Meet Jeremy Pucheta, founder of Move2Thrive Clinic. In this candid conversation he shares how he grew from sole trader to a team, what went wrong, what worked, and how he balances family life with building a business. We dig into pricing with confidence, systems that keep you sane, the lonely middle ground of scaling, and why mentorship and community matter.

What you will learn:

• Moving from sole trader to company and tracking real growth
• Pricing your time, avoiding undercharging, and saying no
• Systems for scheduling, invoicing, marketing, and client communication
• Specialisation and pain education in allied health
• Balancing clinician work with leading a team
• Managing energy, mental health, and time with young kids
• Using LinkedIn and multi-platform posting without burning out
• When to outsource and how to think about your role as an asset

The NDIS world is full of passionate providers, but how do you tell the difference between the ones who genuinely care and those who don’t?

In this episode of the NDIS Provider Growth Journey Podcast, Michael Clark sits down with Ward Sheehan, founder of Ethical Tick. Ward has over 30 years’ experience in disability services and is now focused on connecting ethical, like-minded providers who put participants first.

Ward shares:

• Why he created Ethical Tick and how it helps providers stand out.
• The biggest cultural shift he’s seen in the NDIS sector.
• Stories of providers who choose honesty and outcomes over quick wins.
• How referrals and collaboration build stronger businesses than self-promotion.
• Why niche services and lived experience matter more than generic offerings.
• Practical advice for providers stuck in scarcity mindsets.

Ward’s perspective is refreshing: business growth doesn’t come from competing for scraps, but from building trust, being honest about your strengths, and supporting others.

If you’re an NDIS provider, leader, or BDM wanting to grow your network the right way, this conversation will give you real, actionable ideas.

TW: Mental Health.

What happens when life forces you to confront stress, loss and burnout head-on?

In this episode, we speak with Brett Sams, founder of The Self Care Zone. Brett’s story begins with tragedy and evolves into a mission to help others prioritise self-care, resilience, and mental health in their personal lives and workplaces.

Brett shares:

• His personal journey after losing his brother and how support shaped his recovery.
• Why driving became his unexpected gateway to self-development.
• How leaders can reduce stress and prevent burnout in their teams.
• The true financial and cultural cost of neglecting staff wellbeing.
• Practical self-care strategies that anyone can apply every day.

Brett’s insights show that self-care is not a luxury. It is the foundation of strong leadership, healthy teams and long-term success.

If you are a business leader, manager, or simply someone carrying too much on your shoulders, this conversation will leave you with real, practical tools to reset and take back control.