Tell Me About It

What happens when your dream career doesn’t work out… and you’re forced to start over?

In this episode, I sit down with Gareth Philpott - entrepreneur, educator, and founder of multiple successful businesses (including The Hair Hair Academy Australia, The Barber Academy Australia, The Crispy Club, and & Barber Academy and The Educator Academy).

Together, we unpack his journey from aspiring professional athlete to building a multi-business empire in the hair, barbering, and education industry.

Throughout his journey, Gareth found himself navigating uncertainty, career pivots, and real-life pressure - eventually turning a simple skill into scalable businesses.
Tune in to discover:

✅How Gareth accidentally got into the hair industry (and built an empire from it)
✅The reality of building multiple businesses at once
✅Why “work smart not hard” isn’t always the answer
✅Lessons from managing hundreds of staff (and making tough decisions)
✅How he built connections with professional athletes & NRL players
✅Why subscription models (like Crispy Club) are the future of business

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Meet Gareth Philpott
00:05:50 Soccer Dreams to Australia
00:11:00 Working at Body Science
00:17:00 The Hard Lessons of Education
00:21:00 Teaching NRL Players Barbering
00:29:00 Making 200 People Redundant at 24
00:41:00 The Origin of Crispy Club
00:49:00 Hustle Culture and Hard Work
00:54:00 The $400K Debt Discovery
01:06:40 How COVID Saved the Business
01:22:00 Tall Poppy Syndrome in Australia
01:26:00 The Pricing Problem in Hair
01:43:50 Advice to His Younger Self

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, business growth, barbering, hairdressing, or building a brand from scratch - this episode will give you real insights, practical lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to succeed.

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👉Connect With Gareth Philpott

https://www.instagram.com/garethphilpott/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-philpott-24343365/
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👉Here’s how to connect:

https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcast
https://iconiccoaching.com.au

If you’re a strong, successful woman who feels like men are threatened by your success… let’s break down the reality of alpha males vs real men AND masculine vs feminine energy.

This episode breaks down the truth about so-called “alpha males,” why insecure men sabotage powerful women, and what real masculinity actually looks like in a healthy relationship.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink, dim your light, or carry the entire relationship just to keep the peace, you’ll find out why (and what to do about it).

Tune in to discover:

✅The real difference between “alpha males” and secure, masculine men
✅Why successful women trigger insecure men
✅How to balance masculine energy in business vs feminine energy in relationships
✅The truth about the male loneliness epidemic
✅Signs you’re in a toxic or emotionally abusive relationship
✅What a healthy, supportive partnership actually looks like
✅Why women are raising their standards… and NOT settling anymore

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 Masculine Energy in Business
00:04:00 Feminine Energy at Home
00:07:20 Truth About “Alphas”
00:12:00 How Insecure Men Gaslight and Belittle
00:15:20 What Toxic Relationships Do to Your Body
00:17:40 What Real Partnership Looks Like
00:22:00 Women No Longer Need Men
00:23:20 The Male Loneliness Epidemic Explained
00:28:20 Stop Shrinking for Small Men
00:34:20 Be Unapologetically Picky

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👉Find out more about how we can work together:

https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/
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👉Here’s how to connect:

https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcast
https://iconiccoaching.com.au

Why are so many high-earning women still financially stuck - earning more every year but building nothing?

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Conrick - CPA, wealth strategist, and creator of the SF15™ framework (Self-Funded in 15 years).

Jess has helped thousands of women move from income reliance to genuine financial independence.

And her own story… from high school dropout and single mom to building a wealth framework changing women's financial futures… is a genuine ride.

Together, we unpack the income trap that catches even smart, successful women, why earning more won't fix it, and how to start converting income into income-producing assets using her three-phase SF15 system.

You'll also hear why your home might be a liability before it's an asset, the identity shift from consumer to investor that changes how every dollar moves through your life, and how to calculate your "freedom number".

