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Unemployable

Adam Hudson, Eric Machado, James Denham & Mark Di Paola

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Unemployable is a podcast for misfits, rebels, and path-makers whose uncommon ambition makes them completely unemployable. We create content, live events, and communities, that elevate and connect people who don't fit standard career paths. If "normal people" think you're weird, and that your standards are way too high, then you'll probably enjoy our stuff.
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From bin collections to social care and everything in between, this magazine show talks about all things local government. Hosted by Nick Kilby CEO Cratus Group and Heather Jameson, Editor The MJ, 'Our World is Local' will keep you informed, bemused and plugged into monthly highlights in local politics.
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In a world where technology and business intersect, the 'Product Led Growth Leaders' podcast was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between innovation and leadership in the SaaS industry. Our founder, Thomas Watkins, recognized a need for a platform where the brightest minds in business and technology could converge. This podcast is more than just a series of conversations; it's a beacon for CEOs and product owners who are shaping the future of SaaS products. It's a space where ideas are ...
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In this eye-opening episode, we bring you behind the scenes with Perye (our CEO based in South Korea) who reveals the exact strategies growing Unemployable from podcast to full media company. We dive deep into China tariffs and how they're reshaping Australian e-commerce (with actionable steps for negotiating better terms while your competitors pan…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Pyne, Roman Geugelin. Roman discusses the challenges of scaling onboarding during rapid growth and advocates for AI-driven solutions to automate and personalize the process. Key topics include understanding user motivations, identifying drop-off points, and the role of design partners in …
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In this episode of Our World is Local, hosts Heather Jameson and Nick Kilby, sit down with Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, to unpick the economic narrative emerging from central government — and ask the big question: is there a real plan for growth? What follows is a candid, wide-ranging conversation that explores the in…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Bordo AI, Krunal Patel. Krunal discusses the challenges financial institutions face in managing vast amounts of data and how Bordo AI leverages artificial intelligence to provide deeper customer insights. He shares the inspiration behind Bordo AI, emphasizing context …
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Join us for this eye-opening conversation with Senator Gerard Rennick as he exposes the financial mechanisms destroying Australia's economy. From housing affordability and immigration to foreign ownership and superannuation, the Senator breaks down complex economic issues with remarkable clarity. Discover how decisions made in 1985 still impact hou…
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Discover the game-changing content strategy that's transforming e-commerce businesses from struggling to thriving. In this revealing episode of Unemployable, Mark shares his breakthrough moment after meeting with a successful e-commerce traffic expert who completely shifted his mindset. Learn why most entrepreneurs waste time and money on agencies …
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Chief Innovation Officer of BetterEngineer, Marc Boudria. Marc shares his extensive experience in technology innovation, emphasizing the challenges of AI adoption and the importance of understanding user experience. He discusses the need for a pragmatic approach to technology implementation and highlights t…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO and Founder of Inn8ly, James Hipkin. James highlights common pitfalls in website creation, stressing the importance of a customer-centric approach. He introduces the concept of "pathways" over traditional calls to action and underscores the need for websites to confirm customer needs. The discussion als…
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The Australian job market faces an unprecedented transformation as artificial intelligence rapidly replaces human workers across industries. In this eye-opening video, we expose the alarming reality that thousands of Australian jobs are already disappearing due to AI implementation—from major banks to local businesses—with many more at risk in the …
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This podcast features an in-depth conversation with Lawrence Lepard, a veteran investor and Harvard Business School graduate with over 40 years of experience in finance and technology investments. Lepard discusses his journey from traditional investing to becoming a strong Bitcoin advocate, explaining why he now holds 70% of his net worth in Bitcoi…
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In this week's episode, our panel of entrepreneurs tackles the issues that matter most to Australians navigating today's economic landscape. From the hidden government charges eating up nearly half of property purchase prices to the growing retirement crisis forcing over-65s back into the workforce, we break down the financial realities many are fa…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of VEXA Software Solutions, Molly Denham. Molly discusses her transition to the private sector, where she founded VEXA Software Solutions, a company offering virtual executive assistant services. The conversation highlights the crucial role of administrative support for executives, the inefficiencies fa…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the VP of Strategic Accounts at BetterEngineer, and CEO and Founder of SwingBy, Brooks Rhinehart. Brooks discusses his extensive background in operations and strategic consulting, focusing on his work at Better Engineers, which addresses engineering staffing challenges for startups and enterprises. Brooks also …
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In this eye-opening podcast, former carpet cleaner Carson and ex-machine operator Shannon reveal their remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming successful property developers with over $100 million in land subdivision deals. The duo meticulously breaks down their complete portfolio of 20+ development projects, sharing precise numbers o…
