Episode 20: Buying Your First Home in Australia – 10 Things You NEED To Know w/ Paula Abbott
Buying your first home might feel out of reach — especially in today’s market. But as Paula Abbott from TheFinance Agency explains, there are now more opportunities than ever for Australians, particularly in Perth, totake that first step onto the property ladder. In this episode, Paula joins Hanif to unpack the real pathways available for […]
Episode 19: The Lawn Obsession Is Real — Here’s the Smarter Way to Do It
In this episode of In the Trenches, we’re joined by Brent McPherson, Co-founder of Wirri, an eco-friendly lawncare subscription service that’s transforming how busy professionals look after their lawns. Brent knows the frustrations homeowners face—endless products, confusing advice, patchy results, and thefeeling that lawn care takes too much time. With over two decades in turf […]
Episode 18: Self-Managed Super Funds: Freedom, Flexibility & Responsibility
What’s driving younger generations to take control of their retirement savings in record numbers? In this episode of In the Trenches, Hanif is joined by Peter Collins, Director of Australian Financial SolutionsGroup (AFSG). With over three decades of small business experience and 17 years in banking and financialservices, Peter brings deep expertise to the conversation […]
Episode 17: The Right to Disconnect: Australia’s New Workplace Landscape with Patrick Mullally
If you’re employing people or planning to hire, there are key workplace laws you need to know. Hanif is joined by Patrick Mullally, founder of Workclaims Australia, who brings 30+ years of experience handling unfair dismissal claims and guiding employers and employees through Australia’s industrial relations system. Patrick explains the major issues shaping today’s workplace, […]
Episode 16: Finding Value in Perth Property with Peter Gavalas
In this episode, we sit down with Peter Gavalas, Director of Resolve Property Solutions, to unpack what reallymakes a smart property purchase in Perth’s competitive market. With 25 years of experience across property,development, and investment, Peter brings a practical eye for value and long-term growth. Peter explains why not all properties are created equal, how […]
Episode 15: How One Vet Built a Business No One Saw Coming w/Dr. Ian Barron
Most veterinarians dedicate their careers to clinical practice — but Dr Ian Barron took a different path. After decades in the profession, Ian founded Evermore Pet Cremation to offer something few had considered: a sensitive, compassionate service to support families through the hardest part of pet ownership. In this episode, Ian shares what drove him […]
Episode 14: The Secret to Scaling Fun Into a Business w/Bernie Janes
At Escape This, every door opens into a new world — haunted houses, pirate ships, bank heists, or even the depths of Dracula’s lair. Bernie Janes, Founder and CEO, is on a mission to elevate escape rooms into something bigger than puzzles — full-blown immersive adventures that rival film sets. In this episode, Bernie shares […]
Episode 13: The Harsh Truth About Why Most Businesses Aren’t Sellable w/Adrien Giraud
What really makes a business valuable? Is it the profit it generates today, or the ability for the owner to step away and have the business keep running without them? In this episode of In the Trenches, host Hanif Ibrahim speaks with Adrien Giraud, Management Consultant and Business Valuer at Insight Advisory Group. Adrien shares […]
Episode 12: Serving Up Magic: Inside Raymond Kwok’s MODU Bar & Kitchen
This week on In the Trenches, Hanif Ibrahim sits down with Raymond Kwok — chef, restaurateur, and founder ofPerth’s MODU Bar & Kitchen. Raymond shares his journey from a passion for cooking to creating one of Perth CBD’s most talked-aboutdining spots — a moody, 1920s Shanghai-inspired restaurant known for its world-class cocktails, top-tier food,and unforgettable […]
Episode 11: Farming, Family, and Finding Meaning in Business w/David Egerton-Warburton Bonus Episode
This special bonus episode is part two of our wide-ranging conversation with David Egerton-Warburton, sixthgeneration farmer and co-founder of Agrimaster. The first episode focused on business, risk, and innovation. But the conversation kept flowing, and we didn’t want to leave the rest on the cutting room floor. In this follow-up, David shares more personal reflections […]