Suits And Kicks

Jessica Viera is a former anaesthetic nurse, bikini competitor and online health and fitness coach turned online business mentor, mental health advocate, social media influencer and voice for women empowerment. On this episode Jess and Eti discuss the current economic downturn due to COVID-19 and talk through how businesses such as Uber and Airbnb launched within a recession and why they were successful. They discuss what you could do to start a business right now during this period and the tools you may need to succeed. 

My views on how much money you might need and also what to look out for when deciding what the right amount is when you are ready to start investing in the stock market.

Chris William is the Founder of LMTLSS and is definitely a natural born entrepreneur. He started his first business at the age of 19 and now at the age of 24 has been able to successfully generate millions of dollars in revenue from a number of businesses he has launched through that time. In this episode Chris and Eti talk through how Chris became an entrepreneur, the fear of failure, understanding the risk reward profile when starting or running a business, building credibility and also whether a true entrepreneur can happily be an employee in a company. https://limitlesstraining.com.au/

On this episode Eti and Luke discuss the current state of the Australian fitness and gym industry and how COVID-19 has potentially effected future revenue and growth metrics. Luke is a former military and law enforcement professional with over 16 years in those fields. He made the jump into the fitness industry in 2012 and has never looked back. Luke is currently working at UFC Gym and you can reach him at luke.alexander@ufcgym.com.au.

Phoebe Netto is the Founder and Managing Director of Pure Public Relations. Founding her own PR agency was the natural next step in 2010 to share her “big business” experience with small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations. On this episode Phoebe and Eti discuss positioning your business in the wake of COVID-19 and also "Thought Leadership". What is it? How do you become one? Why would you want to become one?https://www.purepublicrelations.com.au/

William is the Founder and Managing Director of Confio Insurance, which is an Australian Insurance Advisory firm. On this episode William and Eti talk through the ups, downs and everything in between when leaving your big corporate to start your own business. https://confioinsurance.com/ 

Sogand is a qualified Civil Engineer and has worked in some of the largest building and construction corporations in Australia. Sogand is also an avid fitness and health enthusiast. On this episode Sogand and Eti discuss the challenges of working in a large ASX listed company, juggling a healthy lifestyle and the search for "balance". They talk about Tony Robbins and the power of mindset. They also talk about Sogand's stint on The Bachelor. 

Jenny Dinh is a serial Entrepreneur and business woman, mother, wife, lifestyle blogger and influencer. On this episode Eti and Jenny discuss what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur and the harsh reality budding entrepreneurs need to understand. They discuss how to handle a 120 hour work week and also the ups and downs of going into business with your other half. Jenny lost over 20kgs in a few months after giving birth and she talks about how that weight loss journey helped her expand into building another business.

On this episode Eti Amegor sits down with fellow WBFF Pro Tamara Meyer. They focus on The Bounce Back and the importance of utilising hardships as a driver for success. There are two types of people, the people who let their hardships control their life and limit their ability to succeed, and the people who tap into that devastating experience and use it to launch them into heights that they never thought was possible. Tamara has experienced hardships from a very early age. Tamara talks through how after years of masking the hardships she has grown to embrace them and is now using them to absolutely crush it in life!Check out her website: https://tamarameyerfitness.com/

Matt Suleau is a Journalist and currently the Breakfast Anchor at Fox Sports News. On this episode Matt and Eti talk about early risers and not negotiating with yourself in order to set yourself up for the day. They talk about the balance between having a very active social life and staying fit and healthy. They also talk about the dating game and how important compatibility is, especially when it comes to views on health and fitness.

Matthew Oughtred is the Founder and Principal of Francis Rose, a boutique Finance Broker servicing the Australian East Coast region. At only 27 years of age Matt has risen quickly in the Australian Broking industry cementing his place in The Adviser Top 30 Under 30 Australian Finance Broker list in 2018. On this episode Eti and Matt talk about the transition from working in a big company to starting your own business; the residential property industry and tips on finding a good investment property; and also the life of a fit dad and how Matt is basically redefining the term "Dad bod". https://francisrose.com.au/

Nikki is an Entrepreneur, qualified Personal Trainer, Wbff Professional Bikini Model, and all round SUPERCHARGER. On this episode Nikki and Eti talk about energy, both physical and mental. The importance of surrounding yourself with good energy and how it effects you in your place of work. Becoming a Supercharger and how to get rid of energy suckers. And also tips on how to WIN the morning so you can WIN the rest of the day.

On this episode of The Suits & Kicks Podcast, Host Eti Amegor and Special Guest Tremaine Fernandez talk all things Sales. From customer acquisition to closing, the two discuss the importance of sales in a business cycle, types of salespeople, sales techniques, objections, closing and everything in between. They also talk about Tremaine's new business venture, an apparel label called GOAT. 

On this episode of The Suits and Kicks Podcast, Eti Amegor sits down with Michael Frazis. Michael is the Founder and Portfolio Manager of Frazis Capital Partners, a Hedge Fund that employs a global equity focused strategy (https://www.fraziscapitalpartners.com/). Eti and Michael talk about why Michael started a Hedge Fund; Stocks in Michael's portfolio; The thesis behind buying Afterpay stock; How to get started in stock market investing; The importance of investing in companies that you know well; How to get a job at a Hedge Fund; Using stand-up desks in the office; The importance of preparation when trying to stay healthy in the office; And also the double standard in priorities when it comes to health and fitness. 

On this week's episode of The Suits and Kicks Podcast Eti Amegor and special guest Raf Orellana talk about investing in the Australian industrial property sector and how to get into the space; Digital marketing strategies and why your online business may be failing to convert sales online; Consumer privacy and the digital age; and also the consequences of forgetting about your health when chasing the big bucks $$$. 

On this episode Eti Amegor chats about all things YouTube with Michelle Majuru. Michelle has built a successful business from YouTube and has amassed a subscriber base of over 50k. Michelle and Eti discuss how to start a successful YouTube channel, building content for your channel, how to monetize your YouTube channel and the different sources of revenue you can attain, and also how to leverage your YouTube channel to build an offline business. Eti and Michelle also talk about the origins of Suits and Kicks and also how to get started in competitive fitness modelling / bodybuilding. 

On this episode Eti Amegor discusses a statement one of his clients made on a roadshow which was "The sales process starts when you hear no." Eti talks about what to do when you hear the word "no" from a prospect and how many entrepreneurs fail to gather enough information from potential customers who overlooked their product or service.  

On this episode Eti sits down with Claudia Klein who is an Executive Head Hunter in the healthcare space. They talk about changing jobs from corporate to fitness and then back to the corporate world; The Warrior Princess program and the mindset females need to channel to become weapons in and out of the office; The Black dog Institute and suicide prevention; and of course, fitness modelling and the WBFF Australia competition. 

On this episode of The Suits and Kicks Podcast Eti Amegor sits down with Ben Concept. They discuss the mindset in jumping from a relatively safe job in a large corporation to a smaller, more entrepreneurial environment; Investing in low-cost index funds; The world of Executive Search; and also being a plant-based bodybuilder.

Eti Amegor sits down with Jada Perfect who is the Founder and CEO of Boss Lady Events. They discuss what it means to be a "Boss Lady", the impact of female leadership in the workplace and also tools needed to start a business.