Driven Young

Byron Dempsey
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  • Entrepreneurship

Driven Young is about using business to build a life you love. The goal isn't a $100M company. It's time with the people who matter, a body that feels good, experiences worth telling stories about, and the freedom to spend your days your way. Byron Dempsey sits down with founders, athletes, doctors and adventurers to talk about how they built theirs: the work that funds it, the habits that keep them healthy, the friendships and trips that make it worth it, and the detours along the way. Some episodes are just Byron, with one idea you can use that day. Past guests include Dr Michael Gervais, David Meltzer, Dr Michael Breus, Steve Sims and Dr Justin Sung.

  1. Oct 22

    Teen Mum at 17 to Founder: Why Your First Business Should Cost Time, Not Money

    Adile Hoxha had her son in Year 12. By 27 she had a 10-year-old, a Sydney Uni degree and a corporate career. Then she moved to the Philippines, lobbied senators, and started a plant-milk import business that nearly broke her. We talk about what raising a child at 17 teaches you about resilience, why your first business should cost you time and not money, the question that replaced "why me?", the social media contract she made her son sign, going viral after 83 TikToks, and what an OpenAI director wouldn't answer at a Sydney event.

    Teen Mum at 17 to Founder: Why Your First Business Should Cost Time, Not Money

  2. 10/20/2025

    CBD Business Invested in by Gordon Ramsay at 22

    From Market Stalls to Gordon Ramsay Investment - The Raw Truth About Building a CBD Empire at 22. Georgie Abbott's journey from losing her father to suicide at 17 to building a CBD company that caught Gordon Ramsay's attention is anything but ordinary. In this candid conversation, she pulls back the curtain on what really happens when you build a business straight out of university - the 10,000 times she pitched her story at weekend markets, the moment Gordon Ramsay's team scouted them at a trade show, and the unexpected reality of winning his investment on BBC's Future Food Stars. But this isn't your typical success story. Georgie gets refreshingly honest about why she and her co-founder walked away from their company after tripling revenue, the isolation that comes with being the "always busy" friend, and why she believes most entrepreneurs are wrong about business creating freedom. Now starting fresh in Sydney's Bondi Beach and legally unable to start another business due to visa restrictions, Georgie shares her perspective from the "messy middle" - that chaotic phase where you're pivoting constantly, people think you don't know what you're doing, and nothing makes sense until you look back years later. Whether you're struggling with the loneliness of entrepreneurship, wondering if you should take that big opportunity, or trying to figure out your next move after an exit, Georgie's unfiltered insights about mental health, building in public versus private, and why any decision is better than no decision will resonate deeply. Key takeaways: • Why going to markets and telling your story 10,000 times beats any digital marketing strategy • The reality of filming reality TV (they film both winning and losing endings) • How being banned from all advertising platforms forced creative storytelling that actually worked • Why Georgie believes entrepreneurs who build alone are making their biggest mistake • The unexpected grief of exiting a company you built from scratch • How to leverage introductions and plant seeds that pay off years later Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    CBD Business Invested in by Gordon Ramsay at 22

  3. 06/08/2025

    How AI Will Affect the Average Person

    Nofil is deep in the world of A.I, in this epiosde I spray him with question after question. Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    How AI Will Affect the Average Person

  4. 04/27/2025

    Job Expert Reveals Simple Steps to Landing Your Dream Job Without Applying Like Everyone Else

    I am back! Toady we are joined by Dan Brockwell, founder of earlywork where he shares his story starting his company, helping hundreds of people land new jobs, univeristy intersnhips and business. Dan is great, this is a fun one! Driven Young Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    Job Expert Reveals Simple Steps to Landing Your Dream Job Without Applying Like Everyone Else

  5. 08/21/2024

    How to Skip 10 Years of Effort by Growing and Leveraging Your Network

    In this episode, I sit down with James Whittaker, bestselling author and speaker, to dive deep into his journey, insights on success, and strategies for achieving your goals. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for inspiration, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in and discover how you can create your own path to greatness! Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    How to Skip 10 Years of Effort by Growing and Leveraging Your Network

  6. 08/04/2024

    How to Befriend and Network with Billionaires

    Steve Sims Was the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. In 2017, Sims published a book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and in 2022 his second book "Go for Stupid - The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals". Sims grew up in East London and met his wife, Clare, when he was 16 years old. Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    How to Befriend and Network with Billionaires

  7. 07/23/2024

    How to Create More Money, Help More People and Have More Fun

    David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    How to Create More Money, Help More People and Have More Fun

  8. 07/18/2024

    High Performance Psychologist on Controlling Your Emotions

    In this episode I sit down with Dr Michael Gervais, a high performance psychologist and world-renowned expert on the relationship between high performance and the mind. Dr. Gervais's client roster includes Super Bowl winning NFL teams, Fortune 50 CEOs, Olympic medalists, internationally acclaimed artists, and more. Hosted by Byron Dempsey. Every episode: drivenyoung.com/podcast

    High Performance Psychologist on Controlling Your Emotions
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Driven Young is about using business to build a life you love. The goal isn't a $100M company. It's time with the people who matter, a body that feels good, experiences worth telling stories about, and the freedom to spend your days your way. Byron Dempsey sits down with founders, athletes, doctors and adventurers to talk about how they built theirs: the work that funds it, the habits that keep them healthy, the friendships and trips that make it worth it, and the detours along the way. Some episodes are just Byron, with one idea you can use that day. Past guests include Dr Michael Gervais, David Meltzer, Dr Michael Breus, Steve Sims and Dr Justin Sung.

Information

  • Creator
    Byron Dempsey
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Byron Dempsey
  • Show Website
    Driven Young

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