Success Curious with Andy Reid

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100

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Sep 2026

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EN-AU

About the show

Performing well and actually feeling good are two very different things. Success Curious is where that gap gets explored out loud. Andy Reid built a multi-million-dollar business before 30 and was named Australia's #1 auctioneer in 2022 — and still had to learn that the hard way. Each episode is a real, unscripted conversation — with Paralympians, entrepreneurs, criminal lawyers, authors and everyday people who've had to rebuild their own definition of success — built around four things: Energy, Identity, Optimism, Practicality. It's the companion podcast to Andy's book of the same name, and part of Success Curious's wider mission to help make the world feel good again. New episodes twice monthly. Full video episodes on YouTube (Andy Reid Coaching). Follow along on Instagram & Facebook @success_curious. More at andyreid.com.au.

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September 29, 202656 min

Life Isn't Scripted, So Why Are We?! - Bailey Robinson, Founder - 23rd Street Media

Social media has been a contentious issue for years now, but when you have players like this guy still in the fight there will always be hope! Bailey Robinson is the founder of 23rd Street , one of the fastest growing firms in Australia. With multiple awards, including an appearance in the AFR Top 100 Fast Starters, he'd be forgiven for being a big ball of ADHD. But the guy is just a wave of calm in a sea of chaos, and in this chat we spoke about his trip through early business ownership, as well as unpacking some of the biggest slip ups that he sees for service-business operators in social medial. I feel like we barely scratched the surface with this guy, he's a top lad & his accolades are clearly warranted! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 22, 202658 min

Is Sleep Boring...Or The Key To Success? - Jessica Spendlove - Author, Leading Performance Dietitian

I wasn't a big fan of sleep...or recovery...or anything that remotely felt like the world was slowing down. Sound familiar?! Jessica Spendlove has been at the pinnacle of physical performance, working as the leading dietitian & consultant for some of the biggest professional sports teams in Australia. Her observations since stepping into the white-collar world have led her to conclude that business people seem to be the only ones who DON'T get the importance of recovery! This is an up-front, and quite brilliant chat that had me become a big fan of Jessica. Her latest book 'For The Long Run' is a real eye-opener, and will get you assessing your sentiment towards recovery immediately. I'm telling you now, however much you think you know its effects on performance...it ain't enough! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 14, 202651 min

Is The Acronym F.E.A.R. A Load Of Crap?! - Robin Banks, Mind Power Expert

There are certain humans on this planet that eminate an undeniable aura, the kind that you can't help but gravitate to. When I met Robin Banks earlier this year, I met a human that not only has an aura, but a joy that needs to be experienced. But this chat went in directions that NEITHER of us expected, including a hilarious technical fail when Robin riffed while on mute! We put our minds together & had an amazing conversation about key facets of life that hold us all back, including 'fear' as a concept that is popularly known as a bad thing. But the acronym that is tremendously popular in the remedying of fear - False Evidence Appearing Real (F.E.A.R) was brought into question, and the conclusion we came to was a lot of fun! I guarantee that you WILL want to follow Robin after this episode, so catch his Linkedin here and take a look at his resources ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 7, 20261 hr 2 min

From 'Should Do' to 'Want to do' - Christian O'Connell, Radio DJ, Author

If anything the last few years have taught us, it's that we can't rely on life to be overly predictable! But as Christian O'Connell highlights in his latest book 'Unscript - The Radical Act Of Being Yourself' , maybe it was the predictability that was causing the issues all along...! This conversation was one that had both of us reflecting on a whole bunch of stuff - from conforming to popular narratives, the anxiety of keeping up appearances, and being faced with having to start again. And now, as the host of Australia's first ever NATIONAL breakfast radio show (because most are state-based for those not in Australia) on Gold FM , Christian reveals why it is so important for us to become 'undefended' in the persuit of whatever success looks like for each of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 31, 202629 min

