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.

You’ll learn:

• How to use LinkedIn to grow your NDIS business
• The four pillars of social selling for support providers
• How to write LinkedIn posts that attract referrals
• Why personal branding matters for NDIS providers
• How to connect with other NDIS businesses for growth
• Real examples from Con’s experience in the NDIS and disability sector

If you're an NDIS provider, support coordinator, BDM, or business owner, this podcast will show you how to use LinkedIn the right way. Discover what actually works to grow your reach, build trust, and get real results in the NDIS space.

Watch now and learn how LinkedIn can help your NDIS business grow.

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 neurodiversity and mental health struggles. James shares his personal journey through burnout, addiction, and masking—along with practical ways support workers, BDMs and leaders can create safer, more supportive workplaces.

Topics covered include:

How neurodivergent support workers are affected by workplace isolation

The hidden impact of masking in the NDIS sector

Why most KPIs no longer make sense for NDIS providers

What types of events are actually worth attending

How lived experience can shape better NDIS service delivery

Why we need to focus on staff wellbeing, not just compliance

If you're an NDIS provider, business owner, BDM, or support coordinator, this is a must-watch conversation about the reality of working in disability support today.

Visit https://athletickoala.com.au
Connect with James Loveday: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-loveday-0a60b119b/

#NDIS #DisabilitySupport #SupportWorkers #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #NDISProviders #NDISBusiness #DisabilitySector #NDISLeadership

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 realities of scaling in the NDIS sector, from burnout and financial strain to identity loss and the pressure to look successful.

Vanessa shares the turning points that led her to leave her business, the impact on her health and family, and why helping others build sustainable, profitable NDIS businesses has become her new mission.

If you're running an NDIS business, feeling the weight of responsibility, or wondering whether it's time to shift your strategy, this episode offers real insight and grounded advice.

What You'll Learn:

Why bigger doesn’t always mean better in NDIS

How burnout can creep in without warning

The truth about referrals, results, and profitability

Letting go of shame when stepping back

What matters most when the business is gone

Vanessa now helps NDIS business owners simplify, stabilise, and refocus. Learn more at vanessanorman.com.au

#NDIS #NDISProvider #VanessaNorman #NDISCoaching #BusinessBurnout #NDISReferrals #ScalingNDIS #NDISLeadership #NDISSupport #NDISBusinessChat #MichaelFromLinkedIn

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.

In this energising and refreshingly honest episode, Kezia shares how she:

– Grew Staying Independent into a standout NDIS business
– Built an integrated outcomes model that connects support workers and allied health
– Balances business, parenting, and flipping houses
– Avoids beige branding and brings bold energy to every event
– Leads with curiosity, gratitude, and no time for whingeing

Whether you’re an NDIS provider, team leader, or just trying to figure out how to grow without losing yourself, this conversation is full of real talk, practical tips, and big laughs.

Perfect for providers who want to work smarter, lead braver, and still get home in time for Uber Eats.

Learn more about Kezia and Staying Independent: https://www.stayingindependent.com.au
Follow Kezia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keziakingston/
Tag a provider who needs to hear this!

#NDIS #NDISProvider #AlliedHealth #OccupationalTherapy #SupportWorkers #BusinessLeadership #WomenInBusiness #DisabilitySupport #Kezia #StayingIndependent #NDISAustralia #NDISBusinessTips

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 feeling burned out, to sending a simple text to your brother, this episode is packed with little reminders that relationships aren't built in a day, but they are worth building.

You'll hear about:
- Why tech-free days became something they actually love
- What work-life balance really means to a teenager
- The power of doing just one small thing today to show someone they matter

Plus, some unexpected laughs about Tic Tacs, learning Spanish, and why the bulldog might miss you most.

Stick around to the end—because the best line in the whole episode might just be:
"Throw in the towel and go camping with your daughter."

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 You’ll Hear:

✅ Why generosity (not ego) drives real business success
✅ What Paul learned from being the outsider at school
✅ How to create an NDIS culture that actually works
✅ The truth about event planning, real collaboration, and standing lunch breaks
✅ Why coaching basketball helps him lead NDIS teams better

Paul shares behind-the-scenes stories of his events, how he designs community-first spaces, and why asking “stupid” questions might be the smartest move in business.

