In Part 2, the conversation moves from theory to reality.

Nicholas explains where crypto is already solving real problems - from inflation-ravaged economies to faster settlements, lower transaction costs, and access to capital across borders.

They also explore the risks business owners must understand: custody, scams, asset selection, regulation, and why most people underestimate the complexity.

This episode is grounded, practical, and honest - offering clarity without selling certainty.

Three Key Takeaways

1. Crypto already solves real problems in unstable economies - Stablecoins are protecting purchasing power where local currencies fail.
2. The biggest risk isn’t crypto - it’s poor execution - Custody, platform choice, and asset selection matter more than timing.
3. Most business owners shouldn’t go it alone - Education or professional management reduces risk dramatically.

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Most business owners either ignore crypto or feel quietly intimidated by it.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Francois sits down with crypto specialist Nicolas Richardson to strip the hype away and explore what cryptocurrency actually is - not as a speculative asset, but as financial infrastructure.

They unpack the philosophical and economic foundations of crypto, why it’s often misunderstood, and why judging it through traditional financial lenses misses the point entirely.

This episode is not about buying coins.

It’s about understanding a system that is already reshaping global finance, whether business owners participate or not.

Three Key Takeaways

1. Crypto is infrastructure, not a replacement for money - It doesn’t aim to destroy fiat — it modernises the rails behind it.
2. Most criticism comes from lack of framework, not informed disagreement - Crypto requires new mental models, not old assumptions.
3. Volatility and transparency are features, not flaws - crypto, businessinfrastructure, financialsystems, leadershipthinking, futureofbusiness, bizrev, entrepreneurship, fintechWhen understood properly, both play a critical role in trust and efficiency.

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In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with occupational health and safety specialist Tamryn Raffles from Labournet to unpack why OHS is far more than a legal tick-box. They break down Section 8, 14, 24 and 37 responsibilities, vicarious liability, contractor risk, and what really happens when an incident occurs – from WCL forms to shutting down machinery and facing inspectors. More importantly, they explore how smart businesses use risk assessments, training, and clear procedures to build a safety culture that protects people, reduces downtime, and keeps founders out of crisis mode.

Three key takeaways

• Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling. OHS isn’t just about avoiding fines and contravention notices – it’s a moral responsibility and a culture-driver. When staff feel genuinely safe, behaviour, productivity and retention all shift.
• Liability flows downward – and back up. Under Section 37, employers can be held vicariously liable for the actions of employees and contractors, unless they can prove clear authority, controls and reasonable steps to prevent harm. Your “I didn’t know” defence won’t hold.
• Risk assessments only work if everyone is in the room. A baseline risk assessment isn’t a static document; it’s an ongoing process that involves supervisors, reps and the people on the floor. When incidents happen, you go back to the assessment, adjust controls and tighten training.

If this conversation made you realise your health and safety is more “hope and guess” than structured and documented, it may be time to treat OHS like the strategic lever it really is. Start by asking a simple question: if an inspector or serious incident arrived tomorrow, would you be confident… or exposed?

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