The Bearded Chat with Luke Swenson

Jamie Kritharas is an Entrepreneur, founder of Defiant Digital, a full service marketing performance agency based out of Sydney.  Jamie launched Defiant Digital in 2019 and quickly grew the business to over $2m in revenue in just over a year. Before starting Defiant, Jamie also landed global recognition  as an International DJ, producer in the EDM  category and founded a music label. Jamie's tracks have been used by heavyweights su...

Taj Pabari MASE is one of Australia’s youngest and most successful social entrepreneurs.. Taj was named The Australian Young Innovator of the Year for 2014, an award given to Australia’s most exciting innovator and emerging talent. In 2017, Taj was awarded Young Australian of the Year for Queensland. He is the youngest recipient of the award since its formation in 1979. He is the Chief Executive Officer of The ASE Group, which is c...

 Luke and Teejay discuss hard work and discipline and why now, more than ever, these two values are so important to execute everyday in these uncertain economic times. 

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Caitlynn Henry is an Occupational Therapist,  Former Miss Global Australia winner in 2016,  model, actress and social media influencer. Caitlynn is also a current Miss Universe Australia, Queensland Finalist.  Caitlynn tells her story of her early childhood growing up in South Africa and the craziness that led her family migrating to Australia  for safety. Caitlynn is super passionate about children and helping them achieve their g...

George Iacovou  is the founder of a multi-award winning financial advisory firm, Great Advice  Financial Advisors, investor and  owner of multiple other companies. George has a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Diploma in Financial Services, Post graduate certificate in Financial Planning and and a Masters Degree in Financial Planning and services. Starting his career in sales,  George built has successfully built his bu...

With social media scandals being an almost daily occurrence on the news these days, Luke and Teejay debate the different standards and expectations of celebrities, sports stars and influencers on social media Should they be held to a higher standard than a "normal" person for the content they post? Or do we need to give them a break, and treat them  like a normal person? Luke and Teejay get into the nitty gritty on their thoughts a...

Zamil Solanki is an award-winning Pharmacist and Businessman who dedicates his life to helping healthcare businesses succeed. Zamil built his TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy into a powerhouse within the franchise group and was recognised as Pharmacist of the Year which recognises  excellence and recognition across health delivery, customer engagement, service and leadership.  Zamil was also a Finalist in the Pharmacy Guild Of Australi...

Teddy Briggs is a Australian personality, model, actor and reality tv star, who rose to fame in Season 1 of Love Island Australia.  Teddy is also an accomplished businessman who has launched and grown multiple million dollar e-commerce businesses. Tedd delves into his childhood, and the struggles he went through, his stint as a topless waiter/stripper and the hard work and determination he put in gained him an opportunity as an  in...

Hugh Grover is a Australian Sales Expert. A top 1% revenue generator during his time at  American Express, and experience across retail sales,  Hugh is the founder of Digital Sales Community, an online platform and community that lives and brethes sales! With over 10+ years experience  in developing proven 'sales systems' that can be implemented in any business to help grow sales. Luke, Teejay & Hugh discuss all things sales and hu...

Kicking off the first EP of 2022 with a bang, we introduce our new co-host Teejay Halkias! Tejay is a fun loving, energetic guys who has built a solid sales career in the hyper competitive logistics  industry. Teejay has played in the development squad for  Port Adelaide and West Adelaide in the SANFL where he trained at the highest level with current AFL athletes until he reached the physical limitations of the game.  He continues...

Dan Norris is a Australian serial entrepreneur, award-winning content marketer, international speaker and the author of 6 number 1 Amazon best selling books. Dan is also a Co-Founder  of Black Hops Brewing , growing it to be one of Australia's largest independent brewing companies. Dan Co-Founded Black Hops with two other mates and the brewery has gone on to take our numerous Beer awards and is sold nation wide around Australia. 

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Sam 'Rusty' Russell is the Founder  of PRS (Precision Rifle Series) in Australia, a franchise of the Precision Rifle Series USA, founder of Impact Dynamics, a organisation that is all things shooting and President of Practical Rifle SA, based in Adelaide in South Australia where Rusty resides. 

Rusty is well know in the PRS  space, where he has help create the founding community of the sport in Australia through firearm education & ...