The Lazy CEO Podcast with Jane Lu

On today's episode - I got to chat to the dynamic sister duo Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett, the co-founders of the wellness and now skincare brand, SWIISH. The story of how the business came about is so inspiring - Sally was 40 weeks pregnant when she found out she had stage 3 breast cancer, and then 6 months later mid way through her chemo treatments, she called Maha and said we need to do something that helps people feel amazing. From there, the journey to SWIISH started, but there’s a lot more to it which I’ll let Sally and Maha tell you about.With a focus on innovation and being first to market, SWIISH leads the way in the wellness supplements space. I absolutely love these girls, this was such a fun chat, and so inspiring.⁠@thelazyceo_podcast @sallyobermeder @maha_corbett On another note - I’ve had the best time getting to know some of the best brains in business, hope you’ve been enjoying it too! But I’d love to know how I can make it even better! I've put together a little survey that will only take 2 minutes - so if you have time I'd love for you to share your thoughts!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczr5lNJL5S7UNKfG0Sv-YCZU3wIcCCrliGHx2XpsVOh38R5w/viewform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is none other than my fellow Shark from the Tank, Davie Fogarty! Davie is the Founder of Davie Group which owns multiple brands, the most notable being of course The Oodie, which has made over $500 million in 5 years. That’s half a billion dollars and he’s still in his 20s! He’s so friggin impressive and smart and wise beyond his years. It’s been so great to get to know him through Shark Tank, and now we’re co-investing in businesses together! Trust me this is such an amazing episode and Davie has such a wealth of knowledge in e-comm and marketing.@thelazyceo_podcast@daviefogarty@the_oodieOn another note - I’ve had the best time getting to know some of the best brains in business, hope you’ve been enjoying it too! But I’d love to know how I can make it even better! I've put together a little survey that will only take 2 minutes - so if you have time I'd love for you to share your thoughts! <3https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczr5lNJL5S7UNKfG0Sv-YCZU3wIcCCrliGHx2XpsVOh38R5w/viewform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam! My special guest for this episode is Glen James. He is the host of the very popular chart-topping podcast, My Millennial Money, and author of Sort Your Money Out & Get Invested and Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money. He has worked many years as a financial advisor and learnt a very valuable lesson that the smartest people aren’t always the smartest with money! Glen is a true expert in the world of finance and money management and has a strong passion for helping people achieve financial freedom. In our current state of rising living costs and growing interest rates, I thought who better to lock in my podcast room to ask all my and all your burning questions about money, savings and investments!@thelazyceo_podcast@gleny.james@mymillennialmoney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Poddy Fam, I’m very excited to introduce my fellow judge on Shark Tank, Dr Catriona Wallace. Cat has been deep in the technology-meets-humanity field for the last 20 years. She founded Flamingo AI, which was the 2nd ever female-led business to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. An expert in the future of technology and humanity, Cat is the Founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, and is acknowledged as one of the top 10 commentators globally on AI and ethics as well as one of the top content creators related to the Metaverse. Cat’s an amazing storyteller and we have so many great conversations whilst filming Shark Tank and I’m really excited for her to share some of those with you today. So let’s get into it!@thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam, today I chat with Aaron Smith, the founder of KX Pilates.Whilst traveling, Aaron saw a new take on traditional pilates, and in 2010 developed his own method of reformer pilates that combines traditional pilates with the strengthening and toning aspects of circuit training.From his experience in the fitness industry, he decided to go down the franchise model and it’s proven to have worked SO well! KX Pilates has such a strong brand with 109 studios across 6 countries making over $50 million dollars in revenue.Alright, let’s get into it!@kxpilates @ajs_kx @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Poddy Fam! My next guest needs no introduction! It’s Lorna Jane Clarkson! Lorna saw that there was a gap in the market for workout clothes for women, she borrowed a sewing machine and started what she thought was a hobby. Little did she know that she was creating a category that we all now know as activewear. 35 years on, Lorna Jane is now one of the most well-known brands in Australia with over 100 stores and over half a billion in sales, Lorna is an absolute icon! @lornajaneactive @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special monthly episode, we're diving headfirst into a lively Q&A session with our special guest - Anaita Sarkar, owner of Hero Packaging and social media marketing mogul. Thanks to our amazing podcast community we have even more insightful questions, and today, we're pulling back the curtain to address the topics that matter most to you. From navigating growing pains in your business, building a community, making sure your social presence has as much impact as possible & how to balance everything... we'll cover it all and then some.So, grab a cozy seat, and your favourite beverage, and join us by the virtual fireside as we embark on this candid and casual episode. It's time to dive deep, and share laughs as I share my insights as a fellow entrepreneur who's been through it all. Don't miss out on the chance to have your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. It's time to make your dreams a reality!@sellanythingonline @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Poddy fam, today I’m chatting to Priscilla Hajiantoni. Priscilla spent 15 years dealing with skin issues and one day decided that she was going to solve that problem. And that solution was Bangn Body! She invested her house deposit to fund the business - yes she literally was betting the house. Priscilla started the business in March 2021 - after working on the business for over 2 years behind the scenes and in the 2 years since launch she has sold over half a million units of their iconic hero product - the firming lotion known as the yellow tube of goodness. And after just 3 months of launch into Sephora Australia and New Zealand, this firming lotion is now the #1 brand and SKU under the entire body category. @thelazyceo_podcast@bangn.body@priscillahajiantoni Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Mathers is the incredible founder behind the vegan and eco retailer Flora and Fauna. Driven by their purpose and values, everything Flora and Fauna stocks is vegan and cruelty-free and everything in their range is selected based on ethics and environmental impact. Completely bootstrapped, Julie grew Flora and Fauna to $20 million dollars a year in sales. Until 2021, when Julie sold Flora and Fauna for $30 million dollars, and then went on to acquire the cult baby brand Snuggle Hunny, an 8-figure business that is experiencing really fast growth. But then, and hold on to your socks cos this blows my mind, Julie has not only recently actually bought Flora and Fauna back, but has also bought one of their previous competitors Nourish Life. She literally now owns 3x 8-figure businesses!! Can’t wait to dive into how it all happened - alright, let’s get into it! @thelazyceo_podcast @floraandfaunaau @snugglyhunnykids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey poddy fam! Today I’m chatting to Jacinta McDonell who made her mark in the business world when she brought the highly successful US franchise, Anytime Fitness, into Australia in 2008. At that time, the 24/7 gym model was unheard of in Australia, but Jacinta and her brother grew Anytime Fitness to become Australia's number one health club chain - opening over 425 locations nationally and achieving an annual network revenue of over $330 million before exiting in 2017. It was super interesting to learn more about the franchise model and about how she successfully scaled up to so many locations so quickly.Fast forward to today - Jacinta is now a national board member for the Hunger Project, as well as sitting on advisory boards for other businesses and has recently started a new business Brave Spaces which supports others on their journeys of self-discovery, particularly through times of change. @thelazyceo_podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.