Elevate Podcast with Vic and Juls

Victor Tran and Julia Truong

Step into the world of business, leadership, and life behind the scenes with award-winning entrepreneurs, Victor Tran and Julia Truong. From scaling multi-million-dollar companies to navigating the highs and lows of marriage, parenthood (two kids under 3), and entrepreneurship, Vic and Juls share raw, unfiltered conversations about building a life and business on your own terms. Each episode dives into the strategies, lessons, and mindset shifts that have helped them elevate, from navigating mergers and acquisitions to leading high-performing teams, balancing family life, and creating opportunities that leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone chasing your next big goal, this podcast is your go-to for real stories, practical insights, and the inspiration to level up every area of your life. Listen in and elevate your business, your relationships, and yourself.

  1. Jun 3

    Ep 17 | 12 Property Deals in 2 Years | Andy & Thao on Building Wealth Without Sacrificing Family

    In Episode 17 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with Andy and Thao, a husband-and-wife team who went from running a traditional newsagency to building a property business designed around freedom, flexibility and family.   What started as a property investment mistake became the catalyst for a completely different approach to wealth, business and success. In just two years, Thao has completed 12 property projects while creating a lifestyle that puts family first.   In this episode we cover: How a property investment mistake changed everything Lifestyle entrepreneurship vs financial entrepreneurship Why they set family goals before business goals How Thao completed 12 property projects in two years Taking action before you feel ready Building trust through personal branding How they balance business, marriage and family Their perspective on the current property market   If you're building a business, investing for your future or looking to create more freedom in your life, this episode is packed with practical insights and powerful mindset shifts.   Watch the full episode or listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more. Andy & Thao https://www.andytran.com.au https://www.facebook.com/share/1HNrnMNQbm/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/thao_flips?igsh=NjJ1c21sbnF4dGt3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-tran-au?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app   Meet your hosts: Julia Truong IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com   Victor Tran  IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au   Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official Listen: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-p9b26-1ab6b17

    1h 10m
  2. May 20

    Ep 16 | From Intern to Founder Before 25 | Lyn Nguyen on Exits and Resilience

    In Episode 16 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with Lyn Nguyen, founder of Auvie Consultants, an operations consultancy helping founders scale and exit their businesses with the best valuation possible. Lyn helped scale and sell a company before the age of 23, started her business while still employed and built it entirely on her own terms. She also opens up about a deeply personal chapter of her life that will stop you in your tracks. In this episode we cover:  • How she helped scale and exit a company before 23  • What due diligence actually is and when to start preparing  • Why every founder needs an escalation matrix  • How to step out of the day to day without the business falling apart  • Her incredible story of resilience that will leave you inspired  • The one piece of advice she would give her younger self If you are a founder trying to scale, thinking about an exit or just need a reminder that you can get through anything, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode OR listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more. ------------------------------------------------------ Lyn Nguyen Founder, Auvie Consultants  IG: @auvielyn  Business IG: @auvieconsultants  Website: auvieconsultants.com  ------------------------------------------------------ Meet your hosts:  Julia Truong  IG: @juliatruong.official  Website: juliatruong.com Victor Tran   IG: @victortran.official  Website: victortran.com.au Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics:  IG: @elevatepodcast_official Listen: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-p9b26-1ab6b17

    52 min
  3. May 6

    Ep 15 | Building Wealth is One Thing. Keeping it is Another | Alex Lau on Family Legacy and Wealth

