
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
32 episodes
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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Season 1
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Episode 32
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20:51

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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Season 1
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Episode 31
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36:47

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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20:34

From One House to Five: How to Build a Values-First NDIS Business in 13 Months with Stevie-Lee
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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21:31

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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28:04

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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42:32

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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45:03

Why Scaling Your NDIS Business Might Be a Mistake – Real Talk 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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34:06

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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26:44

What Actually Makes a Family Work with Amelia 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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8:13

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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15:29

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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17:23

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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28:23

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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14:18

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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24:14

Profit First Mindset in NDIS with Craig Minter (Ep 17)
In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark sits down with Craig Minter from The Healthy Business Lab to tackle the uncomfortable question too many providers are asking:“Why am I working so hard and still broke?”<...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:20

Running Profitably, While Not Being A Slave To Your Business - with Leesa Tuffnell (Ep 16)
In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark sits down with Leesa from The Mindful OT—a business coach helping occupational therapists and sole traders build businesses that don’t burn them out.Leesa isn’t chasing hust...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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13:24

How NDIS Providers Can Grow Without Spending More - with Stu Paull (Ep 15)
What would it take to go from zero to 200 participants in just six months? In this powerful episode, Michael Clark sits down with Stu Paull—BDM at Plan Manage Assist and one of the most trusted names in the NDIS space—to unpack the truth about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:05

The Truth About Building Something That Lasts with Tania Gomez (Ep 14)
Tania Gomez has started over 10 businesses—but only 4 were successful. In this honest and practical conversation, she shares what most people won’t: sometimes, things fail—and that’s part of the process.If you’ve ever thought:“Why i...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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20:13

Real Leadership Skills Starts With This (with David Wolverton) - Ep13
In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark welcomes back leadership and mindset coach David Wolverton for a deep dive into the internal dialogue that’s holding so many leaders back.They unpack:🧠 Why self-talk sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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10:34

Scarcity, Silos & Being "Dangerously Good" with Amy Gray (Ep 12)
In this brutally honest episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael sits down with Amy Gray, founder of NDIS Black Belt, to dig deep into what’s going wrong with collaboration in the NDIS world—and what we can actually do about it....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:14

The Wildest NDIS Marketing Brain in Australia - With James Loveday (Ep11)
If you think marketing in the NDIS world has to be boring, safe, or expensive… you haven’t met James Loveday.In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael sits down with creative strategist James Loveday, the mind behind some...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:45

NDIS Businesses Are Missing These Marketing Shortcuts - with Greg Chadwick (Ep 10)
If your website looks like every other NDIS provider… this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.In Episode 10 of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, host Michael Clark chats with Gregg Chadwick, founder of Chadwick Digital, about how to act...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:26

How to Handle Setbacks and Grow Your NDIS Business – with Jenn Donovan (Ep 9)
NDIS providers — if you’ve been hit with setbacks, burnt out from marketing, or stuck relying on word-of-mouth, this episode is for you.In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark sits down with Jenn Donovan — a busin...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:33

How To Use LinkedIn To Get More Referrals Than You'd Believe - with Louis Butterfield (Ep 8)
If you're an NDIS provider, support coordinator, or BDM, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip.In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark chats with Louis Butterfield — a LinkedIn expert helping businesses go ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:46
