Two Blokes One Business

Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell

Two Blokes One Podcast is for Entrepreneurs who want to turn their big ideas into bigger results. Join your hosts Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell - two ex-pro footballers who built and scaled an award-winning recruitment agency (Harwell Consulting) in record time. Each week, they bring you unfiltered conversations and insights with industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and performance experts - who share actionable strategies you can implement immediately to scale and optimise your business. Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey, or scaling an existing company, you'll get practical insights on: • Building high-performance teams • Effective marketing & personal branding • Sales systems that actually work • Leadership, recruitment, & team management • Cold outreach strategies • Mindset & personal development • Business growth tactics Join the lads as they break down the exact blueprints, frameworks, and methods that transformed their startup into a thriving enterprise. New episodes every week.  Follow now for actionable business insights from founders still in the trenches.

  1. DEC 16

    REVEALED: The Recruitment Agent Institute - Earn $30k a month

    What if you didn’t have to start again, take a pay cut, or go backwards to completely change your life? In this episode of the Two Blokes One Business Podcast, Adam Powell and Harvey Rivers officially announce the launch of the Recruitment Agent Institute (RAI). The Recruitment Agent Institute is an education platform designed to give career-changers the knowledge, tools, and frameworks we’ve used at Harwell - so they can earn up to $30k a month, working part-time hours. Tune in to discover: ✅Why recruitment is one of the most underrated high-income business models ✅How industry experts can outperform traditional recruiters from day one ✅How to monetise your experience, network, and credibility ✅What 30k+ months in recruitment actually look like ✅The truth about sales, recruitment, and problem-solving ✅Why job security is a myth (and what real security looks like) ✅How the Recruitment Agent Institute works and who it’s built for If you’ve ever thought, “I’m capable of more” but felt trapped by responsibilities, this episode is for you. Key moments: 00:03:00 Harvey's Wedding Day 00:07:40 Investment Property Announcement 00:11:40 The New Business Tease 00:16:20 RAI Official Reveal 00:22:20 The Career Trap Problem 00:29:00 The $30K Monthly Baseline 00:37:00 Freedom Beyond Money 00:41:00 The Sales Myth Busted 00:51:00 $100K Week From Inbound 01:03:00 Founding Member Slots Open 👉Interested in the Recruitment Agent Institute? Send the word “FOUNDING” to one of the Instagram profiles below: https://www.instagram.com/harveyriversofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/thats.adampowell/ The first 20 founding member slots are now open. - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    1h 8m
  2. DEC 9

    How Cancer At 11 Gave Her A Fearless Business Mindset | Niamh Sullivan

    Niamh Sullivan left her “dream job” at Channel 7, built a creative agency with global clients like Meta - and did it by leading with purpose. Today, we’re exploring what it really takes to leave your career, survive chaos, and scale a founder-led brand that stands out in any market. You’ll hear Niamh’s incredible and unexpected journey - from surviving cancer as a child to launching a thriving business that works with global brands. Tune in to discover: ✅How to start a business that aligns with your purpose ✅Why founder-led branding is the future ✅The mindset shift needed to quit your “dream job” ✅What creative entrepreneurs MUST focus on to stand out ✅Delegation, systems & scaling as a service-based business ✅How to create a culture that clients and employees LOVE Whether you're in the early days of launching your business or considering a bold career pivot, this episode will inspire you to trust your gut, lead with authenticity, and build something that truly reflects who you are. Key moments: 00:02:00 Defining clear brand foundations 00:05:00 The shift to founder-led content 00:08:00 Balancing boss mode with banter 00:10:20 One thing creatives must do first 00:12:40 Why ego caps your growth 00:17:00 Surviving cancer at age 11 00:21:00 How near-death shapes decisions 00:26:00 Landing the Channel Seven dream 00:33:00 Ignoring doubters and trusting yourself 00:41:00 Removing the fear of change 00:46:40 Building brand foundations from scratch 00:53:00 Cold pitching to land Meta as a client 01:01:00 The final advice: it's not that serious If you've been waiting for the "right time" to make your move, this conversation will show you why that moment is already here. - 👉Connect With Niamh Suillivan https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamhsullivan https://infixstudio.com/ - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    1h 6m
  3. DEC 2

