Masters of the Game

Branko Lemaic
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Welcome to the show that shines the spotlight on those striving to pursue mastery of their chosen craft. Sharing insights/ideas/concepts/mindset from a multitude of successful individuals in various industries and walks of life, ranging from business, real estate, sports, the creative world and much more. We take a deep dive into their personal journey and discuss sliding doors moments in life, learning from failure, overcoming significant obstacles/adversity, emotional moments, the importance of mentors, key pieces of sage advice, their biggest successes, lots of laughter and naturally some brilliant stories along the way. Life is all about continuous learning and each one of us has a fascinating story to tell. This is... Masters of the Game.

  1. APR 27

    EP 24... Suzana Mihajlovic - Your2Minds

    Send us a text Suzana Mihajlovic is an incredibly skilled & highly credentialed professional in the world of elite mindset, high performance & human potential. She is someone that has felt the need to serve others from a very early age, due to a genuine fascination with people & an innate ability to connect with a persons soul.  Success and elite performance coaching, along with the development of self, are the spaces where she thrives. So much so, that she has become a top 1% Proctor Gallagher Institute Consultant in the world... Listen carefully and then re-listen to the episode as there are incredible pearls of wisdom and actionable insights that you can implement immediately.  Inspired by her various life mentors, she is an author, speaker and most important of all, a wonderful person. If you are looking at improving aspects of your life, then this is a must listen. This is one of the deepest and most enjoyable conversations I have ever had (don't forget to share this episode with a friend if you think they may find it useful) - please enjoy!  Topics covered: * Her main sources of inspiration that helped shape her as a person * The power of being taught to dream as a young girl * Migrant success stories - what are the keys to so many migrants doing well? * Keys to the developmental success of children through mindset * Imagination / intuition / creativity / being multi-lingual * The conscious mind vs the subconscious mind & how they operate * How thoughts and emotions can impact results  * Benefits of having coaches / mentors & why they're important * Even she has a coach... somebody needs to coach the coach * Understanding ones gaps / blockages and how they need to stretch themselves  * Managers vs Leaders & the main differences between them * Who is Bob Proctor, what are his teachings & how has he impacted her life?  * "Did you know that if you didn't exist, the whole planet would be out of alignment?" * How do we know if / when we have reached our human potential? The power is always within you, accepting or rejecting a belief  * Some of Suzana's best book recommendations and how becoming an author herself changed her? * As a speaker, how do you know you are doing a good job * The 12 steps of her Thinking Into Results program that she runs Suzana Mihajlovic * LinkedIn - Suzana Mihajlovic * Instagram - @suzana_mihajlovic * www.your2minds.com.au  * Your2Minds the book  Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the episode... it really helps get the show out to more and more people. Thank you! Book recommendations mentioned: The Alchemist - Paolo Coehlo Think And Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill Atomic Habits - James Clear Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    1h 56m

  2. MAR 24

    EP 23... Sheridan Rose Shaw - Mamawest v2.0

    Send us a text Sheridan Rose Shaw is back as my first ever return guest.... by popular demand! So much has happened since we last sat down, almost two and a half years ago. She has since significantly expanded her business and operation from her previous salon space of 140m2 to a mammoth 336m2! Find out how she has done it... the vision, frustrations, setback after setback, overcoming defeat, ongoing council delays, budget constraints & money eventually running out. She's an absolute beast and has a seemingly infinite amount of drive, energy and passion... so many nuggets of gold and wisdom throughout our brilliant conversation. If you are looking at starting or expanding a business, you will find this podcast immensely helpful with so many practical takeaways & business lessons that Sheridan so generously shares (don't forget to share this episode with a friend if you think they may find it useful) - please enjoy!  Topics covered: * How much the fit out cost - Wow! * Segments of annual $ turnover in the hairdressing game * Dealing with expansion and the associated growing pains * The importance of a business coach on progress & growth * Sharing her personal development plan & how it benefits her * How she tames her anxiety & how she masters her emotions * "If I don't slow down, something slows me down" * Outgrowing your mentors & understanding signs of growth * Dealing with her first ever business failure * How the admission of defeat started her self development journey * Passing lessons learned, onto others * Culture & coachability inside the Mamawest team  * Amazing discussion about resilience, especially in children * The work, the deep work, is the best work you will do in your life * Book / course / retreat recommendations * Trying two ventures simultaneously & the distraction is causes Sheridan Rose Shaw * Instagram - @mamawest_ * Instagram - @sheridanroseshaw_mamawest * www.mamawest.com.au  Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the episode... it really helps get the show out to more and more people. Thank you! Book recommendations mentioned: Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle 5am Club - Robin Sharma Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender - David R. Hawkins Noname Studios Breathwork Classes Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    1h 40m

