In this episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun sits down with Nick — entrepreneur, investor, Shark Tank Australia judge, and founder behind multiple successful businesses — for a raw and honest conversation about business, resilience, ego, money, mistakes, and what it really means to take ownership of your own success.

Nick’s story starts well before the big exits. From selling school lunches and sports equipment in high school, to building a skincare business that left him earning just $100 a week, his journey is one of hunger, hard lessons, and refusing to stay down.

In this inspiring episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun Lord sits down with Australian lawn bowls champion Barrie Lester to explore a life shaped by sport, resilience, community, and gratitude.

From growing up in a small country town in Victoria to representing Australia on the world stage, Barrie shares the moments that shaped his journey — the early competitive fire, the mentors who believed in him, the heartbreak of losing his mum, and the mindset that helped him turn the page and keep moving forward.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun sits down with Trent Falson, a fourth-generation Bondi local, Bondi lifeguard, former Australian surf lifesaving champion, and someone whose life has been shaped by service, pressure, purpose and community.

Trent shares his journey from growing up in the water at Bondi, to becoming a lifeguard at just 18, and the reality of stepping into a role where life-changing decisions often happen in seconds. From dealing with fatalities early in his career, to supporting others through trauma, Trent opens up about the mental weight of first responder work and the importance of speaking up, seeking help and learning how to truly listen.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Sevan Tuna, Managing Partner at Alexander Spencer, to explore a journey shaped by hard work, sacrifice, and a deep love for business.

From migrating to Australia at a young age and watching his parents rebuild their lives from scratch, to working in his family’s restaurant and eventually rising to partner within 10 years at a leading accounting firm, Sevan’s story is a powerful reflection of what it means to take ownership of your path.

Through honest conversation and real-world insight, Sevan shares how discipline, strategic thinking, and a genuine commitment to people have shaped both his career and leadership philosophy.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun sits down with Australian pole vaulter Olivia Gross to explore what it really takes to chase a dream—especially when it pulls you away from everything familiar.

From starting athletics at just five years old to taking a leap of faith and moving across the country to pursue elite sport, Olivia shares a journey grounded in commitment, self-discovery, and resilience. But this conversation goes beyond the highlight reel—it dives into the moments of doubt, injury, homesickness, and the mindset required to keep showing up when things get hard.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun sits down with Dr Hayley D Quinn, a former clinical psychologist turned mindset and wellbeing coach, whose journey challenges everything we think we know about success, resilience, and burnout.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. It explores the internal battles high performers face—the pressure to keep going, the fear of slowing down, and the often overlooked relationship we have with ourselves.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, Shaun sits down with Andrew Ford, founder of Social Star, to explore a journey shaped by ambition, setbacks, and a deep belief in helping others succeed.

What follows is a conversation that goes beyond business strategy—it’s about identity, resilience, and what it really means to build something of your own.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this powerful episode of Owners Outlook, host Shaun Lord sits down with physiotherapist, researcher, and tech founder Dr. Kevin Wernli, whose journey weaves together elite sport, persistent pain science, human behaviour, and innovative healthcare solutions.

From dreaming of becoming an AFL player to completing a PhD with one of the world’s leading back-pain researchers, Kevin’s story is a reminder that success rarely follows a straight line. Today, he blends physiotherapy, psychology, and technology to transform the way people prepare for and recover from endometriosis surgery—supporting hundreds of individuals through his platform, Matilda.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, join Shaun Lord as he sits down with Dr. Natty Bandasak, physiotherapist, business owner, and founder of Myokinetics, a thriving clinic in the U.S. that blends performance-focused care with human-centered leadership.

Natty’s journey began after sustaining his own injury, sparking a passion to help others not only heal but thrive. From building a team culture people genuinely want to return to on Monday morning, to navigating the mindset challenges of entrepreneurship, Natty shares invaluable lessons for business owners, leaders, and anyone seeking purpose-driven growth.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, host Shaun Lord sits down with Tom Martin, co-founder of Little Things Gin Distillery, to uncover the entrepreneurial lessons behind building one of Western Australia’s fastest-rising spirits brands.

Tom’s journey is far from linear — from launching a clothing label at 18, to pitching a social enterprise on Shark Tank, to finally finding his stride in distilling — his story is built on persistence, setbacks, and the resilience to keep chasing ideas until one clicked. Today, Little Things has become a name in the Australian craft spirits scene, with Tom steering the business through rapid industry growth, intense competition, and the constant balancing act of leadership.

In this episode of Owners Outlook, host Shaun Lord sits down with Yianni Rowlands, an emerging filmmaker and creative storyteller, to explore the mindset, habits, and hard truths behind carving out a path in the arts.

From childhood stop-motion experiments with Star Wars figurines to film school, live-action projects, and the challenges of Australia’s creative industry, Yianni’s journey is one of persistence, discovery, and redefining success on his own terms.