Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.
What this show covers
MindsetNRLFirst home buyersHouse pricesEconomic outlookAustralian propertyBuyer confidenceCricketAdam GilchristEntrepreneurshipElite performancecoaching philosophyWallabiesAustralian rugbyLes Kiss
What listeners will find here
Why experts think Australian house prices may have further to fall
Australian housing is the focus here, with a roundtable on why prices are already down 7% from the national peak and why another 5–10% drop is seen as likely. Mark Bouris, Louis Christopher and Tom Panos dig into buyer confidence, regional weakness and the broader economic risks shaping the market.
Adam Gilchrist on pressure, setbacks, and the business lessons behind El Arquero
Adam Gilchrist reflects on the defining highs and lows of his cricket career, from being booed onto the field at 22 to the toll of the 2005 Ashes. He also gets into the mindset shifts that shaped him and the real story behind his tequila business, El Arquero.
Les Kiss on fixing Australian rugby before the 2027 home World Cup
Australian rugby is at a crossroads as new Wallabies coach Les Kiss looks toward a home World Cup in 2027. He discusses talent drain, lessons from South Africa and the mindset he believes can turn Australia into a genuine force again.
How Atlassian’s founding friendship became a quietly broken partnership
Atlassian’s rise from a Glebe share house to a NASDAQ giant is paired here with the unraveling of the relationship between founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar. The episode follows the company’s growth, the closeness of its co-founders, and the tensions that eventually drove them apart.
James Tedesco on self-doubt, discipline, and life beyond rugby league
James Tedesco explores the mindset behind an elite rugby league career and the life he’s building after footy. He gets into the self-doubt that persists despite major success, the mindset work he’s done since 2015, and why consistency is the real separator.
Episodes
UFC Champ Alex Volkanovski on Retirement, His Next Fight & Life Outside the Ring
17 Sept 2026 · 1h 0m
The Atlassian Story: The Rise of the Tech Bros & the Ultimate Broken Partnership
9 Sept 2026 · 51 min
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