What does it take to build a high-growth consumer brand in one of the most competitive markets in the world?

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Damien Fitzpatrick, CEO and Founder of PILLAR Performance, shares how he built a science-led supplement brand that sits at the intersection of pharmaceuticals and sports nutrition.

James Pridgeon didn’t follow a traditional path into business — but his persistence and commitment to quality led him to build Steel Window Design, one of Australia’s most respected steel window brands. In this episode, he shares the practical decisions, systems, and lessons that turned a small operation into a trusted national name.

Over time, the systems that make your business efficient can quietly harden into concrete — locking you into routines that kill adaptability.

These five counter-intuitive truths reveal how to stay flexible, challenge success, and build a business that thrives in constant change.

Nathan Chan is the CEO of Foundr, a global media and educational company that connects millions of people to entrepreneurial advice straight from the experts. In this episode, Nathan shares with us the building of Foundr, from its core motivations all the way to where it is now. He emphasises the importance of genuine connections with audiences and how they can pull a business towards success.