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The Adonis Effect

The Adonis Effect

Chloe Buntin & Derek Buntin 72 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Adonis Effect explores the art and science of transformation in marketing and business growth. It delves into how brands can break through limits, scale strategically, and create extraordinary impact. The podcast shares strategies, stories, and data-driven insights to empower businesses to transform and thrive.

Episodes

Why You Don't Need a Full-Time CMO Yet | ft. Simon Dell
Why You Don't Need a Full-Time CMO Yet | ft. Simon Dell Aug 20, 2026 4695 Most business owners want growth.But growth comes with mistakes.Hiring the wrong people. Growing too quickly. Making expensive decisions. Learning what doesn't work.In this episode of The High Ground, Simon Dell, CEO & Founder of Cemoh, shares the lessons he has learnt from building businesses, making mistakes, hiring teams, and helping companies grow.The conversation explores the realities of
How to Actually Get B2B Clients From LinkedIn
How to Actually Get B2B Clients From LinkedIn Aug 13, 2026 1518 Most people posting on LinkedIn are getting absolutely nothing out of it.They post consistently. They connect with people. They comment every day.But none of that matters if it doesn't translate into revenue.In this episode of The High Ground, Derek and Chloe break down how to actually get B2B clients from LinkedIn, why relationships need to come before pitching, and how to turn your LinkedIn pres
Your $1M Strategy Won't Get You to $5M
Your $1M Strategy Won't Get You to $5M Aug 6, 2026 2648 Most founders think a growth plateau means they need more leads.More ads. More outreach. More salespeople.But what if leads aren't actually the problem?In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Derek and Chloe break down why businesses stop growing, how broken sales processes and founder dependency create hidden bottlenecks, and why adding more leads, people, or software can make the problem even more
Why Your AI Strategy is Failing | The Real Problem
Why Your AI Strategy is Failing | The Real Problem Jul 30, 2026 2731 Everyone is talking about AI.New tools. New automations. New promises.But here's the uncomfortable truth...AI doesn't fix broken businesses.It amplifies them.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Derek and Chloe explore why so many businesses waste money on AI, how broken processes and fragmented software limit growth, and why the businesses getting the best results are using AI to improve systems
20 Overrated Lessons Every Founder Should Unlearn
20 Overrated Lessons Every Founder Should Unlearn Jul 23, 2026 3072 Most business advice is repeated so often that people assume it must be true.But is it?Should you always hustle? Is the customer always right? Should you follow your passion? Should you fake it until you make it?In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Derek and Chloe unpack 20 pieces of overrated business advice and explain what actually works when you're building and scaling a modern business. From
Your Broken Business Processes Are Silently Killing Your Growth
Your Broken Business Processes Are Silently Killing Your Growth Jul 16, 2026 1389 Most founders think their biggest challenge is getting more customers.But the real bottleneck is often the systems running the business.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Derek and Chloe explore why businesses become founder-dependent, how fragmented software quietly reduces productivity, and why integrated systems are essential for sustainable business growth.They explain how disconnected CRM
Rebranding Without Systems Will Destroy Your Business
Rebranding Without Systems Will Destroy Your Business Jul 9, 2026 1696 Rebranding a business is not just about changing your name, logo, or website.The businesses that grow long term are the ones that evolve their positioning, build strong systems, and adapt when their brand no longer represents the value they deliver.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Derek and Chloe share the journey behind rebranding Adonis Media into Boderia, the challenges of letting go of a
She Built a $100M Empire While Nobody Was Watching! | ft. Giselle Kramer
She Built a $100M Empire While Nobody Was Watching! | ft. Giselle Kramer Jul 2, 2026 4156 Most people think building a successful business is about having the right idea.But the businesses that scale are built on strong leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to adapt.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Giselle Kramer shares how she helped build NGU Real Estate from a single office into a $100M+ business while leading operations, building high-performance teams, and embra
How a Founder Rebuilt Himself by Rebuilding Everyone Else | ft. Leon Stendholm
How a Founder Rebuilt Himself by Rebuilding Everyone Else | ft. Leon Stendholm Jun 25, 2026 3882 One conversation can change a life.Sometimes it can save one.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Dr Leon Stensholm shares how personal loss became the driving force behind one of Australia's most impactful community organisations focused on mental wellbeing, resilience, and human connection.As the Founder of Body and Mind by Leon and Lookout07, Dr Leon has dedicated his life to helping young peo
AI in Construction: Why Most Business Owners Are Wrong | ft. Paul Doherty
AI in Construction: Why Most Business Owners Are Wrong | ft. Paul Doherty Jun 18, 2026 3777 AI isn't replacing business owners.But it is changing the way businesses operate.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Paul Doherty shares how AI, automation, and operational systems are reshaping traditional industries such as civil construction, rail infrastructure, and project delivery.While many conversations about artificial intelligence focus on software companies and tech start-ups, Paul pr
Is Your Daily Routine Killing Your Productivity? | ft. Meghan Jarvis
Is Your Daily Routine Killing Your Productivity? | ft. Meghan Jarvis Jun 11, 2026 4067 Performance isn't about working harder.It's about recovering better.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Meghan Jarvis shares why burnout has become one of the biggest threats to business performance, leadership effectiveness, and long-term success.As the Founder and CEO of WellCorp Health and Wellness, Meghan works with executives, entrepreneurs, elite athletes, and world-renowned touring artist
The End of Paid Ads? How to Build a Community People Love | ft. Nicholas Stallard
The End of Paid Ads? How to Build a Community People Love | ft. Nicholas Stallard Jun 4, 2026 3968 Success in business isn't just about building a product.It's about building a community people genuinely want to be part of.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Nicholas Stallard shares how he went from serving in the Australian Defence Force to co-founding AM Social, one of Australia's fastest-growing community-led event brands.He breaks down how community building, organic marketing, content cr

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