The Growth Equation

This episode spotlights Joe Romeo’s inspiring evolution from uncertain job hunts in Adelaide to helming Melbourne’s award-winning Aperitif Agency. Joe’s story unpacks the true grit required to transition from early ag...Read more

In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand from Nathan Farmer, partner at One Picture—a firm that’s navigated over two decades of market turbulence without losing its human edge. Nathan’s story isn’t just about ri...Read more

This episode is a ripper for anyone riding the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. Tristan gets real with Steven Gringlas, founder of Picos Media, about what it takes to build, break, and rebuild a thriving marketing agen...Read more

Ever wondered what it looks like to genuinely rebuild from scratch and come out stronger, even after a curveball or two? In this episode of The Growth Equation, I dive deep with Ben Jones, the brain behind Titan Mark...Read more

You don't need a big city to build a big vision. I sat down with Phil Robinson, founder of Back 9 Creative, who is proving just that from his home base in Invercargill. His story is a masterclass in what h...Read more

Justin Meadows built a 25-person remote team in the Philippines. He's the only non-Filipino on the roster. How did he do it? In this episode, he shares his exact playbook for building and managing a high-p...Read more

On this episode of The Growth Equation, I sit down with Steve Jaenke from Digimark to talk about what it really takes to push past your comfort zone. His journey is a powerful one—he started in nursing before realizin...Read more

Ever heard a story that just stops you in your tracks? This is one of them. I sat down with Dan Nikas of Elite Brands. His journey is anything but ordinary. Imagine spending 17 years in policing, over a decade a...Read more

Ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spark? This episode of The Growth Equation is a must-listen. I'm sitting down with Yvette Adams, founder of Creative Collective, who's been crushing it in marketing for 18 years. S...Read more

Ever wondered how someone goes from graphic design dreams to building a successful branding agency? That's Steve Osborn's story, and it's packed with lessons every entrepreneur can relate to. Steve didn't follow...Read more

Ever wondered what it really takes to build a creative business from the ground up, spanning two continents? This episode gets into the nitty-gritty with Rachelle Saevil of Saevil Row. Join us as Rachelle shares the i...Read more

This episode is all about finding your business niche and why it's a game-changer. I sat down with Joana Inch, co-founder of Hat Media, and she dropped some serious wisdom. Joana's journey is powerful: from a ge...Read more

You want to balance your business, family, and personal life? This episode of The Growth Equation is for you. I'm talking with Jordan McFadyen, founder of Done By Nine. He’s living proof that you can build a suc...Read more

How can you leverage the evolving freelance market to supercharge your Australian business? That's what I explored with Kate Huber, founder of This is Rocket. She reveals how her company provides a unique solution for...Read more

Ready to really move the needle with video marketing and build long-term wealth? In this episode of The Growth Equation, I sat down with Jacob Lawrence, founder of Fisheye, a standout video marketing agency base...Read more

Just wrapped an awesome chat with Isaac Alexander, the brain behind Ape-x. We dove deep into what it really means to run a lean, focused, remote digital marketing agency, especially for high-ticket service businesses....Read more

Want a business that aligns with your values? Listen up. I sat down with Brian Meert, founder of AdvertiseMint, on The Growth Equation. We explored what it really takes to run a thriving business, especially in...Read more

Sitting down with Rhys Southern for The Growth Equation was eye-opening. His story? It's the honest truth of building a business—the highs, the lows, the relatable journey we all face. Rhys started with Facebook...Read more

You've got to hear my conversation with Tracie Parisi, the force behind Student Convert. She's cracked the code on how educators attract and convert inquiries into enrollments. Tracie's entrepreneurial path — from pro...Read more

In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Fitton from Punch Buggy, and her story is one every entrepreneur can relate to. Emily walks us through the early days—late nights, small wins, and the leap from freelancing to runn...Read more

In this episode of The Growth Equation, I have a great chat with Andrew "Doza" Handosa, the founder of Geronimo Academy. Doza walks us through his incredible journey of building multiple F45 studios into seven-figure...Read more

In this episode of The Growth Equation, I sit down with Sean Chaudhary, founder of Alchemy Leads, to talk about scaling a remote-first digital agency and leading with trust. From a solo start to a 35-person global tea...Read more

Running a business isn't always smooth sailing—it comes with surprises, challenges, and valuable lessons. In this episode of The Growth Equation, I sit down with Matt Hodgson, founder of Bring Digital Performance, to...Read more

In this episode, I had the real pleasure of speaking with Matt Jones from Tradie Web Guys. Matt’s journey is a cracking example of what happens when hands-on experience meets digital innovation. Starting out as a plum...Read more

What does it really take to evolve from a generalist design studio into a razor-sharp brand consultancy? In this engaging episode, John Reid, the founder of Love Hate Design, unpacks the lessons learned from 18 years...Read more

In this engaging conversation on The Growth Equation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Levett, the driving force behind Murmur, a thriving media and marketing agency right here in Australia. Dave shared the in...Read more

In this episode of The Growth Equation, I sit down with Jens, the founder of Good Viking, a creative agency based in Auckland, New Zealand. Jens shares his fascinating journey from working at major television networks...Read more

In this episode of The Growth Equation, I chat with Matt Bijarchi, founder and sole operator of West Hollywood’s creative production company, Blend. Matt walks me through his bold pivot from a traditional, partner-dri...Read more

This episode of The Growth Equation brings you inside the minds of Jason and Brenden, co-founders of Andzen, an email marketing and automation agency with a truly global footprint. Host Tristan Wright explores how the...Read more

In this episode of The Growth Equation, listeners are invited into the journey of Matthew Pezzimenti, founder of Conversion Kings, as he shares the real story behind building a thriving marketing agency. Matthew discu...Read more

Join me as I chat with Nilan, whose entrepreneurial journey from Sri Lanka to Australia is filled with powerful lessons on perseverance, reinvention, and the courage to lead with purpose. In this episode, Nilan opens...Read more

In this episode, we're joined by Tyneal Alexander, founder of Ritual Consulting, who shares her journey of transitioning from managing multi-million-dollar budgets for big brands to helping small businesses create int...Read more

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Murphy, the Founder and CEO of Attention Media, a digital marketing agency making waves from the regional hub of Shepparton, Victoria. Anthony shares how a humble podcast laun...Read more

Mitch Hills shares his practical approach to building efficient systems and workflows in his digital agency. We discuss his strategies for team management, reporting, and streamlining operations, along with his insigh...Read more

Whether you’re running a startup or a well-established company, growth is a challenge. Ben Simkin has spent nearly 20 years helping businesses scale efficiently by refining marketing strategies, leveraging AI, and opt...Read more

Tristan Wright speaks with Serena Mastin, who shares her story of navigating business and life’s challenges. Explore her perspective on creating work environments where team members can bring their whole selves to wor...Read more

Join Tristan Wright as he sits down with David Hayes of HBK, a creative agency that has thrived for over 25 years. They dive into the secrets behind long-term client relationships, the evolution of the creative landsc...Read more

In this episode, we're keepin' it real with Ryan Jenkins from The Hype Society. This dude’s been in the agency game for 10 years, and he's not afraid to drop some truth bombs about the rollercoaster of scaling....Read more

In this episode of The Growth Equation, Tristan Wright chats with Quentin Weber, the founder and CEO of Unbound, a New Zealand-based digital marketing agency. They talk about Quentin’s journey, from starting his first...Read more