Tune in to discover

✅Why high income does NOT equal wealth
✅The “income trap” that keeps women financially stuck
✅How lifestyle creep is silently draining your future
✅The powerful shift from consumer → investor mindset
✅What “self-funded freedom” actually means
✅How to start building wealth (even if you feel behind)
✅Why most people are unprepared for retirement
✅The first step to creating financial independence in 15 years

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:00 Meet Jessica Conrick
00:10:21 Sidecar Racing and Pattern Interrupts
00:25:40 High School Dropout to CPA
00:32:12 Surviving a Bushfire
00:39:00 The Income Trap Explained
00:43:15 Consumer vs Investor Identity
00:49:00 Birth of the SF15 Framework
00:55:57 The Three Phases of SF15
01:04:00 Your Home Is Not an Income Asset
01:10:43 Raising Financially Literate Daughters
01:15:29 Mindset Is 80% of the Game

This episode is for you if you're earning good money but still feel like there's too much month at the end of it.

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👉Connect with Jessica Conrick:

https://www.instagram.com/jessica.conrick/
https://www.facebook.com/selffundedin15years/
https://www.sf-15.com/get-started

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👉Find out more about how we can work together:

https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/
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👉Here’s how to connect:

https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcast
https://iconiccoaching.com.au

What if losing everything was the best thing that ever happened to you? This is PART 2 of my journey to where I am today.

I’m continuing the story behind my journey - from rock bottom, toxic relationships, and nearly $300,000 in debt… to building multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses, selling my salon, and creating a life I actually love.

This episode highlights the reality of small business, resilience, and what it really takes to succeed when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

If you’re a salon owner, small business owner, or entrepreneur stuck in the messy middle - you can avoid the mistakes I made, just by listening.

Tune in to hear about:

✅How I went from $300K in debt to financially free
✅The harsh truth about running a salon business
✅Why toxic relationships can hold you back in business
✅The moment everything changed after hitting rock bottom
✅How I rebuilt my business into a 7-figure success
✅The power of becoming a solo operator (independent stylist)
✅How to attract better clients and charge premium prices
✅Why systems, leadership, and boundaries are everything

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:40 Rock Bottom
00:04:20 Staff Walkout
00:09:20 The Plot Twist Month
00:12:00 Solo Operator Era
00:12:40 The $300K Debt Breakdown
00:15:20 Creative Colorist Evolution
00:18:00 Debt Free and Focused
00:21:00 Coaching Business Launch
00:22:00 The Million Dollar Salon
00:26:20 Domestic Violence and Cancer
00:29:00 Selling the Salon
00:31:40 Going All In on Coaching

This episode also covers rebranding lessons learned the hard way, the power of removing your safety net, and why small businesses are only for the brave.

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👉Find out more about how we can work together:

https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/
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👉Here’s how to connect:

https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcast
https://iconiccoaching.com.au

I became a salon owner at 19 years old. Within a few years, I was running two hair salons, drowning in debt, and making every mistake a young entrepreneur could make.

Everyone loves to talk about success.

But almost nobody talks about the chaos, debt, burnout, toxic workplaces, and mistakes that happen before success.

In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered truth about my career journey and making every possible business mistake along the way.

Tune in to hear about:

✅ The reality of starting a business young
✅ Why success is never luck… hear what success REALLY takes
✅ The dark side of the beauty and hair industry that few talk about
✅ How toxic workplaces can impact mental health
✅ The leadership mistakes I made as a young salon owner
✅ Why systems and structure are critical in business
✅ The brutal financial reality of running a salon

This is the messy, painful, and brutally honest story of how entrepreneurship actually looks behind the scenes.

Key moments:

00:00:00 The Real Story Begins
00:02:00 Basin B*tch at Thirteen
00:04:40 The Hustle Gene
00:07:40 Walking Into the Fire
00:10:00 The Brutal Schedule
00:13:20 Three Years of Bullying
00:17:40 Salon Owner at Nineteen
00:20:00 Chaos and No Leadership
00:22:20 Buying a Second Disaster
00:28:20 The Motorbike Accident
00:32:00 Everything Crumbles
00:35:40 Loyalty Is a One-Way Street

If you run a salon, own a small business, or feel like you're holding everything together with sheer willpower… this episode will make you feel less alone.

Press play now because Part 2 drops next week, and you need the full picture.

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👉Find out more about how we can work together:

https://iconiccoaching.com.au/coaching/
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👉Here’s how to connect:

https://www.instagram.com/tellmeaboutit__podcast
https://iconiccoaching.com.au