Many people talk about starting their own business, but very few actually do.

In this episode of Two Blokes, One Business, we explore the entrepreneurial mindset that separates dreamers from doers.

Our guest, Rhyley Hunter, founder of Huntsman Recruiting, unpacks his journey from facing sudden commission cuts to building a 10-year recruitment agency.

Rhyley shares the moment that pushed him to launch his own business, the harsh lessons learned in the early days, and why he believes the future of recruitment hinges on personal branding, authentic content, and AI-driven tools.

Tune in to discover:

✅How AI in recruitment is levelling the playing field for startups

✅Why a personal brand on LinkedIn is more powerful than a company name

✅How to overcome impostor syndrome in business

✅The strategic way to create high-impact content that converts

✅Why even the largest agencies are vulnerable to agile, solo operators

Whether you're looking to start a recruitment agency, grow your service-based business, or leverage automation tools - this episode is packed with real talk, tactical advice, and inspiration.

Key Points

00:09:20 Starting Huntsman Recruitment
00:11:40 The Uncle's Push Moment
00:15:20 The Fallback Plan
00:22:00 Personal Branding
00:27:00 The $70,000 Lawsuit
00:35:00 Content Creation Strategy
00:43:00 AI and Automation
00:47:20 AI Agents vs ChatGPT
00:53:00 The Future Recruitment Advantage
00:58:00 Industry Evolution

Ready to discover what separates successful entrepreneurs from dreamers? This episode reveals the mindset shifts and practical strategies that can transform your career and business trajectory.

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👉Connect with Rhyley Hunter

https://huntsmanrecruiting.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyley-hunter-96802b46/
https://www.instagram.com/huntsmanrecruiting/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of the specialist recruitment agency, Harwell Consulting.

Harwell Consulting are renowned for finding the top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at Harwell Consulting: https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Burnout is silently crippling 71% of entrepreneurs, business owners, and high achievers - but Dr. Mel Taitimu reveals the real keys to sustainable success without burning out.

In this powerful episode of Two Blokes One Business, leading clinical psychologist Dr. Mel Taitimu breaks down the true causes of entrepreneurial burnout, why the "hustle harder" mentality backfires, and how mental health for entrepreneurs needs a new approach.

Using her four-factor burnout model (bottom-up, top-down, outside-in, inside-out), Dr. Mel explains why so many founders, leaders, and high performers appear successful on the outside - while struggling with stress, overwhelm, and burnout symptoms internally.

The conversation dives deep into:

✅The science behind nervous system regulation

✅Why self-compassion in business outperforms toxic resilience

✅How mental health literacy for business owners protects against long-term burnout

✅Practical parasympathetic nervous system hacks you can apply daily

✅Why belonging, not balance, is the ultimate antidote to burnout recovery

Adam and Harvey open up about their own battles with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the constant pressure to keep moving the goalposts - a common trap for founders and business owners in today's always-on culture.

Key Points

00:02:00 Why mental health literacy matters
00:08:20 Personal journey into psychology
00:13:20 High-achieving as childhood coping
00:19:00 Four-factor burnout model explained
00:26:40 External versus internal motivation
00:33:00 Self-compassion framework
00:46:00 Burnout statistics and symptoms
00:53:00 Parasympathetic nervous system tools
01:06:40 Recognising severe burnout signs
01:12:00 Belonging as burnout prevention
01:20:00 Mental hygiene daily practices

Ready to transform your relationship with success and build sustainable high performance?

This episode provides the roadmap for ambitious individuals who want to achieve without burning out.

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👉Connect with Dr. Mel Taitimu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmeltaitimu/
https://www.maiapsychology.com.au/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of the specialist recruitment agency, Harwell Consulting.

Harwell Consulting are renowned for finding the top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at Harwell Consulting: https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Ever wonder why some people seem endlessly driven? It’s not magic - it’s mindset, identity, and structure.

In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we break down the biggest myth in the motivation world - that highly motivated people were born that way.

You’ll discover why motivation isn’t about hyping yourself up - it’s about mastering your entrepreneur mindset, designing systems for consistency, and understanding your internal drivers to unlock true, long-lasting discipline.

Whether you're building a recruiting business like us, scaling a startup, or just trying to hit your personal development goals, this episode delivers a motivation strategy that actually works.

Forget fleeting motivation.

We’re sharing the 3-part framework that powers real, sustainable success:

✅ Identity and Internal Drivers: Learn how to discover your real "why," and stop chasing goals that don’t align with your values. This is where true goal setting begins.

✅ Structure Over Hype: We show how to create micro-goals and a results-focused process that supports consistent output - especially important for anyone building a business or scaling their career.

✅ The Mental Game: Gain the confidence to make changes even when those around you resist. Learn why discipline beats motivation and how to push through fear, self-doubt, and social pressure.

We also dive into real stories from our journey - from young professionals to business owners, how we scaled from the kitchen table to a multi-division team, and what kept us moving when motivation dipped.

Discover the psychology behind motivation, the impact of habit stacking, and practical ways to build self-discipline that actually sticks.

Key moments:

00:01:00 The motivation misconception
00:09:00 Identity drives everything
00:14:00 Finding your true values
00:19:00 Jimmy Carr's character wisdom
00:23:00 Values alignment matters
00:31:00 Structure over hype
00:36:00 Taking immediate action
00:43:00 Accountability power
00:48:00 Doing it when it's hard
00:55:00 Habit stacking strategy

Ready to stop relying on temporary energy spikes? Start building long-term success rooted in clarity, consistency, and self-awareness.

Listen now to learn our 3-part motivation framework that can transform how you approach any goal.

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of the specialist recruitment agency, Harwell Consulting.

Harwell Consulting are renowned for finding the top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at Harwell Consulting: https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/