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Conversations with leaders on building careers, companies & character the hard way. No shortcuts, just sweat. Founded by Charlie Selth, Will Chapman and Dimitri Gremos, the show began as 'The Business Of' – a passion project between Will and Charlie who were curious about what it really takes to succeed. Today, Sweat Capital is an evolving platform that combines that same curiosity with a bigger mission: to democratise access to knowledge and humanise business leadership in Australia.

  1. Jul 7

    #151 - Tahlia Kennedy: How To Escape "200 View Jail" & Grow An Audience From Scratch

    This week, we sit down with Tahlia Kennedy, Head of Content at Kinso, for a masterclass on building an online audience from scratch. Tahlia's path here was far from linear. She rushed into a degree, walked away from it, and started an ice bath business off Facebook Marketplace that cost her thousands. But instead of chasing another product, she made a different bet: go and learn the game of business by working directly under founders. A year on, and she's built the content engine behind Australia's most viral startup. We unpack: The daily system behind her content: morning ideation, batch filming, and batch editingThe difference between building a personal brand and a business brandHer content funnel: entertaining skits up top, storytelling in the middle, product demos at the bottom, all feeding one flywheelWhy you don't actually need a niche anymore, and how to grow fast by studying the outliersBuild In Public, the done-for-you founder brand business she's building with her partner CharlieThe one piece of advice she'd give her 18-year-old self For anyone trying to grow an audience, market a business without a marketing budget, or just work out why their videos keep flopping, this one's for you. *** This episode was recorded on 30 June 2026 at The Daily Aus' awesome studio here in Sydney. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    #151 - Tahlia Kennedy: How To Escape "200 View Jail" & Grow An Audience From Scratch

  2. Jul 1

    #150 - Nick Palumbo: The Gelato Messina Story & Why Specialisation Matters

    In this week's episode, we are joined by Nick Palumbo (Founder - Gelato Messina) to discuss his journey over more than 20 years of operating Australia's most recognised gelatisserie. In the discussion, we unpack: Why keeping it simple has served Nick and his business partners well? Messinanomics - the secret behind Gelato/ice cream and its rough nexus to the macroeconomy, some of the patterns and trends discussed may surprise you... The one thing that Nick could not live without His advice for other young entrepreneurs and business owners of all kinds A rare insight into the brainchild of Messina's approach to succeeding in a notoriously challenging industry. *** This episode was recorded on 25 June 2026. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instragram & ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    #150 - Nick Palumbo: The Gelato Messina Story & Why Specialisation Matters

  3. Jun 16

    #149 - Best of 2026 So Far: Job Interviews, Cybersecurity, Consulting Wealth Management (Part 2)

    We're just about halfway through 2026 with 26 episodes in the bag, so we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments from the show so far this year. In Part 2, we revisit four conversations that stuck with us – from the art of ethical hacking and protecting Australia's largest companies from cyber threats, to lessons from Australia's highest ranked wealth adviser, to how to nail your next job interview or pitch. In this episode: 00:00–09:05 Assadi Youssef (IBM) on the art of ethical hacking and protecting Australia's biggest companies from cyber threats [⁠⁠Episode #139⁠⁠] 09:05–22:03 Jonathan Pease (Winning The Room) on how to nail your next job interview or pitch [⁠⁠Episode #145⁠⁠] 22:03–33:36 Dr. Stephanie Allen (Kearney) on going from solving bus timetables to advising global healthcare giants [⁠⁠Episode #137⁠⁠] 33:36–52:24 Charlie Viola (Viola Private Wealth) on going from a bank teller to Australia's highest ranked wealth adviser [⁠⁠Episode #141⁠⁠] *** Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Enjoying the show? Share this episode with a friend who's playing the long game in whatever they're doing. We'll see you in the next one.

    #149 - Best of 2026 So Far: Job Interviews, Cybersecurity, Consulting Wealth Management (Part 2)

  4. Jun 9

    #148 - Best of 2026 So Far: AI, Careers, Moscow, Satellites & Backing The Right Horse (Part 1)

    We're just about halfway through 2026 with 26 episodes in the bag, so we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments from the show so far this year. In Part 1, we revisit six conversations that stuck with us – from how AI is revolutionising fundamental investing, to why you should view your career as a portfolio and not a ladder, to launching satellites into space after hitting rock bottom. In this episode: 00:00–15:09 Armina Rosenberg (Minotaur Capital) on how AI is rewriting the rules of stock picking [Episode #130] 15:09–18:13 Alexander Currie (Baker Botts) on what happens when your boss asks you to move to Moscow "just for 3 months" and it turns into 5-and-a-half years [Episode #134] 18:13–24:16 Anthony Brown (NobleOak) on why your career is a portfolio, not a ladder [Episode #125] 24:16–27:48 Graham Kerr (South32) on cramming in as many experiences as you can before you turn 30 [Episode #132] 27:48–38:02 Flavia Tata Nardini (Fleet Space Technologies) on going from rock bottom to launching satellites into space [Episode #128] 38:02–48:09 Brian Hartzer (Quantium Health), former Westpac CEO, on the importance of backing the right horse [Episode #144] Part 2 drops next week. *** Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. Enjoying the show? Share this episode with a friend who's playing the long game in whatever they're doing. We'll see you in the next one.

