You might know Mick Fanning as one of the greatest surfers of all time, but there’s a lot more to him than that. He’s a sharp businessman who helped build and sell Balter Breweries for a reported $200 million.

Mick’s a three-time World Champion, one of the most respected figures in modern surfing, and someone who’s lived one hell of a life. I sat down with him at his latest venture, Palm Valley — a new wave pool on the Gold Coast.

We spoke about:

• What made him the best surfer in the world and how he beat Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson

• Behind the scenes of creating multi-million-dollar businesses and products — Balter and Reef Signature Sandals

• Dealing with the loss of his three brothers

• What really got him through his hard times

• The Northern Rivers floods and community

• His new chapter as a husband, parent, and businessman

• And his alter egos, Eugene and Cyborg