    In Episode 15 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with our long time friend Alex Lau, 18 year marketing veteran and founder of SeeSharp Group, for one of the most layered and eye opening conversations we have had on this podcast. From audio engineering to becoming one of Australia's leading StoryBrand consultants, Alex unpacks the full evolution of his career, why he walked away from his own company as CEO and what it really means to build and protect generational wealth through a family office. He also shares for the very first time a wealth experiment he has been running with his kids for the last 5 years that every parent needs to hear. In this episode we cover: - Why your customer is the hero and you are just the guide - The marketing fundamentals that will never change no matter where technology goes - Why the next big trend is offline not online - What a family office actually is and why you need to know about it - Chase profits not revenue and why top line is vanity - The money tree strategy he has never shared publicly before - How to protect generational wealth before it is too late If you are building a business, thinking about your financial future or trying to set your family up for generations to come, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode OR listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more. Guest: Alex Lau Founder, SeeSharp Group Website: seesharpgroup.com.au Meet your hosts: Julia Truong Multi-business founder and co-host of Elevate IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com Victor Tran Entrepreneur and business leader IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official

    1h 6m
  4. Apr 22

    Ep 14 | The Story Nobody Knew | Dialla Merie on Sepsis, Building An Empire and Never Giving Up

    In Episode 14 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with Dialla Merie, multi award winning entrepreneur, business investor and founder of Merie Capital Group, to hear a story she has never shared publicly before now.   In the past year Dialla went from thriving to being told she was going into sepsis. She spent 3 months living in hospital, underwent emergency surgery, could not walk, could not speak and lost over 30 kilos. And in the middle of it all she was running a 10 company empire and nobody knew.   This is one of the most raw, honest and extraordinary conversations we have ever had on this podcast. Dialla shares how she kept her mindset high through the darkest chapter of her life, why entrepreneurship became the thing that kept her fighting and what she learned about herself on the other side of it.   In this episode we cover:  • Running a business through a serious health crisis  • The mindset shift that kept her going when everything fell apart  • How to build a team that holds down the fort without you  • Saying no as a people pleaser and why it saved her  • Finding a problem and becoming the solution  • Why your mental health is your most important business asset   If you are building a business, going through a hard season or just need a reminder that you are stronger than you think, this episode is for you. Watch the full episode OR listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more.   Dialla Merie Founder, Merie Capital Group IG: @diallareginamerie   Meet your hosts: Julia Truong Multi-business founder and co-host of Elevate IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com   Victor Tran Entrepreneur and business leader IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au   Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official

    59 min
  5. Apr 8

    Ep 13 | $300k Loss, Sleepless Nights and a Marriage on the Line. The Raw Truth About Building a Business Together.

    Ep 13 | $300k Loss, Sleepless Nights and a Marriage on the Line. The Raw Truth About Building a Business Together. In Episode 13 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with Boris and Mariecris Beygel from Abundance Living Co to unpack what it really takes to build a business, a partnership and a life you are proud of. From a $300k deal gone wrong to scaling a nationwide property and coaching empire, this conversation goes deep on the raw truth behind entrepreneurship that most people never talk about. Boris and Mariecris share how they navigated being husband and wife and business partners, why clearly defined roles changed everything, and what they look for before entering any partnership. In this episode we cover:  • Why sales is not sleazy, it is your obligation  • How to spot a bad business partner before it costs you  • Building confidence through results not validation  • Couples in business and how to make it work  • Why worthiness is not something you earn, it is something you claim  • The mindset shift that took their business global If you are building a business, thinking about making the leap or trying to figure out what is holding you back, this one will hit. Watch the full episode OR listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more. Boris and Mariecris Beygel Founders, Abundance Living Co  IG: @boris_beygel  IG: @mariecris.beygel  IG: @abundanceliving.co  IG: @abundanceproperty Meet your hosts: Julia Truong Multi-business founder and co-host of Elevate IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com Victor Tran Entrepreneur and business leader IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official

    1h 26m
  6. Mar 25

    Ep 12 | Why Your Content Isn’t Working (And What To Do Instead)

