Founder of CH Secure, a fast-growing buyer’s agency created in partnership with leading industry expert Simone Cohen. With a bold ambition to become Australia's top buyer’s agent, Josh is building not just a business, but a trusted brand for people entering and investing in the property market.
In this episode, we dive into the mindset behind building a reputation in a competitive industry, the critical role of ...
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Mitchell Farah is a third-generation real estate professional and the Managing Director of First Hand Property, a boutique agency specialising in property management, holiday letting, and strategic sales across Sydney.
In this episode, we explore Mitchell's journey growing up in a real estate family, the sales tactics that work in today’s market, and the evolving landscape of property management and holiday rentals.
Mitchell also s...
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