The Top 1% Podcast

Four of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs sit down together for the first time ever in this explosive year-end roundtable. Sammy Gordon (AFR Fast 100 four years running, Young Entrepreneur of the Year), Jack Delosa (five-time AFR Young Rich Lister, founder of The Entourage), Geoff Jowett (serial entrepreneur behind Vision Personal Training and Body Trim), and Josh Morrissey (Co-Founder of Hive Property) share the raw, unfiltered lessons that shaped their success. This isn't your typical business podcast. What starts as a "biggest lessons from 2025" conversation quickly evolves into a masterclass on entrepreneurial psychology, the dangers of ego-driven success, and how to achieve your goals in 2026. In this episode, you'll hear the uncomfortable truth about what really drives early success (and why it eventually breaks you), the "rocket booster" theory of entrepreneurship, and the one habit that separates those who consume information from those who create wealth. 0:00 - Introduction: Four Entrepreneurs, One Table, Zero Scripts 4:25 - Why Breakthrough Entrepreneurs Think Differently (Not Better, Different) 8:40 - The Power of Proximity: What Happens When High Performers Unite 14:45 - "I'm Not Dysfunctional, My Brain Just Works Different" 17:23 - Calling Out Victim Mentality 19:05 - The Minecraft Billionaire's Depression: Money Without Meaning 24:35 - "No Drinks, No Minx": Geoff's Brutally Honest Reflection on What He'd Change 28:14 - The Dirty Fuel Source: Why Ego-Driven Success Eventually Destroys You 31:43 - Equanimity: The Word That Changes Everything About Success 35:03 - Rewiring Your Brain: Sammy's Journey from Negativity to Celebration 38:05 - The Rocket Booster Theory: Why Some Entrepreneurs Can't Sit Still 41:47 - Deep Work Religion: Jack's 4am Strategy That Transformed His Business 49:50 - High Level Grunt Work: The Game-Changing Concept 56:06 - The Shoe Analogy: Why Your Business Systems Are Holding You Back 1:00:14 - Einstein's Brain & The Receptor Theory of Intelligence 1:04:05 - Power of Proximity: Why This Was Sammy's #1 Lesson of 2025 1:07:15 - The 1% Compounding Effect: Small Changes, Massive Results 1:12:41 - 92% of Investors Quit Here: Breaking Through the Two-Property Barrier 1:17:06 - Scar Tissue: Why Problems Stop Shaking You at High Levels 1:25:04 - Comparison is the Thief of Joy: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 1:31:07 - The Warren Buffett and Jay-Z Interview That Proves This Blueprint Works 1:37:45 - Final Takeaways: Speed to Implementation Over Information Consumption Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: www.instagram.com/samgordonproperty/ Business: https://www.australianpropertyscout.com.au/ Follow the guests: Jack Delosa: www.instagram.com/jackdelosa/ Geoff Jowett: www.instagram.com/geoffjowett/ Josh Morrissey: https://www.instagram.com/josh_hiveproperty.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What separates the top 1% from everyone else? In this powerful compilation, we've brought together some of the most extraordinary performers across sport, business, and life to reveal the raw truth about what it really takes to reach the peak. Whether you're building a business, chasing athletic glory, or simply refusing to settle for average, this episode will change how you think about success. 0:00 - Where It All Started 4:07 - When Everything Fell Apart 20:24 - When The Tide Turned 40:23 - What The Greats Taught Me 47:06 - How Winners Think 1:03:36 - What Makes The Top 1% 1:08:01 - What They All Have In Common 1:13:17 - The Legacy Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: /samgordonproperty Business: /australianpropertyscout Podcast: /thetoponepercentpodcast Follow Mark Rolton: Instagram: /markrolton #PropertyDevelopment #MarkRolton #Bankruptcy #Resilience #WealthBuildingRetry The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a Thai refugee camp to building a $1.3 billion mortgage empire - Hung Chuy's story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in a refugee camp after his family fled Cambodia's killing fields, Hung arrived in Australia with nothing and faced childhood trauma that could have destroyed him. Instead, it fuelleld his rise. Today, he runs Strategic Brokers, one of Australia's fastest-growing brokerages on track to settle over $1.3 billion in loans this year, while managing a $20+ million property portfolio. In this episode, Hung reveals the brutal lessons from his refugee upbringing, the betrayal that nearly destroyed his business, and the exact mindset shifts that took him from survival mode to building generational wealth. He breaks down his hiring philosophy, why most business owners fail at culture, and the non-negotiable character trait that separates the top 1% from everyone else. 0:00 - Introduction: From Refugee Camp to $1.3 Billion 2:24 - Refugee Origins: Fleeing Cambodia's Killing Fields 4:15 - The Bashing That Changed Everything 10:45 - Survival Mindset: Lessons from Extreme Poverty 15:30 - The Ultimate Betrayal: Trusted Partner's $300K Theft 22:10 - Rebuilding from Zero: Starting Strategic Brokers 34:45 - The $1.3 Billion Business Model Revealed 48:20 - Why Most Businesses Fail at Culture (The Real Truth) 1:02:15 - Building a $20M+ Property Portfolio Strategy 1:15:40 - The Hiring Philosophy That Changes Everything 1:25:17 - Top 1% Character Trait: Resilience & Self-Belief 1:31:36 - Final Advice for Entrepreneurs Starting Out Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: www.instagram.com/samgordonproperty/ Business: https://www.australianpropertyscout.com.au/ Podcast: The Top 1% Podcast Follow Hung Chuy: Instagram: www.instagram.com/strategicbrokers/ #EntrepreneurMindset #RefugeeSuccess#PropertyInvesting #MortgageBroker #BusinessGrowth #AustralianBusiness #WealthBuilding #StartupStory #ResilienceMindset The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Rolton is one of Australia's most resilient property developers – 460+ projects completed, 2,000+ dwellings owned, and a brutal journey most wouldn't survive. Embezzled and bankrupted at 22 with $431,000 in debt (equivalent to $4M today), he went from washing windows to pioneering the property options model that changed Australian real estate. Then came the divorce battle that nearly took $90 million – and the heartbreak of losing his five-day-old daughter. But here's what separates Mark from everyone else: he still flies economy. Still washes his own car. Still answers his phone. From bankrupt builder to converting caravan parks into permanent communities attracting $2 billion in corporate capital, Mark reveals why humility beats ego, why affordable housing wins over luxury penthouses, and why the top 1% drag people up with them instead of climbing alone. 0:00 - Introduction: From bankruptcy to 2,000+ dwellings 2:08 - Drive & tenacity: What most people don't talk about 6:03 - Rewiring your mindset: How to cultivate intensity 11:48 - The power of surrounding yourself with champions 18:16 - Solutions over problems: The "Hell Yeah" philosophy24:28 - Humility vs ego: Flying economy as a multimillionaire 27:44 - Bankruptcy at 22: The $431K embezzlement story33:07 - Heartbreak & divorce: The $90M battle that almost broke him 42:17 - Building the 2,000+ dwelling empire: Caravan park conversions52:45 - Keith Cunningham breakfast: The billionaire mentor who changed everything 56:52 - "Go low and stay long": Why specialists win Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram:   / samgordonproperty   Business:   / australianpropertyscout   Podcast:   / thetoponepercentpodcast   Follow Mark Rolton: Instagram:   / markrolton #PropertyDevelopment #MarkRolton #Bankruptcy #Resilience #WealthBuildingRetry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Christian reveals the untold costs and rewards of building a multi-million dollar mortgage brokerage empire. From getting fired and begging for his job back to targeting 10 billion in annual settlements, he shares the raw truth about what it takes to reach the top 1%. Whether you're building a business, climbing the corporate ladder, or just starting your journey, Christian's insights on resilience, team building, and staying focused will change how you approach success. Don't miss his game-changing advice on why most people fail to reach their potential and the one character trait that defines true top performers. 0:00 - Introduction: Top broker reveals what success actually costs 1:08 - Why having the right partner makes or breaks your success 7:13 - The greatest lesson from childhood: "Together we can achieve anything" 8:34 - Building a team of the best vs. going solo: The Olympic training mindset 9:00 - "The only person holding you back is yourself" - Where this belief came from 9:49 - How his parents sacrificed everything for private school education 12:06 - The drive to never go backwards: Witnessing people struggle shaped everything 14:52 - What success has cost: Lost friendships and growing apart from people 18:25 - The brutal reality: Being present at home while building an empire 19:21 - "A lot of people want to see you fail" - Dealing with negativity at the top 20:54 - The $10 billion settlement goal and why someone laughed at him 22:21 - Leading 80 people: Why the weight of responsibility causes sleepless nights 24:06 - Breaking the 4-minute mile: Why one person's breakthrough changes everything 25:38 - Best advice to change your trajectory: Just do what you want to do 29:02 - Letting team members go: Why keeping them is doing them a disservice 29:17 - Getting fired, begging for his job back, and the second chance that changed everything 29:57 - The 100-day no alcohol discipline protocol he's done for 7 years straight Want to learn my exact strategy for building a successful property portfolio? Check out School of Property for a step-by-step investing blueprint that's helped thousands of Aussies start and scale their investments: https://schoolofproperty.com.au Follow me for more investing & business insights: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgordonproperty Business: https://www.instagram.com/australianpropertyscout Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thetoponepercentpodcast Follow Christian Stevens: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmrstevens #ChristianStevens #FlintGroup #MortgageBroker #BusinessScaling #TopOnePercent #Entrepreneurship #PropertyFinance #BusinessStrategy #MortgageIndustry The content provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, business, or legal advice. The hosts and guests of the podcast are sharing their personal opinions and experiences, which may not be applicable to your unique situation. We strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor, business consultant, or legal professional before making any financial or business decisions. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. All information is provided "as is" without any guarantees of completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or results obtained from the use of this information. Any references to specific financial products, companies, or services are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast or its hosts. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the podcast and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken based on the information provided in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices