In this episode, Gavin sits down with Anthony Bell, the CEO of Bell Partners, one of Australia's top accounting firms. 


Hear how Anthony's determination and entrepreneurial spirit led him to break away from his father's accounting practice and start his own successful firm at just 27 years old. 


Learn about his unique approach to building a thriving business, including his focus on advisory services, strategic partnerships, and cultivating a strong company culture.


Anthony also discusses his passion for property investment, experiences navigating industry challenges, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and real estate professionals.


[0:00 - 5:00] Anthony's background and early career, including his decision to leave his father's accounting firm to start his own practice.


[5:00 - 10:00] How Anthony built Bell Partners into a leading accounting firm, focusing on advisory services and strategic partnerships.


[10:00 - 15:00] Anthony's experiences as a property investor and his thoughts on the Australian real estate market.


[15:00 - 20:00] Strategies Anthony has used to retain top talent and foster a strong company culture at Bell Partners.


[20:00 - 25:00] Advice from Anthony on overcoming industry challenges and thriving as an entrepreneur in the professional services sector.

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Anthony Bell, the CEO of Bell Partners, one of Australia's top accounting firms. 
 Hear how Anthony's determination and entrepreneurial spirit led him to break away from his father's accounting practice and start his own successful firm at just 27 years old. 
 Learn about his unique approach to building a thriving business, including his focus on advisory services, strategic partnerships, and cultivating a strong company culture.
 Anthony also discusses his passion for property investment, experiences navigating industry challenges, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and real estate professionals.
 [0:00 - 5:00] Anthony's background and early career, including his decision to leave his father's accounting firm to start his own practice.
 [5:00 - 10:00] How Anthony built Bell Partners into a leading accounting firm, focusing on advisory services and strategic partnerships.
 [10:00 - 15:00] Anthony's experiences as a property investor and his thoughts on the Australian real estate market.
 [15:00 - 20:00] Strategies Anthony has used to retain top talent and foster a strong company culture at Bell Partners.
 [20:00 - 25:00] Advice from Anthony on overcoming industry challenges and thriving as an entrepreneur in the professional services sector.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein & the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieving excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia & New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein &amp; the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieving excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia &amp; New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Thinking outside the box with Gavin Rubinstein

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein & the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieve excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia & New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

Conversations between Gavin Rubinstein &amp; the people he believes have trailblazed by thinking outside the box in their field, industry or even just in his office. Gavin is defining a new era of real estate. An unparalleled commitment to achieve excellence sees him as one of the most desired property advisers in Sydney. Awarded Ray White’s number 1 salesperson across the state of New South Wales for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2018 and 2019, that extended to the Ray White Group globally. As his first year as a principal, he ranked number 1 across Australia &amp; New Zealand based on sales across the entire Ray White Group.

#40 Anthony Bell

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Daniel O'Brien, the owner of X-Commercial.

Hear how Daniel's persistence, strategic mindset, and innovative approach to social media have fueled X-Commercial's success.

Learn from his experiences navigating the challenges of commercial property management and his plans for a nationwide franchise expansion.

Daniel also delves into his thoughts on balancing work and family, fostering loyalty within his team, and what it takes to thrive in the competitive world of commercial real estate.

[0:00 - 5:00] Introduction to Daniel O'Brien and his transition from residential to commercial real estate.

[5:00 - 10:00] Daniel’s journey to success in commercial real estate, including the hurdles he overcame early on.

[10:00 - 15:00] The founding of X-Commercial, its growth, and Daniel’s unique approach to team loyalty and mentorship.

[15:00 - 20:00] The role of social media in Daniel’s strategy and the surprising success he’s found with it.

[20:00 - 25:00] Daniel’s long-term vision for X-Commercial, including franchise expansion and his outlook on Sydney’s property market.

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Daniel O'Brien, the owner of X-Commercial.
Hear how Daniel's persistence, strategic mindset, and innovative approach to social media have fueled X-Commercial's success.
Learn from his experiences navigating the challenges of commercial property management and his plans for a nationwide franchise expansion.
Daniel also delves into his thoughts on balancing work and family, fostering loyalty within his team, and what it takes to thrive in the competitive world of commercial real estate.
[0:00 - 5:00] Introduction to Daniel O'Brien and his transition from residential to commercial real estate.
[5:00 - 10:00] Daniel’s journey to success in commercial real estate, including the hurdles he overcame early on.
[10:00 - 15:00] The founding of X-Commercial, its growth, and Daniel’s unique approach to team loyalty and mentorship.
[15:00 - 20:00] The role of social media in Daniel’s strategy and the surprising success he’s found with it.
[20:00 - 25:00] Daniel’s long-term vision for X-Commercial, including franchise expansion and his outlook on Sydney’s property market.

