Two Blokes One Business

Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell
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Two Blokes One Business is a weekly business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, recruiters, and aspiring business owners who want real lessons on starting, growing, and scaling a business.Hosted by Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell, two ex-professional footballers who built HARWELL., a specialist recruitment agency that generated $1.25M in year one, $6M in year two, and ranked #5 on the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Fast Starters. Every episode digs into what it actually takes to build, lead, and grow a company - including the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn't, and everything in between.In solo episodes, Harvey and Adam break down the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they wish someone had told them three years ago when they were starting out. In guest episodes, they sit down for candid conversations with Australia's top entrepreneurs, leaders, and world-class performance experts - to unpack what actually drives success in business and life.If you want practical insights on building a business, scaling a company, and making smarter moves as an entrepreneur, this is the podcast for you.New episodes published every week - subscribe now to level up your business journeyConnect with the Harwell. team: https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.harwell.au/

  1. 2d ago

    The Jobs That Secretly Prepared Us for Business

    What if the jobs you think are pointless right now are actually preparing you for the career and business you want later? In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, we’re sharing our full career journey - from professional football and Nando’s to roofing, hospitality, door knocking, and eventually building businesses of their own. Some of these jobs were great. Some were brutal. And some lasted years, while others lasted barely a few days. But looking back, almost every experience taught us something we still use today. Tune in to hear about: 👉 How professional football developed high-performance standards, discipline, and resilience 👉 Why constantly operating outside your comfort zone builds confidence 👉 The career mistakes they’d approach differently today 👉 What working at Nando’s, bars, restaurants and on building sites taught us 👉 Why difficult sales jobs can develop incredible communication and objection-handling skills 👉 The surprising advantage of being curious instead of trying too hard to sell 👉 Why comparing yourself to someone years ahead can make you unnecessarily impatient 👉 Our journey into recruitment and eventually business ownership Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:50 Panels Events And Weddings 00:12:50 Football Scholarship 00:23:09 Nando's Two Grill Legend 00:26:10 Sports Marketing = Door Knocking 00:33:30 Brutal Timeshare Sales Room 00:37:30 Roofing 00:40:30 The Scratch Card Trick 00:44:52 Mission Beats Motivation 00:52:48 Falling Into Recruitment 00:58:10 Why Recruiters Get Hate - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  2. Aug 19

    Hypnotist Reveals: Why Your Brain Blocks You From Earning More | Ole Hill

    What if the thing holding you back are patterns your past installed without asking you? In this episode, hypnotist and mindset coach Ole Hill pulls back the curtain on hypnosis, the subconscious mind, and self-image. You'll find out why smart, hardworking people hit the same income ceiling every year. Why progress slips away right when things get good. And why change never sticks (even when you know exactly what you want). Forget stage shows and swinging watches, Ole shares how real hypnotherapy works, and how he uses subconscious reprogramming with business owners and high performers to remove limiting beliefs. He also reveals something he calls the "Subconscious Success Setting" - a hidden level of money, health, and happiness your brain treats as normal. In this episode, you'll discover: 👉 What hypnosis actually is and why the stage version hides its real power 👉 The hidden battle between your conscious and subconscious mind (and which one wins) 👉 How one limiting belief can drain your money, business, and confidence 👉 Why your brain drags you back to familiar patterns, even ones you hate 👉 The "Subconscious Success Setting" creating an invisible ceiling capping your results 👉 Why high performers self-sabotage the moment life gets good 👉 The four stages of Ole's Hypnotic Personality Reset 👉 How to stop fighting your own mind and put it to work for you Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:20 What Hypnosis Really Is 00:07:23 Your Brain Hunts Evidence 00:10:20 The School Mix Up 00:13:20 Subconscious Success Setting 00:17:37 The Fruit Phobia 00:22:48 Shark Versus Fish 00:27:00 The Brain's Gatekeeper 00:30:42 The Schizophrenia Label 00:40:40 Four Phase Reset 00:56:40 The Master Vision - 👉Connect with Ole Hill https://www.instagram.com/ole_hypnosis/ - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  3. Aug 12

