Benjamin Richards

Proof of Work

The results speak for themselves.

Numbers, outcomes and case studies from across a decade of building, growing and transforming businesses, at every stage of growth.

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Revenue contributed across ventures, teams and industries

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Results across individual businesses.

A selection of outcomes delivered for businesses across industries and growth stages.

Hydralyte

Health & Wellness

Achieved 24% uplift in annual sales while expanding household penetration.

Swyftx

FinTech

Grew customer volume by 22% while reducing acquisition costs by 11%.

DoorDash

Growth & Acquisition

Achieved 32% growth in new customer acquisitions across Q2 2025.

HiPages

Marketplace

Generated 728% growth in qualified sales pipeline.

My Way Up

E-commerce

Delivered 52% annual revenue growth with consecutive record-breaking months.

Geedup

Streetwear

Generated $1.6M in sales within 45 minutes and lifted conversion rate by 43%.

Love to Dream

Baby & Lifestyle

More than doubled revenue while driving 183% growth in email channel revenue.

Italboats

Marine

Generated $3M+ in revenue from $120k initial investment in 12 months.

Above the Collar

Grooming

Achieved 312% annual revenue growth and established consecutive record months.

Recovry Zone

Health & Recovery

Doubled annual revenue while growing new customer acquisition by 199%.

EverVet

Veterinary

Expanded to multiple clinic locations while improving customer acquisition efficiency.

Yamaha

Music & Audio

Launched three new product lines Australia-wide and drove month-on-month growth through strategic partnerships.

Brésac

Industry

Achieved back-to-back record revenue months.

4WD 24/7

Outdoor & Adventure

Led to $60M exit including $12M portfolio growth, partnership and launch of fastest growing outdoor e-commerce.

Print Online

Print & Publishing

Launched Australian brand, record-breaking months and 500%+ increase in revenue.

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Deep Dives

Case studies.

Digital Agency: Defiant Digital

The highest growth period in the company's history.

  • 2.8x revenue in 10 months
  • Headcount: 18 → 40+
  • Swyftx & DoorDash secured as clients
Digital Agency: Defiant Digital

When Benjamin joined as Head of Growth, Defiant Digital was coming off its worst-ever quarter. What followed was a rebuild of key parts of the business: a new team structure, new operational systems, major brand acquisitions, and a sustained period of record-breaking performance that more than doubled the business inside 12 months.

Consulting Firm: Scale: Business Partners

Built from two people to a thriving operation.

  • MRR: $0 → $75K+ in 6 months
  • 0 → 34 active clients
  • 2 → 14-person team
Consulting Firm: Scale: Business Partners

Co-founded Scale: Business Partners and scaled it from a two-person startup to a 14-person team with 34 active clients within months. Recognised by the City of Parramatta for contribution to SME growth in the 2024 Small Business Program.

Business Education: Aaron Sansoni Group

Rebuilt the sales function. Scaled the team. Transformed the output.

  • Sales team: 10 → 50 reps
  • Revenue: 4x in 6 months, 5x in 9.
  • Record-breaking quarter, best in company history
Business Education: Aaron Sansoni Group

Joining at the executive level, Benjamin rebuilt the sales team from the ground up, scaling 10 to 50 reps while driving 4x revenue growth within six months and 5x within nine, marking a step-change in the business's performance.

A track record across industries, business sizes and growth stages.

The brands and businesses Benjamin has worked with across a decade in growth, operations and investment.

Global & Enterprise

McDonald'sHyundaiSonyCommonwealth BankDiageoYamahaGoodyearMcDonald'sHyundaiSonyCommonwealth BankDiageoYamahaGoodyear
CastrolG-ShockCasioSmirnoffTanquerayHelloFreshCastrolG-ShockCasioSmirnoffTanquerayHelloFresh

High-Growth Australian

F45DoorDashSwyftxLJ HookerHipagesAlternaleafLove To DreamBoralF45DoorDashSwyftxLJ HookerHipagesAlternaleafLove To DreamBoral
HaysEmploysurePetz ParkMilky LaneFreeze Frame4WD 24/7Channel 7HaysEmploysurePetz ParkMilky LaneFreeze Frame4WD 24/7Channel 7

Startups & Emerging

SmashvilleHonest GumSunbrayRetinueTuesday Cellar CoFixBIOMETabuuSmashvilleHonest GumSunbrayRetinueTuesday Cellar CoFixBIOMETabuu
EasykindAbove The CollarSkinkandyCushiiOne PlaygroundDolly's BootcampHabitualEarjobsEasykindAbove The CollarSkinkandyCushiiOne PlaygroundDolly's BootcampHabitualEarjobs
SatureeSpace PlumbingHarke RecruitmentVision FitnessHeloise BeautyPaddock OfficesModsDirectSatureeSpace PlumbingHarke RecruitmentVision FitnessHeloise BeautyPaddock OfficesModsDirect

Industries

Digital & Marketing AgenciesSaaS & TechE-commerceHealth & WellnessHospitalityFinanceAutomotive & OutdoorEducation & EventsRecruitmentMedia & EntertainmentPropertyFitness
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