Built a $60M Startup at 21, Raised $50M After Dropping Out Of Uni, & The Coffee Chat That Changed Everything! - DR2 Founder, Akhil Gadde
Can a coffee chat change your life? Do mentors choose their mentee first? And can a 21 year old really run a $60 million HealthTech company? Here’s your answer.Akhil Gadde is the co-founder of DR2, a health tech company that acquired Australia’s largest after-hours doctor services and scaled to over $60 million in revenue, just two years after launch.In this episode of Chew the Fat, Akhil shares what it’s like acquiring a 200-person company at 20 years old, securing a $20M+ loan from Commonwealth bank having only studied first-year accounting and why he still battles imposter syndrome despite raising $50M.“Am I more likely to regret doing the thing, or not doing the thing?” … this question has guided Akhil’s most important decisions in life, and it’s one every founder needs to hear.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: frankgreeff_ Youtube: @Frankgreeff
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“I Made $3M In The First Month Of Launching My Business!”, From Escaping Domestic Violence, Sleeping in Cars to A $30M Wellness Brand! How AJ Williams Overcame Adversity And Built Revel Saunas!
AJ was abandoned at 14, hid his childhood from everyone including his wife, but now runs an 8-figure wellness company.AJ Williams is the founder of Revel Saunas, a business built on obsession, data, and a drive to prove what's possible when you put the middle finger up to adversity. He aimed to hit $3 million in revenue within 12 months, but did it in the first and is now at over $30M.In this episode of Chew the Fat, AJ opens up about escaping domestic violence, sleeping in cars, and hiding the truth about his upbringing for most of his life. He also breaks down the exact research process he used to find market gaps, why his first pitch deck hit every number he forecasted, and the moment he realised he wasn’t just building a business - he was building a legacy.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: frankgreeff_ Youtube: @Frankgreeff
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#1 Lead Gen Expert in Aus: Make 7-Figures With LinkedIn DMs! How To Write Viral Posts With AI! Run A $280k/Month Business With A Tiny Team - Matt Lakajev
How to book 3000 sales calls with $0 ad spend…this is a masterclass by Matt Lakajev. He turned down a $280k salary to start a business, and now makes $280/month!Matt Lakajev is ranked No.1 in Australia for lead generation across all social media channels. He helps business owners make money through LinkedIn and is the founder of Seven Figure Creators.In this conversation, Matt reveals why most business owners destroy their brand on LinkedIn, how AI makes you better (not just faster), and how one of his viral posts got 4,500 leads in a single day.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: frankgreeff_ Youtube: @Frankgreeff
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How To Disrupt a $30B Industry With Toilet Paper! $18M Donated Without Sacrificing Profit! Who Gives A Crap Founder, Simon Griffiths
Can an 8-figure business be built from a bathroom joke? And what if $18 million was donated off the back of it?Simon Griffiths is the co-founder of Who Gives a Crap, the wildly successful toilet paper company that uses half its profits to build toilets and fund clean water projects around the world.From a lightning in a bottle idea in his bathroom to a business that's donated over $18 million, Simon built a global brand by doing everything differently… bold packaging, laugh-out-loud copy, and a mission people actually care about.In this conversation, Simon reveals the moment he knew impact was more powerful than profit, why self-doubt never goes away (even after success), and how purpose-driven businesses can outperform everyone - if they get it right from day one.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: frankgreeff_ Youtube: @Frankgreeff
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Is Eating Sea Moss A Scam?! The Truth Behind The Viral Trend - Natures Farmer Sea
From earning $0 for a year to making $900k a month, the drive of purpose-led founders is like nothing else.Jess Redman and Benji Dimitrioski are the founders of Natures Farmer Sea, a direct to consumer producer of sea moss with no chemicals. Benji, a former professional boxer and Jess, a cancer survivor, teamed up and experienced a 90% conversion rate at in-person markets before scaling with e-commerce.In this episode of Chew the Fat, they reveal why they prioritise purpose over profit, why they push their team to pitch outrageous ideas, and why they’d rather work twice the hours with quadruple the problems than ever have a boss again.Follow my journey:Website: www.eatwithpurpose.net Instagram: frankgreeff_ Youtube: @Frankgreeff
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