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Origin to Ambition: The Entrepreneur Journey
On Origin to Ambition, successful entrepreneurs and business owners share the untold stories and practical strategies that fueled their growth from a simple idea to a thriving enterprise. Founders, start-up leaders, and bootstrapped innovators join honest conversations about their journey with host Sean Dunne (Founder of Dominium Capital). From securing their first customers and navigating cash flow to the challenges of scaling a team and planning a profitable exit, Origin to Ambition provides the real-world lessons and actionable advice to help you master your own entrepreneurial journey.
Episodes
15 episodes
The 'Screw Loose' Theory & The Art of Productizing Yourself with Cody Royle
Welcome to Origin to Ambition Bytes, where we revisit our archives to bring you a concentrated dose of wisdom from our most impactful conversations.This week, we're diving back into our fascinating chat with author and elite coach, Co...
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17:54
The Scoreboard, The 'E-Myth', & The Pig with Andy Gowers
Welcome to Origin to Ambition Bytes, where we revisit the archives to bring you a concentrated dose of wisdom from our most impactful conversations.This week, we're diving back into our chat with the incredible Andy Gowers. If you've eve...
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12. We'll Grow Old Together: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Peter Mercuri
What if the most important question for your business's success was the one you couldn't answer? That was the reality for Peter Mercuri, a seasoned chartered accountant, when he was asked a simple question: "Why do you do what you do?" It took ...
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46:19
11. Second Set Of Eyes: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Cody Royle
What happens when you write a book so honest that your readers demand you turn it into a business? That's the unique entrepreneurial journey of Cody Royle. After the gut-wrenching experience of his AFL draft dream ending, Cody "fell into" coach...
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39:54
10. Failure Is Not an Option: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Felicity Mace
What does it take for a single mother, after years out of the industry, to build a 7-figure hairdressing salon from the ground up in a "disgusting and dirty" old milk bar? The answer is a simple, powerful, and non-negotiable mindset: failure is...
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41:01
9. The Accidental Entrepreneur: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Paul Veldman
Paul Veldman never intended to be an entrepreneur. A 20-year veteran of the Victoria Police, his life was on a clear path until a devastating knee injury took him out of action. Bored and going stir-crazy, he made a seemingly small decision to ...
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46:46
8. What Have We Got To lose? The Entrepreneur's Journey with John Mapleston
What if your business's "exit plan" was simply the freedom to beg for a job if it all went wrong? That was the refreshingly honest and low-risk mentality that launched T.M. Collins Law, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:04
7. Find Calm In The Chaos: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Maggie McPherson
Imagine launching your dream business, pouring your heart and soul into it, only to be hit by a "full-blown tsunami" just four months later. That was the reality for Maggie McPherson, a 4'11" powerhouse in the martial arts world, when the COVID...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:39
6. Business Beyond Tomorrow: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Colin Wilson
What if the most valuable business advice you could receive wasn't a list of things to do, but a clear guide on what to avoid? This is the powerful philosophy of Colin Wilson, a founder whose journey was forged over 22 years of cold-ca...
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43:00
5. Lifelong White Belt: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Philip Lai
What happens when the thing you do for fun becomes the only thing you want to do? For Philip Lai, founder of the Australian Combat Sports Academy, it was a signal he couldn't ignore.In this powerful episode of Origin to Ambition, Sean si...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:32
4.Your Business Is Just a Job: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Andy Gowers
What does a former AFL star and the President of the Hawthorn Football Club know about entrepreneurship? As it turns out, everything that matters.In this episode, Sean is joined by Andy Gowers for a masterclass in high-performance thinki...
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33:57
3. From Red Cards to Balance Sheets: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Simon Micallef
What does officiating a high-stakes football match in front of 100,000 fans have in common with building a successful business from the ground up? As it turns out, almost everything.In this episode of Origin to Ambition, Sean Dunne sits ...
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Episode 3
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33:25
2. Becoming 'Big Boss': The Entrepreneur's Journey with Suzi Wright
Ever faced a frustrating problem in your field and thought, "There has to be a better way"? That's exactly where Suzi Wright found herself. As a dance studio owner, she was tired of the high cost and limited options for costumes in Australia. H...
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1. Risk, Resilience, and a Successful Exit: The Entrepreneur's Journey with Chris Rossidis
Ever wondered what it truly takes to leave the security of a corporate job and build a purpose-driven business from the ground up?In the very first episode of Origin to Ambition, host Sean Dunne sits down...
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