Back Yourself

This week, SavvyWise CEO Drew Pflaum and COO Nitin Arora join Schoey to unpack how falling into the AI rabbit hole lead to one of Australia’s fastest growing AI accounting startups. Walking away from their careers, to build a product they believe can solve the accountant shortage crisis. The boys open up about the risks, self doubt and obsession that comes with going all in on a big idea. They chat about building a company at 100km an hour, creating the “SavvyWise mafia.” Family, identity, entrepreneurship and the mindset required to back yourself against the odds. 

Margaret River Roasting Co. founders James & Isaac share the raw journey of building a coffee business from the ground up. Navigating early setbacks, financial pressure, and the reality that passion doesn’t always match market demand. They chat relationships, resilience, and trusting your business partner while scaling a brand.

Oscar Piastri’s former coach, Kim Keedle, gives us an insight into the high pressure environment of Formula 1, the stakes of the industry and the heavy toll the chaotic lifestyle can have on drivers and their team.

 Kim Keedle talks through his experience of Romain Grosjean’s crash in what would be his final F1 race at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix. 

Jimmy McKeown and Ryan Wilson from Whipper Snapper Distillery talk about the moment that changed everything for them.

This week Schoey is joined by Jimmy and Ryan, the founders and general manager of Whipper Snapper Distillery in Perth. From starting in a garage to one of Australia's leading independent whiskey creators, Schoey talks to the boys about the challenges and experiences of building a business and the success that has come from being one of the worlds best whiskey makers.

This week, Carl Leembruggen, he's done almost everything you can do in hospitality, in Perth as well as around Australia, from running his own venues to washing the dishes. He's got some great stories and made some money along the way.

This week, Rebecca Const, founder of Fox and Rabbit, one of Australia's biggest commercial florists. Bec has built this business from the ground up. We talk about the tough times through covid, managing the growth, as well as keeping the passion alive whilst running a business yourself.