Benjamin Richards

What I Do

Three ways Benjamin creates value. Each one intentional. Each one compounds.

Whether it's building and investing in businesses, sharing the frameworks that drove $108M+ in revenue, or working directly with founders, everything sits inside three clear lanes.

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CONTENT & INSIGHTS

Learn

Compress your learning curve by years, not months.

Benjamin documents what he's learning from 10+ years of building, operating and investing, and shares it directly through content, his newsletter (The Blueprints), and social platforms. The goal is simple: give founders and operators the benefit of real-world experience without having to live through every mistake themselves.

In Practice

  • Short-form content shared with 10,000+ founders and operators
  • The Blueprints newsletter, real frameworks, no filler
  • Frameworks distilled from 800+ businesses across a decade

What this looks like

Short-form content on growth, operations and investment · The Blueprints newsletter · Frameworks from 800+ businesses distilled into clear, applicable insights

Who it's for

Founders, operators and ambitious builders who want to grow faster by learning from someone who's in the trenches right now.

Proof of Work

DoorDash

DoorDash

Growth & Acquisition

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

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Paddock Offices

Paddock Offices

Verified client

"Transformed the way we approach our growth strategy and saw results that would make me recommend anyone to Benjamin."

Angus, General Manager

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INVESTMENT & PARTNERSHIP

Build

Backing businesses with real foundations and real upside.

Benjamin is actively building a portfolio of investments and partnerships, acquiring, co-investing and partnering with businesses that have strong fundamentals and room to grow. What the involvement looks like varies by opportunity. Some partnerships are operational. Others are purely strategic. The constant is a focus on building genuine value.

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In Practice

  • Defiant Digital: 2.8x revenue in 10 months, team 18→40
  • Scale: Business Partners: $0→$75K MRR in 6 months
  • 15 active investments and partnerships currently held

What this looks like

Business acquisition and equity partnerships · Growth strategy and operational transformation · Revenue system design · Team building and leadership development · AI and automation implementation

Who it's for

Business owners looking to grow with a strategic partner. Founders exploring exit options. Operators who need better systems at whatever level of involvement makes sense.

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Defiant Digital

Defiant Digital

Digital Agency

Highest growth period in company history. Revenue more than doubled in 12 months.

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ModsDirect

ModsDirect

Verified client

"Exceptional in understanding our business, providing a tailored approach to marketing and business strategy. A more holistic approach to help build our overall brand. We could not be happier."

Nathan, Co-Founder

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STRATEGY & MENTORING

Teach

The exact playbooks. No gatekeeping.

The frameworks and strategies behind $108M+ in revenue across 800+ businesses, delivered directly through consulting, mentoring and advisory. Benjamin works with founders and leadership teams to identify exactly what's holding a business back, build a clear plan, and support the execution.

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In Practice

  • $108M+ in revenue frameworks delivered directly to founders
  • Working with leadership teams at Aaron Sansoni Group
  • Revenue systems · Sales playbooks · Operational efficiency · 1:1 Advisory

What this looks like

Revenue growth and sales systems · Operational efficiency and team structure · Marketing strategy and lead generation · Business model optimisation · Direct 1:1 advisory

Who it's for

Business owners who want someone who has actually done it, and can show them exactly how.

Proof of Work

4WD 24/7

4WD 24/7

Outdoor & Adventure

Helped lead the business to a $60M exit, including $12M portfolio growth, a strategic partnership, and the launch of the fastest-growing outdoor e-commerce brand in its category.

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Smashville

Smashville

Verified client

"Awesome at what you do. Your creativity is next level. Would recommend your services to anyone looking to scale their business."

Christian & Tim, Co-Owners

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Network & Associations

In the room with the best.

Benjamin has worked alongside, learned from and built relationships with some of the most recognised entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders in the world.

Aaron Sansoni

Business Strategist & Mentor

Aaron Sansoni

One of Australia's most recognised business coaches. Trained over 100,000 entrepreneurs globally. Benjamin serves as Executive Partner within his organisation.

Kevin O'Leary

Investor · Shark Tank / Dragons' Den

Kevin O'Leary

Venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur with a portfolio exceeding $400M. Known globally as 'Mr. Wonderful', one of the sharpest deal-makers in the business.

Steven Bartlett

Founder · Dragons' Den · Podcaster

Steven Bartlett

Built Social Chain into a global agency at 21. Dragon on BBC's Dragons' Den. Host of The Diary of a CEO, the #1 business podcast globally with 8M+ listeners.

Codie Sanchez

Investor & Contrarian Thinker

Codie Sanchez

Founder of Contrarian Thinking with 2M+ subscribers. Built a portfolio of 'boring' businesses worth $50M+. One of the most followed investors in the US.

Naomi Simson

Founder · RedBalloon · Shark Tank AU

Naomi Simson

Built RedBalloon from her living room into Australia's leading experience marketplace. Investor on Shark Tank Australia with multiple high-profile deals.

Tony Robbins

Author · Speaker · Strategist

Tony Robbins

The world's #1 life and business strategist. Coached over 50M people across 100+ countries. NY Times bestselling author and the force behind over $7B in business results.

Andrew Banks

Co-Founder · Talent2 · Shark Tank AU

Andrew Banks

Co-founded Talent2, one of Asia-Pacific's largest HR and recruitment firms, sold for $200M+. Renowned investor and Shark Tank Australia judge.

Jane Lu

Founder · Showpo

Jane Lu

Built Showpo from zero to $50M+ in revenue with no outside funding. One of Australia's most successful e-commerce entrepreneurs and a leading voice for female founders.

Lewis Howes

Author · Podcaster · Entrepreneur

Lewis Howes

Host of The School of Greatness podcast with 500M+ downloads. Two-time NYT bestselling author and former professional athlete turned business leader.

Shaun Whales

Founder · 4WD 24/7

Shaun Whales

Built one of Australia's fastest-growing outdoor and adventure media brands from the ground up. Over 1M followers across platforms with a highly engaged community.

Jamie Kritharas

Global DJ · Agency Founder

Jamie Kritharas

International DJ who has performed at over 500 events worldwide. Founder of one of Australia's leading creative and events agencies with clients across fashion, sport and entertainment.

What Working With Benjamin Is Like

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Paddock Offices
Paddock Offices

Paddock Offices

Verified client

Transformed the way we approach our growth strategy and saw results that would make me recommend anyone to Benjamin.

Angus, General Manager

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

The Blueprints Newsletter

The playbook, delivered to your inbox.

Benjamin's newsletter, The Blueprints, shares the strategies, frameworks and lessons from building and investing in businesses. Real insights, no filler.

Join founders and operators who want to grow faster. No spam, ever.

Work with Benjamin

If you're serious about growth, let's talk.

Whether it's a partnership, an investment opportunity, strategic support, or simply a conversation worth having, Benjamin responds to every enquiry personally.

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