    How We Built Australia's 5th Fastest-Growing Company in 2.5 Years

    In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we pull back the curtain on how we scaled HARWELL. from a $20K startup to $5.92M in revenue - earning the title of 5th fastest growing company in Australia on the 2025 AFR Fast 100 list. You'll hear about the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that got us here. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or thinking of starting your own recruitment agency, this episode is packed with gold. You’ll also hear about: ✅How the Australian Financial Review Fast 100 rankings work ✅The early days of HARWELL. - from spare room startup to national recognition ✅Building a business without external funding ✅Turning failures into fuel (like when we lost 6-figures) ✅Creating a scalable recruitment business model ✅Using SOPs, AI, and EOS to scale sustainably ✅How content, community, and playing the long game built our brand ✅Lessons for any entrepreneur growing a service-based business Whether you're grinding solo or building a team, this is a must-listen if you want to grow a business the right way - with purpose, profit, and people at the core. Key moments: 00:02:40 Fifth Fastest in Australia 00:06:00 The Numbers Behind Growth 00:13:00 Pure Energy Over Strategy 00:16:40 Disaster Month 00:23:00 High Ticket Advantage 00:27:00 Learning From Every Exit 00:32:00 Playing The Long Game 00:38:00 Building Your Brain First 00:46:20 Documenting The Harwell Way 01:00:00 Recruitment Agent Institute Launch Listen now to discover the mindset, systems, and strategies behind one of Australia's fastest-growing companies. - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    1h 8m
  4. NOV 25

    He Was a Stripper, Cage Fighter, & Now He runs a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Barratt Kennett

    Ex-MMA fighter, former stripper, and now multi-million dollar CEO - In this explosive episode of the Two Blokes One Business podcast, we’re joined by the unstoppable Barratt Kennett. Barratt shares his journey from fighting in the ring and burnout to building a 50-person sales powerhouse - and launching his elite high-performance coaching programme, Cheat Code. If you're chasing more profits, better performance, and personal growth, this episode will fire you up. Tune in to hear about ✅ What makes a great sales team ✅ The hard truths about transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur ✅ How to lead with purpose and build winning culture ✅ The real reason most people never start a business (are you guilty of this?) ✅ How to scale your business without losing your values ✅ Why learning & growth is your #1 business hack… start doing this NOW! Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a team, building a coaching brand or just sick of playing small, Barratt’s story will shake you awake. Key moments: 00:10:00 Athletes & Depression 00:17:40 Team Evaluation Matrix 00:25:40 Entrepreneurship  Story 00:34:20 The Infinite Business Game 00:44:00 Knights & Dragons 01:06:00 Surrounding Yourself Right 01:17:40 Purpose Over Profit - 👉About Barratt Kennett Barratt is CEO of Cheat Code Sales & EFCOMM, a best-selling author, and the go-to-guy for sales-driven businesses who want to scale up results. - 👉Connect with Barratt Kennett https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrattkennett https://www.instagram.com/barrattjameskennett https://www.cheatcode.com.au - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    1h 20m
  5. NOV 18

    AI Will Replace Your Job (Unless You Do This First)

    Can your job survive the AI revolution - or will you be replaced by a bot in the next 2 years? With A being able to cut a week of work down to one hour - we’re showing you how to do the same in your job, business, or side hustle. We’re not here to scare you – we’re here to get you ahead of the curve so you can leverage AI in your business or career. From automating low-value tasks with AI to scaling businesses faster than ever - we explore how professionals in recruitment, finance, engineering, and more can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, and more, to stay relevant, make more money, and even work less. Tune in to discover: ✅How to replace low-value tasks with AI ✅The 5-step framework to build personal leverage ✅What jobs are most likely to be replaced by AI ✅How to build an AI stack for your role or business ✅Why personal branding + AI is the ultimate power combo ✅Tools like WhisperFlow, Notion AI, ChatGPT and how we use them Listen to this full episode now and discover the exact five-step framework that will make you irreplaceable in the AI economy - whether you stay employed or start your own business. Key moments 00:04:00 You Are F***ed 00:07:40 AI Workforce Replacement 00:11:00 Productivity Numbers 00:14:20 AI-Proof Careers 00:19:00 Intrapreneurial Shift 00:23:00 Job Security Is Dead 00:36:00 Five-Step Leverage Framework 00:41:00 Network Awareness Building The choice is yours: get on the AI ship or get left behind. - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    44 min
  6. NOV 11

    How to Test, Validate, and Scale Your Startup (With Will Hawkins)

