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Episode 40 - The Circus, The Business, and The Battle for Better Insurance
Season 1, Ep. 40
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Connect with Phil Thompson
Website:
https://www.skye.com.au/team
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/skye.wealth/
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyewealth/about/
Connect with Lionel O'Mally
Website:
https://www.purposeplanning.com.au/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/purposeplanningaus
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionelomally/
Connect with Matt McCabe
Website:
https://www.newcastleadvisors.com.au/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/newcastleadvisors
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-mccabe/
Phil Thompson’s story isn’t your typical finance career.
He started out flipping through the air as a world-class acrobat… before pivoting into the world of insurance. Now, as the founder of Sky Wealth, Phil has carved out a bold niche: a business dedicated to risk-only advice.
In this episode, Phil shares:
- How circus training shaped his resilience and competitive edge.
- The leap from performing to financial planning.
- Why Sky Wealth only focuses on insurance — and how that helps clients.
- Real-world insights on premiums, mental health disclosures, and business structuring.
- What he’s learned about leadership, money, and backing yourself in business.
It’s equal parts entertaining and eye-opening — perfect for anyone curious about careers, risk, and the mindset it takes to reinvent yourself.
Lionel O'Mally
https://www.purposeplanning.com.au/
Matthew McCabe
https://newcastleadvisors.com.au/
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