Balls Deep

Michael McNish
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Balls Deep with Michael McNish — the podcast that goes all the way in. Business, mindset, marketing, and real conversations with no filter and no filler. Part talk show, part masterclass, entirely too entertaining to skip.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Balls Deep with Bernard Canavan | Is AI Going to Make You Redundant?

    Most people are either hyping AI… or fearing it. But what’s actually real? In this episode, I sit down with Bernard Canavan — a veteran in the creative industry — and we go deep into what AI is actually doing to design, marketing, and business. Not the hype. Not the headlines. The reality. We get into: Why AI can generate… but not evaluate The real threat to creatives (and it’s not what you think) Where AI actually replaces jobs — and where it doesn’t The difference between fast, cheap output… and real creative thinking Why authenticity might become MORE valuable in an AI world And the uncomfortable question… Are we heading toward a world of “good enough”… instead of great? This is a raw, honest conversation about technology, creativity, and where humans still matter. If you’re in business, marketing, or anything creative… You need to hear this.

    1h 36m

  2. 3D AGO

    Balls Deep with Ben Simkin | Why Most People Are Using AI Completely Wrong

    Most business owners think AI is the advantage. Faster copy. More content. Better systems. But what actually happens? They get average… faster. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Simkin — entrepreneur, marketer, and one of the sharpest operators I know — and we go deep into what AI actually is… And what it isn’t. Not a shortcut. Not a magic button. And definitely not a replacement for thinking. We unpack: Why ChatGPT gives average answers (and how to fix it) The difference between using AI… and training it Why most business owners are solving the wrong problems The concept of constraints — and how to actually grow a business Why you don’t create demand… you channel it The identity trap that keeps people stuck in their business How AI is changing the game (and where it’s overhyped) And the big one… Why AI doesn’t give you an edge — it just amplifies the one you already have. If you’re using AI… or thinking about it… This will change how you see it. Ben has been behind some of the most successful marketers and businesses in Australia — and now he’s building AI tools that give operators a serious edge. If you want to see what he’s working on: 👉 https://www.themastermind.com.au/ 👉 https://www.instagram.com/benjaminsimkin/

    1 hr

  3. 3D AGO

    Balls Deep with Cheryl Leong | Systems Aren’t Sexy… But They’ll Turn You On

    Most business owners start a business for freedom. More money. More time. More control. But what actually happens? They become the bottleneck. In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Leong — a systems and growth expert who helps businesses turn chaos into clarity — and we go deep into the real reason most businesses stay stuck. Not because they lack leads. Not because they lack skill. But because they are the system. We unpack: Why “more leads” won’t fix your businessThe hidden cost of being the busiest person in the roomWhy systems aren’t sexy… but are everythingThe identity trap that keeps founders stuck doing everythingHow to actually start systemising (without overwhelm)Where most people get it completely wrong with AI and automation And the big one… Why most people know they need systems — but still don’t do it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your business can’t run without you… This one will hit. Connect with Cheryl Leong: If you’re sick of being the bottleneck in your own business… this is what Cheryl does. She helps founders install the systems and structure so the business can actually run without them. Check her out here: 👉 https://thegrowthhub.io/ 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongcheryl/

    1h 2m

  4. 3D AGO

    Balls Deep with Tracie Parisi | Why Authenticity Beats “Good Marketing”

    This one goes deep. I sat down with Tracie Parisi — direct response marketer, business owner, and someone who’s generated serious results for her clients… while quietly burning herself out in the process. We talk about what really happens behind the wins. Not the highlight reel — the cost. We get into: Why making more money doesn’t fix the real problemThe pattern of over-giving in business (and where it comes from)Boundaries, burnout, and the clients that drain youWhy most businesses focus on leads… but ignore conversionThe systems that actually turn leads into revenueAnd the deeper stuff — identity, self-worth, and what success is supposed to feel like This is not a “tell me your story” episode. This is about what’s real when you strip everything else away. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing well on paper… but something’s off underneath it — this one will hit. Connect with Tracie: LinkedIn: Tracie Parisi Website: studentconvert.com.au

    1h 32m
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Balls Deep with Michael McNish — the podcast that goes all the way in. Business, mindset, marketing, and real conversations with no filter and no filler. Part talk show, part masterclass, entirely too entertaining to skip.

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  • Creator
    Michael McNish
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Michael McNish
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