    Thinking about quitting your 9-5 and starting your own business? This episode breaks down how one founder went from side gigs and countless setbacks to running two digital companies. From selling American candy at age six to launching two high-growth startups, Will Hawkins reveals the truth behind building his digital businesses - Appifany and Rentsy This discussion goes deep into the real journey of starting, scaling, and surviving in the world of startups. Tune in to hear about: ✅How Will built Appifany to help entrepreneurs turn app ideas into real businesses ✅The early lessons from DJing, candy sales, and startup failures ✅Why product-market fit matters more than passion ✅How to manage co-founder relationships and roles ✅Why starting small and testing locally was key to scaling successfully ✅The challenges of running multiple startups at once ✅The power of mentorship, community, and resilience in entrepreneurship If you’re wondering how to start a business, build an app, or transition from your 9-5 into your own company, this is the conversation you need to hear. Key Moments: 00:01:00 Early entrepreneurship  00:04:40 Entrepreneurial vs academic upbringing 00:10:20 Starting Appifany 00:15:00 Brutal setbacks 00:21:00 Learning from failures 00:28:00 Co-founder relationships (like marriage) 00:42:00 Rentsy origin story & strategy 00:47:40 Why haven't they gone national? 00:53:00 Three tips for younger entrepreneurs Listen now to discover how to turn your business idea into reality without risking everything. 👉Connect with Will Hawkins https://www.instagram.com/wjmhawkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-hawkins-761812216 https://www.appifany.com.au/ https://www.rentsy.com.au/ - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    59 min
  7. NOV 4

    The ONLY Way To Escape Your 9-5 (Especially If You Don’t Feel Ready)

    Something crazy happens when you stop overthinking, drop perfection, and finally go all-in on yourself. In today’s episode of The Two Blokes One Business Podcast - we’re calling out the difference between THINKERS and DOERS. From overcoming the fear of failure to dropping corporate safety nets and building from scratch - we’re sharing real-life lessons, the startup mindset, the cost of inaction, and why version 1 beats version none. Tune in to discover: ✅ Why most people stay stuck in the idea phase and never get any further ✅ A sneaky psychological weapon doers use that thinkers never discover ✅ The real reason why perfectionism is killing your business dreams ✅ Why Smart People Stay Broke While Average People Get Rich ✅ The brutal truth about starting your own business (hear what it really takes) ✅ How to navigate the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur Key Moments: 00:02:00 Thinkers vs doers  00:07:00 Proof that action works 00:11:00 Reframing risk in entrepreneurship 00:14:00 The power of purpose 00:29:00 Delusional optimism  00:34:00 Our podcast journey 00:41:00 Choose your hard  00:44:00 The truth about our new business launch  Hit play if you're ready to become a doer and actually LAUNCH your business idea… instead of staying a “glorified researcher”. - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    48 min
  8. OCT 28

    Content WILL Get You Clients - But Only If You Do THIS First | With Ethan Abrahams

    Video content is the trust currency of 2025. When people see you multiple times across different platforms, you become the obvious choice for high-ticket purchases. In this episode ,we’re joined by Ethan Abrahams from 7xills - together we dive deep into how content, especially video, is the fastest way to build trust, attract high-ticket clients, and scale a personal brand in 2025. Tune in to discover ✅Why you MUST use video content to build trust if you want to succeed in this era ✅How to overcome fear and embarrassment on camera… even if it fills you with dread now ✅The content framework Ethan uses to help coaches scale to 7 and 8-figures ✅Organic vs paid marketing: when to switch to ads ✅What to post if you have no social proof yet ✅How to stay consistent with content (even if you're busy) ✅The mindset behind real business growth If you’re stuck in a 9-to-5 and want out, just launched your first offer, or you're already running a coaching or online business and want to scale using content, this episode is your roadmap. Key moments: 00:01:15 Why video content 00:05:20 Map out your content goals 00:06:35 Document your journey 00:12:45 Save time with recording 00:19:30 Overcome camera fear 00:26:20 Quality matters less early on 00:33:15 Platform strategy and omnipresence 00:46:20 Reverse engineer your best days 00:49:40 How to partner with 7xills Whether you're starting from scratch or finally ready to commit to showing up on video, this episode reveals how to build trust, reach more people, and convert them into paying clients - through strategic content creation. - 👉Connect with Ethan from 7xills https://7xadvertising.com https://www.instagram.com/7xills - 👉Connect with us https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast - Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce. Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team. 👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

    51 min

About

Two Blokes One Podcast is for Entrepreneurs who want to turn their big ideas into bigger results. Join your hosts Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell - two ex-pro footballers who built and scaled an award-winning recruitment agency (Harwell Consulting) in record time. Each week, they bring you unfiltered conversations and insights with industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and performance experts - who share actionable strategies you can implement immediately to scale and optimise your business. Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, in the early stages of your entrepreneurial journey, or scaling an existing company, you'll get practical insights on: • Building high-performance teams • Effective marketing & personal branding • Sales systems that actually work • Leadership, recruitment, & team management • Cold outreach strategies • Mindset & personal development • Business growth tactics Join the lads as they break down the exact blueprints, frameworks, and methods that transformed their startup into a thriving enterprise. New episodes every week.  Follow now for actionable business insights from founders still in the trenches.