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Two Blokes One Business

Two Blokes One Business

Written by: Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell
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Two Blokes One Business is a weekly business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, recruiters, and aspiring business owners who want real lessons on starting, growing, and scaling a business.

Hosted by Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell, two ex-professional footballers who built HARWELL., a specialist recruitment agency that generated $1.25M in year one, $6M in year two, and ranked #5 on the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Fast Starters.

Every episode digs into what it actually takes to build, lead, and grow a company - including the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn't, and everything in between.

In solo episodes, Harvey and Adam break down the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they wish someone had told them three years ago when they were starting out.

In guest episodes, they sit down for candid conversations with Australia's top entrepreneurs, leaders, and world-class performance experts - to unpack what actually drives success in business and life.

If you want practical insights on building a business, scaling a company, and making smarter moves as an entrepreneur, this is the podcast for you.

New episodes published every week - subscribe now to level up your business journey

Connect with the Harwell. team:


https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness

https://www.harwell.au/

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Episodes
  • The 7-Figure Recruiter: My Alcoholic Dad, Football Failure, & Building A 7-Figure Business
    May 12 2026

    Most people blame their environment, their upbringing, or bad luck for their current situation.

    In this episode, Adam Powell explains how extreme ownership, sales, recruitment, and personal development helped him break generational patterns and rebuild his identity from scratch.

    From growing up with an alcoholic father to walking away from professional football and building a successful business career in Australia - this is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.

    This is a deep conversation about resilience, accountability, discipline, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up.

    Tune in to discover:

    👉The mindset shift that helped Adam go from a $45K salary to earning over $220K in recruitment
    👉How walking away from professional football impacted Adam’s life
    👉The subtle ways self-sabotage showed up during his football career and early adulthood
    👉What moving to Australia with no clear plan taught Adam about identity, resilience, and reinvention
    👉Why “extreme ownership” is a core principle in both business and life (and it should for you too)
    👉The strange link between environment, ambition, and long-term success

    Key moments:

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:40 Japan changed Adam
    00:06:25 Why he’s nervous
    00:10:00 The power of forced independence
    00:17:40 More help, more rage
    00:21:55 Dads suidcide
    00:26:05 Breaking the cycle
    00:34:25 Quitting pro football
    00:40:00 Starting life in Australia from scratch
    00:46:40 Two bartender story
    00:49:05 45K to 220K
    00:52:25 Starting HARWELL.
    01:03:45 The curse of high performers
    01:05:45 What 15-year-old Adam wants

    If you’ve ever struggled with self-belief, identity, motivation, toxic family dynamics, career direction, or overcoming adversity, this episode will hit hard.

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    👉Connect with us

    https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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    Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.

    HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

    Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

    👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

    Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • She Quit Teaching And Started a Career In Remote Sales | Brooke Triplett
    May 5 2026

    Everyone wants financial freedom and a remote income - but almost no one is willing to fix the one thing that actually makes a career change work.

    We’re joined by Brooke Triplett (founder of the original She Sells™), who shares how she went from a stuck, overwhelmed primary school teacher…

    To building a thriving sales business that's helped over 2,000 women transition into remote sales careers - with zero prior sales experience.

    If you're a woman who's working hard, running on fumes, and you know there's more out there… but you can't see the next step?

    Tune in to hear about:

    👉 The #1 skill for success in business and sales (most people get this completely wrong)
    👉 How to transition from a "secure" 9-to-5 job into a high-income remote sales career
    👉 The truth about sales… and why it's NOT pushy, icky, or manipulative
    👉 Why women naturally excel in sales using skills they already have
    👉 How to overcome fear, self-doubt, and the identity shift from employee to entrepreneur
    👉 Why chasing money is the wrong goal (and what to focus on instead)
    👉 How to build real-time freedom, location freedom, and financial independence

    Key Moments:


    00:00:00 Intro
    00:01:24 Back yourself 110%
    00:02:42 Women's sales edge
    00:06:42 The Possum Magic moment
    00:10:40 Labels keep you stuck
    00:14:00 $22k vs $1,400
    00:16:05 Burn the boats
    00:23:45 The DDRC framework
    00:25:28 Reading energy on calls
    00:38:20 Get off the train
    00:47:40 Authenticity wins
    01:02:45 Sales plus AI
    01:07:40 Swap "but" for "though"

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    👉Connect with Brooke Triplett


    https://www.instagram.com/shesellswithbrooke/

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    👉Connect with us

    https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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    Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.

    HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

    Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

    👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

    Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • What Happens to Your Brain After 5 Drinks a Week | Ben Lowe
    Apr 28 2026

    If you can’t go 30 days without alcohol, are you really in control… or are you actually dealing with a high-functioning drinking problem?

    We’re back with a previous guest, Ben Lowe, exploring the real reason behind alcohol use in high-performing men and entrepreneurs.

    We also look at why even “social drinking” can hold you back and how sobriety can unlock clarity, discipline, and next-level performance.

    If you've tried quitting before and fallen back in, this is the episode that explains why - and what to do differently this time.

    Tune in to discover:

    👉The hidden psychology behind alcohol and addiction
    👉Why high-functioning men still struggle with drinking
    👉How alcohol impacts your business, relationships, and mental health
    👉The shocking impact just 5 drinks a week has on your brain
    👉The truth about “weekend drinking” and why it’s still a problem
    👉What actually works when trying to quit alcohol for good

    Key Moments:

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:01:00 Three levels of sobriety
    00:04:00 Ben's fifteen-year battle
    00:14:30 The penny drop moment
    00:19:20 We're all addicts
    00:28:00 Alcohol as brain damage
    00:31:00 The ninety-day superpowers
    00:38:30 Why partners pull away
    00:44:50 Set your real why
    00:52:00 Environment changes everything
    00:58:00 Tom Holland's sober empire
    01:12:00 Vulnerability beats bravado
    01:20:00 Final words to listeners

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    👉Connect with Ben Lowe

    https://www.instagram.com/benlowecoaching
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lowe-759277275/

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    👉Connect with us

    https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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    Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.

    HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

    Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

    👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

    Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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