Catching Up With CUB

Daniel catches up with Dain Walker, Founder of Rivyl & author of ‘The 90 Day Brand Plan’. Dain is a globally recognised expert in branding, who has worked with some of the world's largest brands and has amassed over 700k followers on social channels through educating others in the space.

Daniel and Dain discuss the significance of effective branding for both you AND your business, unpacking Dain's unique philosophy on social media and strategies for creating influential content. They also touch on Dain’s challenging upbringing and how it has shaped the person he is today.

Daniel catches up with Sasha Shevelev, the Co-Founder and CEO of Webcoda, a website development agency established over 20 years ago, now boasting an impressive client list, including Sony, UNSW, and the Federal Government.

Daniel and Sasha dive into the surprising journeys that lead people to entrepreneurship. They uncover the challenges of career advancement within teams, from pay raise requests to demands for extra perks. Sasha, drawing on two decades of experience, further shares essential insights on the power of transparency about a company's performance.

Daniel catches up with Carolina Montanez, Co-Founder of Plane 2 Sea International, a freight forwarding company established by her and three former coworkers after their previous employer closed down. Operating for 13 succcessful years, Plane 2 Sea was recently awarded the 2022 Australian Women's Small Business Award for Transport & Logistics.

Daniel and Carolina explore the keys to maintaining a successful business partnership with your friends. They delve into the importance of adopting a company-first mindset to foster honesty and teamwork, and discuss why being transparent and maintaining robust client communication are superpowers in the business world.

Daniel catches up with Alexandra (Lexie) Murray, Founder of Be Seen Socials. Be Seen is a one-stop social media agency with a Gen Z approach, focusing on the management of social presence, influencer communications, and content creation. Lexie started her now booming business during Covid at the age of only 21, off the back of her international influencer career.

Daniel and Lexie discuss the importance of TikTok and keeping up with the constantly evolving world of social media. They also explore what makes being a business owner so difficult and the toll it can take, as well as Lexie’s recent inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and how she manifested it into reality.

Daniel catches up with Chris Cowley, Managing Director of CKJ Building Services, a family-owned construction company specialising in government and commercial projects across Sydney. From growing up in a small town of just 300 people to leading a major building organisation, Chris has built some of the country’s largest private schools and heritage projects.

Daniel and Chris discuss the pros and cons of private schooling, why learning lessons can be one of the most expensive things you do, and the challenges facing the construction industry today. Chris shares how traditional values have shaped his life and career, leading to an incredible journey of success and resilience.