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 […]
Episode 10: Farming, Family, and Finding Meaning in Business w/David Egerton-Warburton
If business feels chaotic, a farmer’s mindset might be what you need. Hanif Ibrahim sits down with David Egerton-Warburton – a sixth-generation farmer turned software entrepreneur – for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, legacy, and the intersection of agriculture and innovation. They discuss the journey of building Agrimaster, what it means to take over a […]
Episode 9: What No One Tells You About Menopause w/Mirina Muir
Menopause is something half the population will experience—yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and under-discussed transitions in a woman’s life. In this episode of In the Trenches, Hanif Ibrahim sits down with Mirina Muir, a seasoned professional, mother, and passionate advocate for open dialogue around menopause. What starts as a personal reflection quickly […]
Episode 8: Why Town Planning Is Everyone’s Business w/ Joe Algeri
Urban planning might not sound like a frontline business issue—but as Joe Algeri reveals, it has everything to do with the way we live, build, and grow our communities. Joe is the Director of Altus Planning, and in this episode, he joins Hanif to unpack the inner workings of local government, town planning, and the […]
Episode 7: Good Marketing Goes Well Beyond Marketing
Good marketing goes well beyond marketing. Marketing today is more complex than ever — but that doesn’t mean it has to be confusing. In this episode of In the Trenches, host Hanif Ibrahim is joined by Russell Smith, Founder and Head of Client Strategy at Spark Growth, to unpack what actually drives results in modern […]