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In this episode of Our World is Local, we are joined by Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, to explore the complexities of local government reorganisation and the creation of combined authorities. Drawing from his experience in Bedfordshire, the West Midlands, and now Oxfordshire, Martin shares insights on the challenge…
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In this eye-opening episode, the boys dive into a looming crisis that could shake Australia's property market to its core. As the nation's largest demographic—the Boomers—approach retirement age, a tsunami of luxury homes could flood the market with no guaranteed buyers in sight. The podcast explores how this demographic shift, coupled with potenti…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder of FobeSoft, Geordy Murphy. Geordy, with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, discusses the common challenges restaurant owners face in understanding and analyzing financial data. FobeSoft addresses these issues by providing real-time profit and loss statements, integrating with point-o…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Hevi, Paul Culvenor. Paul discusses his mining industry background and the complexities of managing large-scale contracts. He explains how Heavy's AI-driven platform helps users navigate contracts, understand risks, and ensure compliance in real-time. The conversation covers the limitations of…
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In this episode of Unemployable, hosts Adam and James sit down with Pete and Roxanne, a Queensland couple who made an extraordinary life transformation. Once conventional insurance brokers, they share their journey of spiritual awakening that led them from corporate careers to becoming pioneers in plant medicine education and Netflix content creato…
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In this episode, Adam, Mark, Eric, and James tackle the burning question for Australian investors in 2025: Bitcoin, property, or business? Our panel shares their real-world experiences across all three investments, with Mark breaking down Bitcoin's critical $69K-$75K price levels, Eric discussing property development strategies for manufacturing gr…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Aptive Index , Jason P. Carroll. Jason shares his journey from a toxic sales job to transforming company cultures, notably at Champion National Security. He emphasizes the importance of core values, hiring practices, and having the right people in leadership roles. The conversation also touches on di…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Next Play, Sid El Saghir. Sid discusses his transition from big tech to startups and the mission of Next Play to enhance live sports viewing by addressing boredom during game breaks. Initially offering a physical card game, Next Play is now developing digital games. Sid emphasizes underst…
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Malcolm Roberts drops bombshell revelations about the hidden forces driving Australia's housing crisis in this explosive full interview. The One Nation Senator exposes how foreign buyers are snatching up Australian homes while citizens struggle to afford basic housing. Roberts reveals the shocking truth about how 44% of new home costs are pure TAX,…
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In this eye-opening episode of The Friday Sessions, we dive deep into investment strategies that go beyond traditional Australian property ownership. Discover how forward-thinking investors are generating substantial passive income through first mortgage lending returning 9.8%, strategic cryptocurrency positions, and option strategies like covered …
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Face2Face, Nick Tomic. The discussion focuses on the communication challenges in the SaaS sector and how Nick's product enhances real-time interaction through video calls and screen sharing. Nick shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of human connection amidst automation. He disc…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Executive Coaching, Andrew Poles. Andrew specializes in helping first-time founders transition from individual contributors to effective leaders. Andrew highlights the unique challenges these founders face, such as managing teams and meeting investor expectations. Andrew emph…
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This episode of Unemployable features Jarrod Pritchard, a Gold Coast entrepreneur who transformed a simple shipping observation into a multi-million dollar supplement business. Starting with just a few hundred dollars, Jared identified that a US supplement company was charging Australian customers $29 for shipping that could be done locally for jus…
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In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Friday Sessions, the boys cut through the BS about making real money. They reveal how one Australian turned $150K into a $1.5 million profit on a property development, shared the exact steps to launch an ecommerce business in just 60 days, and explained their "RFQ hack" that gets Chinese suppliers fighting …
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the President of Spice Catalyst, David Fradin. David discusses the high failure rate of new products and the importance of a well-defined product market strategy. He critiques the "move fast and break things" mentality, advocating for a more deliberate approach. David introduces the SPICE framework and emphasiz…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Product Management Leader, Executive/Personal Coach, Facilitator, and Organizational Advisor, JC Landivar. JC shares his unconventional journey into product management, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs and strategic decision-making. He discusses the evolving landscape of product manage…
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In this episode, we dive deep with Melbourne architect Dominic Bagnato and former carpet cleaner turned developer Carson as they reveal exactly how they turn problem sites into million-dollar developments. Watch as Dom breaks down how he and his builder partner transformed a $1.39M site into a $5.7M project with just $75K each in initial capital, s…
