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

You might know Mick Fanning as one of the greatest surfers of all time, but there&rsquo;s a lot more to him than that. He&rsquo;s a sharp businessman who helped build and sell Balter Breweries for a reported $200 million.
Mick&rsquo;s a three-time World Champion, one of the most respected figures in modern surfing, and someone who&rsquo;s lived one hell of a life. I sat down with him at his latest venture, Palm Valley &mdash; a new wave pool on the Gold Coast.
We spoke about:
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What made him the best surfer in the world and how he beat Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson
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Behind the scenes of creating multi-million-dollar businesses and products &mdash; Balter and Reef Signature Sandals
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Dealing with the loss of his three brothers
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What really got him through his hard times
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The Northern Rivers floods and community
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His new chapter as a husband, parent, and businessman
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And his alter egos, Eugene and Cyborg
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Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they&rsquo;re doing. There&rsquo;s no sugar coating. There&rsquo;s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

 #213: Mick Fanning Reveals the No.1 Reason Behind His Winning Mindset in Surfing, Business & Life

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