If you’ve been looking for your people—or wondering if events are worth the travel—this episode might change your mind.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
📩 Follow Athletic Koala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
📩 Want to be part of the podcast or leave a voice message? Head here: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

#NDISBusiness #PaulBryan #ProviderX #NDISCommunity #NDISLeadership #NDISGrowth #AthleticKoala #NDISProviderLife #NDISCollaboration #SmallBusinessLeadership #DisabilitySupport #NDISDirectors #NDISCulture

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.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

✅ Why growing fast can be exciting and terrifying
✅ The mindset shift Nicole made to stay calm under pressure
✅ How to balance heart-led care with business realities
✅ Why margins don’t always match the mission
✅ What directors need to hear when the numbers turn red

Nicole opens up about her lived experience, the loss that shaped her leadership style, and what legacy really means when your kids ask, “What was Mum like?”

💬 If you're leading a business, juggling budgets, and trying to stay values-led in a world that feels upside down—this episode is for you.

📍 Nicole’s based in Melbourne and is happy to grab a coffee or Zoom with any NDIS provider struggling with growth, pressure, or profit margins. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
📩 Follow Athletic Koala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
📩 Want to be part of the podcast or leave a voice message? Head here: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

#NDISBusiness #NDISLeadership #NicoleCassin #AthleticKoala #NDISProviders #SupportCoordinators #NDISAustralia #NDISGrowth #PurposeLedLeadership #CommunityAccess #SmallBusinessLeadership #DisabilitySupport #NDISDirectors

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 about:

✅ Crying in car parks and over-apologising
✅ Hiring mistakes and shifting from fixer to leader
✅ Building a team that actually solves problems
✅ Letting go of perfection (and being “too nice”)
✅ Creating a business that works for your real life

Justin shares how he built a thriving NDIS-facing business from scratch, the reality of growing an audience on LinkedIn and Instagram, and how his partner helps bring empathy to the process.

Whether you're leading a team, running your own business, or just trying to hold it all together—this episode is real talk for the managers in the middle.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
📩 Follow Athletic Koala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
📩 Message Michael for a personal intro to Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-clark-ndis
📩 Want to add your voice to the podcast? Leave a message here: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

#NDISLeadership #WillieWorks #NDISBusiness #PodcastAustralia #NDISProviders #GrowingBusiness #MichaelClark #AthleticKoala #BehindTheScenesLeadership #EmotionalLeadership #LinkedInForNDIS

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 is for the directors, founders, and managers who are holding everything together behind the scenes.

We talk about:
✅ Why mistakes aren’t just okay—they’re your best teacher
✅ The hidden pressure behind “scaling”
✅ What to do when profit disappears
✅ When to keep going—and when to walk away
✅ How the right coaching can shift your mindset and your life

If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has it figured out and you’re drowning behind the scenes—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
📩 Follow Athletic Koala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
📩 Want an intro to Mr Purple? Message Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-clark-ndis
📩 Want to add your voice to the podcast? Leave a message here: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

#NDIS #NDISBusiness #NDISProviders #MrPurple #Leadership #BusinessMistakes #PodcastAustralia #FoundersTalk #RealConversations #NDISProviderGrowthJourney #MichaelClark #AthleticKoala

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’t come easy.

We talk about:
✅ The systems he had to rebuild at 50, 500, and 1,000 clients
✅ How leadership pressure hits you in waves – and how to stay steady
✅ What founders get wrong when trying to grow fast
✅ Why taking on every client might actually hurt your business
✅ What keeps him grounded (hint: horse riding and AFL tackles)

If you’re in NDIS, Allied Health, or growing any purpose-driven business – this one’s a must-listen.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
📩 Follow Athletic Koala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
📩 Connect with Daniel Sharman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-sharman-4120441aa/
📩 Visit Daniel’s website: https://dlsalliedhealth.com.au
📩 Want to be part of the podcast? Leave a voice message here: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

#NDIS #AlliedHealth #DanielSharman #NDISBusiness #Leadership #Growth #SupportCoordinators #ScalingNDIS #PurposeDrivenBusiness #FoundersTruths #NDISProviderGrowthJourney #PodcastAustralia

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?”

Whether you're a director, ops manager, or provider, this episode dives into the reality behind low margins, rising costs, and the pressure to survive while still delivering great support.

💬 What you’ll learn:

Why "profit first" isn’t greedy—it’s survival

What a healthy profit margin looks like in 2025

How to protect your energy and sanity while staying afloat

What to do when your profits start shrinking

What your accountant isn’t telling you (but Craig will)

This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about decisions, boundaries, and building a business that doesn’t burn you out.