    #148 - Best of 2026 So Far: AI, Careers, Moscow, Satellites & Backing The Right Horse (Part 1)

  5. Jun 2

    #147 - Do These Things Right Now To Stop Falling Behind In The AI Race (Oliver Merrick)

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Oliver Merrick, the 22-year old founder of Mez Corp, to unpack what it actually takes to build a business at the coalface of AI. Ollie's path is anything but conventional. The son of winemakers, he made his first $5 at 14 doing Instagram shoutouts from boarding school, cycled through drop shipping, print on demand and theme pages, and eventually quit a startup job he loved to bet on himself. Eight months after starting his current Instagram account, he booked a one-way ticket to France to join a hacker house with a Dutch founder he'd never met, and has since worked out of the UK, Dubai, DC, New York and Sydney. We unpack his framework for making businesses "dangerous with AI", why he believes the Elon Musk first-principles playbook (stop, audit, delete, simplify, then automate) matters more than chasing shiny agents, what it's like inside a global hacker house alongside founders running 400K-follower accounts and 8-figure consumer apps, and why distribution, curiosity and ruthless honesty about what you actually want are the most compounding skills of our generation. A genuinely inspiring conversation for anyone trying to figure out how to build, post and live with intent in the AI era. *** Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. This episode was recorded on 13 May 2026. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    #147 - Do These Things Right Now To Stop Falling Behind In The AI Race (Oliver Merrick)

  6. May 26

    #146 - The Contrarian Bet on Japan That Most Investors Are Missing (James Halse)

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with James Halse, founder of Senjin Capital and former portfolio manager at Platinum Asset Management, to unpack one of the most overlooked opportunity sets in global investing: Japanese small-cap activism. James shares the journey from starting his career in tax at Deloitte, to spending years inside one of Australia’s most respected global equities firms, before eventually launching Senjin Capital with a dedicated focus on undercapitalised and undermanaged Japanese companies. We explore why Japan has historically been misunderstood by global investors, what has changed in recent years, and why James believes Japanese small-cap activism is the best opportunity he has seen in nearly two decades of investing. We also discuss the difference between cheap stocks and true value, how engagement and activism work in Japan, and why the market structure creates opportunities that are difficult to find elsewhere. A conversation about global equities, deep-value investing, activism, and what it takes to leave an established platform to build a specialist investment firm from scratch. ***   This episode was recorded on 4 May 2026. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. We’ll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    #146 - The Contrarian Bet on Japan That Most Investors Are Missing (James Halse)

  7. May 19

    #145 - How To Speak With Confidence At Work & Tell Better Stories (Jonathan Pease)

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Jonathan Pease, creative strategist, entrepreneur and founder of Winning The Room, to unpack the psychology of communication, influence and presenting ideas in high pressure environments. Jonathan shares lessons from his career across advertising, media, television and business, including his early years at BBDO in New York working on global brands, building and selling creative businesses, and later coaching senior executives, founders and public figures on how to communicate with impact. We discuss why the best idea (alone) often does not win, how great presenters think differently, and what separates technically competent people from those you genuinely want to listen to. Jonathan also explains why storytelling, structure and delivery are becoming even more important in a digitally-driven world where content is abundant but attention is scarce. A very practical conversation about persuasion, creativity, confidence and the communication skills that compound over a lifetime. *** This episode was recorded on 8 May 2026. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    #145 - How To Speak With Confidence At Work & Tell Better Stories (Jonathan Pease)

  8. May 12

    #144 - Brian Hartzer: Former Westpac CEO On Navigating Pressure & Leading Quantium Health

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with former Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer to unpack one of the most fascinating careers in global finance - from studying history at Princeton to leading one of Australia’s biggest and most scrutinised institutions. Brian reflects on the realities of running a Big Four bank: balancing regulators, shareholders, customers and employees while operating under constant public scrutiny. We discuss the transition from consulting into banking leadership, what people underestimate about being a bank CEO, and the lessons he carried from ANZ and ultimately Westpac. We also explore Brian’s next chapter after banking - including his roles in fintech and as CEO of Quantium Health - where he’s now focused on the intersection of AI, data science and healthcare.  A wide-ranging conversation about leadership, pressure, institutions, reinvention and building a career across multiple eras of business. You can also check out Brian's book: The Leadership Star: A Practical Guide to Building Engagement *** This episode was recorded on 5 May 2026. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    #144 - Brian Hartzer: Former Westpac CEO On Navigating Pressure & Leading Quantium Health
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Conversations with leaders on building careers, companies & character the hard way. No shortcuts, just sweat. Founded by Charlie Selth, Will Chapman and Dimitri Gremos, the show began as 'The Business Of' – a passion project between Will and Charlie who were curious about what it really takes to succeed. Today, Sweat Capital is an evolving platform that combines that same curiosity with a bigger mission: to democratise access to knowledge and humanise business leadership in Australia.

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  • Creator
    Sweat Capital
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Explicit
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