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The Adonis Effect

The Adonis Effect

Chloe Buntin & Derek Buntin 72 Episodes Jul 23, 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.

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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that grow long term are the ones that evolve their positioning, build strong systems, and adapt when their brand no longer represents the value they deliver.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, Derek and Chloe share the journey behind rebranding Adonis Media into Boderia, the challenges of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
Stop Starting the Wrong Business: Do This Instead!
Stop Starting the Wrong Business: Do This Instead! May 28, 2026 1188 Most people don’t fail at starting a business because they lack talent.They fail because they build the wrong thing.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, we break down why most startups and small businesses struggle to gain traction and how founders can avoid wasting time, money, and energy by validating demand before building products, websites, or brands.Many entrepreneurs focus too early on log
90% of Young Entrepreneurs Get This WRONG
90% of Young Entrepreneurs Get This WRONG May 21, 2026 2526 Most young entrepreneurs think business success happens fast.But real entrepreneurship is built through focus, discipline, sales skills, and long term consistency.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, we break down the biggest mistakes young entrepreneurs make when starting a business and why most founders fail by chasing too many opportunities, expecting fast success, and avoiding the fundamental
You're Spending on Ads Wrong (Here's What Works)
You're Spending on Ads Wrong (Here's What Works) May 14, 2026 1756 Most businesses think they have an ads problem.In reality, they have a systems problem.Why most paid advertising campaigns fail to generate high quality leads and how positioning, messaging, sales alignment, and revenue systems directly impact conversions and business growth.Many B2B businesses assume more clicks, impressions, and ad spend will increase revenue. But without a clear ICP, strong off
Your Tech Stack Is Killing Your Growth (And You Don’t Even Know It)
Your Tech Stack Is Killing Your Growth (And You Don’t Even Know It) May 7, 2026 2514 Most businesses think they have an ads problem.But the real problem is weak systems, unclear positioning, and poor lead qualification.In this episode of The Adonis Effect, we break down why most paid advertising campaigns fail to generate high quality leads and how positioning, messaging, landing pages, and sales processes directly impact conversions and business growth.Many B2B businesses believe

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