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/

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/

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/

What if the reason your business, personal brand, or entrepreneurial journey feels hard right now isn’t because of your strategy - but instead it’s the fact you’re building something that doesn’t actually fit who you are?

In this episode, our guest Priscilla Ann shares the powerful story behind her journey. She shares how she left home at 17, built multiple businesses, and quickly learnt that success outside of alignment can feel empty.

Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or burning out, there’s something in this episode that’ll resonate with you.

Tune in to discover

👉Why building a business without alignment eventually catches up with you
👉The reality of “faking it” in the early stages… and when that stops working
👉How personal branding actually works (beyond trends and surface-level advice)
👉The role of partners, environment, and support systems in your growth
👉Why more businesses, more money, or more success doesn’t always mean fulfillment
👉The shift from hustle-driven success to purpose-led work
👉What it looks like to rebuild from nothing (emotionally, financially, and mentally)

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 The country road bag
00:02:40 First God moment
00:03:40 Family that saved her
00:05:20 Falling into entrepreneurship
00:10:20 Wearing eight masks
00:11:40 The meltdown at 30
00:14:20 Ego versus true self
00:23:20 Biggest branding mistake
00:26:20 Power of vulnerability
00:32:40 Handling trolls
00:43:00 Supporting your partner
00:51:00 The identity shift
00:56:00 Just do it

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👉Connect With Priscilla Ann

https://www.instagram.com/iampriscillaann/

https://www.instagram.com/inspiredfoundersofficial

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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/

You’re Sitting On a $500K Skillset (And You Don’t Even Know It). Most professionals spend 10-15 years building their experience and network…

Only to feel stuck, underpaid, and capped.

In this episode, we’re revealing how everyday professionals are turning their existing experience into high-income businesses - using recruitment as the vehicle (with no prior experience).

Tune in to discover:

👉Why most careers cap your income (no matter how hard you work)
👉How professionals are unlocking $300K to $500K+ income potential
👉The exact process to monetise your existing skills
👉Why recruitment is one of the most underrated high-income businesses
👉How to use AI to start and scale faster
👉The mindset shift from employee to business owner
👉How to build freedom, income, and control over your life

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Banter
00:04:00 Britt launches a business in 12 days with two kids
00:09:20 How recruitment became the vehicle for their lives
00:10:40 The $500K skillset you don't know you have
00:16:00 Why career-changers start with a 10-year head start
00:19:20 Inside the RAI course structure and journey
00:21:40 The income calculator and reverse-engineering your goal
00:28:00 The Niche Decision Blueprint explained
00:34:00 Why recruitment is risk mitigation not selling
00:42:00 Renting your career vs. owning your future
00:48:00 Why your business is NOT a family
00:51:00 It has never been easier to start a business

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👉Interested in launching a high-paying recruitment business (with no prior experience)?

Chat to Harvey to find out more: https://www.instagram.com/harveyriversofficial/

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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/

You can work hard every day and still stay stuck. This episode shares why most people fail at personal development, entrepreneurship, and building a success mindset (and how to fix it).

Our guest, Jack Corbett (Founder Corbwood & Associates), shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey.

From growing up with nothing… to building businesses, developing unshakable self-belief, and learning how to take full ownership of life.

If you're sitting on an idea, stuck in a rut, or wondering what separates the people who make it from those who don't - this is for you.

Tune in to discover:

👉Why accountability is the foundation of success
👉How to stop caring what others think and build real confidence
👉The truth about masculinity, vulnerability, and growth
👉How your environment shapes your future (and when to leave it)
👉The mindset shift that turns failure into fuel
👉Why most people never reach their potential
👉How to build discipline, belief, and resilience from nothing
👉The real reason authenticity beats performance every time
👉How successful people think: belief → action → results

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Trials that shaped the man
00:04:31 Authenticity as a competitive edge
00:06:02 What holds people back from their potential
00:07:38 Accountability and the F-Up Bell
00:11:00 Why rigid goals fail most people
00:14:38 What 15-year-old Jack would be proudest of
00:17:40 Lessons in resilience from a tough upbringing
00:23:14 The sweet-selling empire at 14
00:28:40 Timing in business and knowing when to walk
00:37:00 Humility, respect, and earning a chance
00:44:20 Captain vs head coach
00:47:40 Falling in love with learning
00:54:44 How Jack reads and retains 57 books a year
00:57:20 The loneliness of success and asking for help
01:07:00 Act like the person who can change your life is watching
01:11:20 The Australian tax rant and offshoring reality
01:18:46 One tip for someone who hasn't started yet

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👉Connect with Jack Corbett

https://corbwood.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-corbett-909300a5/

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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/

Everyone says “play it safe”… but avoiding risk is exactly why most people stay broke, stuck, and average.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about risk, business, and why most people stay stuck.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, changing careers, or making more money… but haven’t taken action… this is for you.

You’ll also hear the mindset, frameworks, and real-life examples behind taking calculated risks, building a recruitment business, and escaping the cycle of “just enough” income.

Tune in to discover:

👉Why avoiding risk is actually the biggest risk
👉The difference between average thinking vs high performers
👉How to calculate risk before making big decisions
👉The concept of opportunity cost (and why it’s costing you more than you think)
👉Why most people never take action (and how to fix it)
👉How to transition from employee to entrepreneur
👉Why recruitment is one of the best business models right now
👉The exact framework we use to make high-stakes business decisions

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:24 Recruitment Agent Institute Launch
00:05:57 Meet the Five Pilot Testers
00:13:13 Why Playing Safe Kills You
00:16:33 The Mountain Climbing Paradox
00:20:06 The Biggest Risk of All
00:26:07 Pain, Pleasure and Risk Triggers
00:27:00 The Release Valve Framework
00:29:56 Opportunity Cost Explained
00:34:06 AI Risk and Being Replaceable
00:37:34 How to Start Taking Risks
00:40:20 The Flip Flop Maker Analogy
00:44:07 Stop Asking the Wrong People
00:48:40 Hiring People Better Than You
00:51:24 The Gift of the Gab Debate

If you want an above-average life, you must take risks - tune in to find out how to get started.

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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/

People think mental toughness is about pushing harder under stress.

This episode reveals what Special Forces military training actually teaches us about handling pressure, resilience, and success.

Join us and our guest John Templeton as we dissect what it really takes to succeed - through a busines, physical, and military lens.

If you're building a business, feeling stuck, or trying to level up mentally… this will change how you think about discipline, pressure, and success.

👉 Why mental toughness alone is not enough
👉How Special Forces training builds real resilience
👉The truth about stress and why it’s always contextual
👉Why most people fail under pressure (and how to fix it)
👉The hidden danger of seeking validation through success
👉How to overcome fear, shame, and self-doubt
👉The real reason high achievers still feel empty
👉How to build a strong mindset for business and life

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 From Drugs to the Army
00:04:00 You Fall to Your Training
00:08:40 Who Passes SAS Selection
00:12:40 Support vs. Challenge
00:16:13 Mental Toughness is a Myth
00:25:00 The Pride That Broke Him
00:30:44 The Myth of Sisyphus
00:38:23 Sharing a Stage with Tony Robbins
00:45:00 The Guinness World Record
00:50:00 Validation is a Futile Game
00:53:00 How to Dissolve Fear and Shame
00:58:40 Relationships as a Business Asset
01:03:40 Advice for New Entrepreneurs

Hit play now and discover why the most dangerous thing you can do is tie your identity to what you achieve.

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👉Connect with John Templeton

https://www.johntempleton.io/
https://www.instagram.com/johntempletonofficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntempletonofficial/

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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/