Rhys shares how being made redundant with a business plan already on his computer was the best thing that ever happened to him, and how spending consecutive Christmases manually closing reports until 10:30pm finally taught him to let go. He unpacks the discipline of building leaders within a business rather than bottlenecking every decision through the founders, and what growing up the youngest of eight kids taught him about reading people regardless of age, title, or seniority. And for anyone thinking about starting something, Rhys leaves it simple: make sure you're very comfortable with failure before you begin.

Scott unpacks what it really takes to build a creative culture from scratch, why a great batting average matters more than a one-hit wonder, and how a scrappy start-up ended up turning down Saatchi & Saatchi.

He reflects on what made Accenture the right partner when every traditional holding group left them cold, and why preserving a renegade culture is harder than it sounds. He also shares where AI is taking the industry - and why the best creative thinking will never be replaced, only the tools used to deliver it.

Lex shares how a modest personal collection riddled with maintenance headaches led him to build an automotive butler service, and how that quickly evolved into something far bigger. He walks through the investment science behind rare cars, why his lead analyst deliberately knows nothing about them, and how scarcity, provenance and the J-curve drive every acquisition decision the fund makes. 

Lex also opens up on the lessons carried forward from his first business, and why underneath all of it, Chrome Temple is less about cars and more about giving the world's biggest unhoused passion a place to call home.

In this episode, we unpack why the traditional real estate model is fundamentally flawed, and how Anthony is using his tech-sales pedigree to level the playing field for buyers.

In a market where stakes have never been higher, relying on a simple "CMA" or a generic bank AVM isn't enough. Kent and Joel break down the proprietary "Investment Banking Playbook" for property, explaining how to strip back the "noise" of median house prices to find true value.

From the rugged back-beaches of St Andrews to the family mansions of Portsea, Jeanne unpacks why the Peninsula is far more than just a holiday destination - it’s a complex web of micro-markets where local knowledge is the difference between a smart buy and a multi-million dollar mistake.

In this episode, Kent unpacks his transition from the "fax machine" era of the 90s to his new role as Head of Research at FOUNDIT. He shares incredible insights from his time in Beijing, the reality of building AVMs for the world’s largest banks, and how he is now using AI to analyze everything from floor plans to kitchen quality. Kent also breaks down the "bifurcation" of the 2026 market - explaining why competition is fierce for the budget-conscious, while "choice" is finally returning for the wealthy. It’s a masterclass in why median house prices are a myth and how data-driven advocacy is changing the game for buyers.

From his accidental entry into real estate through a Chinese property media company, to nearly boarding a one-way flight back to Malaysia, Sean shares how stints under two of Sydney's most respected agents shaped his instincts, and why he ultimately traded the selling side for buyer advocacy.

Sean also unpacks the danger of buying at a premium in a FOMO market, and what drew him to FOUNDIT's data-driven model, including a research team that priced an off-market property within 5% accuracy from twelve photos alone.

From his early days navigating property booklets to purchasing 153 properties in a single year, Tom discusses the shift from solo "hustle" to tech-enabled advocacy. He breaks down why he traded his own successful agency to help build FOUNDIT’s national brand, the "Compass" model for Australian advocates, and how 24/7 interactive platforms are replacing spreadsheets. Tom unpacks the three tiers of market data - macro, micro, and circumstantial - and shares why removing 90% of administrative "clunkiness" is the only way for the modern agent to truly scale.

Bailey shares his journey from day zero to becoming a market leader, through persistence and strategic risk. He breaks down the difference between generic property ads and effective ecommerce funnels, explains why an agent's true digital asset is their retargeting data, and outlines the essential content strategy for every ambitious agent.

Josh, who works with elite agents and brands globally, details the Four Pillars of Knowledge every professional must master and reveals how the best CEOs transition from day-to-day hustle to strategic growth. He explains why the true value of a buyer's agent lies in skill and transactional knowledge, not off-market access, and the vital rituals high-performers use to sustain peak performance and energy.

John shares the blueprint behind Google Cloud's multi-billion dollar growth focusing on the channel partnership model, and outlines the difference between leading a startup versus a scale-up. We also dive into his philosophy for retaining key talent and the ultimate rule for building his own property portfolio.

From early days mastering off-market sales to launching digital proposals and scaling data pipelines, Ben shares why efficiency beats busywork, how buyers’ agents went from niche to necessary, and the tech gaps holding great operators at ~30–40 deals a year. He breaks down the traits of top buyers’ agents, why matching beats mass emailing, and how FOUNDIT is removing non-productive tasks so partners can focus on faster decisions, cleaner deals, and better outcomes.

DAYZERO is the podcast that goes beyond headlines and into the true beginnings. Hosted by FOUNDIT co-founder Angus Ferguson, each episode unpacks the defining early moments, mindsets, and lessons that shape Australia’s property future.

Born from FOUNDIT’s own journey to fix a broken system, DAYZERO shares raw, unfiltered conversations with buyers’ agents, founders, industry veterans, and investors backing the next wave of real estate innovation. It’s about what it really takes to build-and rebuild-in property. From hard-won insights to market-making decisions, this is where real estate gets real.