🎙️ Guest:
Craig Minter – The Healthy Business Lab
Website: https://www.thehealthybusinesslab.com

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

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 hustle culture. She’s designing her business around school bells, energy levels, and a guilt-free mindset—and teaching others to do the same.

💬 In this episode:

How to stop being a bad boss to yourself

Building your business around your real life

Setting kind KPIs that don’t punish you

Why spreadsheets are actually liberating

Reframing unmet goals as feedback, not failure

If you're an NDIS provider, allied health pro, or sole trader feeling overwhelmed, this is your permission slip to slow down, realign, and build smarter.

🎙️ Guest:
Leesa – The Mindful OT
Website: https://themindfulot.au

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

#NDISBusiness #SoleTraderTips #OccupationalTherapy #NDISProvider #WorkLifeBalance #BurnoutRecovery #NDISAlliedHealth #MindfulOT #CEOWithoutTheHustle #NDISSupport #BusinessCoaching #OTBusinessCoach

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 networking, referrals, and relationship-based growth.

Together, they build a hypothetical provider business live on air, step-by-step, showing how to market with purpose, build a real community, and avoid the mistakes most new businesses make.

🎯 In this episode:

How to network without being “salesy”

Why connection beats cold outreach every time

The fastest way to build trust in the NDIS sector

LinkedIn vs Facebook for provider marketing

The secret to follow-up that doesn’t feel fake

Giving back to the network (and why it matters)

If you're a provider, BDM, or support coordinator ready to grow without losing your values, this episode will give you a fresh roadmap and a whole lot of real talk.

🎙️ Guest:
Stu Paull – BDM, Plan Manage Assist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stu-p-a5693315b/
Email: spaull@planmanageassist.com.au

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

🔥 Want to connect with Stu? Shoot him a message on LinkedIn or email—he’s the real deal.

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 isn’t my business working?”
or
“Am I cut out for this?”
—this one’s for you.

We unpack:
💥 The truth about failure and letting go
📊 What to do when things stop working
🔁 How to start again (without burning out)
🎯 Why most entrepreneurs never hit 100% success—and why that’s okay
💬 Real talk about grit, resilience, and business decisions that hurt

Tania brings a wealth of lived experience—this isn’t theory, it’s the hard-won truth.

🎙️ Guest:
Tania Gomez – NDIS Business Mentor
Website: https://taniagomez.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tania-gomez-consulting/

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

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 shapes success more than strategy
🔁 How to shift from fixed thinking to growth
📉 The hidden cost of negative thinking and overload
🎯 Practical ways to set goals that actually work
💬 Why being kind to yourself isn’t soft—it’s smart

Whether you’re a CEO, a manager, or someone stuck in old cycles of stress, David gives you the tools to reset your thinking, build resilience, and lead with clarity (and calm).

🎙️ Guest:
David Wolverton – Leadership & Mindset Coach
Website: https://wolverton.net.au

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

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.

Amy brings her no-fluff insight to the table as they unpack the reality facing many providers in 2025:
🧠 Why some providers are turning cutthroat
🤝 How internal silos are killing collaboration
💥 The truth behind 3% margins, burnt-out BDMs, and eroding values
⚔️ What it really means to be dangerously good in a system that’s starting to crack
💬 The leadership challenge no one wants to talk about—but needs to

This episode is for the providers, BDMs, managers, and leaders who want to build something real—without losing their soul in the process.

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

👉 Get ready for real talk, real strategies, and a whole lot of honesty.

#NDIS #Leadership #DisabilityServices #NDISBusiness #NDISProviders #AmyGray #NDISBlackBelt #NDISGrowth

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 of the most out-there (and effective) ideas in NDIS marketing. Tote bags at op shops, transparent coffee cups designed with autistic participants in mind, adaptive recipe books with real participant stories—James has done it all.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why traditional marketing often fails in disability services
✅ How to build trust with referral partners without being pushy
✅ Creative gift ideas that actually reflect your values (like olive oil instead of wine)
✅ How to turn participant stories into powerful branding
✅ The role of sensory design in your marketing materials
✅ Why branding is more than a logo—it’s how people feel about you
✅ How to scale big ideas without losing connection or authenticity

This episode is a goldmine for providers of any size. Whether you're brand new or running a large operation, James will stretch your thinking, spark new ideas, and help you connect with your audience in meaningful, low-cost ways.