The Pursuit Of The Skill - Sharran Srivatsaa, Acquisition.com

WE'VE MADE IT TO 100!! And what a human to ring up the century with...the LEGEND that is Sharran Srivatsaa ! From cleaning bathrooms, to building a career including 5 incredibly successful exits, multiple billion-dollar companies, becoming the managing partner of acquisition.com and a world of respect in multiple industries, Sharran is quite simply one human that traverses many versions of success. Recorded back in October 2025 especially for episode 100, Sharran's energy, intellect, focus & clarity shone in 20-something minutes that will invigorate and inspire you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 20261 hr 4 min

The 3D's of success in leadership - Cherie Mylordis, Founder - Next Genify

The fortune I find myself to have someone of Cherie's calibre & intellect join me...well it makes me happy! Cherie Mylordis is a leadership coach & founder of the Nextgenify academy, and my word had some pearls of wisdom for us around how leaders can blend the varying versions of success that team members, family, friends, & those that depend on us to drive the ship that they are sailing on. We went in a few differnet directions (as usual), but what I love about Cherie was that she clearly had an incredible amount of awareness, especially around how different age groups are wired when it comes to success. And FYI - pay attention to the part when she digs into her '3D's' of leadership, THEY ARE GOLD! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 20261 hr 16 min

Is FUN the real key to success? - Dara Simkin & Tane Hunter, Co-authors - 'Full Stack Human'

Have you ever been in conversations that had your mind firing all over the place?! This chat went in a couple of directions that NONE of us expected! Dara Simkin (Culture Hero) and Tane Hunter (Future Crunch) are two dynamic individuals, and this was a fun ride! Co-authors of the incredible book 'Full Stack Human' , Dara & Tane shone with their level of intellect, an amazing amount of passion & their natural will to want more for their fellow humans. We dove into various parts of the book, as well as why fun could well be the key ingredient for success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 12, 20261 hr 8 min

Who Owns The Truth When It Comes To Success? - Dominic Thurbon, Co-founder - Alchemy Labs

To Be Honest'...if there was a list of people I'd want as a 2-time guest on the show, then Do minic Thurbon w ould be right at the very top of the list! This chat really goes down the rabbit hole in the best way possible, and is instigated by Dom's latest book. TO BE HONEST t akes a deep dive into what constitues 'the truth', which is a topic that is affecting so much that is going on in the world today. If you are one of many who are questioning where the world is heading right now, or if you are simply not sure what the truth is around success, then you NEED to listen to this guy, you NEED to buy his book & you NEED to start bringing some critical thinking into your life ASAP. Take a listen, take in what you can, & see if it has you checking out your landscape slightly differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 22, 202650 min

Turning Limitations Into Potential - Ruby Bishop, International Tennis Player

When a tennis player in that's in the TOP 30 IN THE WORLD (at just 22 years of age) says that she's happy to come onto the podcast...you jump at it! Ruby Bishop is one extraordinary human, representing Great Britain as a wheelchair tennis player, reaching #3 in the junior world rankings and now taking on the entire world in the seniors. But the hurdles & cards that Ruby was dealt with at birth has galvanised this woman to become such a beacon of hope for so many people. We talk about her story, but also why she has 'accidentally' become a real voice for those who are marginalised by the perceived limitations that the world sees. The big thing for me? She is so damn calm about it all!!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 3, 202650 min

Earning Your Place & Growing In The Process - Aaron Westney, FMG Pro. Body Builder

Sometimes the level of growth you get to witness can be incredible. But with Aaron Westney, it isn't just with the obvious Popeye muscles that we've seen him grow! The soon-to-be-father is a recentl;y-annointed FMG professional body builder, winning his tour card by taking out the amateur title in 2025. But outside of that, Aaron has built his sales business & exceeded many expectations in doing so, as well as building a home life by design with his amazing partner. When you dig into the story of his last decade, what you find is not the stereotypical 'alpha' body builder, but a human that is so calm in who he is, and centred around where he belongs in the puzzle of life. Founding of the Strong Man Protocol is the latest in a line of actions that are of a man who wants to help people to grow as a human in the right way, and when you listen to Aaron talk about his purpose you can't help but feel that his 'flex' in life goes way beyond his biceps & pecs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.