  3. 06/02/2024

    EP 22... Sahil Bhasin - Bricks & Mortar Real Estate

    Send us a text Sahil Bhasin is the founder & director of Bricks & Mortar Real Estate in Fitzroy North.  He started that business from scratch building it up from 0 to 500 properties under management in 4 years and personally sells in excess of 200 properties per year, having mastered off the plan sales & project marketing. A high achiever in every field he has worked in, Sahil is an impressive operator.  He is an extremely driven individual, loves seeing his staff grow and cherishes his time with his beautiful family. He has a unique skillset for someone in real estate and there may not be a person more qualified to talk about how a building should be put together, marketed and then subsequently sold... please enjoy! Topics covered: * Born in India & then fleeing Iraq as a refugee during the war * His extraordinary journey to Australia & the memories that he holds during this traumatic time in his life * Early work life/learnings/successes/accreditations * The greatest single mentor he ever had in Mark Jones & the profound influence he has continued to have on his life * The various experiences that shaped his valuable skills over time: car shows, The Wiggles, Melbourne City Baths, completing an MBA * His days @ Roscon Property Services doing engineering / building reports * Advising the Senate committee & the Australian Prime Minister regarding the dangers of combustible cladding of buildings * Discussing problems with balconies, waterproofing, box gutters etc * Concrete super structures - the only way buildings should be built in Australia * Red flags to look for when buying an apartment * How he determines which developers to work with * What are the attributes of a great sales person in real estate? * How he started Bricks & Mortar * The trajectory of sales from year 1 (25 sales) --> year 4 (205 sales)... next goal is 300 * We talk about negotiation & what makes a good negotiator * Biggest challenges as a leader/business owner at this point of his career * The key building blocks in organically his rent roll from zero --> 500 properties in 4 years & fondly remembering his very first management * How they help landlords/rental providers switch from other agencies to them * Using video on socials for recruitment & why it works so well for them * Behind the scenes of the the process in auditioning to be a speaker @ AREC - Australia's largest real estate conference... the learnings he took from that experience * Speaking emotionally about his business partner Madeleine Cahill... her strengths, her evolution & personal growth in the real estate game * We discuss how he deals with failures & what he feels he still needs to work on Sahil Bhasin Instagram - @bricksamortar REA - Sahil Bhasin LinkedIn - Sahil Bhasin Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the episode... it really helps get the show out to more and more people. Thank you! Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    2h 15m

