EP 120 | Will Phillips: The Reinvention Blueprint — From Sydney Agent to Byron’s #1
Will Phillips was one of Sydney’s top-performing real estate agents. Then, he walked away from it all.He sold everything. Moved to Byron Bay. And started again—no listings, no clients, no local brand.Within just a few years, he became the #1 agent in Byron and the entire Northern Rivers region.In this episode, Will breaks down the blueprint behind that reinvention:→ Why he left a thriving Sydney career behind→ How pressure drove his early success—and what replaced it→ The power of living below your means→ Systems, habits, and the mindset to rebuild from scratchWhether you’re at the top or at a crossroads, this is a masterclass in clarity, courage, and building aligned success.
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EP 119 | Clayton Orrigo – New York’s #1 Agent on Selling $1B a Year with Brand & Precision
Clayton Orrigo is New York’s #1 real estate agent and the co-founder of The Hudson Advisory Team — a business built on precision, brand, and elite execution.In this episode, Clayton breaks down the mindset behind his success:→ Why the highest-paid people are specialists→ The difference between surviving like a machine gun and thriving like a sniper→ How predictability becomes power→ Why “building a brand, not a name” is the key to longevity→ How visualisation, partnership, and boundaries fuel freedomWe also explore how he runs a tight ship, creates space for others to shine, and uses the mantra “Objections in motion stay in motion” to keep momentum alive.This one’s for anyone who’s playing to win — not just in real estate, but in life.Special thanks to Wingman for hosting us at their 2025 AREC stand.
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EP 118 | Tobi Pearce: What I Wish I Knew Before Selling for $400M
Tobi Pearce built and exited his first business for $400 million. Now, his new venture is already tracking toward a billion-dollar valuation.But what sets Tobi apart isn’t just the numbers—it’s how he thinks.This episode goes deep into the operating system behind his success. It’s not motivation. It’s strategy. Structure. Systems.What we cover:• Why Tobi defines success before starting anything• How he strips 80% of unnecessary tasks from a calendar• Deep work vs fragmented productivity—how to win the long game• The truth about motivation (and what matters more)• Why top operators stay objective—even under pressure• Build vs partner: how to assess your skill gaps• The question he asks every hire—and why it cuts through fast• How he avoids hype and stays grounded in results• What it means to scale inside your edge, not outside itIf you’re serious about building something real—this mindset is gold.No noise. No fluff. Just frameworks for people who want to win.
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EP 117 | Ben Borg: How to Find Your Purpose
What happens when everything you once identified with gets stripped away?In this deeply powerful and personal episode, Dan sits down with spiritual guide and sacred space facilitator Ben Borg to explore his transformation from rugby player to ceremonial healer. Ben shares how a life-altering injury, deep introspection, and experiences with plant medicine in Peru awakened him to a new way of living.They discuss:What "ceremony" really means in a modern contextThe life-changing impact of ayahuasca, wachuma, and breath-workWhy most people live disconnected and how to break freeLetting go of societal conditioning to discover purposeThe power of conscious relationships, fatherhood, and spiritual leadershipWhether you’ve sat in ceremony or are simply curious about the path of self-discovery, this episode will challenge your thinking and open your heart.🎧 Connect with Ben:Instagram: @_sacredbreathoflifeWebsite: www.tealsoulsacredbreathoflife.org
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EP. 116 | Michael Clarke - Australia's #2 Real Estate Agent
In this episode, Michael opens up about the raw realities behind elite performance: the setbacks, the lessons, and the power of principled leadership. We unpack how he built Clarke & Humel with his wife and business partner, Cherie, why most agents are marketing to the wrong people, and how deep work, humility, and long-term thinking are the real keys to success.You’ll learn:Why most agents confuse “busy” with productiveThe secret to building trust with prestige clientsHow to crack the luxury market without faking itThe mindset shift that separates good agents from elite onesWhy success is not about flash—but about discipline, service, and self-awarenessWhether you’re an agent, entrepreneur, or just want to understand what real success looks like behind the glamor—this one will hit deep.
Dismantling old views, then fencing anew.
Meet: Daniel Beardall of Bothsides Buyers agency, and Kevin Buchanan of Manor Real Estate. Listen to the top 1% and learn how they achieved success.
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