Two Blokes One Business

Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell

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. 15H AGO

    3 Skills That Future-Proof Your Career (Whether You Stay Employed Or Start a Business)

    What are the best skills to learn in 2026 if you want to future-proof your career, grow a business, and make more money in the AI economy? In this episode, we reveal why AI, sales, and entrepreneurship are becoming highly important skills… Especially for anyone who wants to grow their career, build a business, make more money, and stay valuable in a fast-changing economy. We also cover how AI is changing the way people work, the most underrated life skills, and why entrepreneurial thinking can help you stand out in any industry.  Tune in today if you want to become harder to replace, more commercially valuable, and more confident in your ability to create opportunities. Tune in to discover: 👉Why AI skills are essential for career growth and business success in 2026 👉How to use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to think, learn, research, and execute faster 👉How asking better questions can improve your sales calls, client meetings, and decision-making 👉Why curiosity is one of the most valuable human advantages in the AI era 👉How to overcome rejection, fear, and self-doubt in sales and business 👉The difference between revenue, profit, cash flow, OpEx, and real business success 👉Why entrepreneurship is a mindset, not just starting a company Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:40 The 45 grand mistake 00:04:20 The OpEx math 00:07:00 Long game vs dopamine 00:11:00 Three skills  00:11:40 The AI mindset divide 00:14:30 Productivity multiplier 00:18:40 Job creation stats 00:22:40 Why the brain resists change 00:25:00 Biggest AI mistakes 00:29:40 Sales = the dirty word 00:32:00 Micro wins ladder 00:37:00 Defining sales properly 00:40:40 Entrepreneurial traits 00:49:40 What kids need 00:56:40 The "I don't know" excuse 00:59:40 Blood test breakthrough - 👉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 4m
  2. MAY 12

    The 7-Figure Recruiter: My Alcoholic Dad, Football Failure, & Building A 7-Figure Business

    Most people blame their environment, their upbringing, or bad luck for their current situation. In this episode, Adam Powell explains how extreme ownership, sales, recruitment, and personal development helped him break generational patterns and rebuild his identity from scratch. From growing up with an alcoholic father to walking away from professional football and building a successful business career in Australia - this is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. This is a deep conversation about resilience, accountability, discipline, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. Tune in to discover: 👉The mindset shift that helped Adam go from a $45K salary to earning over $220K in recruitment 👉How walking away from professional football impacted Adam’s life 👉The subtle ways self-sabotage showed up during his football career and early adulthood 👉What moving to Australia with no clear plan taught Adam about identity, resilience, and reinvention 👉Why “extreme ownership” is a core principle in both business and life (and it should for you too) 👉The strange link between environment, ambition, and long-term success Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:40 Japan changed Adam 00:06:25 Why he’s nervous 00:10:00 The power of forced independence 00:17:40 More help, more rage 00:21:55 Dads suidcide 00:26:05 Breaking the cycle 00:34:25 Quitting pro football 00:40:00 Starting life in Australia from scratch 00:46:40 Two bartender story 00:49:05 45K to 220K 00:52:25 Starting HARWELL. 01:03:45 The curse of high performers 01:05:45 What 15-year-old Adam wants If you’ve ever struggled with self-belief, identity, motivation, toxic family dynamics, career direction, or overcoming adversity, this episode will hit hard. - 👉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 11m
  3. MAY 5

    She Quit Teaching And Started a Career In Remote Sales | Brooke Triplett

    Everyone wants financial freedom and a remote income - but almost no one is willing to fix the one thing that actually makes a career change work. We’re joined by Brooke Triplett (founder of the original She Sells™), who shares how she went from a stuck, overwhelmed primary school teacher… To building a thriving sales business that's helped over 2,000 women transition into remote sales careers -  with zero prior sales experience. If you're a woman who's working hard, running on fumes, and you know there's more out there… but you can't see the next step?  Tune in to hear about: 👉 The #1 skill for success in business and sales (most people get this completely wrong) 👉 How to transition from a "secure" 9-to-5 job into a high-income remote sales career 👉 The truth about sales… and why it's NOT pushy, icky, or manipulative 👉 Why women naturally excel in sales using skills they already have 👉 How to overcome fear, self-doubt, and the identity shift from employee to entrepreneur 👉 Why chasing money is the wrong goal (and what to focus on instead) 👉 How to build real-time freedom, location freedom, and financial independence Key Moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:24 Back yourself 110% 00:02:42 Women's sales edge 00:06:42 The Possum Magic moment 00:10:40 Labels keep you stuck 00:14:00 $22k vs $1,400 00:16:05 Burn the boats 00:23:45 The DDRC framework 00:25:28 Reading energy on calls 00:38:20 Get off the train 00:47:40 Authenticity wins 01:02:45 Sales plus AI 01:07:40 Swap "but" for "though" - 👉Connect with Brooke Triplett https://www.instagram.com/shesellswithbrooke/ - 👉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 11m
  4. APR 28