  4. 04/14/2024

    EP 21... Raju Ghimire - Owner Dumbo, Sani, Yuca cafes

    Send us a text Raju Ghimire is director of the Hospokendra Group... owner of successful Melbourne cafes Dumbo in West Footscray, Sani in Brunswick East & Yuca in Toorak village. Born in Nepal, to a mother who was 15 years old at the time, it has been a long winding road to get to where he is today.  Opportunity. Failure. Bouncing back. Learnings. Taking risks. Expensive lessons. Twenty lenders saying no. Bad credit. Not giving up. Surviving lockdowns. Pour over coffee.  Winning. Success. Family. Arranged marriage... All worth it.   If you are in the hospitality game or even business in general, this will be a valuable listen. Get to know Raju on a deeper level. Please enjoy!  Topics covered: * The early days in his home country of Nepal * Impact of his parents on his life * The importance of social status in his home country & the decision to come to Australia * How he fell into the hospitality game & how he literally started from the bottom * Two significant business failures early on & two expensive lessons to the tune of $500,000 * His will to succeed & never giving up after 20 lenders said no trying to fund the Dumbo venture... finding a way * How Dumbo survived during the adversity of lockdowns * The mindset behind making the pie bigger mid lockdowns... enter venture #2 - Sani * Introducing a unique coffee menu to Sani, pour over coffee & my favorite dish!  * The expansion continues with venture #3 - Yuca * Challenges of a new fit out, business, name & feel with an older & more traditional client base * Openly sharing costs of rent, timeframes/planning/costs regarding cafe fit-outs, staffing challenges & many other pressures associated with being a business owner in hospitality * Incredible story about how he met his wife & the arranged marriage that followed! * What does he do in his spare time? Raju Ghimire * Instagram - @dumbomelbourne @sanimelbourne @yucamelbourne  Please leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the episode... it really helps get the show out to more and more people. Thank you! Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    1h 40m

  5. 10/23/2023

    EP 20... Peter Karaoglanis - Presenting Homes Australia

    Send us a text Peter Karaoglanis is the founder of Presenting Homes Australia. His company specialises in presenting properties for sale by maximising buyer appeal & ultimately maximising the sale price for clients. The son of a Greek father & and an Irish mother, he's learned some truly valuable lessons along the way... compassion, empathy, standing up for himself and love, while also learning to deal with personal heartbreak and the devastating losses of his 46 year old brother and his 20 week old son. Honing his skills throughout his work career in a diverse range of jobs/industries, and leaning on mentors over the journey, he has become a true expert and genuine master in his field. There is no part of the house presentation process that Peter hasn't forensically examined and systematically reimagined, to ensure success for his clients.   Peter shares lots of wisdom including facts, tips & takeaways to help improve the appeal and value of your home. An absolute gentleman and a class act. Please enjoy!  Topics covered: * Purpose... maximise sale price, have maximum buyer appeal, minimise time on market * His wonderful, compassionate & loving upbringing * The greatest life lesson instilled in him from both parents * Extraordinary story about losing his 46 year old brother from silicosis & glioblastoma... the suffering & the pain * Establishing a servant mindset early in life, lessons learned from mentors, clients & how he consistently achieved success in various fields of work * His take on long-form podcasts & why this format resonates with him * Why obsession is a wonderful thing * The value of a symbiotic relationship with real estate agents in his line of work * The 3 parts to his business... a forensic breakdown of the property clean, property restoration & lastly property presentation  * He shares relevant case studies, tips, simple hacks/take aways for anyone to use  * Dealing with trauma sites, urine, smoke affected properties & methodology to transform them * What would be the one single thing he would suggest to invest in if someone had a limited cleaning budget? * Regarding restoration, what has the highest amount of impact & why? * What are some of the reasons a vendor wouldn't want to improve the value & perception of their property? * Discussing his incredible wife Tania & their amazing kids  * The devastating loss of their 4th child James @ 20 weeks old & the heart wrenching emotion * Their 5th child being born @ 23 weeks old & his wife almost dying after losing 5 litres of blood during delivery Masters of the Game is brought to you by Pressie. Pressie is a fun & youthful business to business (B2B) gifting service that offers a seamless & frictionless client experience. They can customise to your companies requirements & create your own secure portal from which you can order directly & efficiently. It couldn’t be simpler. Clients include luxury property developers, real estate agents and also the Essendon Football Club in the AFL. Reach out to the team @ Pressie today - https://www.pressie.com.au Peter Karaoglanis * https://www.presentinghomesaustralia.com.au * Instagram - @presentinghomesaustralia Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    2h 48m