🎙️ Guest:
James Loveday – Creative Strategist & Project Consultant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesloveday-0a60b119b/

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

🔥 Want to stand out without selling out? James shows you how.

#NDISMarketing #NDISProviderGrowth #CreativeMarketing #DisabilitySupport #ReferralStrategies #AthleticKoala #JamesLoveday #NDISBusiness #StandOutNDIS #MarketingThatWorks

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 actually stand out in the NDIS space—without throwing cash at Facebook or Google ads.

💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅ Why most NDIS websites are starting to look the same
✅ How to build trust through human-first marketing
✅ The truth about Facebook ads, Google ads, and ROI
✅ The power of niche marketing and attraction-based events
✅ Why your “community” is your most powerful asset
✅ How medium and large providers waste money—and what to do instead
✅ Why the real shortcut is the process (not a magic bullet)

Gregg has built hundreds of provider websites and worked closely with new and scaling providers to turn ideas into action. From designing trust-driven websites to running attraction events that connect with the right participants, Gregg brings practical advice that cuts through the noise.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got 100+ staff, this episode will help you think differently about your message, your niche, and your community.

🎙️ Guest:
Gregg Chadwick – Strategic Marketer & Founder, Chadwick Digital
Website: https://chadwickdigital.com.au

🎙️ Host:
Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

🔥 Tired of sounding like everyone else? This episode shows you how to change that—without wasting time or money.

#NDISProviderGrowth #ChadwickDigital #NDISMarketing #AthleticKoala #NDISBusiness #DisabilitySupport #StandOutNDIS #NDISWebsiteStrategy #StopBeingVanilla #NDISHumour

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 business and marketing strategist who has built multiple businesses, weathered droughts, recessions, and failure, and come out stronger each time. Her no-fluff advice is exactly what every NDIS business owner, BDM, or support coordinator needs right now.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The one-day rule – how to bounce back fast
✅ Why relying on referrals alone is holding you back
✅ How to market smarter (and breathe easier)
✅ Social media traps to avoid
✅ Where LinkedIn fits in your strategy — and what else to use

This episode is packed with grounded advice, practical strategies, and an honest perspective on what it takes to grow your business and keep your head above water.

🎙️ Guest: Jenn Donovan – Marketing Strategist and Speaker
Website: https://socialmediaandmarketing.com.au
Podcast: Small Business Made Simple
Book: 107 Marketing Strategies You Can Actually Use

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

🔥 Struggling with marketing? Drop a comment or DM Michael — let’s get you back on track.

#NDISPodcast #JennDonovan #NDISMarketing #BusinessSetbacks #MarketingSupport #AthleticKoala #NDISGrowth #SmallBusinessMadeSimple #NDISProviders #NDISBranding

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 from invisible to in-demand without paying a cent for ads. Louis breaks down exactly how NDIS providers can use LinkedIn to attract referrals, build trust, and grow their business by connecting with the right people in the industry.

💬 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why Facebook isn’t where referrals come from
✅ How to attract support coordinators, plan managers, and providers
✅ What to post to build authority and get noticed
✅ The biggest LinkedIn mistakes NDIS businesses make
✅ A simple, step-by-step strategy you can start using today

This is no fluff, no guesswork — just practical advice that works in 2025 and beyond.

🎙️ Guest: Louis Butterfield – LinkedIn Strategy Expert
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-the-butterfield/

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0

🔥 Ready to stop chasing referrals and start attracting them? Drop a comment below or message Michael on LinkedIn — let’s make LinkedIn work for your NDIS business.

#NDISPodcast #LinkedInStrategy #NDISReferrals #LouisButterfield #AthleticKoala #NDISMarketing #BDMTools #SupportCoordinators #NDISBusinessGrowth

In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, host Michael Clark sits down with Emma McLaurin — a straight-talking NDIS expert who has seen it all: the trends, the traps, and the time-wasters.

If you’ve been tempted to copy what other providers are doing, this episode will snap you out of it. Emma shares what actually works in a flooded market, how to choose a niche that matters, and why being real is your strongest strategy.

Inside this episode:
✅ Why copying others can wreck your brand
✅ How to find your niche (and your voice)
✅ The biggest marketing mistakes providers make
✅ How to stand out without losing your values
✅ Why genuine providers win in the long run

Whether you’re new to NDIS or ready to scale, Emma’s practical, no-fluff advice will help you grow the right way.

