Lost & Founders

Lost & Founders is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and trailblazers looking to navigate the highs and lows of the startup journey. Hosted by Julian Fayad, Founder & CEO of LoanOptions.ai, this series dives into the untold stories of founders who’ve dared to take the leap, uncovering their challenges, breakthroughs, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re scaling your business or just starting out, Lost & Founders offers practical insights, raw experiences, and inspiration to help you forge your own path. Tune in to hear how today’s innovators turn setbacks into setups for success.

Lost & Founders is a business podcast hosted by LoanOptions.ai, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

LoanOptions.ai hosts Lost & Founders, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  How He Makes $40K/Month Renting Exotic Cars to UFC Stars & Boxing Champs

  Jun 7, 20261h 7mS0

  <p>This week on Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad sits down with Anthony from Sydney Exotic Car Hire for a behind-the-scenes look at how he built a luxury car rental business generating over $40,000 a month. From managing a fleet of 50 exotic vehicles to renting cars to names like Israel Adesanya and boxing champion Terence Crawford, Anthony shares what it really takes to operate in the high-end car hire space. He breaks down the risks, the hustle, the client expectations, and the business lessons that come with running a premium fleet in one of the most competitive industries. In this...

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  Episode #22

  He Sold His First Business at 24 and Built Two More Before 30

  Mar 20, 20261h 16mS0

  <p >This week on Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad sits down with Matthew Nicholas, founder of retail asset management company Greyfield and Snap Fitness franchisee, for a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build multiple businesses from scratch.</p> <p >Matthew started his first business at 18, scaled it to 25 staff, merged with his biggest competitor and sold it all by 24. What came next was anything but slowing down. He unpacks the lessons, the mistakes and the mindset behind building two very different businesses, why knowing your strengths is the most underrated skill in business, and...

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  Episode #21

  Your Accountant Won't Tell You This But Davie Mach Will

  Mar 5, 20261h 16mS0

  <p>ATO breathing down your neck? Payment plan knocked back? About to Google "small business restructure" at midnight? Stop. Listen to this first.</p> <p>Davie Mach, founder of Box Advisory, and the guy thousands of business owners turned to on YouTube when COVID hit, joins host, Julian Fayad and Louie Dib, Director & Asset Finance Broker at Asset Alley, to break down everything the traditional accounting world keeps too quiet.</p> <p>Tax debt, Payday Super, debt recycling, AI, and why 54% of Australian tax agents are about to retire and leave small businesses stranded. Raw, practical, and genuinely useful. Listen...

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  Episode #20

  The Price of Unethical Behavior in the Lending Industry

  Dec 23, 20251h 14mS0

  <p>On this episode of Lost and Founders, host Julian Fayad is joined by Rory McGrath of Aurelius Capital for an unfiltered discussion on the ethical state of the lending and mortgage broker industry.</p> <p>Rory, known for his outspoken stance, pulls no punches on controversial marketing tactics—including why a 'Black Friday' sale on a 30-year credit commitment is morally questionable and invites regulatory scrutiny. We discuss the cost of non-compliance, the inevitable disruption coming to the sector, and the crucial need for finance professionals to adapt or face ruin.</p>

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  Episode #19

  The Gritty Reality of Building an Un-Monetised Solution

  Dec 18, 20251h 4mS0

  <p>In this heartfelt and gritty episode of Lost & Founders, we sit down with Founder and CEO, Emmanuel Al-Jinavo, of Feed4Ward, who is spending his own money and time to build a solution aimed squarely at supporting the small business community. </p> <p> </p> <p>Driven by the mission to stop SMEs from collapsing due to issues like delayed payments and backlogs, he explains the intense emotional and financial sacrifices required. He contrasts the clear monetisation of traditional businesses with the "different game altogether" of tech, where investment must happen long before revenue. Hear his journey from moments of se...

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