  6. 08/27/2023

    EP 19... Kathryn Stary - Kathryn Stary Marketing

    Send us a text Kathryn Stary is the founder and creative director of Kathryn Stary Marketing and has been in the game for ten years. Her life influences have been many and their effects have run deep, from former Western Bulldogs President Peter Gordon while she worked in asbestos litigation, to the special bond shared with her grandfather and then the profound impact her father, criminal defence lawyer, Rob Stary had on her while representing high profile figures Julian Assange, Jack Thomas, Carl Williams and Tony Mokbel... however it was her own grit and determination she had to rely on while beginning her very own e-commerce business with a modest inheritance received from a family member. It took off after only a very short period of time. Her biggest challenge has no doubt been the battle her son William is going through, with a rare medical condition that requires specific ongoing attention. She lifts the hood on what it is, how they are handling it together and importantly, how we can all help through blood and plasma donations via Australia Red Cross Lifeblood. She is absolutely raw, real & relatable. She continues to display great resilience no matter what gets thrown her way, always handling herself with dignity and class.  Get to know Kathryn on a more personal level during this emotional conversation - please enjoy! Topics covered: * Her childhood & upbringing - Irish/English & Hungarian * Parents divorcing @ 4 years old * The single most influential person in her life & his profound effect * Early lessons in resilience relating to her fathers job as a criminal defence lawyer representing high profile clients & how she dealt with it * Discussing the traditional concept of finishing school/uni degree to guarantee future success... is it as necessary today as it previously has been? * The relationship with her many siblings & dad's pivotal role in fostering togetherness * Buying & selling two houses with her ex partner & the learnings that came from it * Starting an e-commerce business with $2,500 she inherited! Blossom & Glow, specialising in fashion for mums * How she organically became an early adopter of using the influencer business model (including dressing Bec Judd), the methodology behind it & what she learned  * Why she exited out of the business & the the financials behind it  * What would she do differently if she had her time again? * Emotionally discussing her son William & the rare medical condition he suffers from called Common Variable Immuno Deficiency... only 1 in 13,000 Aussies suffer from it * Being an advocate for Australian Red Cross LifeBlood, donating blood/plasma & why it is critical to William living a normal life * Working in law alongside lawyer Peter Gordon in asbestos litigation * The greatest thing she learned from him as a mentor: fight the good fight * What are some of the more complex marketing projects she's worked on & why? * What dos she love about working in a creative field like marketing? Masters of the Game is brought to you by Pressie. Pressie is a fun & youthful business to business (B2B) gifting service that offers a seamless & frictionless client experience. They can customise to your companies requirements & create your own secure portal from which you can order directly & efficiently. It couldn’t be simpler. Clients include luxury property developers, real estate agents and also the Essendon Football Club in the AFL. Reach Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    1h 43m

  7. 08/13/2023

    EP 18... Damian Corney - Grafico Group

    Send us a text Damian Corney is the Founder & Creative Director of the Grafico Group. His firm specialises in end to end marketing/advertising signage, design, print & installation. His thriving business is multi faceted & also multi award winning, culminating in being named the City of Melbourne's Small Business of the Year in 2022. A business idea that started as a university project and eventually came to life in Nonna's humble garage, has since developed into a national and international business with the help of positive influences in his life and his business coach. He has since been hand picked for important collaborations with the likes of Porsche & Louis Vuitton, while also being a go-to supplier & sponsor on TV show The Block for almost 10 years.   Sit back and enjoy this insightful conversation #whatwillyougrafico?  Topics covered: * Why does he do what he does? * His family background  * First inkling of interest in business & being a creative * An important early memento he kept & why * The start of his passion, how he began Grafico & how the name came about * The various different arms of the business - walls, auto, signage, tiles * His long association with The Block TV show & the serendipitous way it began * A special art car project - cool collab Grafico/Porsche/artist Nigel Sense * The standout project of his career with Louis Vuitton * Working on art house hotel The Motley in Richmond - huge design & installation project * What makes a masterpiece, in the world of design? * Taking us behind the curtain of the creative process  * Influences / inspiration from a design standpoint * Feeling stuck & not being afraid to ask for help... levelling up * The value of having a business coach & how it totally changed his mindset & subsequently, the trajectory of his business * The best or most timely piece of advice given by his mum, dad or wife? * How does he handle failure & challenging moments? * Great analogy - pilot flying the plane with / without instruments *  Winning City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Award for Small Business of the Year 2022! * His long standing passion for cars Masters of the Game is brought to you by Pressie. Pressie is a fun & youthful business to business (B2B) gifting service that offers a seamless & frictionless client experience. They can customise to your companies requirements & create your own secure portal from which you can order directly & efficiently. It couldn’t be simpler. Clients include luxury property developers, real estate agents and also the Essendon Football Club in the AFL. Reach out to the team @ Pressie today - https://www.pressie.com.au Damian Corney * Instagram - @damian_corney * Instagram - @grafico_walls *  https://www.grafico.com.au Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    1h 58m

