The Top 1% Podcast

Apr 14 2025 9 ep. 116 mins 14
The Top 1% Podcast artwork

Hosted by Sam Gordon, The Top 1% Podcast dives into the minds of elite humans and the top 1% of achievers in their fields. From world-class athletes and pioneering business owners and entrepreneurs to visionary coaches and experts, each episode uncovers the habits, strategies, and mindsets that set these extraordinary individuals apart.

Join us for inspiring conversations and actionable insights that will elevate your game and psyche and translate into all aspects of your life. Tune in and discover what it takes to reach the pinnacle of success with ”The Top 1% Podcast”.

  Business  Education
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Ep 09 | Sam + Jimmy: 10 Brutal Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20's!

Apr 14 2025 59 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Ibrahim—long-time mate, property investor, and returning guest - for one of our most unfiltered conversations yet: 10 brutal truths that will change your life if you let them. Together, we break down the lessons we wish someone told us in our 20s - truths that still apply whether you’re 25 or 55. From compounding to career, risk-taking to

Ep 8 | Avi Khan: 9 Businesses, 1 Playbook — Here’s How He Did It

Apr 01 2025 101 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Avi Khan, CEO of the AKG Group and one of Australia's most dynamic real estate entrepreneurs. Avi shares his remarkable journey from Fiji to becoming a powerhouse in the Australian real estate market, building a thriving business with five offices and over 200 employees across multiple ventures. Avi doesn't hold back on the challenges of scaling hi

Ep 7 | Peter Hull: The Fitstop Founder’s Strategy of Scaling to 160+ Locations in 4 Countries

Mar 18 2025 110 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Peter Hull, founder and CEO of Fitstop, one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in Australia. Pete’s journey is anything but conventional — starting out as a motocross racer, he pivoted into the fitness industry, built a thriving gym model, and scaled it to 160+ locations across four countries, with his eyes now set on the US market. But

Ep 6 | Geoff Jowett: $40m a Year in Business to Eating Hand Grenades

Mar 11 2025 182 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Geoff Jowett, a serial entrepreneur known for building and scaling multiple multi-million dollar businesses — only to blow them up and rebuild from scratch. Geoff has lived the extreme highs of commercial success, the brutal lows of self-destruction, and everything in between. We unpack the psychology behind high performance, why most entrepreneu

Ep 5 | James Ibrahim: From an $800k Loss to 7-Figure+ Businesses and a 16 Property Portfolio

Mar 03 2025 97 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with James Ibrahim, a multi-seven-figure entrepreneur who went from working on cruise ships to owning 16 properties and generating millions in real estate. Jimmy opens up about his toughest failures, what it really takes to succeed, and the brutal lessons that most people ignore. We break down his journey from pushing trolleys at Woolies to running mult

Ep 4 | Emil Juresic: Life Lessons from a War Refugee to Generating $3B in Sales in 2024

Mar 03 2025 132 mins  
From surviving war-torn Croatia to building a multi-million dollar real estate empire, Emil Juresic’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, I sit down with Emil to break down his relentless drive, the mindset that separates winners, and how he went from washing bikes as a kid to developing $300M worth of real estate projects in a single year. Emil opens up

Ep 3 | Matt Jurman: Underdogs Gritty Rise to the Socceroo World Cup Qualifiers and 300+ Professional Caps

Mar 03 2025 110 mins  
From being rejected as a teenager to making his professional debut at 17 and playing for the Socceroos, Matthew Jurman has experienced every high and low in the world of football. In this episode, I sit down with Matty to break down his wild journey from Wollongong to the World Cup, the sacrifices his family made, and the brutal reality of professional football. 00:00:00 – Over

Ep 2 | Macro Mike: From Selling Pub Crawls in Vegas to Multi 8-Figure Entrepreneur

Mar 03 2025 141 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Kellett, the founder of Macro Mike, to break down exactly how he built a multi-million-dollar brand from his kitchen, overcoming massive failures, financial setbacks, and personal loss along the way. 00:00:00 – Overcoming Adversity: The Making of an Entrepreneur 00:08:15 – The Struggles of Growing Up & Early Work Ethic 00:15:20 – How a S

Ep 1 | Sam Gordon: From Rabbit Farm to $70m Net Worth by 34

Mar 03 2025 110 mins  
Did I ever think I’d own 100+ properties and build a net worth of $70M? Not a chance. But here I am. I started as a farm kid with no degree, no big salary, and no head start. In this episode, I break down exactly how I went from one investment at 19 years of age to 100+ by 34 — and how you can do the same. Here’s what I cover: - How I built a $70M portfolio without a six-fig