From Google Dropout to Tech Empire: Jade Spooner’s Incredible Journey
Tomorrow's Minds with Ben Handler
Release Date: 10/24/2024
Tomorrow's Minds with Ben Handler
Most people see sales as persuasion, pressure, and commissions. Ryan Tuckwood used to think the same. After leaving an engineering career in England and moving to Australia in search of more purpose, fulfilment, and sunshine, Ryan went from backpacker to reshaping how sales is done. In this episode, he reveals the mindset shift that helped him move away from convincing and start asking the right questions before even trying to sell. He also shares how everyone - not just salespeople - can use the same skills to influence, connect and lead with integrity. Connect with Ryan Tuckwood:...
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Many high performers don’t realise that their definition of success is slowly destroying their balance, health, and happiness. Adrian Oddi went from selling 104 homes a year to rebuilding his life after burnout, separation, and kidney cancer. In this episode, he shares the hidden cost of chasing ambitious goals, how he rebuilt his life after striving for the wrong version of success, and the mindset shift that helped him build a career - and life - that finally feels aligned. Connect with Adrian Oddi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianoddi/ Connect with Me: Instagram: ...
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Ambitious founders chase speed. But Arjun Paliwal built an 8-figure company by mastering patience and resilience. After leaving his banking career and surviving open-heart surgery at 31, Arjun rebuilt his business and mindset from the inside out. In this episode, he breaks down how long-term thinking drives real growth, why culture beats fancy marketing tools and AI, and the system that gave him calm, control, and compounding success. Connect with Arjun Paliwal: Become A Buyer's Agent: Visit: buyersagentinstitute.com.au Join Our Free Property Group: rebrand.ly/schoolforbuyersagents
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Most entrepreneurs think they need investors, loans, or a personal brand to scale. Jonathan Bell proved otherwise. At 17, he walked away from a tennis career. Within a decade, he was running six profitable companies, managing over 3,000 properties, and hiring teams offshore to grow even faster. In this episode, Jonny unpacks the hack he used to get his business off the ground without marketing, the secret to making his six companies profitable, and the systems he uses to build businesses that run without him. Connect with Jonathan Bell: LinkedIn: Connect with Me: Instagram: LinkedIn: ...
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“Business is the ultimate sport. It’s the infinite game too.” Founders often lose themselves chasing wins and the world applauds - while secretly running on shame, guilt, and addictions. Matt Srama went from professional athlete to founder of a leading buyer’s agency on the Gold Coast. He learned firsthand why so many founders earn millions, yet end up unfulfilled. In this episode, he shares the 90-day “2+2 rule” that keeps him from burning out, the daily rituals that keep his energy high, the “red light, green light” test that shows what to delegate next, and why emotional...
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Most business owners don’t realise the little boy inside them is controlling their business, relationships and life. Ryan Moresby went from construction to leading men’s work as the Founder of The Inspired Man Project, guiding men who feel stuck, disconnected, and overwhelmed into becoming grounded leaders with real purpose. In this episode, he unpacks why so many high performers sabotage their business and relationships, the “shot glass vs. bucket” model for emotional capacity, and the hidden void that keeps even the most successful men feeling empty. Connect with Ryan Moresby:...
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Most people are using AI wrong and wonder why it doesn’t move the needle. Josh O’Sullivan, the AI Therapist, covers how to use it to win back hours, cut costs, and outpace competition. A former Ninja Warrior and a black belt in jiu-jitsu, Josh now builds AI systems that give business owners and ambitious professionals a real edge. In this episode, he reveals why 90% of people get AI wrong, the five simple fixes that put you in the top 10%, and how to turn it into the hardest-working “employee” you’ll ever have - so you stay ahead while others lose their jobs for not adapting in time....
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Most Influencers chase Instagram likes and vanity metrics. Alfie Robertson cracked the code on actually monetising his followers. He quit the corporate world, created an Instagram account from scratch, created a unique offer that connected with his audience, and made $40k in his first-ever launch. In this episode, he reveals the secrets to delivering one great product, growing faster than most hyped influencers and building dynamic systems to leverage your time and money. Connect with Alfie Robertson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiegetshard/
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Consistency beats virality every time. Ravi Sharma went from a Mars Chocolate marketing grad to a nightclub promoter, to running one of Australia’s fastest-growing buyer’s agencies - Search Property. In this episode, he gets into what most people get wrong about building wealth, how he scaled without relying on ads or referrals, and how he used content to build trust and steady growth - without ever going viral. Connect with Ravi Sharma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinancewithravi/ Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhandler/...
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High performance done wrong comes at a cost. Geoff Jowett has coached hundreds of business owners, turned Bodytrim into a million-dollar brand, and learned the hard way why success means nothing if you’re addicted to work. In this episode, he shares why most people get stuck in feast-or-famine cycles, how to reverse-engineer profit, and what it really takes to scale a business without burning out. Connect with Geoff Jowett: Instagram: Connect with Me: Instagram: Linkedin: Website: Become A Buyer's Agent: Visit: buyersagentinstitute.com.au Join Our Free Property Group:...
info_outlineIn this episode of Tomorrow's Minds, I sit down with Jade Spooner, a trailblazing female entrepreneur and former co-founder of Equalution, a multi-million-dollar health and wellness brand. Jade shares her journey of building a thriving business, leaving behind her corporate role at Google, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. From her time in Silicon Valley to successfully scaling her company, Jade offers profound insights into personal growth, leadership, and the power of trusting your intuition.
00:00 - Introduction: Jade's journey from Google to entrepreneur.
02:35 - The challenges of starting a business in Silicon Valley.
05:10 - The personal toll of business success and overcoming burnout.
09:24 - Lessons from scaling Equalution into a multi-million-dollar business. 12:15 - Navigating imposter syndrome and finding purpose after exit.
18:40 - Jade's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on mindset and perseverance.
22:30 - The importance of leadership and building a strong team.
28:50 - How Jade approaches balance and fulfilment in her new ventures.
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bennyhandle
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My Website: https://www.buyersagentinstitute.com.au
Connect with Jade:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadespooner
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