NDIS Provider Growth Journey
NDIS providers and leaders - for directors, managers, BDMs etc - How to grow your NDIS business without losing your mind on the journey.
Episodes
51 episodes
Why Most NDIS Businesses Break (And How to Avoid It), with Trystan Conway (Ep 53)
In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Journey Podcast, Michael sits down with Trystan Conway, someone who has seen the NDIS from both sides. He has built and scaled an allied health business himself, and now works with providers across th...
How Communication and Systems Set Top NDIS Providers Apart from the Rest, with Matt Sevier (Ep 52)
Explore the journey of growth and success in the NDIS sector. Discover how effective communication, transparency, and robust systems can transform a provider's practice. Learn from real experiences and insights shared by Michael and Matt Sevier...
Transforming Allied Health with Communication and Personalisation with Jack Matthews (Ep 51)
What actually makes a great allied health provider stand out from an average one?In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael sits down with Jack Matthews to talk about what is really changing in allied health and why som...
How To Grow In NDIS, By Stopping the Fake and Focusing on Real Relationships, with Ali Chahine (Ep 50)
What does it actually take to turn LinkedIn connections into real relationships?In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Podcast, Michael sits down with Ali Chahine to talk about moving beyond surface-level networking and building gen...
From Burnout To Balance In NDIS Business, with Paul Bryan (Ep 49)
From burnout to balance is not a mindset shift.It is a business decision.In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael sits down with Paul Bryan to talk about what really drives burnout in NDIS businesses and how to fix i...
Profit Isn’t Dirty and Growth Isn’t a Syndrome, With Leesa Tuffnell (Ep 48)
In this episode of the NDIS Providers Growth Podcast, Michael sits down with Leesa Tuffnell, one of the most respected coaches working with occupational therapists and allied health professionals in the NDIS space.Leesa mainly works wit...
The Reality of NDIS Leadership Right Now, with Michael Hasson (Ep 47)
In this episode, Michael speaks with allied health manager Michael Hasson about what leadership looks like inside an NDIS business right now.They talk openly about frozen and reduced NDIS fees, rising costs, and the pressure this puts on...
Do BDMs Still Matter in the NDIS?, with Stu Paull (Ep 46)
Do BDMs still belong in the NDIS world? That’s the question we tackle in this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Journey, where Michael sits down with Stu Paull—one of the most respected and connected BDMs in the sector. They talk hones...
Growing an Allied Health Business to 1,000 Participants, with Daniel Sharman (Ep 44)
NDIS business growth and allied health leadership take centre stage in this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Podcast. Today, Michael sits down with Daniel Sharman, founder of DLS Allied Health, to unpack the real pressures, turning points an...
How NDIS Directors Can Stop Burnout and Scale Smarter, with Leanne Hopkins (Ep 43)
In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Podcast, Michael sits down with Leanne Hopkins, founder of Succeed Healthcare Solutions and Succeed Practice Management, to talk about how NDIS business owners can build profitable, sustainable organi...
How to Grow Your NDIS Business on a Zero Dollar Budget, with Karl Schwantes (Ep 42)
Can you grow your business without spending a cent on ads? Karl Schwantes says yes — by using Google reviews the right way. In this episode, he shares how NDIS providers and small businesses can turn great client experiences into a steady strea...
The Truth About Resilience and Why There's No Superpower, with Barnaby Howarth (Ep 41)
In this episode, former Sydney Swans player Barnaby Howarth shares a story that is real, raw, and unforgettable.After surviving a violent gang attack that left him with brain damage, Barnaby rebuilt his life with grit, humour, and kindn...
How to Stay Profitable in The NDIS, With Emanuel Gini (Ep 40)
What happens when life takes a sharp turn and your dream disappears overnight?In this episode, Michael talks with Emanuel, the National Operations Manager at Ability Connect, who shares how a car accident changed his life and how he reb...
How to Build a Healthy NDIS Network of Like-minded People, with Bradley Williams (Ep 39)
What does it take to stay awesome at what you do without burning out?In this episode, Michael talks with Bradley Williams, founder of The Becoming Collective, about what it means to keep your energy, passion, and purpose alive in the wo...
Your NDIS Business Needs a Podcast - How to Start Your Podcast from Scratch, with Svenja (Ep 38)
Thinking about launching a podcast but second-guessing yourself? In this episode, Svenja and I unpack practical ways to beat imposter syndrome, get your first episodes out, and set up simple systems that keep things moving. We cover minimum via...
How Jeremy Built Move2Thrive from Scratch, with Jeremy Pucheta (Ep 37)
Meet Jeremy Pucheta, founder of Move2Thrive Clinic. In this candid conversation he shares how he grew from sole trader to a team, what went wrong, what worked, and how he balances family life with building a business. We dig into pricing with c...
Building Trust in the NDIS, with Ward Sheehan (Ep 36)
The NDIS world is full of passionate providers, but how do you tell the difference between the ones who genuinely care and those who don’t?In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Journey Podcast, Michael Clark sits down with Ward Sh...
How to Set Up Staff Well-Being, and Self Well-Being, so Burnout Doesn't Break You, with Brett Sams (Ep 35)
TW: Mental Health. What happens when life forces you to confront stress, loss and burnout head-on?In this episode, we speak with Brett Sams, founder of The Self Care Zone. Brett’s story begins with tragedy and evolves...
How She Used LinkedIn to Build Real Relationships That Lead to Referrals, with Michelle Flynn (Ep 34)
What does it take to stop being invisible on LinkedIn?In this episode, Michelle shares how she went from hesitant poster to being recognised as a LinkedIn go-to person in her industry. With 15 years of marketing experience, she explains...
Think 10x Bigger - Strategy and Leadership in the NDIS, with Yasser Zaki (Ep 32)
Think 10x Bigger. Stop playing small.But... How do you innovate in a system bound by strict rules?In this episode, we sit down with Yasser Zaki, global operations leader at Tender Loving Care, to unpack how he balances comp...
Build an Allied Health Business That Runs on Autopilot, with Paul Wright (Ep 31)
Most health and NDIS business owners work in their business instead of building one that gives them back time, money, and life.In this episode, Paul Wright shares how he went from a single physio practice to six thriving clinics and why...
Want NDIS Referrals? What Support Coordinators Really Think with Hannah Redford (Ep 30)
Think sending a "we've got capacity" email will get you referrals? Think again.In this episode, Michael talks with Hannah Redford, a support coordinator with six years of experience, about what actually works when approaching support co...
From One House to Five: How to Build a Values-First NDIS Business in 13 Months, with Stevie-Lee (Ep 29)
What happens when a former child protection worker becomes an NDIS business owner with no business background and grows faster than expected?In this honest and practical conversation, Stevie Lee shares how she:Grew fr...
How to Stand Out in Business Without Selling, with Steve Dart (Ep 28)
Tired of cold calls and boring marketing?Steve Dart shares how he helped a small sports brand go from unknown to Commonwealth Games legend—by launching a podcast before podcasts were cool.In this episode, Steve reveals:W...
LinkedIn for NDIS Providers: Real Talk with Con Sotidis (Ep 27)
Want to grow your NDIS business using LinkedIn? In this episode, LinkedIn strategist and NDIS consultant Con Sotidis shares proven tips to help NDIS providers get more referrals, build strong networks, and grow their business online....