    What Happens to Your Brain After 5 Drinks a Week | Ben Lowe

    If you can’t go 30 days without alcohol, are you really in control… or are you actually dealing with a high-functioning drinking problem? We’re back with a previous guest, Ben Lowe, exploring the real reason behind alcohol use in high-performing men and entrepreneurs. We also look at why even “social drinking” can hold you back and how sobriety can unlock clarity, discipline, and next-level performance. If you've tried quitting before and fallen back in, this is the episode that explains why - and what to do differently this time. Tune in to discover: 👉The hidden psychology behind alcohol and addiction 👉Why high-functioning men still struggle with drinking 👉How alcohol impacts your business, relationships, and mental health 👉The shocking impact just 5 drinks a week has on your brain 👉The truth about “weekend drinking” and why it’s still a problem 👉What actually works when trying to quit alcohol for good Key Moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Three levels of sobriety 00:04:00 Ben's fifteen-year battle 00:14:30 The penny drop moment 00:19:20 We're all addicts 00:28:00 Alcohol as brain damage 00:31:00 The ninety-day superpowers 00:38:30 Why partners pull away 00:44:50 Set your real why 00:52:00 Environment changes everything 00:58:00 Tom Holland's sober empire 01:12:00 Vulnerability beats bravado 01:20:00 Final words to listeners - 👉Connect with Ben Lowe https://www.instagram.com/benlowecoaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lowe-759277275/ - 👉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 25m
  5. APR 21

    She Lost Everything at 17 and Built 8 Businesses by 30

    What if the reason your business, personal brand, or entrepreneurial journey feels hard right now isn’t because of your strategy - but instead it’s the fact you’re building something that doesn’t actually fit who you are? In this episode, our guest Priscilla Ann shares the powerful story behind her journey. She shares how she left home at 17, built multiple businesses, and quickly learnt that success outside of alignment can feel empty. Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or burning out, there’s something in this episode that’ll resonate with you. Tune in to discover 👉Why building a business without alignment eventually catches up with you 👉The reality of “faking it” in the early stages… and when that stops working 👉How personal branding actually works (beyond trends and surface-level advice) 👉The role of partners, environment, and support systems in your growth 👉Why more businesses, more money, or more success doesn’t always mean fulfillment 👉The shift from hustle-driven success to purpose-led work 👉What it looks like to rebuild from nothing (emotionally, financially, and mentally) Key Moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 The country road bag 00:02:40 First God moment 00:03:40 Family that saved her 00:05:20 Falling into entrepreneurship 00:10:20 Wearing eight masks 00:11:40 The meltdown at 30 00:14:20 Ego versus true self 00:23:20 Biggest branding mistake 00:26:20 Power of vulnerability 00:32:40 Handling trolls 00:43:00 Supporting your partner 00:51:00 The identity shift 00:56:00 Just do it - 👉Connect With Priscilla Ann https://www.instagram.com/iampriscillaann/ https://www.instagram.com/inspiredfoundersofficial - 👉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/

