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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
Unedited stories of Business, Branding and Life.
Banish boring as Tracy Fryer and her guests take a ride on the rollercoaster of being a business owner - or of simply being human! Get ready to learn exactly what it takes to grow with distinction and show mediocrity the middle finger. In this podcast Tracy interview’s authentic business owners, who share their story of building a successful business, their strategies behind their success and leading the way.
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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
#089 Decoding Opportunity with Justin Maxwell
In this episode of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, I speak with Justin Maxwell, founder of Qmark Solutions and a man whose story defies the conventional path to success. After losing his first business to betrayal, Justin didn’t just start again; he moved countries, built from the ground up, and went all in on rebuilding not only his company but also himself.
This isn’t a story about making millions. It’s about learning when to walk away, how to trust again, and why growing a business starts with growing yourself first.
Justin opens up about the pressure of leadership, the realities of immigration, and the honest work of personal transformation behind the scenes of building a global tech brand.
Specifically, Justin shares:
[06:10] The mindset that helped him start over in a new country with just $1,000
[10:07] Losing his first business and rebuilding from a place of self-awareness
[14:52] Why unprocessed anger will cost you more than you realise
[18:29] How his definition of wealth changed when his father got sick
[23:07] Why he still questions himself daily as a founder and how he keeps going
[27:23] The risk equation most business owners never calculate
[33:24] Rewriting the internal story that says “I’m not good enough”
[40:07] What it really takes to expand a business into the U.S. market
[53:06] The one piece of advice he wishes he’d known before starting a business
Mentioned in This Episode:
[21:23] The “four burners” theory and why balance is a myth
[31:50] Grit by Angela Duckworth
[42:02] Advice from Cohen Grogan on entering the U.S. market
[50:13] What Justin learned from BNS’s approach to branding
[52:48] The power of reputation: “It’s what people say about you when you're not in the room.”
About Justin Maxwell:
Justin is the founder of Qmark Solutions, a Perth-based consultancy bridging the gap between enterprise IT and strategic business growth. With a deep passion for communication, leadership, and systems thinking, Justin is now leading Qmark into the U.S. market. His journey spans continents, careers, and inner transformation, and he’s only just getting started.
Connect:
Website: qmark.solutions
LinkedIn: Justin Maxwell
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About Tracy: Tracy Fryer is a branding powerhouse, speaker, and founder of Design Studio Perth and Trace Designs Bespoke. She’s dedicated to helping business owners and creatives build brands that truly reflect their values, passions, and long-term vision. As the host of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Tracy brings raw, insightful conversations that push entrepreneurs to embrace bold growth, develop strategic branding, and lead with unapologetic confidence. Her approach is refreshingly real—blending deep expertise with a passion for authenticity, creative excellence, and business success.
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