There’s something more painful than failing… It’s watching someone else build the life you wanted.

If you’ve ever hesitated to start a business, take a risk, or step into something bigger because of fear of failure, it’s time to confront what’s really holding you back.

Most people don’t fail because they lack skill.

They fail because they don’t want to risk embarrassment.

So they stay stuck playing it safe, staying comfortable, and telling themselves “now’s not the right time”.

Tune in to discover:

👉Why “I can’t afford it” is often a belief problem, not a money problem

👉What saying “I don’t have time” really means

👉The reality of starting a business with kids, a mortgage, and real pressure

👉The truth about imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship

👉Why no one is a “natural” at business or success

👉Cash flow stress and scaling lessons from building in real time

👉Hiring mistakes and culture lessons

👉The identity shift required to move from thinking to doing

Key Moments:

00:03:00 No Alcohol for 2026
00:08:00 AI Tools Transforming Training
00:10:00 The Reason You Can't Is Why You Should
00:12:20 I Can't Afford It
00:22:00 I Don't Have The Time
00:30:00 Life Circumstances Excuse
00:32:00 I'm Not A Natural
00:39:00 Fear of Failure
00:45:40 7 Year Old Entrepreneur Question
00:48:40 Managing Tight Cash Flow

Hit play now and find out why the thing holding you back is the thing pushing you forward.

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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 HARWELL.

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

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. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Thinking about starting a recruitment agency?

Wondering how to scale a recruitment business without burning cash?

Curious how a brand-new recruitment startup hit $15.5M revenue in year two?

Before you quit your recruitment job - you need to hear this!

Most recruiters talk about starting a business.

Very few actually do it.

In this episode, we break down exactly how two founders scaled a recruitment agency to $15.5M revenue in year two, became one of the fastest-growing companies in Australia, and launched a second business.

And how they did it all while navigating risk, burnout, partnerships, offshore teams, and massive mindset shifts.

Our guests, Sam Hope and Jory Humpreys, are the founders of H People and Wingman Recruitment.

If you’re a recruiter thinking about going out on your own… or an agency owner trying to scale … this episode will show you what it actually takes.

What You’ll Learn

👉How to scale a recruitment agency from zero

👉Why abundance mindset beats scarcity thinking

👉When to hire your first recruiter (and how to reduce risk)

👉How to build a profitable temp recruitment desk

👉The real truth about business partnerships

👉How to integrate offshore recruitment teams properly

👉Why most agencies fail with virtual assistants

👉The delegation framework founders must master

Whether you run a recruitment agency, plan to start one, or want to scale any service business fast, this episode gives you a practical playbook.

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 The Secret to $15.5M in Year Two
00:04:00 Starting with Zero Clients
00:08:00 Business Partnerships Done Right
00:12:00 Mistakes That Cost Real Cash
00:15:20 When to Ignore Your Mentor
00:20:00 Founder to Leader Transition
00:23:00 The Terrifying Leap
00:28:00 Why Employment Feels Safe But Isn't
00:33:00 Embracing Change and AI
00:40:00 How Wingman Recruitment Was Born
00:50:20 Remote Professionals Not Virtual Assistants
00:56:00 The Finish Line That Doesn't Exist
01:03:00 Content and Personal Brand Strategy

Listen now and steal the growth framework behind one of Australia's fastest-growing companies.

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👉Connect With Sam & Jory’s businesses

https://www.hpeople.au/
https://wingmangroup.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 HARWELL.

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

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. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

Should you run your relationship like a business?

At first, it sounds cold, unromantic, and too structured.

But what if applying CEO-level systems, goal setting, and EOS principles to your personal life is exactly what high-performing entrepreneurs need to balance business and family?

In this episode of the Two Blokes, One Business Podcast, we break down why structuring your life like a CEO might be the missing piece to building wealth and strong relationships.

We dive into applying Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) principles to your personal life, why scheduling date nights isn’t unromantic, and how goal-setting can actually improve intimacy, connection, and fulfillment.

If you're building a business but struggling to balance ambition with family, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear about:

👉How to set a 10-year vision, 3-year plan, and quarterly goals for your life

👉Why busy entrepreneurs must structure romance and family time

👉The truth about “doing the things” vs “knowing the things”

👉How to stop analysis paralysis and actually execute

👉Why most networking events are overrated (and what to do instead)

👉Optimism vs pessimism mindset… and how it shapes your results

👉How to balance business growth without damaging your relationship

👉The framework for better communication in high-performance partnerships

Key moments:

00:01:00 Quick Life Updates
00:07:20 Running Your Personal Life Like a Business
00:09:20 Why Structure Creates Freedom at Home
00:12:40 Using EOS for Your 10 Year Personal Vision
00:15:40 Level 10 Meetings With Your Partner
00:20:00 Quarterly Rocks for Family Goals
00:24:00 The Six Life Pillars to Plan Around
00:28:00 Small Habits That Stack Into Big Change
00:34:20 Getting Started Is 90% of the Work
00:39:40 The Parking Lot Mindset Shift
00:44:20 Overrated vs Underrated: New Segment

If you're grinding hard in business but feel like your personal life is running on autopilot, hit play now and get the exact framework to fix it.

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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 HARWELL.

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

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. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/