Owning the Mic: Three P's to Success with Jack Heverin

In this episode of Owners Outlook, host ShaunLord sits down with Jack Heverin, one ofAustralia’s most versatile commentators and media personalities, to explore thejourney from community radio to calling AFL, cricket, and basketball on some ofthe country’s biggest stages.

Jack’s story is a testament to seizing unexpected opportunities, putting inthe long hours, and holding onto a vision even when setbacks threaten to derailthe path. From his first late-night shifts at CrocMedia to breakfast radiochallenges and the resilience needed after industry collapses, Jack shares thehighs, lows, and lessons that shaped his career.

Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

From Community Radio to Career Breakthroughs

·       The “light bulb moment” that sparked his passion for sports commentary

·       Why producing became the foundation of his career growth

·       Lessons learned from CrocMedia’s early days and tough overnight shifts

Resilience Through Setbacks

·       The collapse of Eon Sports Radio and navigating unpaid wages

·       How to stay positive when career dreams feel out of reach

·       Turning adversity into long-term opportunities in radio and TV

Vision & Perspective

·       The evolving “pot of gold” that drives Jack today—from the AFL to global cricket and the dream of calling at the Olympics

·       How fatherhood and family redefined his version of success

·       His simple mantra of the Three P’s: Positive,Proactive, and Polite

Defining Moments & Mentorship

·       The pivotal conversation that convinced him to chase his dream

·       Honoring his late friend and mentor Andrew Kelly, whose initials he carries with himevery time he calls a game

·       Why gratitude and humility remain central to his journey