Ash Belcastro is the founder of Engage, combat sportswear and gear. 

He also happens to be the business partner of Eugene Bareman, managing UFC champions like Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski. 

Ash’s love for combat sports occurred during a training trip to Thailand, where he would also lay down the seeds for Engage combat sportswear.

Ash and Mark discuss identifying talent early, fostering growth, forming influential relationships, and leveraging and finding success within a niche. 

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Ash Belcastro is the founder of <a href="https://engageind.com/">Engage</a>, combat sportswear and gear. He also happens to be the business partner of Eugene Bareman, managing UFC champions like Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski. Ash’s love for combat sports occurred during a training trip to Thailand, where he would also lay down the seeds for Engage combat sportswear.Ash and Mark discuss identifying talent early, fostering growth, forming influential relationships, and leveraging and finding success within a niche. VOTE FOR STRAIGHT TALK PODCAST<a href="https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote">https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote</a>BUY TICKETS TO RESET &amp; RISE TOUR<a href="https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl">https://bit.ly/3Sftjgl</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentormarkbouris/">Join the Facebook Group.</a>Follow Mark Bouris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/markbouris">LinkedIn</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX01K1JgNS5pyzUtwtCtsQ">YouTube.</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.<hr>

Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level.

Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth. Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point. Mark digs into their stories and finds out why they set out to create their own path, their challenges and where they go from here. Based on his own personal experiences and learnings, he also passes on his own guidance on how to take their business to the next level.

Mark Bouris speaks to business owners and entrepreneurs, finding out what makes them tick and their plans for growth.  Some business owners are on the way up and enjoying new success, others are at a turning point.  Mark digs into...

The Mentor with Mark Bouris

#320 Engage: Identifying talent early and fostering growth

​​Nick Cogger is the CEO and co-founder of Better Beer, one of Australia’s fastest-growing beer brands. With a background spanning venues, alcohol, and drinks innovation, Nick’s journey has been anything but overnight.

In this episode, Nick breaks down how a chance Instagram scroll led him to The Inspired Unemployed, why influencer marketing only works when ambition matches audience, and how a “reverse pitch” sparked the idea of Better Beer.

He shares why he focused on creating a product everyone in Australia can enjoy, and how timing, discipline, and strategy are what it takes to take on the big brewers.

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​​Nick Cogger is the CEO and co-founder of Better Beer, one of Australia&rsquo;s fastest-growing beer brands. With a background spanning venues, alcohol, and drinks innovation, Nick&rsquo;s journey has been anything but overnight.
In this episode, Nick breaks down how a chance Instagram scroll led him to The Inspired Unemployed, why influencer marketing only works when ambition matches audience, and how a &ldquo;reverse pitch&rdquo; sparked the idea of Better Beer.
He shares why he focused on creating a product everyone in Australia can enjoy, and how timing, discipline, and strategy are what it takes to take on the big brewers.
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#511 Better Beer: How Nick Cogger & Inspired Unemployed Built One Of Australia’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands

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At 28, Ari Kaklamanis has already reshaped how Australians consume real estate. He founded Million Dollar Listing Sydney (MDLS) at 17, building the country’s first social-media-driven real estate platform. What began as a small Instagram page is now Sydney’s most-viewed property portal, pulling in more than 21 million views a month.

In this episode, Ari breaks down how he spotted the gap, built a global audience, and turned MDLS into a powerhouse that changed the way people buy, sell, and talk about property online. A sharp look at the mindset and strategy behind a founder who rewrote the rules of real estate marketing.

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At 28, Ari Kaklamanis has already reshaped how Australians consume real estate. He founded Million Dollar Listing Sydney (MDLS) at 17, building the country&rsquo;s first social-media-driven real estate platform. What began as a small Instagram page is now Sydney&rsquo;s most-viewed property portal, pulling in more than 21 million views a month.
In this episode, Ari breaks down how he spotted the gap, built a global audience, and turned MDLS into a powerhouse that changed the way people buy, sell, and talk about property online. A sharp look at the mindset and strategy behind a founder who rewrote the rules of real estate marketing.
Follow Million Dollar Listings Sydney here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlistingsydney/">https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlistingsydney/</a>
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#510 Million Dollar Listing: How Ari Kaklamanis Rewrote Property Marketing in Australia

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In this episode, Candy Berger, CEO of Lox in a Box, talks through the journey from the early vision to the challenges that shaped the business. She explains how she navigated setbacks, built resilience and scaled what started as a small takeaway bagel shop in Bondi into three thriving locations in Coogee, Bondi and Marrickville, along with a retail line, baked goods and a fast-growing brand.

A sharp and honest look at building a modern hospitality business and what it takes to keep growing.

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In this episode, Candy Berger, CEO of Lox in a Box, talks through the journey from the early vision to the challenges that shaped the business. She explains how she navigated setbacks, built resilience and scaled what started as a small takeaway bagel shop in Bondi into three thriving locations in Coogee, Bondi and Marrickville, along with a retail line, baked goods and a fast-growing brand.
A sharp and honest look at building a modern hospitality business and what it takes to keep growing.
Check out the Lox in a Box website here: <a href="https://www.loxinabox.com.au/">https://www.loxinabox.com.au/</a>
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#509 Lox in a Box Unpacked: From Home Kitchen to a Sydney Success Story with Candy Berger

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#320 Engage: Identifying talent early and fostering growth

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