    Old School vs New School Business: What Actually Works in 2026

    Old school business principles still work… but the way we sell, market, hire and grow businesses has completely changed. In this episode of the Two Blokes One Business podcast, we compare old school vs new school business and ask a simple question: which strategies actually work in today’s world? From cold calling and traditional sales to AI, personal branding, digital marketing, recruitment and modern entrepreneurship - we look at what business owners should leave behind, what they need to adapt to, and which old school principles are becoming even more valuable as technology moves faster. In this episode, we cover: 👉Old school sales vs modern sales and what actually works today 👉Why cold calling still works when everyone else hides behind email and LinkedIn 👉How customer behaviour and the modern sales process have changed 👉Why personal branding and founder-led marketing are becoming so powerful 👉Traditional marketing vs digital marketing and content marketing 👉How to stand out in a world flooded with AI-generated content 👉The one type of content content that can build deeper trust 👉Why modern entrepreneurs still need old school resilience and work ethic Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Wedding venue locked in 00:05:40 DEXA scans and bloods 00:10:02 Divide and conquer 00:13:36 Old school vs new 00:17:00 Sales then and now 00:25:24 Marketing has changed 00:37:18 Starting a business today 00:49:28 Recruitment power shift 00:56:20 Old vs new values 01:02:00 Two blokes one question - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  4. Aug 4

    The Burnout Doctor: Your Recovery Is Broken… Fix It This Week | Dr. Sean Richardson

    Can you achieve peak performance without burning out? In this conversation, Sean explains why burnout is not caused by ambition alone. It happens when hard work, stress, and responsibility are not balanced with structured recovery, clear purpose, and sustainable habits. Drawing on elite sport, performance psychology, business, and his research into overtraining and burnout, Sean breaks down what true high performance actually looks like. He explains why recovery should be treated as part of the performance process - not as something that happens only after the work is finished. Tune in to discover: 👉Why relentless work without recovery leads to burnout 👉How elite athletes balance training load and recovery 👉Why stress includes physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental demands 👉How to manage your total “life load,” not just your workload 👉The difference between social connection and social disconnection 👉Why talent matters less than most people think 👉How trauma, imposter syndrome, and hidden roadblocks can affect confidence 👉Sean’s performance framework for action, inspiration, roadblocks, and energy Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Cure or disease 00:04:59 Five kinds of stress 00:09:12 Purpose before protocols 00:12:33 Recovery beyond sleep 00:17:16 Connection and disconnection 00:27:35 The invincibility trap 00:32:00 Process over results 00:45:10 Anyone can be great 00:50:07 The AIRE framework 00:59:40 Intervals for your brain 👉Connect with Dr. Sean Richardson https://www.linkedin.com/in/drseanr/ https://www.energyhealthinc.com/  - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  5. Jul 29

    10 Alex Hormozi “Rules” That Built Our Business (Use Them)

    Alex Hormozi’s best business advice sounds simple… until you realise how brutally it exposes indecision, excuses, fear of failure, and the habits keeping entrepreneurs stuck. In this episode of the Two Blokes One Business podcast, Harvey and Adam break down some of Alex Hormozi’s most powerful business and mindset lessons (and explain how to apply them in real life). The boys also share honest insights from their own journey building Harwell, launching the Recruitment Agent Institute, growing their business network, attending high-value events, and creating a long-term property investment plan. If you’re starting a business, growing a recruitment agency, trying to improve your discipline or looking for the mindset required to create a better life, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉Why something can be “not your fault” but still be your problem 👉What “money loves speed, wealth loves time, poverty loves indecision” really means 👉Why fast action is essential in business, recruitment and sales 👉The difference between making money and building real wealth 👉Why feedback should be treated as fuel, not failure 👉How successful people use losses to improve 👉How to stop negotiating with yourself 👉Why having too many options can keep you stuck 👉Why every man and woman needs a meaningful quest 👉How purpose, discipline and direction improve your life 👉Why the fastest shortcut is to stop looking for shortcuts 👉What aspiring recruitment agency owners need to understand before starting Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Busy blokes update 00:04:40 Awards and Ferraris 00:15:20 RAI goes live 00:20:20 Fault versus problem 00:25:20 Money loves speed 00:31:40 Feedback is fuel 00:35:40 Failure beats cowardice 00:43:20 Sacrifice defines wants 00:50:00 Everyone needs quest 00:54:20 Stop chasing shortcuts - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  6. Jul 21

    He Trains Australia's Top Entrepreneurs. They All Get This Wrong | James Matolich

    What separates high-performing entrepreneurs from everyone else? In this episode, we sit down with elite performance coach James, who works closely with some of Australia's most successful business leaders - including Culture Kings founder Simon Beard.  We explore why physical health is one of the biggest competitive advantages in business. From building sustainable habits and improving sleep to optimising nutrition, recovery and performance - you'll hear practical strategies high achievers use to increase their energy, productivity and long-term success. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive or simply looking to improve your health, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can start applying today. In this episode, you'll learn: 👉Why successful entrepreneurs prioritise their health 👉The connection between fitness and business performance 👉How Simon Beard approaches training, recovery and longevity 👉The #1 most underrated performance tool 👉The biggest nutrition mistakes people make 👉How to build sustainable habits that actually last 👉The truth about protein, calories and fat loss 👉Ice baths, cold plunges and muscle growth explained 👉How to balance business growth with personal health 👉Practical advice for busy professionals who want better energy and performance - 👉Connect with James https://www.instagram.com/james_matolich/ https://www.instagram.com/jmpeakperformance/  - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  7. Jul 14