    In Episode 12 of Elevate with Vic & Juls, we sit down with Chris Diprose, a video production expert, to unpack how content has evolved and why most businesses are struggling to keep up. What used to be one video is now a full content ecosystem across multiple platforms. This shift has created overwhelm for many business owners, but also a huge opportunity for those who understand how to use content properly. Chris shares insights from years in the industry, from sales and client work to building a production business, and breaks down what clients actually value, how to approach content strategically, and why understanding problems is key to growth. In this episode, we cover: • Content strategy and distribution across platforms • Why businesses feel overwhelmed with content • The real reason clients buy • Sales through problem-solving • Adapting when things don’t go to plan • Building a business in a fast-changing environment If you’re creating content, building a brand, or trying to grow a business, this episode will change how you think about it. Watch the full episode OR Listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more. ---  Chris Diprose Founder, Diprose Media --- Meet your hosts: Julia Truong Multi-business founder and co-host of Elevate IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com Victor Tran Entrepreneur and business leader IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official

    1h 12m
  7. Mar 4

    Ep11 | From Corporate to Cross-Border Founder Between Australia and Vietnam

    In Episode 11, we sit down with Alyna Pham, Founder of AusViet Bridge, to unpack what it really means to grow up between two worlds and build a business from alignment instead of pressure.   From corporate finance to entrepreneurship, Alyna shares the reality behind hustle culture, burnout and the internal shifts that changed how she approaches success. We talk about navigating serious rooms as a young Asian woman, redefining success internally versus externally, and why running fast in the wrong direction can cost more than you realise.   In this episode, we unpack: • Growing up between Australia and Vietnam • Imposter syndrome in high level rooms • The hidden cost of hustle culture • Burnout from constantly proving yourself • Leaving corporate with intention and clarity • Building a business without losing yourself If you are building something of your own, questioning your definition of success, or considering leaving corporate, this conversation will resonate. Watch the full episode here on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform. — Alyna Pham Founder, AusViet Bridge — Meet your hosts: Julia Truong Multi-business founder and co-host of Elevate IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com   Victor Tran Entrepreneur and business leader IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au   Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official

    1h 3m
  8. Feb 18

    Ep10 | How They Turned Their Wedding Into a Thriving Events Business

    Season 2 of Elevate with Vic & Juls is officially here. This season, we’re sitting down with more founders, creatives, and high performers to unpack the real stories behind building businesses, relationships, and a life by design. To launch the season, we sit down with John and Caroline, founders of JCAU Events, to share how their own wedding became the spark for a thriving wedding and corporate events business. From quitting six-figure corporate jobs while pregnant, to moving back into a garage and starting from zero income, they reveal what it actually takes to build a creative business as a couple. Over the past decade, JCAU Events has grown into a respected name in the wedding and corporate events industry, working with brands like Tesla, NAB, Bulgari and Pandora. In this episode, we unpack: • How to start an events business from scratch • Turning your wedding into a real business opportunity • Building a business as a couple • Dealing with family pressure and cultural expectations • Goal setting systems for couples • Growing a business while raising young kids If you’re an entrepreneur, creative founder, or building something with your partner, this conversation will resonate. Season 2 is just getting started. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform. — John IG: @johnn_au Caroline IG: @carolineaungo JCAU Events IG: @jcauevents_official — Meet your hosts: Julia Truong Multi-business founder & co-host of Elevate IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com Victor Tran Entrepreneur & business leader IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au Follow Elevate Podcast on Instagram for more founder stories, business insights, and couple dynamics: IG: @elevatepodcast_official

    59 min

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Step into the world of business, leadership, and life behind the scenes with award-winning entrepreneurs, Victor Tran and Julia Truong. From scaling multi-million-dollar companies to navigating the highs and lows of marriage, parenthood (two kids under 3), and entrepreneurship, Vic and Juls share raw, unfiltered conversations about building a life and business on your own terms. Each episode dives into the strategies, lessons, and mindset shifts that have helped them elevate, from navigating mergers and acquisitions to leading high-performing teams, balancing family life, and creating opportunities that leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone chasing your next big goal, this podcast is your go-to for real stories, practical insights, and the inspiration to level up every area of your life. Listen in and elevate your business, your relationships, and yourself.