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In this episode, we unpack the RBA's first interest rate cut in four years and what it really means for Australia's future. Our panel of experts challenges conventional wisdom about property, wealth creation, and financial freedom, revealing why this rate cut might not be the golden opportunity many think it is. From hard-hitting insights about whe…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Chief Accessibility Officer of AudioEye, Mike Paciello. Mike shares his journey from technical writing to founding web accessibility companies. The discussion highlights the evolution of web accessibility, emphasizing its importance in user experience (UX). Mike elaborates on the role of AI in enhancing acc…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder and Product Manager of Buska, Toni Dos Santos. Toni shares his extensive experience and insights, emphasizing the importance of business acumen in product management. He discusses his newsletter, "The Product Courier," which offers AI tutorials for product teams. Key highlights include the signif…
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In this episode, ex-physiotherapist Veronica Poniatowski reveals how she built a $4M Amazon FBA empire in just 2 years. Together with her brother and husband, she shares the untold story of turning a simple ice bath product into a global wellness brand – all while traveling the world for 12 months! From identifying winning products and navigating f…
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Tired of seeing Australians rage about grocery prices? In this explosive episode, we dive into why attacking Woolworths and Coles is completely missing the point. From the CEO's controversial $8M salary to the truth about supermarket profit margins, we expose what the media isn't telling you about rising grocery costs. Plus, discover how property d…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Engaging Webinars, Jeff Brandeis. Jeff discusses the challenges of virtual presentations, especially post-COVID-19, and the common issue of unengaging webinars. He emphasizes the importance of understanding audience needs and creating interactive, educational content rather than sales pitches. Jeff i…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Business Coach for Tech Founders of Human Interfaces, Vladimir Baranov. Vladimir shares his extensive background, from programming trading systems to scaling startups and launching satellites. Vladimir focuses on the challenges faced by founders, particularly in transitioning from engineering to business mi…
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🚀 From a viral TikTok video to a $400,000 revenue month! Join us as we sit down with Gabi Saper, the co-founder of CMY CUBES, who shares her incredible journey of turning an educational color theory product into a global sensation. Along with her husband Enzo, an aerospace engineer, Gabby has revolutionized how people understand and interact with c…
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In this episode of The Friday Sessions at Unemployable, we tackle the real challenges facing Aussie businesses in 2025. Watch as we demo cutting-edge AI that's transforming how local companies handle customer service, explore why business owners are quietly moving their corporate treasuries into Bitcoin, and hear the raw story of losing $310K in mo…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Co-Founder of Sherlock, Mike Cofone. Mike shares his career journey from aspiring Olympian to data-driven sales expert. Mike covers challenges in email deliverability, transitioning to alternative communication methods, and leveraging AI in sales. Mike emphasizes the importance of direct outreach, gathering…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the Founder of Basic Arts, Alex Smith. Alex discusses his transition from marketing to strategy, emphasizing the need to make strategic principles accessible to all founders. He highlights common misconceptions, such as the belief that a superior product guarantees success, and stresses the importance of findin…
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In this powerful episode, software entrepreneur and investor Dan Martell shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth facing jail time to building multiple successful tech companies and achieving a nine-figure net worth. Dan opens up about: His remarkable transformation story and the power of second chances Building and selling multiple tech…
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In this action-packed episode of The Friday Session, we kick off with candid reflections on our recent Pauline Hanson interview before diving into the biggest tech story of 2024 - how DeepSeek, a groundbreaking Chinese AI, wiped $593B from NVIDIA's value overnight. The conversation then shifts to practical business opportunities, with our hosts bre…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the CEO of Simpro Software, Gary Specter. Gary, with over 25 years of experience, shares insights into the complexities of the field service industry and how SaaS can address these challenges. Gary explores the role of automation, AI, and IoT in transforming field services from reactive to proactive maintenance…
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.Join us for an in-depth conversation with Senator Pauline Hanson, one of Australia's most recognisable and polarising political figures. In this wide-ranging discussion, Senator Hanson shares her perspectives on: The state of Australian politics and democracy Immigration and population policy Cost of living crisis and its root causes Energy policy…
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🔥 "The average person calls Trump Coin a scam while others make $50K in 24 hours." Inside this episode, we expose why the instant "scam" reaction keeps Australians poor while Americans get rich. Mark reveals how he turned skepticism into Tesla millions using ChatGPT, while two former tradies show how staying curious built their $100M property empir…
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Your host, Thomas Watkins, talks with the President of FastCTO, Igor Belagorudsky. Igor shares his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of clear communication between founders and developers. He discusses common pitfalls, such as misaligned expectations and costly mistakes, and advocates for early investment in …
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This week's episode features special guest Mark Greenberg, a renowned lawyer with a rich history in local government, who shares his unique journey from council leader to legal troubleshooter. Together, they discuss critical issues like the upcoming finance settlement, the evolving role of local authority leaders, and the delicate dance of navigati…
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📈 In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how one American manufacturing company revolutionised their business by mining Bitcoin for their employees. What started as a $120,000 investment has grown to $411,000 - and it's all going to the workers who stay. The results? Staff turnover plummeted from 100% to just 27%. Workers who planned to ret…
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