When Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell launched their recruitment business from a kitchen table, they made a decision that seemed crazy at the time: investing $20,000 in sales training before they could even afford to pay themselves.Today, that "risky" investment has helped transform their startup into an 8-person team working with Australia's biggest companies. In this raw conversation, the lads reveal why most entrepreneurs stay stuck at $10-20K months, how they balanced free learning resources with high-level paid training, and the uncomfortable truth about scaling past your current identity.Tune in to discover:✅Why you don't need years of experience to scale (they had zero business background)✅The strategic framework that turned "pure energy" into predictable growth✅How to know when you're ready to invest in high-level training✅The surprising connection between physical health and business performance✅Why putting yourself in rooms where you feel completely out of your depth is the fastest path to growthKey moments:00:01:30 Starting a business with zero experience requires this00:04:30 Measuring success for sustainable growth00:06:10 Learning from industry podcasts 00:09:10 Developing a consistent learning routine00:14:00 Teaching team members00:17:40 Free content vs paid content00:20:30 Public speaking client opportunities00:23:40 Invest in areas you're lacking00:31:40 Why financial literacy is importantWhether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to break through your current ceiling, this episode provides a blueprint for strategic self-development that delivers exponential returns.Tune in now to discover why investing in yourself before profit might be the smartest business move you'll ever make.- 👉Connect with ushttps://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusinesshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast-Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL. HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/

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