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. 5d ago

    The 3 Hidden Fears Behind Every "Successful" Man | Carlo Chincarini

    Many men in business, leadership, and high-performance environments use success as a mask. Sure, the money, status, discipline, and results look impressive from the outside. But underneath is people-pleasing, comparison, anxiety, and a self-worth problem that no achievement can fix. In this episode, we sit down with Carlo Chincarini (Aka The Kingmaker) to explore what it really means to build self-worth, confidence, and authentic masculine leadership from the inside out. This conversation goes deep into the hidden struggles many men face behind success: such as people-pleasing, approval-seeking, toxic shame, comparison, self-doubt, burnout, emotional suppression, and the pressure to always achieve more. Carlo shares his personal journey - from growing up in Italy without a biological father to struggling with self-worth and body confidence. Then, eventually, discovering the deeper work that now helps men break free from “nice guy syndrome” and become powerful, grounded leaders. In this episode, we cover: 👉The difference between real confidence and pretending to be confident 👉Why so many men outsource their self-worth to success, status, money, and results 👉How “nice guy syndrome” shows up in business, leadership, relationships, and life 👉The link between people-pleasing, approval-seeking, toxic shame, and fear of rejection 👉Why high performers often achieve more but still feel like they are not enough 👉How business becomes one of the greatest personal development journeys 👉Why masculine leadership requires vulnerability, self-awareness, and emotional honesty 👉How to stop comparing yourself to others and take your power back Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:20 Genuine king vs pretender 00:05:00 Starting business at 18 00:07:40 The mask leaders wear 00:15:00 Personal purpose beats business purpose 00:22:40 Breaking nice guy syndrome 00:26:00 Three fears that run men 00:35:20 What do you really want 00:47:00 Character over goals 00:51:40 The comparison trap 00:56:20 Put yourself first today 00:58:00 Confidence is self-trust - Connect with Carlo https://www.instagram.com/thekingmakercoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlochincarini/ https://www.thekingmaker.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 1m

  2. Jun 2

    The Boring Formula That Makes People Successful

    Success is not as complicated as people make it look. In this episode of Two Blokes One Business, Harvey and Adam unpack why becoming successful can actually be simple - but not always easy. From redefining success beyond money, mansions, and social media status… To talking about hustle culture, self-belief, and doing what you say you are going to do - this conversation gets into what success really looks like in business and life. If you are an entrepreneur, ambitious professional, or someone trying to create more freedom, purpose, and fulfillment, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear about: 👉Why success is often more boring than people think 👉The difference between being rich and being truly wealthy 👉How social media creates a false image of success 👉The quickest, easiest, and most effective way to build “self-trust” 👉The role of hustle culture in business and entrepreneurship 👉Why hard work is seasonal, not a permanent badge of honour 👉How adversity, trauma and setbacks can shape successful people 👉Why consistency, curiosity and obsession matter more than motivation 👉How to balance business, parenting, relationships and personal growth Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:10 Recording mishap 00:04:50 Aliens and remote viewing 00:08:30 Babies and business grow together 00:12:50 Success at 20 versus 30 00:15:30 Rich is loud wealth is quiet 00:19:30 Success is temporary 00:24:50 The hustle myth unpacked 00:30:50 Doing what you say 00:38:50 Five lessons for 20-year-olds 00:44:50 Trauma and success - 👉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/

    50 min

  3. May 26

    How a High-Achieving Woman Survived Domestic Violence (And Now Helps Others) | Tiarny Strachan

    Tiarny Strachan was independent, ambitious, and successful - until a toxic relationship slowly stripped away her self-worth, safety, and identity. This episode exposes the hidden reality of domestic violence, coercive control, psychological abuse, and high-functioning trauma - while showing what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and turn pain into purpose. Tiarny opens up about the early signs she missed, the love bombing, the isolation, the psychological manipulation, the moment her life was nearly taken, and the long road of rebuilding herself afterwards. She also shares how that experience became the foundation for her purpose: helping women move out of survival mode, reconnect with themselves, and step back into their power. Tune in to hear about: 👉How toxic relationships slowly break down your identity 👉Why high achievers can still lose themselves in the wrong environment 👉The early warning signs of emotional abuse, coercive control, and love bombing 👉Why domestic violence is not always physical at the start 👉Why it’s so hard to leave an abusive or toxic relationship 👉The role of self-worth, self-forgiveness, and identity rebuilding in healing 👉How to support someone in a toxic relationship without judgment 👉The link between trauma, hyper-independence, business, motherhood, and relationships 👉How pain can become purpose when you choose to rebuild Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:20 How abuse really starts 00:05:20 Meth enters the picture 00:09:40 Held hostage begins 00:16:00 The death threat 00:19:40 Giving up to survive 00:24:20 He walks free 00:30:00 Watching the footage 00:35:40 Two lost years 00:45:40 Out of survival first 00:53:40 The boss bitch myth - 👉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

  4. May 19

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Two Blokes One Business
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    Two Blokes One Business

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