A Podcast by Daniel Hakim, CEO of the Club of United Business (CUB). Daniel catches up with the best in Australian business, to provide you with the knowledge and entertainment you need to kick ass in today's business world. Catching Up with CUB is more than a business podcast.
For the special 300th episode of Catching Up with CUB, Daniel catches up with Mark Bouris to discuss the state of Australia, where the country is heading and the economic pressures facing business owners. Mark shares why he believes Australia is heading towards a recession, including his concerns around inflation, interest rates, unemployment and the growing divide between the public and private…
In this episode, Daniel sits down with Australia's Shadow Treasurer, Tim Wilson, for an exclusive conversation on the Federal Budget, Australia's economic future and what he believes needs to change to restore opportunity for ambitious Australians. From the Federal Government's proposed tax changes and housing affordability to productivity, migration and small business, Tim shares why he believes…
Daniel catches up with Ashlea Roach, Founder and Managing Director of People Co., to discuss what it really takes to build a high-performing team and why people and culture are one of the biggest drivers of business growth. After spending her career helping startups, scaleups and SMEs navigate the challenges of hiring, leadership and workplace culture, Ashlea founded People Co. to give growing…
Daniel catches up with Justin Khoury, co-founder of Unbound Minds, to discuss why the best businesses are built from the inside out and what founders can learn from putting their people first. After helping launch DoorDash Australia, Justin and his wife Monica founded Unbound Minds with a different approach to healthcare. By building the business around practitioners rather than patients, they've…
Daniel catches up with Julian Fayad, founder and CEO of LoanOptions.ai, to discuss the Federal Government's proposed tax changes and why he believes they could have lasting consequences for Australian entrepreneurs, investors and future business owners. After nearly a decade in the finance industry, Julian built LoanOptions.ai into an eight-figure business with almost 40 staff and over 3,000…
Daniel catches up with Jon Tyson, co-founder of Dominion Property, to explore an innovative property model helping investors build wealth while addressing Australia's housing shortage. From co-living developments and positive cash flow to property development and long-term investing, John shares how his team has created hundreds of homes through a strategy that's challenging traditional approaches…
Daniel is catching up with Alex Roberts, founder and director of multiple businesses across digital marketing, technology, and professional services, including Agency Stack, Admosis, and TeleMediDexy. Alex shares what he's learned from building and scaling multiple companies over the past 15 years, leading global teams, and raising three children while growing a portfolio of businesses. Daniel and…
Daniel is catching up with Jason Varone, CEO of Private Fleet Group - one of Australia's leading car buying agencies, purchasing over 200 cars a month by getting dealers to compete for every deal. Jason breaks down how the car industry really works: why most Australians overpay, how dealers make money, and the simple strategies you can use to get a better price. From timing your purchase to…
Daniel is catching up with Calvin Chilchik, former Head of CUB Sydney, as he leaves to fulfil a lifelong dream: co-founding a business in the US and taking his family business into its next phase of growth. Calvin shares how seven years inside CUB built the confidence, network, and sales skillset to make the leap - from overcoming imposter syndrome to thinking like a founder. They break down the…