🎙️ Guest: Emma McLaurin – NDIS Growth Strategist
(Connect via LinkedIn)

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala
Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0
💬 Want to join the conversation? Add your voice to the show: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

Watch, take notes, and start growing your NDIS business the right way. 🚀

#NDISPodcast #EmmaMcLaurin #NDISGrowth #NDISBranding #NDISProviders #AthleticKoala #NDISMarketing #ProviderDifferentiation #NDISBusinessSuccess

In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark sits down with Giuliana from Genovation — a provider reshaping what disability support looks like for young adults. Inspired by her own daughter, Giuliana and her husband Jake have built a community that’s designed to last long after they’re gone.

This isn’t just another day program. It’s a long-term vision built on connection, purpose, and deep care.

Inside this episode:

✅ What makes Genovation’s Young Adult Enrichment Program life-changing

✅ The real fears parents face — and how Genovation provides hope

✅ Why their carers don’t just “support,” they build relationships

✅ How they’ve replaced bowling and cinema trips with ice skating, beach days, and enrichment

✅ A long-term plan designed to give families peace of mind for decades to come

💡 Giuliana’s story is honest, powerful, and grounded in lived experience — and it’s one every provider and parent needs to hear.

🎙️ Guest: Giuliana – Co-founder, Genovation

Website: https://genovation.org.au

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0?si=b6150f13f42a4cd1

💬 Add your voice to the podcast: https://athletickoala.com.au/add-to-the-podcast/

Hit play, feel inspired, and let’s raise the bar for what’s possible in the NDIS.

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In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, Michael Clark sits down with Tania Gomez — a powerhouse who has helped over 8,000 NDIS businesses get registered, grow, and break through the ceilings so many providers get stuck under.

They dive deep into what it really takes to grow a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Tania shares practical advice on scaling without burning out, learning to let go, and building a team and systems that actually support you. She also opens up about the personal lessons, sacrifices, and non-negotiables that shape how she runs her own business today.

What you’ll hear:

✔️ How to scale your NDIS business without losing yourself

✔️ The first things providers should focus on

✔️ Getting your time back

✔️ Building a sustainable life and business

✔️ Why putting yourself first is not selfish — it’s smart

This is a must-listen for any provider who’s feeling stuck in the daily grind and wants a way out that doesn’t require sacrificing everything.

🎙️ Guest: Tania Gomez – NDIS Consultant and Mentor

Website: https://taniagomez.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tania-gomez-consulting/

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala

Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0?si=b6150f13f42a4cd1

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In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, host Michael Clark sits down with Stu Paull, a BDM at Plan Manage Assist who’s built a reputation for helping providers move forward — not just talking in circles.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like the NDIS sector is too competitive, this episode is a refreshingly honest look at what actually works. Stu shares how collaboration beats competition, why offering everything is a trap, and how small changes in how you network can create big results.

They also chat about:

✔️ The biggest mistakes providers make when they’re trying to grow

✔️ How to break through when business slows down

✔️ The thinking behind Stu’s own podcast, TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Breathe) — insights for providers who don’t have time to muck around

🎙️ Guest: Stu Paull – BDM at Plan Manage Assist

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stu-p-a5693315b/

Email: spaull@planmanageassist.com.au

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala

Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-koala

Website: https://athletickoala.com

🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sruYKcihnI94xnKmL7Rv0?si=b6150f13f42a4cd1

Take notes. Share it with someone who needs it. Let’s grow together. 🚀

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In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, host Michael Clark is joined by leadership and mindset coach David Wolverton to talk about one of the biggest threats to long-term success — burnout.

David unpacks how burnout doesn’t just affect you. It ripples out to your team, your family, and the culture of your entire organisation. They explore why so many leaders struggle to let go, how to delegate without losing control, and what it takes to stay mentally strong over the long haul.

In this episode:

✔️ The difference between delegation and abdication

✔️ Building boundaries without losing momentum

✔️ Daily habits that protect your focus and energy

✔️ Leading without burning out your team — or yourself

Whether you’re running an NDIS business or leading a team within one, this conversation will help you lead smarter, not harder.

🎙️ Guest: David Wolverton – Leadership & Business Coach

👉 Find him at wolverton.net.au

🎧 Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala

👉 Find us at athletickoala.com

Listen now and future-proof your leadership.

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