we believe effective leadership
drives positive change.

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equipping small business owners and advisory firms

To think strategically, grow with confidence, and align businesses with what matters most.

powering progress with real support

The people and tools to turn plans into action, and action into momentum.
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we make it our business to continuously support yours

see how
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Brent Szalay

Brent

FOUNDER | STRATEGIC ADVISOR | FCPA
Brent brings sharp insights, serious energy and a knack for cutting through complexity. He backs business owners and proves Bulldogs fans are relentlessly optimistic.
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Josh Vanderloo

Josh

STRATEGIC ADVISOR
If it involves footy, strategy or a whiteboard, Josh is in. With years in elite sport and business advisory, he brings sharp thinking, team-first energy and just the right amount of sideline banter.
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Mandi Bevan

Mandi

MARKETING
With calm focus, creative smarts and get-it-done energy, Mandi leads with heart and humour. Whether it’s a campaign, an adventure, a new album or a K-drama rec.
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our why

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We started Leaders in Business because we kept meeting smart, driven business owners doing great work, yet stuck in a loop of decisions, demands, and doubt. Not because they lacked potential. But because no one had ever shown them how to step out of the day-to-day and design a business that served both their business goals and their personal ones.

We’re all trained to be great technicians—lawyers, coaches, creatives, consultants. But we’re rarely taught how to hire well, price for profit, build a team, or lead with strategy.

So we built what we wish we’d had:
A clear path to follow, with tools that make strategy doable. And real support that actually makes it stick.

Now, we help business owners and advisors grow with purpose, lead with confidence, and align their business with what matters most. Whether you’re building a business or guiding one, this is your game-changer.

our how

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Building a better business doesn’t happen by luck. It happens by design. That’s why we don’t just teach strategy, we give you a complete system to build it, apply it, and keep it moving.

At the heart of our program is our Strategic Leadership Framework: Clarity. Strategy. Action. A simple, proven process that helps you move from overwhelm to momentum.
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1. A CLEAR PATH TO FOLLOW
We guide you through every stage — from diagnosis to strategy to execution — so you always know what to do next.
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2. TOOLS THAT TURN PLANS INTO PROGRESS 
Forget blank pages. Get practical templates, real examples, and proven tools that make taking action easier (and faster).
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3. SUPPORT THAT KEEPS YOU MOVING
Tap into expert advisors and trusted business partners who are invested in your growth, and ready to guide your next move.

what makes us different

“If you’re ready to put your mind to your business I highly recommend the Leaders in Business program and booking some one on one time with Brent and his team.”

Rebecca Alexander

Owner/Lawyer, Sewells Lawyers
“From my experience, Leaders in Business offer the platform, framework and training support for Accountants to effectively  support their business clients with this important service to add real value.”

Stephen McHenry CA

Founding Partner, McHenry Partners
“The framework and structure have made such a difference. It’s helped me show up with more clarity, give better advice, and really back the small business legends I work with.”

Ellena Amanatidis

Senior Client Advisor, SEIVA
“The fact that Brent is giving access to this content is a testament to his desire for small businesses to succeed and develop a competitive advantage.”

Chris Mullins

Principal, O’Brien Accountants & Advisors
“Working with Brent helped me develop strategies that completely transformed my business. I doubled my revenue faster than I thought possible and—equally important—I reduced the dependency the business had on me as the key person.”

Megan Puszkar

Principal Lawyer, Macedon Ranges Family Law
“Such a lively session.”

Richard Goldsmith

Owner/Lawyer, Carroll Goldsmith Lawyers

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