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NDIS Provider Growth Journey

NDIS Provider Growth Journey

By: Michael Clark from Athletic Koala
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NDIS providers and leaders - for directors, managers, BDMs etc - How to grow your NDIS business without losing your mind on the journey.

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  • What Actually Makes a Family Work with Amelia Clark (Ep 24)
    Jul 6 2025

    What really makes a family work? In this honest and funny conversation, a dad and daughter sit down to talk about what matters most—connection, tech-free time, and why weekends off might just be the dream.

    From running a business and feeling burned out, to sending a simple text to your brother, this episode is packed with little reminders that relationships aren't built in a day, but they are worth building.

    You'll hear about:
    - Why tech-free days became something they actually love
    - What work-life balance really means to a teenager
    - The power of doing just one small thing today to show someone they matter

    Plus, some unexpected laughs about Tic Tacs, learning Spanish, and why the bulldog might miss you most.

    Stick around to the end—because the best line in the whole episode might just be:
    "Throw in the towel and go camping with your daughter."

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    8 mins
  • How NDIS Networking Really Works Now (And Why Fun Events Win) with Stu Paull (Ep 23)
    Jun 29 2025

    NDIS networking doesn’t have to be awkward—and Stu Paull proves it. In this episode, Stu (aka the most networked man in the NDIS) joins Michael from Athletic Koala to unpack how real connections are built in today's sector.

    From speed dating events to wizard-themed meetups, Stu shares how to turn bland networking into something that actually builds trust, referrals, and long-term business.

    Whether you’re a provider, BDM, or support coordinator, you’ll learn:

    Why relational networking beats transactional thinking

    How to make events fun, memorable, and worth showing up for

    Why your next great referral might come from a laugh, not a pitch

    How Stu uses LinkedIn to build real connections—dad jokes included

    Yes, they even talk about dressing up like the Swedish Chef and hosting Hogwarts-style networking events.

    Want to connect with Stu? Look for the Rabbitohs jersey photo on LinkedIn.

    #NDIS #NetworkingTips #BDMlife #NDISBusiness #AthleticKoala #StuPaull

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    34 mins
  • How To Grow Your NDIS Business By Getting Your Best People Doing THIS with Paul Bryan (Ep 22)
    Jun 22 2025

    Ever felt like the business world is full of ego and noise? This episode is a breath of fresh air.

    Michael sits down with Paul Bryan to talk about creating events, running businesses, and building a culture where people feel seen, not just sold to. From ProviderX to team dinners, they unpack what it takes to run something that actually brings people together—and why the stuff between the sessions matters just as much as the content on stage.

    You’ll hear:
    – Why Paul kicked someone out of his group for shaming a “dumb” question
    – How standing lunches and awkward couches created real connection
    – The honest truth about business travel and family priorities
    – What it means to build generous, ego-free business spaces

    And yes, there's talk of ribs, youth groups, and the underrated power of a hazy IPA.

    If you’re building something—and don’t want to lose yourself (or your weekends) in the process—this one’s for you.

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    15 mins
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