    The True Cost of Staying in a "Safe" Job (Nobody Calculates This)

    What if quitting your job or starting a business isn’t as risky as you think it is… and instead, what if the real risk is doing nothing? Most people spend their lives calculating the cost of taking action. But almost nobody calculates the cost of staying exactly where they are. If you're feeling stuck in a comfortable career, trapped by the "golden handcuffs," or constantly wondering whether you should start a business, change careers, or finally take that leap - in this episode we’re sharing one of the biggest mindset shifts that separates entrepreneurs from everyone else: The cost of inaction. We explore why playing it safe can actually be the biggest risk you'll ever take, how fear keeps professionals trapped in careers they no longer love, and why building a business goes deeper than money. Along the way, we also share some personal stories, discuss the reality of entrepreneurship, career changes, mindset, wealth creation, and why taking calculated risks often leads to the greatest rewards. In this episode, you'll discover: 👉The staggering hidden cost of staying in a comfortable corporate career 👉The "Golden Handcuffs" trap keeping high performers stuck 👉Scarcity mindset vs abundance mindset (think this is too ‘woo-woo’? Think again) 👉How to overcome the fear and anxiety of starting a business 👉Rewire your brain! Why most successful entrepreneurs think differently 👉Career change advice for professionals 👉The importance of ownership, accountability, and self-awareness 👉The ONE thing that matters more than simply earning more money Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:14 The heart test story 00:05:55 The proposal at the waterfall 00:09:05 The cost of doing nothing 00:13:25 Shane's business plan 00:17:00 The golden handcuffs trap 00:22:55 Walking away from pro football 00:27:40 The cost nobody adds up 00:31:05 Growth, identity, and fulfillment 00:40:30 Danny's career change story 00:44:30 The fears people won't admit 00:52:45 Is business really for everyone? - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

  8. Jul 7

    Brooke McIntosh: The Truth About Trauma, Purpose, And Running Around Australia

    Brooke McIntosh hit rock bottom, survived suicidal thoughts and a life-changing car accident, then turned her pain into purpose by running around Australia for mental health awareness. In this powerful conversation, Brooke shares the incredible journey that transformed her life. After a life-changing car accident forced her to confront the truth, Brooke committed to rebuilding herself from the inside out. Four years later, she ran around Australia to raise awareness for mental health, proving that healing comes from having the courage to face pain. This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating burnout, trauma, or the relentless pressure of high performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone searching for purpose, Brooke's story offers practical wisdom, hope, and actionable strategies for creating lasting change. In this episode, you'll discover: 👉How Brooke overcame childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts 👉Why turning pain into purpose changes everything 👉The mindset shift from victim to victor 👉How vulnerability creates stronger leaders and deeper relationships 👉Why high performers often struggle silently 👉The daily habits that build mental resilience 👉Practical strategies for improving self-talk and confidence 👉Lessons learned from running around Australia for mental health 👉How to stop seeking validation from others Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Turning pain to purpose 00:04:20 Rock bottom at 26 00:07:40 Hit by a truck 00:12:20 Life after hospital 00:17:20 Vulnerability is strength 00:24:40 Why run 1600km 00:29:00 Running around Australia 00:33:20 Conversations over kilometres 00:36:40 The widower's thank you 00:49:40 Mirror talk and discipline - Connect with Brooke McIntosh https://brookemcintosh.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/brookemcintosh__ - 👉Launch your own remote recruitment biz (no experience needed) and secure your first $15k-$30k+ placement in 90-days https://recruitmentagentinstitute.com/playbook-vsl-1-1 - 👉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/

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Two Blokes One Business is a weekly business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, recruiters, and aspiring business owners who want real lessons on starting, growing, and scaling a business.Hosted by Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell, two ex-professional footballers who built HARWELL., a specialist recruitment agency that generated $1.25M in year one, $6M in year two, and ranked #5 on the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Fast Starters. Every episode digs into what it actually takes to build, lead, and grow a company - including the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn't, and everything in between.In solo episodes, Harvey and Adam break down the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they wish someone had told them three years ago when they were starting out. In guest episodes, they sit down for candid conversations with Australia's top entrepreneurs, leaders, and world-class performance experts - to unpack what actually drives success in business and life.If you want practical insights on building a business, scaling a company, and making smarter moves as an entrepreneur, this is the podcast for you.New episodes published every week - subscribe now to level up your business journeyConnect with the Harwell. team: https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness https://www.harwell.au/

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  • Creator
    Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Two Blokes One Business
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