    58 min
  6. APR 14

    You're Sitting on a $500K Skillset And You Don't Even Know It

    You’re Sitting On a $500K Skillset (And You Don’t Even Know It). Most professionals spend 10-15 years building their experience and network… Only to feel stuck, underpaid, and capped. In this episode, we’re revealing how everyday professionals are turning their existing experience into high-income businesses - using recruitment as the vehicle (with no prior experience). Tune in to discover: 👉Why most careers cap your income (no matter how hard you work) 👉How professionals are unlocking $300K to $500K+ income potential 👉The exact process to monetise your existing skills 👉Why recruitment is one of the most underrated high-income businesses 👉How to use AI to start and scale faster 👉The mindset shift from employee to business owner 👉How to build freedom, income, and control over your life Key Moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Banter 00:04:00 Britt launches a business in 12 days with two kids 00:09:20 How recruitment became the vehicle for their lives 00:10:40 The $500K skillset you don't know you have 00:16:00 Why career-changers start with a 10-year head start 00:19:20 Inside the RAI course structure and journey 00:21:40 The income calculator and reverse-engineering your goal 00:28:00 The Niche Decision Blueprint explained 00:34:00 Why recruitment is risk mitigation not selling 00:42:00 Renting your career vs. owning your future 00:48:00 Why your business is NOT a family 00:51:00 It has never been easier to start a business - 👉Interested in launching a high-paying recruitment business (with no prior experience)? Chat to Harvey to find out more: https://www.instagram.com/harveyriversofficial/ - 👉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/

    57 min
  7. APR 7

    He Sold Sweets at School and Then Built a $100M Empire

    You can work hard every day and still stay stuck. This episode shares why most people fail at personal development, entrepreneurship, and building a success mindset (and how to fix it). Our guest, Jack Corbett (Founder Corbwood & Associates), shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. From growing up with nothing… to building businesses, developing unshakable self-belief, and learning how to take full ownership of life. If you're sitting on an idea, stuck in a rut, or wondering what separates the people who make it from those who don't - this is for you. Tune in to discover: 👉Why accountability is the foundation of success 👉How to stop caring what others think and build real confidence 👉The truth about masculinity, vulnerability, and growth 👉How your environment shapes your future (and when to leave it) 👉The mindset shift that turns failure into fuel 👉Why most people never reach their potential 👉How to build discipline, belief, and resilience from nothing 👉The real reason authenticity beats performance every time 👉How successful people think: belief → action → results Key Moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Trials that shaped the man 00:04:31 Authenticity as a competitive edge 00:06:02 What holds people back from their potential 00:07:38 Accountability and the F-Up Bell 00:11:00 Why rigid goals fail most people 00:14:38 What 15-year-old Jack would be proudest of 00:17:40 Lessons in resilience from a tough upbringing 00:23:14 The sweet-selling empire at 14 00:28:40 Timing in business and knowing when to walk 00:37:00 Humility, respect, and earning a chance 00:44:20 Captain vs head coach 00:47:40 Falling in love with learning 00:54:44 How Jack reads and retains 57 books a year 00:57:20 The loneliness of success and asking for help 01:07:00 Act like the person who can change your life is watching 01:11:20 The Australian tax rant and offshoring reality 01:18:46 One tip for someone who hasn't started yet - 👉Connect with Jack Corbett https://corbwood.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-corbett-909300a5/ - 👉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 18m
  8. MAR 31

    The BIG Lie We Tell Ourselves About “Playing It Safe”

    Everyone says “play it safe”… but avoiding risk is exactly why most people stay broke, stuck, and average. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about risk, business, and why most people stay stuck. If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, changing careers, or making more money… but haven’t taken action… this is for you. You’ll also hear the mindset, frameworks, and real-life examples behind taking calculated risks, building a recruitment business, and escaping the cycle of “just enough” income. Tune in to discover: 👉Why avoiding risk is actually the biggest risk 👉The difference between average thinking vs high performers 👉How to calculate risk before making big decisions 👉The concept of opportunity cost (and why it’s costing you more than you think) 👉Why most people never take action (and how to fix it) 👉How to transition from employee to entrepreneur 👉Why recruitment is one of the best business models right now 👉The exact framework we use to make high-stakes business decisions Key Moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Recruitment Agent Institute Launch 00:05:57 Meet the Five Pilot Testers 00:13:13 Why Playing Safe Kills You 00:16:33 The Mountain Climbing Paradox 00:20:06 The Biggest Risk of All 00:26:07 Pain, Pleasure and Risk Triggers 00:27:00 The Release Valve Framework 00:29:56 Opportunity Cost Explained 00:34:06 AI Risk and Being Replaceable 00:37:34 How to Start Taking Risks 00:40:20 The Flip Flop Maker Analogy 00:44:07 Stop Asking the Wrong People 00:48:40 Hiring People Better Than You 00:51:24 The Gift of the Gab Debate If you want an above-average life, you must take risks - tune in to find out how to get started. - 👉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/

    56 min

About

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/