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Right Brain Insights

Right Brain Insights

Written by: David Maher
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Join host David Maher as he interviews professionals, entrepreneurs, & other fascinating people to explore the intersection of money, leadership & faith. In 2012 David founded Right Brain Insights - www.rightbraininsights.com - a consulting company providing fractional CFO services to independently owned industrial, manufacturing & trade service businesses. This podcast is for general information only and does not constitute professional and/ or financial advice. Always seek advice specific to your situation.2025 Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Army Medic to Renewable Energy Leader | Pramono Edens of Skylar Safety
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode of Right Brain Insights, host David Maher speaks with Pramono Edens, founder of Skylar Safety — Australia's largest training provider to the renewable energy sector. Pramono's journey is anything but ordinary. Born in Central Java, raised between two cultures, he later migrated to Australia, served as a medic in the Australian Army, and went on to build multiple businesses while raising six children.

    This conversation dives deep into:
    ✔️ Lessons from growing up in Indonesia and navigating cultural differences
    ✔️ What military service taught Pramono about resilience and leadership
    ✔️ How faith and family values shaped his entrepreneurial path
    ✔️ Building Skylar Safety into a leader in renewable energy training
    ✔️ The challenges of scaling businesses in high-risk industries
    ✔️ Balancing entrepreneurship with being a husband and father of six

    Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone looking for inspiration in resilience and vision, Pramono's story will encourage you to rethink what's possible.

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Get In the Gym and Make Your Business Better - Josh Ciechanowski
    Jul 10 2025

    In this powerful episode of Right Brain Insights, David Maher sits down with long-time personal trainer Josh Ciechanowski, to explore the deep parallels between physical performance and business success.

    What starts as a post-workout chat over whiskey turns into a masterclass on mindset, growth, pain, and leadership.

    You'll learn:

    • Why getting stronger means confronting your own weaknesses
    • How business owners fall into the same traps as gym-goers (and how to break free)
    • The hidden dangers of fast growth — physically and financially
    • How stress, when applied intentionally, builds resilience and long-term strength
    • The surprising power of starting small — and doing it consistently

    Whether you're a business owner, leader, or just someone trying to build discipline and focus — this episode is a must-listen.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Hidden Landmines in Business: How Bad Bookkeeping Can Sink You | Lisa Cavill
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode of Right Brain Insights, host David Maher sits down with Lisa Cavill, founder of Cavill & Co, to expose the hidden financial risks that can quietly destroy your business — and how to avoid them.

    Lisa has spent nearly a decade helping business owners clean up financial messes, avoid government penalties, and turn their books into powerful tools for decision-making. But bookkeeping is no longer just data entry — it's a frontline defense against debt, fraud, and business collapse.

    You'll discover:

    • The #1 compliance mistake small businesses make
    • How poor record-keeping can trigger tax debt, fines, and even criminal charges
    • Why trusting the wrong bookkeeper can ruin your business (and how they steal)
    • The dangers of outdated payroll, hidden superannuation risks, and unreported BAS
    • How to survive an ATO audit or small business restructure
    • Why business owners MUST understand their numbers to avoid disaster

    If you run a business, especially in trades, construction, or services — this is essential viewing. Your financials are more than numbers — they're your safety net.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
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