Catching Up With CUB

Daniel Hakim
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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.

  1. 21/12/2025

    #281 Jesse Lockhart-Krause - The Skill of Selling an Idea

    Daniel catches up with Jesse Lockhart-Krause, Founder of Lockhart-Krause Architects, the commercial architecture practice behind major community projects including the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club. With experience spanning international firms and large-scale public developments, Jesse specialises in architecture that balances business outcomes with meaningful community impact. Daniel and Jesse explore why great architecture is really about people, how selling vision and clarity is essential to getting complex projects approved, and what business owners can learn about leadership, negotiation, and building outcomes that serve both the community and the bottom line.

    49 min

  2. 14/12/2025

    #280 Mia Vicary - Why PR Alone Isn't Enough

    Daniel catches up with Mia Vicary, Founder and Managing Director of Media In Action, the integrated marketing and PR agency redefining how brands grow. A former journalist turned founder, Mia built her business on the belief that PR, digital, paid media, and social only work when they work together - earning her the 2025 CUB Young Member of the Year Award. Daniel and Mia dive into why PR alone is no longer enough, how brands can turn credibility into conversion, and the realities of leading a boutique agency through rapid change, people challenges, and growth without compromising standards or values.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email solutions@hdit.com.au and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

    48 min

  3. 07/12/2025

    #279 Chris Hekeik - Where Branding Meets Performance

    Daniel catches up with Chris Hekeik, Founder and Chief Storyteller of Modemedia, the branding agency creating emotion driven, unforgettable customer experiences for over 25 years. From launching in a garage to becoming a national creative force, Chris has mastered how to make brands truly move people. Daniel and Chris unpack how to stand out in a crowded market, why branding is a performing art, and the simple playbook every business can use to cut through: have a plan, look the part, know your audience, and communicate with clarity.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email solutions@hdit.com.au and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

    47 min

  4. 30/11/2025

    #278 Nima Kermani - 9 Properties by 27

    Daniel catches up with Nima Kermani, Founder of Kermani Capital, a property and finance group helping Australians build scalable wealth through lending, buyer's advocacy, and smart structuring. By 27, Nima had built a 9-property portfolio of his own and helped clients secure more than $500 million in deals. Daniel and Nima unpack how to grow a portfolio fast, the mindset and discipline behind early investing, and why a vertically integrated approach gives everyday Australians a clearer, smarter path to long-term wealth.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners George Hanna, founder of HD IT and trusted IT partner to countless CUB Members, is offering a FREE IT audit to our listeners: 📧 Email solutions@hdit.com.au and quote "CUB Community" to redeem.

    48 min

  5. 23/11/2025

    #277 Gael Donnay - How Businesses Are Using AI to Win

    Daniel catches up with Gael Donnay, Founder and Managing Director of StepInsight - the global software and AI development company behind CUB and Boa's technology. With teams across Sydney, Brussels, and Austin, Gael focuses on cutting through the hype to build systems that solve real business problems. Daniel and Gael explore how AI is reshaping development, the practical ways automation can cut costs and remove bottlenecks, and what it takes to build high-performing tech teams while scaling internationally.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Gael is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email gael@stepinsight.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

    50 min

  6. 16/11/2025

    #276 Lachlan Vidler - Smart Investing in a Tough Market

    Daniel catches up with Lachlan Vidler, Founder & Director of Atlas Property Group - one of Australia's leading investment-only buyer's agencies helping Australians grow their wealth through property. A former academic turned property strategist, Lachlan is also the resident expert on Channel 9's Budget Battlers and author of the best-selling book A Military Guide to Property Investing. Daniel and Lachlan explore the reality of Australia's housing crisis, what's driving property prices up, and how everyday Australians - and especially business owners - can still build long-term wealth through smart, strategic investing.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email gael@stepinsight.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

    53 min

  7. 09/11/2025

    #275 Noha Abadeer - From Rock Bottom to Global Shelves

    Daniel catches up with Noha Abadeer, Founder and CEO of  CB Skinteq - the global skincare brand built from resilience, reinvention, and relentless belief. From losing everything in a failed franchise to rebuilding from her living room during lockdown, Noha transformed her lowest moment into a thriving international business now stocked across Australia, New York, and soon Paris. Daniel and Noha explore the power of starting over, how to find purpose in failure, and the lessons behind turning hardship into a brand loved worldwide.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email gael@stepinsight.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

    52 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    #274 Patrick WIlliam - Fund Your Growth Without the Banks

    Daniel catches up with Patrick Williams, Managing Director of Rixon Capital, a private credit and lending firm helping Australian SMEs access capital without giving away equity. From his early career in M&A at Macquarie to raising over $160 million in funds, Patrick shares how he built a business bridging the gap between investors and high-quality companies that banks overlook. Daniel and Patrick explore smarter ways to fund growth, the rise of private credit, and why strong negotiation skills, confidence, and clarity are key when borrowing to scale your business.   Exclusive Offer for our Listeners CUB member Gael Donnay, Founder of StepInsight, is offering an exclusive deal to our listeners: Receive a complimentary 1-hour AI Consultation with one of StepInsight's experts and uncover real AI opportunities, review your biggest operational challenges, and discuss practical solutions you can implement straight away. Email gael@stepinsight.com.au with the subject line "CUB Community" to claim your free consultation today.

    51 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Hakim
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    279
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Club of United Business
  • Show Website
    Catching Up With CUB

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