Craig Minter joins us to unpack one of the biggest pain points in NDIS: staying profitable without burning out. If you’re a provider, director, or operations manager wondering why the numbers just don’t add up anymore — this is for you.

We talk about:

• Why “profit first” is not selfish — it’s survival.
• What a healthy profit margin actually looks like.
• What to do if your profits are about to halve.
• How to make calm financial decisions (even under pressure).
• Building the right financial team (and what your accountant isn’t telling you).

This is not just about money — it’s about protecting your time, your energy, and your relationships.

Guest: Craig Minter
https://www.thehealthybusinesslab.com
Connect on LinkedIn: Craig Minter

If you’re staring at your zero balance and wondering what’s next — watch this. Then watch it again.

In this episode, we sit down with Leesa from The Mindful OT—a business coach for occupational therapists who’s flipping the script on what leadership and success really look like.

She’s not building an empire. She’s building something better: a business that works during school bells, protects her energy, and leaves space for real life.

If you’re an NDIS provider, allied health professional, or sole trader feeling stretched too thin, this one’s for you.

We talk about:
– Why you must stop working like a bad boss to yourself
– How to reverse engineer your business around your actual life
– Setting KPIs that are kind, not punishing
– The power of spreadsheets (yes, really)
– Why unmet goals aren’t failure—they’re feedback

Whether you're a CEO or just starting out, Leesa’s approach to values-based planning and running a guilt-free business will hit home.

Find Leesa:
Website: themindfulot.au
LinkedIn & Instagram: @themindfulot.au

#NDISBusiness #OTBusinessCoach #MindfulOT #SoleTraderTips #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessWithoutBurnout #CEOWithoutTheHustle

In this episode of the NDIS Providers Growth Podcast, Stu Paul joins Michael Clark for a candid chat about overlooked opportunities in the NDIS space. If you’ve ever wondered how to build your business without burning through your budget—or what actually makes providers stand out—this one’s for you.

They explore what kind of person you need to be to grow, simple actions that open doors, and what they'd do if they had to start a provider business from scratch today.

Practical tips, real talk, and no fluff.
Hit play to learn what really works in the NDIS world.

Tania Gomez has started over 10 businesses — but only 4 were truly successful. In this honest and inspiring chat, she shares what it really takes to build, scale, and sometimes let go of the things that don’t work.

If you’ve ever thought:
“Why is my business not working?” or “Am I just not cut out for this?”

— this one’s for you.

Topics we cover:
How many businesses actually succeed.
What to do when things fail.
Why most entrepreneurs don’t hit 100%.
Tanya’s honest take on building, scaling, and starting again.

Leave a comment: What’s your business journey been like?

#EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusiness #TanyaGomez #NDISBusiness #StartupStruggles #BusinessWins

In this episode of NDIS Provider Growth Journey, host Michael Clark welcomes back mindset and leadership expert David Wolverton to tackle one of the biggest obstacles to success—our own self-talk.

David explains how negative thinking, self-doubt, and mental overload keep leaders, business owners, and professionals stuck in cycles of stress and underperformance. They explore how shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset can transform not just your work but your entire life.

This episode dives into practical strategies for rewiring the way you think, setting long-term goals that actually stick, and why speaking kindly to yourself is just as important as supporting your team. Whether you're a director, manager, or someone looking to break out of old habits, this conversation will give you real tools to shift your mindset and get bigger results—without burnout.

Guest: David Wolverton – Leadership & Mindset Coach (wolverton.net.au)
Host: Michael Clark – Athletic Koala (athletickoala.com)

Tune in now and start transforming the way you think! 🎧

As the founder of NDIS Black Belt, Amy brings her straight-talking insight to one of the biggest challenges in the disability space right now: How collaboration is dying under the weight of scarcity.

In this episode, we unpack:
🧠 Why some providers are getting cutthroat
🤝 How internal silos kill collaboration
💥 The truth about 3% margins, burnt-out BDMs, and disappearing values
⚔️ What it really means to be “dangerously good” in today’s NDIS
💬 The leadership challenge no one wants to talk about

If you’ve been feeling the squeeze or wondering how to stay people-first when the system feels broken—this is the episode you need.

👉 Get ready for real talk, real strategies, and a whole lot of honesty.
#NDIS #Leadership #DisabilityServices #NDISBusiness #NDISProviders #AmyGray #NDISBlackBelt

Michael sits down with the one and only James Loveday, a creative genius when it comes to NDIS marketing strategy. If you've ever struggled to stand out as a provider, this episode is full of real, practical, outside-the-box marketing ideas that actually work – and most of them are incredibly low-cost. Tote bags at op shops, transparent coffee cups for sensory support, olive oil instead of wine, adaptive recipe books featuring participants – James has done it all.

In this episode, you'll learn why traditional approaches fall flat, and how clever branding and community insight can help build a business that people talk about for all the right reasons. Whether you're a new provider or a larger org looking for cut-through ideas, James will inspire you to think differently, act boldly, and bring your brand to life.

You won't find this kind of thinking anywhere else. James is one of a kind – and this chat proves it.

In this episode, Michael chats with Gregg Chadwick—strategic marketer and founder of Chadwick Digital—about how NDIS providers can stop blending in and start standing out. They talk about why so many businesses look “vanilla” in 2025, what new and mid-sized providers can do to build real trust without relying on Google or Facebook ads, and how attraction-based marketing can be a better option for growing your client base. Gregg shares honest insights from building hundreds of provider websites and explains why the process—not a silver bullet—is the real shortcut. They cover how to create events that connect with the right participants, the importance of knowing your niche, and why building a community matters more than ever. If you're serious about building a people-focused, sustainable NDIS business, this episode is packed with straight-talking advice that actually works.