  8. 07/23/2023

    EP 17... Toma Banjanin - The life of a migrant @ 96 years of age

    Send us a text Toma Banjanin was born in the year 1927. He has lived quite an extraordinary life... one filled with deep suffering, hardships, perseverance and hope. A fulfilling life, living off the land and one full of love, surrounded by family... his wife, 6 children, 16 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and the rest of his extended family.     He is sharp as a tack and remembers it as though it all happened yesterday. The detail is quite remarkable as he takes us back in time with vivid recollections of people, places and events that go back many, many decades. As one of the first wave of migrants that came to this country in 1949, the migrant story is one that many can relate to, in a multicultural country such as Australia.  This was very special, a true privilege. Please enjoy! Topics covered: * Living the simple village life as a child in Gračac, Lika * Describing his mother & his hero, his father * Fondly remembering his 9 siblings & the daily chores * The start of World War 2... the trauma/horror that war represents  * Chetniks (Royalists) vs Partizans (Communists) & Germans (Nazis)... the many close brushes with death they experienced throughout the war  * The killing of his father & eldest brother at the hands of the communists * I ask him about his relationship with food & basic human needs throughout his life, after his wartime experiences... he got down to 48kg at his lightest, he would go days without food, sometimes a week * Getting orders to lay down arms, the war is over... what was next  * The miserable conditions in prisoner of war camps post World War 2 in Italy (Cesena & Eboli) & Germany (Münster), handed to them by the British Army * Did he think he would survive? Did he have hope?  * Being given Displaced Person (DP) status, those not wanting to return to a communist country * What he feels he left behind when he left his homeland * How they chose Australia as their preferred destination & the immigration process  * The actual month long journey to Australia on a converted cargo ship called 'Nelly' - and the severe sea sickness! * What happened next, once he docked at Station Pier, Port Melbourne as a migrant? * Getting settled into a new country, being sent by government to S.A. for work, working as a mechanic, being introduced to shouting rounds of beer! * Reflecting on the early days in Australia - the 17-18 hour days of hard labour on his 169 acre farm... with no running water & no electricity * Some final reflections on his journey & his life Masters of the Game is brought to you by Pressie. Pressie is a fun & youthful business to business (B2B) gifting service that offers a seamless & frictionless client experience. They can customise to your companies requirements & create your own secure portal from which you can order directly & efficiently. It couldn’t be simpler. Clients include luxury property developers, real estate agents and also the Essendon Football Club in the AFL. Reach out to the team @ Pressie today - https://www.pressie.net.au   Branko Lemaic Instagram - @branko_lemaic Instagram - @masters_of_the_game_ https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/branko-lemaic-224821 Masters of the Game is created & produced by Branko Lemaic Enquiries: blemaic@gmail.com

    2h 34m
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Welcome to the show that shines the spotlight on those striving to pursue mastery of their chosen craft. Sharing insights/ideas/concepts/mindset from a multitude of successful individuals in various industries and walks of life, ranging from business, real estate, sports, the creative world and much more. We take a deep dive into their personal journey and discuss sliding doors moments in life, learning from failure, overcoming significant obstacles/adversity, emotional moments, the importance of mentors, key pieces of sage advice, their biggest successes, lots of laughter and naturally some brilliant stories along the way. Life is all about continuous learning and each one of us has a fascinating story to tell. This is... Masters of the Game.

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  • Creator
    Branko Lemaic
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Masters of the Game
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