Driven Podcast

Will Hamer
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Driven is a podcast about the people who don't stop. The builders. The performers. The comeback stories. Each episode moves past the highlight reel and into the engine room, the unseen work, the discipline, and the decisions behind what looks effortless from the outside. These are honest conversations with people who've actually built something, performed under pressure, or come back from a setback that would have stopped most. If you're chasing something, this one's for you. New episodes weekly.

Épisodes

  1. -6 j

    Kayne Theodossi on Driven the Podcast

    On this episode of Driven The Podcast, Will Hamer is joined by Kayne Theodossi, Co-Director at Nick Theodossi Prestige Cars, for a conversation about family, business, legacy and the journey behind one of Melbourne’s most prominent prestige car dealerships. Kayne reflects on joining the family business at 17, after leaving school during Year 12 to work full-time with his father. What started as a short school holiday trial became the beginning of his career, with Kayne first learning the back end of the operation and developing an understanding of how every part of the business needed to work together. The episode explores the Theodossi family story, beginning with Kayne’s grandparents arriving in Australia in the 1950s and his father Nick leaving school at a young age to become a mechanic. After seeing the opportunity in car sales, Nick began buying and selling vehicles as a teenager, eventually growing the business from a small newspaper-advertised operation in 1971 into a dealership that now houses around 150 luxury cars under one roof. Will and Kayne discuss the realities of running a family business, including the role of Kayne’s siblings, the importance of each person bringing different strengths, and the leadership lessons passed down from their father. Kayne shares the philosophies that continue to guide the business, including focusing on the one percenters, looking after clients for the long term, never spending profit before a sale is complete and building a balanced team rather than relying on one standout performer. The conversation also covers the evolution of the luxury car market, from timeless classic vehicles and modern supercars to EVs, hybrids, Chinese brands and the changing way people buy cars. Kayne speaks about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, how the dealership adapted to contactless and interstate sales, and why trust and reputation became even more important when customers were buying cars sight unseen. Kayne also shares his views on the agency model, charging infrastructure, the risks around new automotive brands and the importance of understanding stock, timing and market shifts. Beyond the strategy and luxury inventory, he reflects on the deeper meaning behind the business and why his greatest pride comes from the strength of his family unit. This is a conversation about hard work, family values, client relationships, market instinct and what it takes to build a business that lasts across generations.

    Kayne Theodossi on Driven the Podcast

  2. 15 juil.

    Angas Hamer on Driven The Podcast

    Apple Podcast Caption On this episode of Driven The Podcast, Will Hamer is joined by his father, Anger Hamer, for a personal conversation about medicine, cardiology, career longevity, family and the shared love of cars that helped inspire the spirit of the podcast. Anger reflects on the beginning of his career, from studying medicine at the University of Melbourne to completing his residency at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he was drawn toward cardiology during a period of major advancement in heart medicine. With an interest in people, science and problem-solving, he eventually specialised in the electrical side of the heart, focusing on rhythm disturbances, fainting, cardiac arrest and sudden death. He shares what it was like to train at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he spent three years developing skills in cardiac electrophysiology before returning to Australia. Across the episode, Anger explains how the field changed over his 50-year career, from the early days of limited treatment for heart attacks, to the introduction of bypass surgery, stents, ablation techniques, heart failure medication and modern rhythm monitoring. Will and Anger also explore the responsibility that comes with being a doctor, including the highs of successful procedures, the emotional weight of difficult outcomes, and the importance of continuing to question, learn and benchmark yourself throughout your career. Anger speaks about the reality of being thrown into difficult conversations early in medicine, supporting families through life-changing moments and learning how to carry that responsibility over time. The conversation also covers modern health technology, including wearable devices, ECG monitoring, atrial fibrillation detection and the balance between helpful medical information and health anxiety. From there, the episode moves into a more personal space, with Will and Anger sharing memories around cars, including Anger’s Jaguar E-Type, its long restoration journey, the cars he has owned over the years and the story behind his “LUBDUB” number plate. This is an honest and reflective episode about career, purpose, pressure, family, cars and what it means to remain driven across a lifetime of work.

