Two Blokes One Business

He Sold Sweets at School and Then Built a $100M Empire

Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell Episode 57

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You can work hard every day and still stay stuck. This episode shares why most people fail at personal development, entrepreneurship, and building a success mindset (and how to fix it).

Our guest, Jack Corbett (Founder Corbwood & Associates), shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey.

From growing up with nothing… to building businesses, developing unshakable self-belief, and learning how to take full ownership of life.

If you're sitting on an idea, stuck in a rut, or wondering what separates the people who make it from those who don't - this is for you.

Tune in to discover:


👉Why accountability is the foundation of success
👉How to stop caring what others think and build real confidence
👉The truth about masculinity, vulnerability, and growth
👉How your environment shapes your future (and when to leave it)
👉The mindset shift that turns failure into fuel
👉Why most people never reach their potential
👉How to build discipline, belief, and resilience from nothing
👉The real reason authenticity beats performance every time
👉How successful people think: belief → action → results

Key Moments:


00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Trials that shaped the man
00:04:31 Authenticity as a competitive edge
00:06:02 What holds people back from their potential
00:07:38 Accountability and the F-Up Bell
00:11:00 Why rigid goals fail most people
00:14:38 What 15-year-old Jack would be proudest of
00:17:40 Lessons in resilience from a tough upbringing
00:23:14 The sweet-selling empire at 14
00:28:40 Timing in business and knowing when to walk
00:37:00 Humility, respect, and earning a chance
00:44:20 Captain vs head coach
00:47:40 Falling in love with learning
00:54:44 How Jack reads and retains 57 books a year
00:57:20 The loneliness of success and asking for help
01:07:00 Act like the person who can change your life is watching
01:11:20 The Australian tax rant and offshoring reality
01:18:46 One tip for someone who hasn't started yet

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👉Connect with Jack Corbett

https://corbwood.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-corbett-909300a5/

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👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.  

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business? 

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/