#39 Daniel O'Brien

Today, we welcome Peter Freedman, founder of RØDE, a leading brand specialising in microphones, headphones, audio interfaces, and software. Their state-of-the-art facilities house over $500 million in machinery and an international team of 800+. Their products are exported to 119 countries worldwide.

From his humble beginnings as a young Swedish immigrant to Australia, Peter shares his story of overcoming adversity, developing a relentless work ethic, and building a global audio empire.

Get inspired by Peter's unwavering passion for his craft, his innovative approach to marketing and sales, and his steadfast commitment to customer service and core values. 

0:00 - 5:00] Introduction to Peter Freedman, founder of RØDE Microphones, and his impressive journey from moving to Australia as a child to building a global audio empire.

[5:00 - 15:00] Peter's early life struggles, including learning English, facing bullying, and developing a driven mindset to prove his worth.

[15:00 - 25:00] The founding of RØDE Microphones and how a chance opportunity with a microphone led to the company's meteoric rise.

[25:00 - 35:00] Overcoming the 1989 financial crash, Peter's resilience, and the importance of customer service in rebuilding the business.

[35:00 - 45:00] Peter's unique blend of technical expertise, marketing prowess, and passion for his work, which has been the key to RØDE's success.

[45:00 - 55:00] The role of core values, transparency, and a strong company culture in driving RØDE's growth and Peter's plans for the future.

[55:00 - 60:00] Peter's reflections on his journey, the lessons learned, and his commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

Today, we welcome Peter Freedman, founder of RØDE, a leading brand specialising in microphones, headphones, audio interfaces, and software. Their state-of-the-art facilities house over $500 million in machinery and an international team of 800+. Their products are exported to 119 countries worldwide.
From his humble beginnings as a young Swedish immigrant to Australia, Peter shares his story of overcoming adversity, developing a relentless work ethic, and building a global audio empire.
Get inspired by Peter's unwavering passion for his craft, his innovative approach to marketing and sales, and his steadfast commitment to customer service and core values. 
0:00 - 5:00] Introduction to Peter Freedman, founder of RØDE Microphones, and his impressive journey from moving to Australia as a child to building a global audio empire.
[5:00 - 15:00] Peter's early life struggles, including learning English, facing bullying, and developing a driven mindset to prove his worth.
[15:00 - 25:00] The founding of RØDE Microphones and how a chance opportunity with a microphone led to the company's meteoric rise.
[25:00 - 35:00] Overcoming the 1989 financial crash, Peter's resilience, and the importance of customer service in rebuilding the business.
[35:00 - 45:00] Peter's unique blend of technical expertise, marketing prowess, and passion for his work, which has been the key to RØDE's success.
[45:00 - 55:00] The role of core values, transparency, and a strong company culture in driving RØDE's growth and Peter's plans for the future.
[55:00 - 60:00] Peter's reflections on his journey, the lessons learned, and his commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

#38 Peter Freedman

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Marnie, a top 20 female real estate agent in Australia with over 25 years of experience and 2,000+ properties sold. 

Marnie provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of her career, when she learned from industry greats and described the invaluable experience of absorbing their knowledge and techniques.

Get inspired by Marnie's drive, work ethic, and willingness to take on new challenges, even while on maternity leave. Her story demonstrates the power of seizing opportunities, maintaining a positive attitude, and continuously learning from those around you. 

In this episode, Gavin sits down with Marnie, a top 20 female real estate agent in Australia with over 25 years of experience and 2,000+ properties sold. 
Marnie provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of her career, when she learned from industry greats and described the invaluable experience of absorbing their knowledge and techniques.
Get inspired by Marnie's drive, work ethic, and willingness to take on new challenges, even while on maternity leave. Her story demonstrates the power of seizing opportunities, maintaining a positive attitude, and continuously learning from those around you.

#40 Anthony Bell

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