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
42 episodes
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 42
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          20:06
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 41
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          37:30
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 40
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          35:28
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 39
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          13:05
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 38
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          32:09
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 37
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          21:32
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 36
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          39:04
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 35
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          31:17
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 34
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          9:59
        
      
    How to make a "People Come First" business that thrives, with Stacey Goulding (Ep 33)
What does it mean to put people before paperwork?In this episode, we sit down with Stacey Goulding, behavioural specialist and founder of LumaBloom, to explore her unique human-first approach to behaviour support and business. Stacey sh...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 33
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          24:22
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 32
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          21:07
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Episode 31
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          37:03
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 30
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          20:50
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 29
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          21:48
        
      
    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...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 28
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          28:20
        
      
    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....
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 27
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          42:49
        
      
    NDIS Support Work, Mental Health and Neurodiversity with James Loveday (Ep 26)
In this episode, Michael speaks with James Loveday, one of the most experienced voices in the NDIS sector, about the real challenges behind disability support work.They explore what it’s like to work in the NDIS while living with neurod...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 26
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          45:19
        
      
    Why Scaling Your NDIS Business Might Be a Mistake, with Vanessa Norman (Ep 25)
Is growing your NDIS business always the right move?In this honest and practical conversation, Michael speaks with Vanessa Norman, a former NDIS provider who built a successful business, then chose to walk away. They unpack the realitie...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 25
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          34:22
        
      
    How Kezia Built a Bold NDIS Business in 15 Months, with Kezia Tieck (Ep 24)
Kezia didn’t just grow fast—she did it differently. In just 15 months, she went from a solo OT to leading a thriving NDIS business with 17 staff, 80 clients, a leafy green expo garden… and zero interest in playing by boring provider rules.<...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 24
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          27:00
        
      
    What Actually Makes a Family Work While Running A Business, with Amelia Clark and Michael Clark (Ep 23)
What really makes a family work? In this honest and funny conversation, a dad and daughter sit down to talk about what matters most—connection, tech-free time, and why weekends off might just be the dream.From running a business and fee...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 23
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          8:29
        
      
    How To Grow Your NDIS Business By Getting Your Best People Doing THIS with Paul Bryan (Ep 22)
In this episode, Michael sits down with Paul Bryan—NDIS business coach and the man behind Provider X. They talk about how to grow your business without losing your sanity, and why the secret to success might be other providers.🎯 What Yo...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 22
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          15:45
        
      
    How Nikole Cassin Grew an NDIS Business Without Burning Out (Ep 21)
In this episode, Michael sits down with Nicole Cassin—NDIS director, leader, and absolute powerhouse. Nicole shares what it’s really like to grow fast in the NDIS world… without letting the stress destroy your health, values, or team.🎯 ...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 21
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          17:39
        
      
    From People Pleaser to Practical Leader with Justin Boulos (Ep 20)
In this raw, behind-the-scenes episode, Michael sits down with Justin from Willie Works to talk about the emotional weight of leadership—and why most of us are figuring it out as we go.They dive deep into the stuff we don’t usually talk...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 20
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          28:39
        
      
    How NOT to Run an NDIS Business (And Why That’s Okay) with Mr Purple on Mistakeology (Ep 19)
What if your biggest business breakthrough came from getting it all wrong?In this brutally honest episode, Michael sits down with Tom—aka Mr Purple—to talk about the lessons most NDIS providers are too afraid to say out loud. This one i...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 19
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          14:34
        
      
    How Daniel Sharman Grew to 1,000 NDIS Clients Without Losing His Mind (Ep 18)
In this masterclass episode, I sit down with Daniel Sharman – the Jedi Knight of growth in Allied Health – to talk about scaling with purpose. He grew from solo operator to over 40 staff across two states, supporting 1,000+ clients. But it didn...
        
          
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            Season 1
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            Episode 18
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          24:30