    Angas Hamer on Driven The Podcast

  3. 25 juin

    Tony Sheedy on Driven The Podcast

    Tony Sheedy | General Manager of Product at Ryco Filters In this episode of Driven The Podcast, host Will Hamer sits down with Tony Sheedy, General Manager of Product at Ryco Filters and former Australian Army tank gunner, to explore a career built on discipline, persistence and performance. Tony’s journey began in the Australian Army, where he served as a gunner in Leopard 1 tanks with the 1st Armoured Regiment. His time in the military shaped the way he approaches work and leadership today, instilling values of teamwork, safety, self-discipline and professionalism. From always arriving early to maintaining a regimented approach to his responsibilities, those lessons have stayed with him throughout every stage of his career. After leaving the army, Tony’s experience working with tanks sparked a deeper interest in mechanics, leading him to become a qualified mechanic before moving into the automotive aftermarket sector. From there, he built a career across product, sourcing, sales and leadership, including his time at Logikar in the mid-1990s, where challenges around supply forced him to learn how to source and import products directly from overseas. Throughout the conversation, Tony shares his belief that “persistence beats resistance,” reflecting on the years he spent pursuing overseas suppliers and the importance of backing yourself through rejection. He also discusses his decision-making philosophy, including the idea that waiting for 100% of the information can often mean missing the opportunity altogether. Will and Tony also dive into Tony’s role in helping establish Ryco as a dominant force in Australian motorsport, including the brand’s official filtration partnership with V8 Supercars. From developing specialised racing filters to helping extend Supercar engine life, Tony shares how innovation, technical understanding and consistent relationship-building helped Ryco become the official control part supplier for oil, air and fuel filters in the Gen 3 series. This episode is a conversation about military discipline, business resilience, motorsport innovation, leadership and the drive required to keep moving forward when resistance shows up.

    Tony Sheedy on Driven The Podcast

  4. 1 juin

    Jacob Decru on Driven The Podcast

    On the first full episode of Driven The Podcast, Will Hamer is joined by Jacob Decru, sole director of Loan Market Connect, for a conversation about discipline, growth, leadership and the journey behind building a successful career in mortgage broking. With 12 years in the industry, Jacob shares how he first found his way into finance through a graduate program at Accor Hotels and Bendigo Bank, before realising that while he enjoyed numbers, he wanted a career built around people. That path led him into a demanding traineeship inside a Ray White office, where the intensity of the role nearly broke him but ultimately helped shape the structure and resilience he carries today. Jacob speaks about the impact of mentor Matt Sims, the importance of having strict systems, and why his calendar is one of the most important tools in his business. He also shares why phone calls still matter, how the “10 before 10” rule keeps him focused on growth, and why personal connection remains at the centre of his client relationships. Will and Jacob also explore the decision to step away from a long-term partnership and launch Loan Market Connect, which has grown into a team of 16 to 20 people. Jacob opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, learning to lead different personalities, embracing failure, and understanding that business growth often comes from trying, testing and backing yourself through uncertainty. Away from the office, Jacob reflects on the routines that keep him grounded, including early morning exercise, running and sauna sessions, as well as the perspective shift that came with becoming a father to his daughter Zoe. This is a conversation about what it takes to stay driven through pressure, change, leadership, fatherhood and the constant pursuit of growth.

    Jacob Decru on Driven The Podcast
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À propos

Driven is a podcast about the people who don't stop. The builders. The performers. The comeback stories. Each episode moves past the highlight reel and into the engine room, the unseen work, the discipline, and the decisions behind what looks effortless from the outside. These are honest conversations with people who've actually built something, performed under pressure, or come back from a setback that would have stopped most. If you're chasing something, this one's for you. New episodes weekly.

Informations

  • Création
    Will Hamer
  • Années d’activité
    2026
  • Épisodes
    4
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Fournisseur

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